Originally Posted by
Mdegenhart
I dropped out of Brownies in second grade because I couldn't understand why girls were so mean to each other. I haven't changed my opinion much.
Seriously, I've been thinking of joining a quilt guild. It also has several small groups that meet at member's houses. I am an introvert & it takes some "courage" for me to join things & try to make new friends. I found this post so disheartening...
It just breaks my heart that you would take just these few opinions and let it stop you from trying to be a part of some possibly wonderful quilting groups that may bring you new personal friends and learning opportunities. I just wonder if you have already had some bad experiences.
Get that courage up and visit some new groups. If you don't like the people, don't go back. If you do like them, get to know them. Perhaps there is one person in the new group that has been waiting for a soul mate to come along and have fun sewing/quilting with them. Introverts usually fit in better, because they don't try to steal the limelight from everyone else. When I meet new people, I take the time to listen and learn about them. There are so many fascinating people out there. I will say, that I can't hang very long with people that are "high maintenance" folks, although it has taught me patience which everyone could use a good dose of.
Happy Quilting everyone!