Guild! Fun, lots of good friends to meet.. Share same common bond.. Inspiring, networking.. can be challenging for newbie to join in those quilt gangs, who might seem to you as criticism but are just trying to help you learn.. Our guild has huge book/tool/rulers borrowing all created by members. We pay a yearly fee, attend mthly, have small garage, craft sale by members, exchange with Grand forks quild, put up a huge show every 2yrs. Show/tell is everyones'favorite and the workshops.. Our guild is non-profit with over 300+ members huge group.