As a past president of a large guild, I've found all types of personalities in guilds [and every other "womens" groups].... some are just jealous of your age/beauty/knowledge or they wish they had learned when they were much younger, etc. Some are jealous because your talent outshines theirs...........sad but true, women should support women [and some due] but I've found a lot of over-bearing women [I won't use the term 'ladies'] I've also found some life-long friends. My best advice for what it's worth, going through life you will find maybe 5 true friends you can count on........the rest are all in the 'acquaintance' category. Enjoy yourself with those you like and ignore the others attitudes or it might start rubbing off. Treat any new quilter, whatever their age, with how you would like to be treated. [actually any old quilter either.............kill them with kindness].
hugging you, Jennifer