I've always been a loner - all the reasons given above, scared of quilt poilce etc. BUT you all gave me the confidence to go to my local group and I must say I really enjoy it! Don't get much done though - too busy yacking! It's about two thirds French one third English ladies and I always position myself between the two 'groups' - yes, they sit like that and it's a shame, no bad feeling just that most of the English ladies don't speak French, but how will they learn if they don't join in? Anyway, that's another story!
The French ladies are a hoot - all over 60 and rowdy to say the least! Mostly we bring our own hand sewing projects (the French are a bit dismissive of machine work). We are doing a group Dear Jane quilt - making a few blocks each. It costs 25 euros for the year and that includes one paid trip to a show somewhere, so not bad! AND I've learnt some tips along the way too! I needn't have worried about my skill level - there are all stages and abilities so I slot in just fine!
K x