I went to my first ever quilt guild meeting recently. I didn't know anyone other than a few ladies I'd spoken to at an event some time ago (I can't say I really know them at all, but at least I recognized them). It was a little awkward, as with any event you go to where you don't know anyone, but they all know each other. Some people never acknowledged me, some smiled but that's it, some were welcoming and quite friendly. All in all I'd call it a success. Next month's meeting is a dinner for the holiday so I'll skip since I don't know anyone, but I plan to go regularly and get involved so I can maybe make some friends.