Several years ago my girl friend and I walked into a quilt guild. We were treated very poorly, like we don't have any more applications to join, we over crowded as it is. Funny thing, we did not join, but her daug went on to become head of that guild and then in charge of Quilt Fest in Jacksonville for several years running...
My friend has health issues now and I joined a newly formed quilt/crafty group at our library 3 yrs ago.