I belong to several different quilting groups...all have a different focus, wool, embroidery, quilting...and they all include friendship. In fact, one is made up of stitchers who do zero stitching! We just go out to lunch once a month and catch up on each others lives. There are a whole list of reasons to belong to a quilting group:

1. You get to see a variety of projects.
2. There is a peacefulness in discovering that you are not the only one with a bunch of UFOs, WIPs and PIGs.
3. You learn tips on how to store your projects so the rest of the family won't realize how deep you are into this craziness.
4. There are shared tricks on the best way to fold your stash...to make it appear smaller.
5. When you finish a project you get to share your accomplishment with people who understand the true milestone.
6. When you find a very old project, you are with friends who remember it.
7. Your stitching friends are not shocked when you throw a quilting tantrum...they understand.
8. If you need an opinion...well, there are several.
9. You are short one fat quarter of fabric to finish a project and you know someone in the group will have it.
10. In a quilting emergency...you don't have to call 911...you can call your group :)

But, most importantly, a quilt group is filled with inspiration and it is this inspiration that fills a quilting soul with excitement! When last we met there was a whole lot of show 'n tell...not only to show off...as in SHOWING OFF...but to get the rest of us excited! Enjoy the inspiration and dig out those projects!