I hate to say it, but women are DASTARDLY beings! We are often "undercover haters," not willing to share, encourage, or help others. It's awful. I feel your pain. Let's see . . . one, two, three, four . . . I've finally found a Sewing Circle -- NOT a guild, where everyone is friendly, and the sewing experience is so much fun. Of course, I'm speaking in general. I am sure all guilds are not bad . . . I just haven't found one! :-)