Originally Posted by
cindyb
This is a very interesting conversation. I have 2 granddaughters that were begging to go to Guild meetings. I really think communication with these youngsters is the key. They each started going to meetings at 9 years old. I sat down, explained to them - there may be boring parts and they must bring a quiet sewing project to keep themselves busy, they can not be noisy, they can not run as they have to respect the older ladies that may trip over them. I also explained that this is normally an adult activity, but they may like it and if they do they have to act adult enough to be there. Now, we have Jr. membership fee and I have PAID that for them. They have to contribute one charity quilt and take snacks once a year. In other words, they have to be part of the whole thing. THEY LOVE IT and to make it even sweeter, the older members love them and feel very warmly that a new generation is being introduced to the wonderful art.
I second that. Well said! If the children are the noise problem, it's the parents fault for not sitting down with them and explaining what behavior is expected of them and then making them live up to it. I am a young mother and I don't agree with the idea of "no children allowed". My little ones are still too young to sew, but as soon as they are old enough, I will do everything to encourage them to sew. In fact, even now, I often quilt with my 10 month old sitting on my lap. She plays with scraps and just loves fabric! If I were in a quilting guild (which unfortunately I'm not) I would cancel my membership if told "no kids". Children are my life, so no kids equals no me. Just my two cents worth
