We usually have a short business meeting to discuss fundraisers, opportunity quilt, upcoming quilt show, etc. Then we usually bring in a speaker (someone who shows off their quilts, technique, talks about different types of batting, applique, etc.) Last night was different because we had a School House where we had about eight different guild members showing us a different technique, block, stitch, etc. We moved from table to table on our own. That was a lot of fun and I learned so much, like: a one seam flying geese block, twilling, embroidering with ribbon, a neat quilt as you go block, tips on working with bias, rouching, different prairie points, etc. That was really fun.
Hope you enjoy your first meeting. It will be nice to go with a friend. I went by myself the first couple of months and then a few very nice older ladies took me under their wing. That has made a big difference. I have met and made a lot of friends. Quilters are usually very friendly, but women can be cliquish at times.