Heck, I'd can those folks who don't appreciate and encourage something different. I'm one of those unique ones who doesn't need kudo's or support from other folks, as long as I'm happy with my own projects. Getting new information is nice, but not if you are not accepted or asked to conform to their styles. If you can't find another group that you like (or who like you), when use that money to 1) buy fabric, 2) buy new books that appeal to you, 3)then enter your projects in the county fair. Get a new bunch of friends - life is too short to be around others who don't uplift you. Sara