Is it OK for me to go into a highly skilled quilting bee because I do like quilts, pretty colors, want to make new friends etc. But should I expect them to let me quilt on their quilts that they have been doing the same way for dozens of years? Or maybe have a separate quilt for those with less skill?

Should I expect to be able to go into a bike touring group with training wheels on my bike? They might be polite but they are probably going oh shit...