Starting your own group sounds like the solution. I would talk to the hostess in private and express your feelings and perhaps she would be willing to give you tips or come in and help when problems arise.

The spoken word is very difficult for me. It would be especially hard in the situation described at this group. I would be unable to say what I wanted to. I could however politely write it down.

Going, going, GONE!

go every other month. still keeps you in touch with the kind ladies that actually teach you skills but don't have to deal with the "organ recitals" as often!

Your story sounds like one or two that I have had and have seen others go through.

It is really hard to belong to a group that is well established. I can't tell you to go or not to go. You have to weigh the odds. I have a BFF that also is experiencing the same thing. So far she has hung in there. She just doesn't go as often to the group. I thnk she needs a little interaction with others. It does help to keep our spirits up. They may change their attitudes not seeing you at the meetings all the time. It may help them. Some people tends to wonder about others when they are not present and then glad to see them when that person shows up.

You and the other gal start a group of your own.

Sounds more like a "stitch & bitch" than applique bee!

I agree with Rosemary, I would probably leave, but her advice to sit near the hostess sounds like a good plan if you want to give your final decision a little more time.

Great advise!!!

Had the same problem with my ASG group. Always whining and complaining. I finally stood up one meeting ans told them how I felt and unless things changed, I would not be back. Then a couple of others echoed my feelings. Things are a lot different now and happier. Sometimes it helps to speak out.