Good for you! I have been wanting to join a guild also. I'm a newbie so a little nervous about it.

I think the meetings are more formal and it is harder to get to know anyone. This was a much smaller group though and more relaxed. I will definitely be going back to this.

Its for the reason that you said "its hard to get to know people" that I haven't joined a guild. I know its hard to believe, but I'm kinda shy....I much prefer the smaller more relaxed type group. Happy that you found a nice one to play with!

Good for you enjoy.

That's great! I have a small quilt guild that I belong to and a friendly group they are! I joined after I had gotten involved with a Friday Sr Ctr group of quilters, most of them also belong there too! :)

Awesome! I'm glad you are getting to meet new people who live close and share your passion for quilting.

I joined a group local to me, and it was the best thing I ever did.Nobody teaches we just help each other, although some of our group are very experienced. I have made some very good friends in this group, who I am sure will become life long friends. The age group ranges from 43 to me, and I am 75.

Have fun.

That is great! Walking in cold turkey to a large new group is hard enough - then trying to make friends etc.
Glad you had the luncheon and got to meet and greet members. Excellent idea for any guild to adopt, don't you think?

JuLie

Our guild is very large. It is hard to get to know the ladies during a meeting. I joined a couple of the smaller sewing groups within the guild and got to know some of them. Another great way to get to know some of them is to join a committee.