I belong to an organized guild and a small group which isn't affiliated w/ the guild group. The small group is a closer knit group of friends who enjoy Contemporary quilting. We decide on challenges for each month excluding Dec., (too busy and we don't meet that month). I enjoy both, but prefer the small group. We meet in a meeting room at a local hotel and pay $2 apiece each time (to pay for the rental of the space). I do like the guild tho, too and I'm exposed to more traditional things there.