It must be the month to join Guilds. I just went to my first meeting this month as well - It was fantastic and before I left - I not only joined but signed up to help with the Quilts for Valor and to go on their "retreat" next fall (oh well I never do anything small :lol: :lol: )
Now - the ladies who brought show and tell had absolutely beautiful quilts. I consider myself a decent sewer but it will be awhile before I bring a quilt to show and tell - but I think I can learn a lot and everyone was gracious, inviting and encouraging.
I think you need to ask for your dues back and find yourself another group. Even if you find other Moms who like to sew. There was a small quilt group in the town I just moved from - they were a group of Moms who got tog once a month and did a quilting project. Sorry your experience was a bummer but keep looking for a group you feel at home with!