I joined one guild and it was an absolutely MISERABLE experience. I went to 4 meetings and then never again. There were so many cliques, and so much backstabbing I just didn't want it.
When I joined, I was just 22 (I'm now 28) and was told by the president of the guild that "it'll be a waste of your time here, you don't really care about quilting, you're too young." Another member of the guild told me that I'd never be as good as some members. To which I replied, "You're right, I'll be better because I'll have been quilting longer when I get to your age."
The ladies at the show and tell were totally snobby, making snide remarks, and they really were the Quilt Police. I showed off one quilt at the second meeting (I went back because I thought the coolness of the first meeting was because I was new) and there was so much criticism I went home and cried for a few days.
That said - THIS website is MY guild. I don't want to go anywhere else. HERE is HOME.