tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post3827312875366712620..comments2024-03-28T20:51:13.544-04:00Comments on Musings of a Menopausal Melon...mmmquilts: Musings on GuildsSandra Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-83076389910999130232015-09-27T09:13:10.775-04:002015-09-27T09:13:10.775-04:00I have never been to a guild meeting, for all of t...I have never been to a guild meeting, for all of the reasons you have listed. . . Like Yvonne, I feel like I get my guild needs met online without the snubs or stink eye that would be inevitable at guild meetings. Heck, I get stink eye from the guild members at the local quilt shows - just not interested in putting in that much effort... is that bad? Judy@Quilt Paradigmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853567189199120222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-36010688640871466672015-09-27T09:00:07.026-04:002015-09-27T09:00:07.026-04:00Wheel Chair quilts are a great idea for stash bust...Wheel Chair quilts are a great idea for stash busters. I saw this post yesterday and got called away from my computer....I thought, where did I see that dog...I wanted a closer look. My Boscoe is 2 and part Pit Bull...they are such great dogs. He is boxer/pit and has the great personality of both breeds. Happy Birthday Rocco!!Carol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-42658701778486615962015-09-26T19:27:15.852-04:002015-09-26T19:27:15.852-04:00I love your wheelchair quilts - what a great thing...I love your wheelchair quilts - what a great thing to do! And I agree with your musings on guilds - I haven't joined the guilds around here because they are very cliquish. But our quilt ministry is basically a guild - and we welcome everyone, praise all accomplishments with open arms, and give away everything we make! Sarah Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393284767325742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-77405201241383418582015-09-26T17:34:50.413-04:002015-09-26T17:34:50.413-04:00I love the wheelchair quilts. Such an awesome idea...I love the wheelchair quilts. Such an awesome idea. I am fairly outgoing, but I still do better in smaller groups. I think getting involved and volunteering is a great way to get to know more people. Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247780468856514907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-1739069105436650942015-09-25T18:23:37.899-04:002015-09-25T18:23:37.899-04:00I've belonged to several local guilds for abou...I've belonged to several local guilds for about 8 years. The best way to feel a part of things is to volunteer! I sold raffle tickets, helped set up quilt shows, took on leadership duties and brought all my quilts to show & tell. Each guild has activities that allow smaller groups to gather and work together - bees, sew-ins, charity workshops. It's a great way to learn from others and make friends. One guild has a Newcomers' Group and a booth where you can bring in a problematic project and "Ask the Expert." If you join a guild and can lend a hand, you will always be welcome!<br /><br />Just like any workplace or organization, there will be some people who are unfriendly, rude or absorbed in their own troubles. Don't let them ruin it for you. Find the ones who join for the fun of it and who like to help others.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127412201456012646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-91019263471859676432015-09-25T14:25:00.622-04:002015-09-25T14:25:00.622-04:00I joined a quilt guild 20 years ago and went for o...I joined a quilt guild 20 years ago and went for only a year and then quit. My sewing/quilting skills were still a beginner and I was kind of left in the dark concerning methods and breaking into the circle. Your suggestions for improvement would be great and I'd add to have some beginner skills revisited and perhaps taught by the seasoned members. Keep it simple such as rotary cutting, changing your blades, reading a pattern, and some simple blocks. New beginners would love it and older ones can showcase their knowledge or "strut their stuff." Plus it's always interesting as we show how we do stuff that someone has a different way of doing it so we all learn.Tu-Na Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06556292032780405882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-58277572249058676032015-09-25T14:09:32.611-04:002015-09-25T14:09:32.611-04:00Awww - Sandra... You, singing Happy Birthday to Ro...Awww - Sandra... You, singing Happy Birthday to Rocco, is just too sweet picture in my mind! I bet he just loves that! I had no idea that Pitbulls were banned in Ontario. I'm appalled.<br /><br />It sounds like you are going to be a beautiful addition to your guild and help them bring about some great new ways of doing things. I agree that your guild is not the anomaly for being hard to break into. So many times i have read people saying the same thing about their area guilds. It's a testament to your perseverance that you did not give up. Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-61348585638009257202015-09-25T13:36:16.204-04:002015-09-25T13:36:16.204-04:00I have belonged to and been on the boards of sever...I have belonged to and been on the boards of several guilds. Every one was hard to start going to because of the closeness of the members and their wariness of new people. I just moved to a new state and started over again with the guilds here. One thing I would tell everyone thinking of going to a guild meeting; don't wait for them to acknowledge you, take a deep breath and introduce yourself to people! Some will give you the stink eye and make you feel unwanted, but there will be someone as happy to meet you as you are to meet them. Seek out those people at the meetings and gradually expand your circle of quilting sisters over time. Join a committee. It isn't a lifetime commitment, but a way to learn the procedures and work with other like minded people. Enjoy your guild, be enthusiastic about what's going on, and be a friend someone would want to get to know better.WAZOO! Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700071999603797869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-38829010521154123252015-09-25T12:12:58.941-04:002015-09-25T12:12:58.941-04:00Happy birthday, Rocco, you handsome boy!Happy birthday, Rocco, you handsome boy!zoopersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971619437204392974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-86320536923876761462015-09-25T09:55:39.454-04:002015-09-25T09:55:39.454-04:00Getting involved with the guild is definitely key ...Getting involved with the guild is definitely key to being part of the group. My first go around with my guild I felt very awkward and like I didn't belong. I was much younger than the other members and didn't seem to fit into their world and I didn't feel comfortable sharing at show n' tell. After our local quilt show this year (which I entered pieces) I decided to rejoin the group. This time around I've gotten involved with projects and it has made a world of difference. I love that group of ladies. <br /><br />Also a very happy birthday to Rocco! He is such a pretty boy! I just want to kiss his snout and rub those cute pitty ears!Tish Stemplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570537698525430053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-39904598156050532772015-09-25T08:18:31.928-04:002015-09-25T08:18:31.928-04:00We had 8 new members join my guild on Monday I hop...We had 8 new members join my guild on Monday I hope they didn't feel left out or ignored. You are right in a small rural area everyone knows everyone and it can seem daunting to new people trying to join in. Happy Birthday Rocco!Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-13998307172190884072015-09-24T22:24:45.762-04:002015-09-24T22:24:45.762-04:00Oh how I love Rocco <3 <3 :') Happy b...Oh how I love Rocco <3 <3 :') Happy birthday my beloved furry nephew!<br /><br />Beautiful lap quilts! Thoughtful and thoughtfully planned - ties and a pocket!Linda Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911266248363959007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-28676943572456424832015-09-24T21:06:32.225-04:002015-09-24T21:06:32.225-04:00Happy Birthday, Rocco. Great ideas for getting to...Happy Birthday, Rocco. Great ideas for getting to know people at guild meetings.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-44435238855484665472015-09-24T18:09:24.569-04:002015-09-24T18:09:24.569-04:00I went to my first meeting of the guild in my &quo...I went to my first meeting of the guild in my "new" hometown last week. I'm "scripting" my own introduction for the next meeting, and throwing myself at anyone who wants to be friends!!! I once belonged to three guilds at the same time, and thoroughly enjoyed each of them. But then....I moved. :(Nancy-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09515847756094007274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-8429138477476488082015-09-24T15:28:06.146-04:002015-09-24T15:28:06.146-04:00singing with your dog! we do love themsinging with your dog! we do love thembarbara woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824180957906837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-5116557565698385272015-09-24T15:23:24.727-04:002015-09-24T15:23:24.727-04:00Great suggestions for joining in. I haven't ha...Great suggestions for joining in. I haven't had to do that in years but I do remember going through this process several time back in the years we moved every 3. Glad don't have to do that anymore. I do agree that you have to put yourself out there. Established groups don't see the need for them to be extremely welcoming as they are already content with their circle. I know it isn't easy for some people to be forward but if you make the first move ususally some one will reciprocate. Happy birthday Rocco...what handsome boy!carol funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602159377334420359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-34371656602460126762015-09-24T15:00:48.594-04:002015-09-24T15:00:48.594-04:00To be honest, I have never even attended a guild m...To be honest, I have never even attended a guild meeting. Maybe one day I will live close enough to an area that it would be worth my time to give a try. I do think getting involved is the key, which is why I am so active online. It fulfills that guild need for me.<br /><br />The wheelchair quilts are awesome, and I like the idea of a pocket on the back, too. <br /><br />Happy birthday, Rocco! :)Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-34320579603826344732015-09-24T14:57:10.023-04:002015-09-24T14:57:10.023-04:00Alot of the things you mention about quilt guilds ...Alot of the things you mention about quilt guilds is why I have not joined one. I live out in the middle of nowhere and I feel I will be likely youngest member. I am shy and do not do well in a group that may ignore me. I do not know of any more modern style quilt guilds in the area. I know they are online but that defeats the purpose of being person and showing your wares for the touchy feely show and tells. My Mom loved the show and tell of her machine embroidery clubs. Your orphan blocks look great in the lap quilts you made. Danya's quilt still looks great. Happy Birthday to Rocco! He is a handsome fellow. Shelley Folkertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553180449195134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-47073039411221128632015-09-24T13:44:59.340-04:002015-09-24T13:44:59.340-04:00Happy Birthday, Rocco. You are a beautiul boy!!Happy Birthday, Rocco. You are a beautiul boy!!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-84747200561759929112015-09-24T13:28:21.701-04:002015-09-24T13:28:21.701-04:00I attended a quilt guild meeting in my town last y...I attended a quilt guild meeting in my town last year where they were trying to get new members. After being pretty much ignored, except by one person, I did not return. Granted I am quite a bit younger than most people there, but does that mean that guilds don't want young people to join or they were just a bunch of snobs? I'm not one to push my way into any group, but I do like your suggestions. It's so hard to be new. People everywhere should be more welcoming to new people whether it's at a guild, church, or school meeting.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04471590149452641805noreply@blogger.com