What's it all about?

I’ve been a member of the Embroiderers’ Guild for just about as long as I have been interested in textiles. Just lately (well, over the last several years, really) I’ve been more and more concerned at the way things are going. I’m hoping this will start an interaction between members. Please leave comments, and if you join the debate we may be able to get something going. Watch out for polls, it would be good to get some feedback.