I had the exact same experience. :(

Keep going back. I felt the same way 10 yrs ago. I was and still am shy among people I dont know. I forced myself to go back and basically I table hopped if only to say a few words to other people. I'm glad I did this and now when a new member joins I make a point of bringing her to our table and encourage her to "walk" around and feel out the other members. Dennise

Once is definitely not giving them a chance.

Ditto, that's wht I left my guild. I was a member for 4 yeras and nobody ever called to ask where I was. Their loss, I would have been a great asset.

sometimes guild members get so 'caught up' in their own little world they do not like to look past it. change is hard for everyone...i am one who was very unhappy at our local guild...after 3 years of paying dues and participating, volunteering for all kinds of stuff...there were a few people who were friendly, but for the most part...not so much...i finally decided to not give up dues money any longer to be treated like a second class citizen. i can make donation quilts and participate in local activities on my own with out them. then i really got lucky and found a little sewing group who gets together a couple times a month during the winter that is WONDERFUL! they love new people, new ideas and friendships...welcomed me with open arms and i have made some wonderful friendships through them. the group is somewhere between 12-20 people each meeting, we help each other, teach each other, have show and tell, it is all very good...and i do not miss the local guild AT ALL.
ask at your local quilt shops if there are any small groups getting together you may find the perfect for you group.

I personally would check out the other group first.

If it is important for you to try the first group again, I would only go one more time. In my opinion, these people may be displaying poor manners and I would not be that concerned about fitting into their clique. In a group setting that you have to pay dues, no one should be made to feel that way. I am not saying everyone needs to shower you with appreciation for showing up. I am saying a few people and the leaders should have insured that you were brought into the group a bit more.

One more time should let ya know.

Theres two in towns near me...I am affraid to go for fear of the same thing happening. I probaly wouldnt go back if it were me.

I'd try one more time, and I'd check the other group....you might want to check with the county extention agent and see if there are any other doll clubs that specialize in making dolls...if there aren't, start one! :)

Oh...and I want to see your dolls Miz Nancy! ;)

Personally, I wouldn't go back. I'm sure there are guilds out there that will welcome you with open arms, but that one isn't the one. My two cents worth.

I'd probably go back and give them another chance. The guild I attend has about 50 folks each time, but not all the same ones. About 25 regulars are there each time. I joined not knowing anyone in the group and it honestly took about 6 visits to build some friendships there. They are all very nice, but they get caught up in the topic of the night, the business on the agenda, and catching up on mutual friends. I haven't been able to attend much since I've been doing the Austin/Lubbock split. It's one of the things I'm looking forward to most about being home full time again in a few months. I attend an evening guild when I'm there, but I think I'm going to check out the one that meets during the day also.