Austin Area Quilt Guild upcoming events

Open Sew Day, South (July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Open Sew Day - South

Just you, your project and your quilting community! Talk about happiness!

Bring your machine and a project. Or hand work if that is your groove.

New and beginning quilters are all welcome!

Bring a sack lunch, if desired. A microwave is in the room if you need it.

QuiltFest 2026 (August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

More information to come later!

Thread Painting Workshop--Nina Clotfelter (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Nina Clotfelter Presents

Thread Painting

Thread Painting is many things…creating a picture, adding details, dimension, and/or depth to an applique, making fur on an animal, or just adding little details to make your creation come alive. You will learn loads of techniques in this class, and you'll learn all about stabilizers. You'll create different items using the stabilizers. This is a fabulous technique to add to your skills! You’ll be surprised how fun and forgiving Thread Painting is!!! Let yourself be warned…this is addictingly fun!!!!

You MUST be some what comfortable with free motion quilting on your domestic machine.

(You can be a beginning free motion quilter who has taken a class and played some with it. You DON'T have to be an expert!)

Skill level: Creative beginner and beyond!

Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 7/14/26) + $35 Required Kit Fee

Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 8/13/26) + $35 Required Kit Fee

Supplies List: What to Bring for Thread Painting Workshop

Willingness to make mistakes! Ready to have some FUN!!!

Chop It Like It's Hot! Workshop--Nina Clotfelter (September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Nina Clotfelter Presents

Chop It Like It's Hot

We all have scraps left over from every project we do! Let's make a BEAUTIFUL wall hanging with them! You'll have a fun time practicing your free motion quilting, learning your sewing machine better, and learning about threads and playing with different types of thread! And here's the best part...you ready...you can NOT do anything to make this project not be beautiful! That's right! You can NOT mess this up!!! I PROMISE!!!
Let's get creative!

Watch Nina describe class here:

https://www.ninaquilts.com/chop-it-like-its-hot.html

$25 kit fee includes use of all kinds of embellishments for you use (for this project and many others)

Supply List: What to Bring

Skill level: Creative beginner and beyond!

Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 7/14/26) + $25 Required Kit Fee

Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 8/13/26) + $25 Required Kit Fee

September MORNING Meeting: Nina Clotfelter (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Doors Open at 9:00 AM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Nina Clotfelter

Title: What If . . .

Description: Nina has a "What If" mentality and she'll share with you the adventures she's been on because of this. She'll share some funny stories and lots of samples in this inspiring lecture of listening to your creative voice, and listening to what the quilt is saying it wants to be.

In-person meeting location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

September EVENING Meeting: Nina Clotfelter (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 6:45.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Nina Clotfelter

THREADS - What's the BIG deal?

This is a FUN lecture on all the things you didn't know you needed to know about thread!
As an educator for WonderFil Specialty Threads, Nina has learned a lot and she wants to share!
Thread is like candy! Sometimes you just can't get enough...LOL!
When we purchase thread it's usually the color we buy, or the thread the shop carries. In this lecture you'll learn about the different wieghts of thread and why they make a difference. Ply, why is that important? Specialty threads like metallic, monofilament, tinsel threads, how do we work with them? Why do metallics give us issues? This lecture is FULL of information you'll be thrilled you know now!

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.

Please bring your Show 'n Tell pieces to share at the meeting and don't forget about the FREE Table!

In-person meeting location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

Open Sew Day, South (September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Open Sew Day - South

Just you, your project and your quilting community! Talk about happiness!

Bring your machine and a project. Or hand work if that is your groove.

New and beginning quilters are all welcome!

Bring a sack lunch, if desired. A microwave is in the room if you need it.

Animal Portraiture-Dorene Joyce (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Dorene Joyce Presents

Animal Portraiture

Using technology, you will be able to take a photo of your favorite person or pet and create an art quilt portrait of them! You will learn how to make your pattern by using some AI and other technology-based tools to create a pattern and then create a work of art! After you have your pattern, we will be using some new methods to use your fabric and create your special portrait, so don't miss this one!

Supply list: https://www.aaqg.org/resources/Workshops/2026-2027/Portrait%20Supply%20Lis.pdf

More info: https://www.dorenejoyce.com/uploads/1/4/4/8/144872098/class_homework_-_portrait_class.pdf

Additional notes: Please limit animal portrait size to 18" x 20" max.

Bring a printed 8x10 or larger photo of your subject--in Color please.

Once registered, please send a copy of your pet or favorite person photo to dorene@dorenejoyce.com

Class Fee Members: $55.00

Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00

Stained Glass Flowers--Dorene Joyce (October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Dorene Joyce

Stained Glass Flowers

Pick one or all of these flowers, to allow participants to create their favorite flower. Choose from My Roses, Iris Dreams, Hydrangeas or Tulips. This class features Dorene's method for making an Art Quilt that looks like stained glass but instead uses fabric. Instead of lead lines, students will use a black background, learning a new technique for applique placement, that makes everything easy, with stunning results! Students can change the colors to your desired color palette. You can make the roses on black or the whole stained glass. Make both if you like! Use your imagination to create your own color palette for your Roses-Stained Glass art quilt. This pattern makes it easy to achieve realistic results for your Faux stained glass art quilt with paint by number ease. Students will have most of the applique completed and will be ready with tips, techniques, and ideas to finish the art quilt at home.

AAQG Members: $55

Non-members: $70

IMPORTANT: There is class prep. Be sure to open both links:

https://www.aaqg.org/resources/Workshops/2026-2027/Directions%20for%20Class%20Preparation%20Stained%20Glass.pdf

https://www.aaqg.org/resources/Workshops/2026-2027/Fabric%20requirements%20-%20Stained%20Glass.pdf

October MORNING Meeting: Dorene Joyce (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Doors Open at 9:00 AM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dorene Joyce

Title: Threads of Inspiration - An AI Journey Through Creativity

Description: This talk is a fresh look at how technology is transforming the art of quilting. Join Dorene as she shares how she uses AI to design quilt patterns, generate fabric ideas, and create story quilts that speak with purpose. This talk explores the creative possibilities of blending digital tools with textile artistry—perfect for quilters, designers, and anyone curious about the future of fabric, Artificial Intelligence and imagination.

In-person meeting location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

October EVENING Meeting: Dorene Joyce (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 6:45 PM.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dorene Joyce

Title: Threads of Inspiration - An AI Journey Through Creativity

In-person meeting location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

Modern Improv Vintage Soul--Emma Jane Powell (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Emma Jane Powell Presents

Modern Improv Vintage Soul

Modern Improv Meets Vintage Charm

What happens when expressive, modern improvisational piecing meets the timeless beauty of vintage textiles?

In this workshop, we'll use treasured vintage linens - think doilies, embroidered tea towels, dresser scarves, and lace - as the inspiration for a contemporary improvisational quilt. Rather than following a traditional pattern, you'll explore a series of guided techniques while creating a small piece inspired by the sample.

Click here to see full description and Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cl2VAzsQSe2su8rtqvecGrwtFQ2ozN9HHHGuY5so-D0/edit?tab=t.0

Class Fee Members: $55.00

Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00

Ripple Effect--Emma Jane Powell (November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Emma Jane Powell Presents:

Ripple Effect

Improvisationally curious? Improv is a great way to break free of traditional piecing rules and challenge your creativity. Skills taught will include: color & fabric combinations, straight lines, triangles, curves, and putting together segments. Bring your scraps and create a small sample for each skill, or build up to a larger final project. You will finish this class with a toolbox full of techniques to create more expressive, spontaneous work in the future.

*Kit fee $15.00, optional.

Class Fee Members: $55.00

Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00

Supply list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hNOPUH62LH0dZlC1-g9Q8tIFFDv7oybAuYs1KHgzPV0/edit?tab=t.0

November EVENING Meeting: Emma Jane Powell (November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 6:45.

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

December EVENING Holiday Social: Get ready to Strip! (December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 6:45.

December Holiday Social!

Quilter's Strip Poker!

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!

In-person meeting location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703