Originally Posted by
Watson
If there is a break period, ask any new members to gather in one spot with a few established members who will take them on as mentors to the guild. Speaking as a new member, it is very hard to break into the cliques that exist in guilds without some sort of introduction.
Watson
I really like this idea - tried 2 different quilts and felt very much on the outside. At break time everyone gathered into their little groups, which I understand, but I felt left out. Tried going back a second time and same thing happened, and didn't try a third. It is hard for a newcomer, at least me, to go up to a group and try to participate. I felt like I was really intruding when I tried that. But to have a designated group for newcomers and people to talk with - I would have loved that!