Lucille A

Hey, remember, you can always talk to us.

Quilt Mom

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)

MI Applique Queen

I like that.

foxxigrani

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.

burnsk

You may find that you don't have to be a senior to join the quilt groups at the Sr. Ctrs. I'm the baby at the Sr. Ctr. group here. LOL

Belles.hold

My guild has 250 members and is celebrating a 30 years anniversary. So it's big and has had a lot of years to form various cliques. The first night I attended, I sought out the President and asked what committee needed a hard worker. I was immediately put to work helping with Block of the Month and met many other hard workers. Long story short, I've been on the board five times, was editor of the newsletter, and am currently Membership Chair. I believe the only way to be welcomed into any organization is to offer to help. I'd say, try, try again. Belles

imatopper

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.

zz-pd

I would give it one more try, and see how it goes, some people don't open up on the first meeting. God bless and good luck. Penny

Miss Mona

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.

Lucille A

Sounds like what I did. I love my friends. It gives me hope and comfort I cannot begin to describe.