Guild Guest Speaker
June 18, 2026
Presenter: Janet Plentl
Barn Quilts
Janet Plentl, a resident of Marble Falls, and founder of JaVibe Barn Quilts, was once had avid quilter. In 2018 she traded fabric and thread for quilts painted on wood and aluminum. Her barn quilts are bold and brightly colored. They can be seen on fences, homes, businesses, and barns. The barn quilts can be viewed locally on the self-guided Hill Country Quilt Trail driving tour.
See her website for more information: https://www.javibebarnquilts.com/
Christmas in July
July 15, 2026
Craft Demonstration/Technique
LEARN:
1. Learn why consistent seam width is critical
2. Bring you problem sew to show and get expert advice
3. Hot tips to solve your problems or improve your skills (Copies of Guild booklet available
SHARE:
Show & Tell (quilts, bags, household, and wearables). This does not need to be a recent creation.
Guild Guest Speaker
August 20, 2026
Presenter: Renee Garcia (In Person)
Legit Kits Presentation
We are excited to have our very own Renee Garcia, a certified Legit Kit instructor, for this presentation. Legit Kits puts award winning, beautiful artistic quilts within reach of any quilter who can sew a straight line. Crystal clear, unparalleled patterns printed on the best foundation paper are free of Y seams and thoroughly tested by quilters ranging from beginner to expert.
See her website for more information: sewhotquilts.com
Guild Guest Speaker
September 17, 2026
Presenter: Janet Shawgo (In person)
Book: "My Sister's Quilt" Presentation
Janet, a resident of Galveston, has been writing since 2009, with eleven published novels. Her most recent book, My Sister’s Quilt, tells the story of family through quilts. The book contains eight short stories that explore how quilts can hold the history of a family—marking special moments, honoring loved ones, and preserving traditions that might otherwise be forgotten. Each quilt carries a story, and through her writing, she shares how those stories connect generations. Janet will have her novels for sale; prices range from $10 to $18. My Sister's Quilt is $12.00, which includes tax. She gives a $5 discount when sets are purchased.
Cash, credit and Venmo accepted.
Guild Guest Speaker
October 15, 2026
Presenter: Michelle Bailey (In person)
Owner of Poppy Quilt N Sew
See the upcoming quilts that you can create. Poppy Quilt N Sew, originally established in 2006, took new ownership with Michelle Bailey in 2017. Inspired by her vision to create a warm and welcoming community of sewists, Poppy's is a place where creativity thrives. Trunk show will feature upcoming class projects. Note: Poppy’s has purchased a plot of land to build their own store and retreat center. Estimated completion late 2027.
Guild Guest Speaker
November 19, 2026
Presenter: Bob Purcell (ZOOM at the Library)
Owner of YSL
Become a THREAD MASTER at Thread Mastery Institute (TMI). Bob Purcell will draw on his 28 years of thread experience and explain thread, needles, and tension in ways that really make sense.
You will learn . . .
Thread facts and fiction Thread types and characteristics and when to use which types
Thread weights explained Needles Tension settings Problem solving. Bob will solve 98% of thread/needle/tension issues.
Q&A
Guild Guest Speaker
December 17, 2026
Guild Christmas Party
Guild Guest Speaker
January 15, 2026
Presenter: Sam with Poppy Quilt n Sew
New Products & New Classes
See the upcoming quilts that you can create. Poppy Quilt N Sew, originally established in 2006, took new ownership with Michelle Bailey in 2017. Inspired by her vision to create a warm and welcoming community of sewists, Poppy's is a place where creativity thrives. Our goal is for you to leave feeling inspired and empowered - and our team is here to help you every step of the way. Side note: Poppy’s is now traveling to Paris in 2027.
Guild Guest Speaker
February 19, 2026
Presenter: Tana Mueller - tentative
Texas Designaholic & Stitchless Applique
Texas trunk show presentation is a story of how she went from being in law enforcement to designing patterns and fabric. Tana hand draws all of her designs. Tana will discuss Stitchless Applique and The Warm Product, Steam A Seam 2. Lot’s fun short stories…
Guild Guest Speaker
March 19, 2026
Presenter: Karen Lambdin
The Next Dimension
Travel with Karen on a journey to find the myriad ways to add dimension and interest to a quilt with free motion quilting. This journey leads through many zones containing many types of sewing machines and techniques. The journey includes viewing of my many award-winning quilts up close, along with a discussion of techniques used to make them.
Guild Guest Speaker
April 16, 2026
Presenter: Valerie Goodwin
Mapping Narratives Using Fabric, Paint and Thread (ZOOM)
Author of Art Quilt Maps available through C&T Publishing, Valerie S. Goodwin is an artist who began designing and making quilts in 1998. Her work uses architectural elements such as built form, city planning, and mapping as inspiration. These pieces usually focus on the geometrical relationships, patterns and ordering principles found in architecture. Valerie has taught workshops nationally and internationally, including Australia, Canada, & Switzerland. These classes focus on the creation of fiber art maps, design
thinking, and mixed media techniques. She is a retired Professor of Architecture at Florida A & M University’s School of Architecture. Her work has been exhibited locally, nationally, and internationally.
For more information visit: https://www.valeriegoodwinart.com