Well, I'm basically shy and get crowd anxiety. Then I've heard lots of horror stories about the quilt police at quilds. Then recently there was a quilt show in town. It was fantastic and I talked to lots of ladies there. It turns out that they seem pretty great and I've committed to join. I even know 2 of the members pretty well from my church.

So I got the opening social fabric sheet and I"m going to be there. I had to change my work schedule around so I wouldn't be working the whole night before the meeting which would make it less fun.

Here is the fabric I've chosen and the pattern we are going to do. Wish me luck on stepping out of my comfort zone!

Have fun!!!

Now for the photos

Why won't this photo come thru??

One more try? Then I'll give up

lets see if this works I changed it to a jpg for you

by the way I love that pattern. Be sure and keep us posted as you progress.

because it's a bmp file not a jpg

you're fast ccbear!

ccbear - THANX. I just didn't notice it wasn't a jpg. Here's another sample from the quilt show, although I didn't care for just pinks.

Those are pretty, and good for you! Hopefully the guild will be full of women like you find here! :D

i've htought about joining a quild, but don't want to take time away on the weekends, so need to find one that meets during the week.

That pattern is quite nice - you will enjoy it!

I doubt they could possible be as nice as the people I have met here but I'm sure they are going to be very nice. :)

You will enjoy it. I love that pattern.

I like my quilt guild. They are all very nice. I even met a lady there that does longarm quilting for the public. She did my dh's Texas Tech quilt.

I made a quilt using that pattern in blues and yellows. It turned out very pretty. My dil's mom loved it. I think the colors you chose will be beautiful.

I'm going to put a pic of Carol's quilt.

I've been in several guilds, and all of them were absolutely delightful.

That is some pretty pattern! Good luck with your guild, and try not to take the quilt police seriously.

You should have a great time. Quilters are most friendly people. If the quilting police do show up, just tell them you are not in their jurisdiction. LOL.

I love the one with the blues. I can't wait to see yours when it is done.

Anne

I have the Weaver Fever pattern, but have not attempted it yet. It is beautiful and your fabrics are very nice.

I know you are going to have a blast. Quilters are the best people. Laugh, interact, and learn. What a great resource for tips, etc. You're going to love it!

I'm sure you will enjoy the guild and if it is anything like the one I go to you will have a great opportunity for learning as we do several classes through the year and have a great book library and also lots of other activities relax and enjoy

GOOD FOR YOU!! I've been wanting to join a quilt guild for years but now I'm too busy. I need to learn a lot more about QUILTS.

Beautiful. And you are going to enjoy your new guild. Have fun.

I've made this quilt in reds, blues and beige and another in greens. browns and burgundy. It's a great pattern. enjoy the class!

Sounds like it will be fun...I joined but only went once...was the wrong time for me and I kept forgetting when it was....and I didn't know anyone...I felt out of place....but had a good time.....they only met once a month....I get the local newsletter from our Fabric store and they always have interesting classes one can join...I do that from time to time....Maybe I'll try again...

Congratulations on joining a guild. I havent' joined one myself as I am just too busy myself between teaching quilting twice a week, working on my own designs to get ready to sell this coming Christmas season, and I am thinking of taking up guitar lessons this Fall. Something I have never considered doing before until this summer. Trevor is also encouraging me to try it out. He has a guitar, I just need to replace the strings. I want to try something completely new and different.

ooh btw, is there a pattern somewhere online for the weaver fever pattern? I love that quilt!! It's beautiful!!!

Sara-Let us know how the guild is. Hope you like it!!

The weaver fever quilt is really neat. I think your fabrics will be beautiful.

BJ-your quilt is really pretty!! I LOVE blue and yellow.

I belong to a guild & have since I started quilting in 1993. When I enjoy my time there the most, is when I commit to a position or a project, like it sounds you are doing with the Weaver Fever. Enjoy this new experience!

Very pretty quilts. That's a really nice pattern and I love the browns and blues you chose.

bj, I like yours in the colors you chose too!

Good luck! I belong to a local guild and I enjoy the meetings. Most of the ladies are very friendly. You get to see other quilts and get ideas as well as the presentations.

Hope you enjoy your guild. I really enjoy mine.

ls there a free pattern somewhere on line, for this ? it is TOO PRETTY..every one of those photos just made me wanta do it!!!

I love my quilt guild. Some absolutely wonderful women that I would never have had the chance to know if I hadn't joined.

I haven't joined the guild that's close by, and probably won't since with my kids and the writer's group I already attend, plus church activities, I don't really have time, but going to the quilt show was what really made me wish I could join.

I like the colors you chose. Blue and brown look so good together.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-11306-1.htm

This is from an old thread, of the photos I ended up from my quilt guild. Hate to let you know that I have not had it quilted yet.