Elle, I don't even know the the English guild is, I'm assuming a guild meeting in England? Either way, I've always wanted to learn more handwork. My mother was really good at those things. She would just look at something one time and make it...no pattern, no pics no nothing. She was very talented. She never taught me her art, but I started quilting before she died and I know she liked my work. That sure worked for me! But, I would love to be able to make something like that someday.