bamamama

I would have left too. I have that experience alot these days. Seems if you're not already part of the group most people don't have the time or manners to be welcoming.

girliegirl

i would love to join a quild, don't know anything about them.. what are they?

mojo11

Why do some people have to be sooooo rude?

jillaine

I don't think they're being rude in most cases; I think they're simply not paying attention.

Iraxy

My local quilt guild is full of women who won't talk to anyone either. However, the quilt guild that I belong to in Houston, when I make it down there is WONDERFUL! They are welcoming, cheerful and helpful. Thank you Gee Whiz quilters. I miss you lots!!

bob1414

That is disappointing as well as disgusting.............

duckydo

I had a experience similar to that in a big guild in my area. I thought a guild was supposed to be a sisterhood. I did not return and only one member sent me a email telling me when the next meeting was. I thought it very rude. I don't know what you could of done to of made it a better experience, but I would of left too. I have been in other guilds and they can be clickie

watterstide

Find the community center in your area,if they don't have a group of quilters that meet, see about starting one up yourself.
they may have a local little paper/flyer with the schedule of other events going on there, and maybe they could put out a feeler for a group to gather to sew.
we have our own cabinets,they gave us, we keep locked when not there,with 2 extra sewing machines and fabric that has been donated. plus 2 irons,ironing board we got on free cycle. everyone chipped in to get 2 large cutting boards..so we don't have to bring the big stuff. we keep rulers,pins and tape for anyone to use.

you really can get one going on your own! we meet once a week..and i love it!

catmcclure

Go to a different quilt guild. I lived in a small area (50K population) with three different guilds. After bad experiences at two of them I finally found a great guild.

blossom808

Geeze whats wrong with these people at these quilds. I think they should welcome newcomers. They are there to learn and meet new people. When all of the others first joined they were new too. They should know how they felt and welcome the newcomers. Sorry you felt uneasy. But remember we are here for you. Smiles