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Q. Is it a good idea to join a guild?
A. There are many ways to connect in the quilt world. Joining a guild is one option worth exploring. I learned so much on many levels during my years of involvement first in the day and then night chapter over a fifteen-year period. Our guild grew from less than a hundred members to well over 400 members with associate members. Another wonderful alternative is to join a small quilting circle. Sometimes you can find these through your local quilts shop or guild. Just sitting, sewing and sharing can connect one's spirit to another. In our busy, demanding world we forget that soul connection can only happen when one is open and quietly talking with others. This is the gift of a sewing circle few acknowledge. A simple needle and thread can connect souls for life.
Q. Should I volunteer for a job in my guild?
A. Quilt guilds always need volunteers to keep going. It is a great way to get to know the other members. Be forewarned though that you will run into some difficult people just like in life. But there are ways to work around them. Don't let them drain your energy and don't bother to confront them unless it is absolutely necessary.
I have made good friends when I volunteered in my guild. Helping to hang a quilt show is lots of fun. You don't always have to do all the physical work. There are lots of jobs available and it feels good when you have participated in a quilt show. It isn't just about showing your work.
As we each expand our consciousness in pursuit of self-expression, one discovers art splashes over into many areas. Remember to draw from all aspects of life for inspiration: a beautiful sunrise, a song, a scented rose, succulent food, or loving embraces, to carry the spirit high. Connection is all around.
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