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
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…