R-E-S-P-E-C-T Show and Tell

I belong to guilds in three states and probably enjoy show and tell as much as anything. Each guild varies in how show and tell is treated and when it appears on the agenda. Regardless of when it comes in the meeting it deserves the respect of all members choosing to view. One guild, in particular, does a good job of capturing the full attention of the membership with minimal sidebar conversations. I wonder if the full attention of that guild is based on the timing of the event. Committee reports have been given, program is coming up and people are settled in–that may be the key–settled in but not ready to go out the door for home or other obligations. Whenever the guild has show and tell I know that I need to be supportive of the quilter and their project so those who have not shared will be encouraged to share. I know there are a lot of quilts made in all of the guilds that I belong to that never get displayed for various reasons. I will be more attentive to those sharing so that I can continue to gain ideas and learn of new viewpoints in the world of quilting. I want to see all kinds of quilts–simple, complex, traditional, artistic and everything in betwee. I pledge to be better at respecting the making of quilts and the maker of quilts as they are shared in my guilds.