Doors Open at 9:00 AM!
Come early and enjoy some time to visit with friends, browse the free table, and shop our fabric sale before the meeting!
Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Emma Jane Powell
Title: Playful Palettes for Quilters
Description: Learn about a variety of tools right at our fingertips to help plan pleasing palettes for future quilts. Emma will demonstrate how to use these tools to build confidence using color and fabrics starting from your stash for beautiful and unique color combinations. She will show quilts to illustrate points, and invite guild members to showcase their own quilts as well.
In-person meeting location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting
Doors Open at 6:00 PM!
Meeting Begins at 6:45 PM
Title: Managing UFOs
Description: The exclusive strategy I’ve created will drastically reduce the UFO backlog in your stash. Learn to set realistic goals, create actionable plans, improve time management skills, and develop a mindset for completing your outstanding quilt projects successfully.
Call for Zoom Show 'n Tell: For those attending by Zoom, if you have a Show 'n Tell, please send a photo to president@aaqg.org by noon, seven days before the meeting. Please limit entries to 2. Photos received after the deadline will be included in the next monthly meeting Show 'n' Tell deck. For those in-person, please bring your Show 'n Tell pieces to share at the meeting.
Virtual Meeting: Click here for Zoom
Doors Open at 9:00 AM
Note: In person only!
Meeting Begins at 9:45
December Holiday Social!
Bring:
--at least 10 strips of 2.5" wide fabric--12"-24" long (doesn't have to be exact--any length will do!)
--a treat to share!
Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Meeting Begins at 6:45
Doors Open at 9:00 AM - Come hang out!
Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Ricky Tims
Title: A Quilt Is Born
Description:
A behind the scenes journey into Ricky’s latest stunning quilt, The Visitation, winner of the 2025 International Quilt Festival Best of Show. Ricky shares his background, thoughts and creative process as well as some the techniques he uses to produce this stunning work of art.
This will be a 90 minute lecture.
Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!
Meeting Begins at 6:45.
Title: The Music in My Quilt
Music has always been a big part of Ricky’s life, influencing his quilting in countless ways. Discover how the principles of art and design overlap with the language of music. Ricky will share dozens of quilts that illustrate the relationship — and yes, you’ll also enjoy a touch of music woven into the program!
Lisa Erlandson Presents
String-plique
String your appliqué to a whole new level of fun!
Skill level: All levels welcome (Confident beginner and up)
Dive into a vibrant world of scraps, strings, and creativity with the String-pliqué® technique—a cheerful twist on fused appliqué that turns fabric strips into bold, expressive designs. Rooted in tradition, string quilting has been found in American quilts for over a century—treasured for its resourcefulness, color, and charm.
This modern take honors that legacy while adding fresh flair and playful possibilities.
In this workshop, you’ll choose from several whimsical patterns, including:
Crazy Daisy – A blooming burst of color (14" x 18")
HeartStrings – A sweet scatter of scrappy hearts (22" x 22")
Scotties on a String – Spunky little terriers with “paws-itive” personality (22" x 22")
Whether you lean toward bold rainbows or subtle scrappy blends, the design possibilities are as limitless as your fabric basket.
Pattern & Foundation Fabric Fee: $15
All pattern sizes are included
Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 12/1/26) + $15 Required Kit Fee
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 12/31/26) + $15 Required Kit Fee
String-pliqué Supply List:
String-pliqué Pattern and Foundation material are included in the $15 kit fee.
You will need to bring:
• Fusible (your choice but a light weight fusible please!)
• Background fabric: 1 Fat Quarter
• Scraps of a variety of fabrics (20-25 different). You DO NOT need anything larger than a 4” x 6” piece. These will be used to create your quilt so make sure they contrast with your background fabric.
• You may also be able to swap fabrics with other students to achieve more variety if desired.
• Batting and backing (just in case you get ready to quilt!)
Sewing machine in good working order
Iron / ironing mat
Finger press (optional)
Proper feet for quarter inch seam and zig-zag
Neutral sewing thread
Thread to match fabrics for machine appliqué
Scissors (paper and fabric cutting)
Thread snips
mechanical pencil
rotary cutter (45mm)
rotary cutting mat (18in)
Wimmen’s Work
Skill Level: All levels welcome (Confident Beginner and up)
Technique: Pieced
Pattern Fee: $10
A celebration of women’s lives and labors—colorful, creative, and far from simple. These classic blocks nod to the unsung work of generations past, wrapped in fabric and resilience.
Choose from two sizes to suit your story: Sizes: 50" x 60" or 72” x 92”
Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 12/2/26) + $10 Required Kit Fee
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 1/1/27) + $10 Required Kit Fee
Supplies List: More details provided upon workshop selection.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Lisa Erlandson
Title: Orphan Quilts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
(Subtitled: Bless Her Heart) Some quilts sparkle… and some, well, miss the mark. This humorous lecture features a parade of puzzling, charming, and sometimes downright questionable quilts and tops from the past. Along the way, we’ll explore color, value, and design choices—learning how yesterday’s missteps can help inspire better quilts today.
Title: Quilts Just Keep Stringin’ Me Along!
Description: What is a string quilt, and why are they called that? This lecture digs into the history of string quilts with a lively trunk show of scrappy wonders from the past—perfect inspiration for your own string-filled creations.
Michelle Walker Presents
Fabric Collage
Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 2/2/27)
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 3/4/27)
Supply List: https:// www.reddoorquilter.com/_files/ugd/f3494c_4b4292c583d643efb9722b306e922133.pdf
Michelle is a Certified Teacher for Laura Heine.
She will teach you all about doing fabric collage using her methods.
You will learn tips and tricks to complete one of her fabulous art quilts
Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 2/3/27)
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 3/5/27)
Supply List: file:///C:/Users/annbl/Downloads/LH%20Collage%20class%20Supply%20List.pdf
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Michelle Walker
Title: Let's Get Scrappy
Michelle will share stories and quilts about her journey in quilting and her love of making scrap quilts! Includes a trunk show of several types of scrap quilts.
Title: Fabulous Fabric Collage
Description: Michelle will share her love of fabric collage with your guild. Includes a trunk show with several different types of fabric collage and the details of each piece!
Austin Area Quilt Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 5757, Austin, TX 78763
