Below you will find descriptions of my currently available lectures, demos and classes. Please contact me with questions about scheduling for your store or guild.

Kaffe x Morris Presentation

Zoom or in person

Join FreeSpririt Sales Rep Marisa Simon for an inspiring and informative presentation on the recent collaboration between Kaffe Fassett and Morris & Co.  In 2025, FreeSpirit Fabrics released a glorious selection of William Morris’ most iconic prints recolored by Kaffe with magical results. Learn why this collaboration between the father of the Arts and Crafts Movement and a modern-day color-genius works so well and how to use the prints in your next project.  In her presentation Marisa will review Morris’ 150 years of influence on the decorative arts as well as Kaffe’s continued influence on color and pattern in the craft industry.  You will leave with a deeper understanding of the role both of these men play in the field of decorative arts and the importance of collaboration in the decorative arts.  

General FreeSpirit Presentation

In person only

Join FreeSpirit Fabrics Representative Marisa Simon for an informative, inspiring and engaging talk about the fabric design and sales process.  As a designer-driven brand, FreeSpirit is the industry leader in bringing beautiful fabric to the quilting and sewing consumer.  During her presentation Marisa will discuss why this is unique in the industry as well as show multiple examples of how to use FreeSpirit Fabrics in both complex and simple projects.

Behind the Seams Presenation

Zoom or in person

Ever wonder what it would be like to drive around with a car filled to the brim with fabric samples? Want to learn more about the process of fabric design? Interested in how quilt store owners choose from the thousands of quilting cotton prints shown to them each year? Then this presentation is for you!

Go behind the seams with Marisa as she shares how she came to be a fabric representative and why she loves her job. You will learn about the process of taking an artist’s sketch and turning it into inspiring fabric that finds its way to your sewing machine. Marisa will also share what makes FreeSpirit Fabrics shine in the industry.

Don’t miss this fun and informative hour of insider info!