Registration is now open for another first – the first WARP Annual Meeting to be held in Alabama. This will be a chance to learn about its rich textile history from all perspectives, a chance to learn about the evolution of the state since the Civil War, and a chance to get to know our Alabama members. The conference features fiber artist Mary Madison, our keynote speaker, speaking about Testimonies of Slave Weavers; and Dr. Steve Brown, addressing the immense topic of “Cotton – A Storied Crop Touching Southern Lives, Farms, Mills and Economies”.  There will also be an opportunity to visit the Freedom Quilting Bee Museum or the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. In addition will be the much loved Annual  Welcome Circle, abundant hugs, friendly meals, endless conversation, the fashion show, the live auction, and the glorious marketplace.  In short – an annual strengthening of the WARP community.  Join us! For more information, visit weavearealpeace.org/2025-annual-meeting