Usually when I go out to quilt with groups, I am doing it for charity. And so I not only don't feel guilty despite my DH but I get lots done with all the encouragement. We tend to stand up to stretch and walk around. While we are up, we tend to go see what else is being made and ooh at it. And when we are finished we will stand up with our completed top and get comments on how great it is. I do try to have something planned to do especially if it is a weekend event with it all cut out. But still have not done a retreat yet. My guild is planning some short stitch until you wilt during this year and I will be able to work on my own projects then. It is almost a mini retreat for about 5-7 hours. To cut cost we will be bringing our own goodies or calling out for delivery with those involved paying for what they want. We have a nice area for takeout and delivery.