Hi
I run a quilt group in England. We have been going for 5 years and I worry that I can hold the interest of the ladies - but I seem to as they keep turning up :)
We meet once as month and have an agreed programme. We all agree the programme and I have done this in several different ways. One is I sent round a sheet of paper and asked them to list what they would like to do - and they could not say 'anything'! I made sure the next years programme included as much of what they had said as possible. I try to always do things that others have suggested - even if its not to my taste. We use members to teach others and I have started to pass round a collection bag so everyone can make a donation that is given to the evenings teacher as a show of gratitude.
Have you tried contacting all the ladies that used to come and see what they would like from a quilt group. Its a great shame that no ones comes anymore - but don't lose heart keep trying. Word of mouth is the best advertisement.