I belonged to a Guild 20 yrs ago (when I was first learning)and never felt welcomed except when it was time for the yearly quilt show. When they needed my DH and me for some of the work. I ended up quiting to spend more time with my family & working full time. Besides that there was to many Quilt Police there. Even through I didn't know that was what they were called then. :-) I have been quilting on my own on & off since.
I'm not against Guilds I just think it depends what you are looking for & finding the right one for you. Hopefully you find one in your area.
I found what I was looking for right here on the QB. :-D