I can't imagine that anyone in the "old" FW quilting group would have anything but best wishes for a "late-comers" group starting up.
I started with the original group, but have not finished. I'm about half way through. As I post my blocks into the existing group's posts, I receive nothing but encouragement and support.
The FWS posts from months ago are always showing up at the top of the "Block Heading" because there are so many of us still plodding along.