went to first guild meeting, felt like an intruder - what would you do?
#182
I did not read all 12 pages - true confession time! - but I understand what you mean about the guild experience. I am one who gave it a second - third - yes, about ten years of trying. I have found another group, and am in the process of easing out of responsibilities (efforts that are not appreciated, by the way) and joining whole-heartedly in the other group - right here! I have learned more, and made more friends, since joining the board than in 10 years in the guild. (And it is NOT because I did not try, or did not volunteer)
#184
What??? Did you go to the guild meeting here in Fresno??? I had same happen to me and believe me I haven't been back nor will I? But that is a personal choice. Someone once said that quilters are the best people, well most or some are, the ladies on this board are, but if this many people have had problems, don't you think that is complete truth. I just can't believe that it can happen. I am sorry your experience was like mine. It shouldn't happen and I hope the ladies that did do this, realize what others are saying and finally get smart.
#186
Originally Posted by Butterfli19
The odd thing is there were only ten people there and I would have thought there would be more comradery than side conversations.
There is another one that has a larger number of members that I may check out as well.
There is another one that has a larger number of members that I may check out as well.
#187
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: midwest
Posts: 49
I'm almost afraid to post this. I belong to a quilt guild with 500 members. I also belong to 2 small quilt groups. Love all of them and have never notice unfriendly people. I used to belong to the American Sewing Guild but they were all about sewing clothes and I no longer do that. There are sewing guilds, knitting guilds, doll making guilds, quilt guilds, and just about any other guild that has to do with arts/crafts. Just google and see all the choices we have.
My guild acknowledges visitors at each meeting. Also, new members get to attend a special meeting each month that is just for members that have belonged to the guild for less than 1 year. They get a lecture each month from a teacher/book writer/talented guild member. They also form small groups during this year. That is how I found one of my small groups. The other I found from an ad in the paper about a new library worker hoping to form a quilt group.
My guild acknowledges visitors at each meeting. Also, new members get to attend a special meeting each month that is just for members that have belonged to the guild for less than 1 year. They get a lecture each month from a teacher/book writer/talented guild member. They also form small groups during this year. That is how I found one of my small groups. The other I found from an ad in the paper about a new library worker hoping to form a quilt group.
#189
I have tried several quilt guilds and felt unwanted, so I started one of my own, meeting weekly. We rented a room at the library, and have gone from 2 to 6 to 4 and now 7 members. We all pay a set amount whether we meet or not and and work on our own quilts, and help each other. We give quilts to the Childrens Home the first part of December. One of the best feelings is to feel wanted and know I will be missed if I don't show up for a meeting. I feel blessed to be with these quilters.
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