having 'friends' to show your projects to is wonderful, also, having a group to look at a 'problem' and help you 'problem solve' really comes in handy sometimes. being able to see what others are working on, help them, bounce ideas around- work on 'group projects', inspiration, motivation, - the opportunities ( with a guild) to have authors, designers, teachers visit & participate in workshops- the list goes on & on. I love my sewing group and guild!