Exactly how I feel. I spend a lot of time alone due to health issues. So yes it is privite.. lol Probably more because no one around me is the slightest bit interested or understands why I do it .. LOL But that's ok I have everyone on here that is and does.. :) And some even share my sense of humor. :)

I belong to a guild. I quilt at home but the socializing and getting tips is good for me.

I belong to a quilt guild. The group is 250+ members and have a morning and evening meeting once a month with a speaker. The speaker is usually from out of town or a member with something unique. National speakers are getting expensive. We have a Quilt Show every 2 years and that helps with the expense. It is inspiring to be among other who share your passion. We have small groups open to members or others at various days and times of the month that helps you find people nearer to where you live and helps make the larger groups. Less intimidating. Usually you can visit a quilt guild a couple of times before joining to see what they are like. I will say the best way to meet people is volunteer to be an officer or a helper.

All of the above, I quilt at home since its my job, I am a member of the board here, go to a weekly quilting group here in my neighborhood, and I am a member of a quilting quild.

There's a LOT of things I do that I wouldn't do publicly. I wouldn't have sex in public. I hide that. I don't sew in public either.
However, I'm not offended that people know I do these things in private, in the "closet."

We got to 126 posts before it became negative. :-)

If you had read all the posts from the beginning, you'd see #18 wasn't happy about the term "closet" either.

Did you read post # 20?? I apologized before you posted. I'm not sure if two apologies are better than one, but if so, I apologize again.

On a positive note:) I have really enjoyed everyone's input and hearing how and where you like to quilt - and whether or not you enjoy quilting together or alone. Thanks for your responses. I enjoy the interaction on this board too in spite of the negative comments.

Can we agree to disagree?? Personally I have no issues with terminology used in jest....In actuality my closet is way too small, so I am a corner of the bedroom quilter!

Please Dragonomine, not all quilt guilds are unfriendly. Most meet only once a month and we older ladies have a hard time remembering names...at least that was true when I first joined but I volunteered to be the BOM person when one became ill and was unable to continue and immediately everyone seems to know my name and talks freely to me. I am now one of 3 ladies handling the charm square exchange each month. I also found that the 2 mini groups in existence were full so started a new mini group that is terrific. We are all on different skill levels and at each meeting the hostess teaches or reviews a skill, we have show and tell and minimal snacks. It is a helpful, loving group that I would wish you all could have access to. The two meetings, guild and mini group are the highlight of the month.

I really enjoyed this thread because each of us is different and different is okay with me. I am a 'closet' quilter because I'm a newbie and I hand piece and hand quilt small quilts from kits and I can't afford to make a wrong cut and I'm not to crazy about having to rip a seam out either. It has nothing to do with being ashamed of anything. It's my happy zone which I need every now and then or I would become a miserable person.

Guild and 2 bee's.

I belong to three guilds, one bee and two online organizations.
Each guild is different. Two are 501 C's, one loosely organized.
They each have their unique emphasis. Some require dues. Others, not.
On some days, I like one more than the other. On other days I may not like any of them.
I participate in each one to make it better. I try to always be friendly.

Sometimes I have found that I have to be the one to initiate a friendship...It seems that some of the people I felt were non-friendly ended up some of my closest friends...If when I move there is a local guild, I will be sure to try it out. Not everyone opens up to new people easily. Perhaps compliment what they are working on or ask a question to break the ice...I always figure there are no strangers, only friends we have never met (and strange people!! LOL)

Francie, you never told me you wait on people hand and foot. I could make a day trip to your place for that!!!

I belong to 2 guilds. One is small the other very large. I am in charge of the newsletter for the smaller one. I like different things about each one. I also go to an independent group (no meetings just get together and sew). As a professional (quilt for others) LA Quilter I still take the time to do this for myself. I get out and meet new people with common interests and learn so much from them. I'm also looking to take some classes on purse making at LQS at some point.

I am a closet quilter and that suits me fine. I am taking classes through Craftsy for quilting and sewing. I enjoy doing things in my own time at home with on line learning. The only issue is they offer too many good classes and I have a tendancy to sign up for a couple too many. Eventually I'll get caught up! : ) . The Quilting Board is a great site for information and a bit of bonding too.

I also share my sewing space with a pair of parrots. I can put on the music and sew away and look over at my birds and we all start head bobbin' along to the music. I can have a great time with the birds being silly... Why go else where?!

Love your response!

I was shocked to discover the animosity toward my NOT being okay with the terminology.