I am also a lone quilter. I have been invited to join a guild, but haven't. I enjoy my quiet time in my sewing room. I have my TV on, for background noise more than anything. I come out to cook meals, but LEAVE ME ALONE the rest of the time. I work during the week as a law enforcement dispatcher and hear complaints all during the week, so I love my alone time Friday night and all day Saturday. Sunday I am with the family. Very relaxing for me.