Well, I called the number in the newspaper to find out where the guild would meet. I was politely informed that this group was "not for beginners!" I went, just to see what kind of reception I would get. There were only 12 members present. Wonder why? I went several times, and they never found out that I was a quilt teacher. They have been rude to folks who have come, insulted a wonderfully gifted 13-year old by telling her she didn't belong, etc. Long story short, I no longer go to that Guild and they have lost so many "members" that they are back to 12 members and as someone told me it's rather "cozy" now. Imagine.