Austin Area Quilt Guild upcoming events

April MORNING Meeting: All About Quiltfest (April 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

All About Quiltfest 2026

4/13/2026

Baby Bundles workday

Stay after the morning meeting for a short (12:00-3:00pm) . We will be cutting quilt kits.

Bring: Lunch to enjoy after the meeting, cutting mat, rotary cutter, and ruler. All other materials will be provided.

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

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

April EVENING Meeting: All About Quiltfest (April 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

All About Quiltfest 2026

4/13/2026

Doors open at 6:00pm; meeting begins at 6:45pm.

The Quiltshow Committee Presents:

Everything you EVER wanted to know about the AAQG Quiltshow!

Do You Have Questions?

We've got answers! We often take for granted that everyone knows "all the things" about the quilt show and the truth is that every quilt show is different. Whether your new or a quilt show pro let our intrepid quilt show committee walk us through THIS YEAR's show plan to find out anything and everything you ever wanted to know about our Quilt Fest 2026. From How and when to enter a quilt to how to volunteer for a position that suits your time and availability and everything in between. Join us and let's make Quiltfest 2026 the BEST ever!

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

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

2026 Quilt Show Committee Meeting (April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

2026 Quilt Show Committee Meeting

Use this link to enter the meeting:

https://meet.google.com/fcp-gvvx-bpm

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 347-754-4728 and enter this

PIN: 883 464 622#

To view more phone numbers, click this link:

https://tel.meet/fcp-gvvx-bpm?hs=5

Agenda:

1) Show Chair Report - see newsletter; questions from presentation at regular meetings that we need to address.

2) Raffle Quilt travels - we need more volunteers in this area

3) Raffle Tickets

4) Committee Reports

Current Committee Members - please email showchair@aaqg.org by Dec. 7th if you want to be placed on the agenda. We will also ask you at the meeting if you want to share information.

We need volunteers to coordinate the following quilt show areas:

Show Area	Coordinator Position Description:
Grants	Submits applications on the guild’s behalf for grants to support the show
Merchandise	Selects show-branded merchandise, arranges vendor(s) for online sales, and oversees merchandise sales during the show.

Show Area

Coordinator Position Description:

Grants

Submits applications on the guild’s behalf for grants to support the show

Merchandise

Selects show-branded merchandise, arranges vendor(s) for online sales,

and oversees merchandise sales during the show.

Thanks to everyone who is helping, wants to help, plans to help, and supports our show! Thanks so much!! We cannot complete this wonderful event without your assistance!!

~~~~~~~~~

Gail Pickering and Marie Welsch

Boutique Doll House Workshop (April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Gracie Killough - Instructor

We will be making adorable quilted doll houses that will be sold in our Boutique. The house features handles and a button closure. The house opens like a book to reveal a room scene with a curtained window, colorful bunting and storage pocket. The other page when open shows a quilt and small pillow perfect for a little doll. A separate workshop will be held to create the small stuffed doll and animals to go in the doll house. These will be sold separately.

This workshop offers the opportunity to work with decorative stitches. Instructions can be modified for a straight stitch only machine.

Class Fee Members: $15

Maximum number - 18

Please Bring

Sewing machine, power cord and foot pedal, thread stand if needed
Neutral, blue, orange & yellow threads & pre-wound neutral bobbins
Scissors, tweezers, seam ripper
Pins and fabric clips
1/4" machine foot
Walking foot (if available)
Small cutting mat, rotary cutter & medium size ruler (6" or 8")
Sack lunch and a beverage.

Optional supplies:

Open foot for decorative stitch or blanket stitch. Open needle plate for decorative stitches'
Free motion foot
Hand sewing needle
Pressing cloth (parchment paper will be available)
Blue tape (some will be available)

Materials provided will include:

Assembly instructions
Pre-quilted house exterior and pre-quilted house interior
Pre-cut front door, windows, decorative pennants, drapes, storage pocket, pillow, pillow case & quilt. Some items will have steam-A-Seam pre-applied
Two pre-cut stiffener pannels
Notions: ribbon for drapes & bunting, batthing for quilt and pillow, button for closure

Open Sew Day , South (April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 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.

May MORNING Meeting: Make, Learn, Share! (May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Show Me What You Know
Doors open at 9:00am; meeting begins at 9:45am.

Join the incredible AAQG Guild Members at the Maker's Table!

Ever wish you could peek over a master quilter's shoulder and ask all the questions? Now you can.

Join us for a hands-on learning event where our most talented guild members open up their toolboxes and share what they know — through live demonstrations, tips, techniques, and make-and-take stations designed to spark your creativity and build your skills.

With 5–6 interactive stations, you set the pace. Stop, watch, try, learn, and move on when you're ready.

Here's the secret: our morning and evening meetings will each feature different demonstrations — so there's good reason to come back for both. Double the learning, double the fun.

Whether you're a seasoned quilter or still finding your groove, this is your invitation to learn something new from the talented hands right in your own guild.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

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

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

May EVENING Meeting: Make, Learn, Share! (May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Show Me What You Know
Doors open at 6:00m; meeting begins at 6:45am.

Join the incredible AAQG Guild Members at the Maker's Table!

Ever wish you could peek over a master quilter's shoulder and ask all the questions? Now you can.

Join us for a hands-on learning event where our most talented guild members open up their toolboxes and share what they know — through live demonstrations, tips, techniques, and make-and-take stations designed to spark your creativity and build your skills.

With 5–6 interactive stations, you set the pace. Stop, watch, try, learn, and move on when you're ready.

Here's the secret: our morning and evening meetings will each feature different demonstrations — so there's good reason to come back for both. Double the learning, double the fun.

Whether you're a seasoned quilter or still finding your groove, this is your invitation to learn something new from the talented hands right in your own guild.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

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

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

Open Sew Day, South (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 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.

June MORNING Meeting: Sew Much Fun! (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

It's a Wrap!
Doors open at 9:00am; meeting begins at 9:45am.

It's a wrap party for our 2026 Program Year!

Every great quilt deserves a great binding, and so does our guild year.

Join us for our June meeting for team games, mystery challenges, fabulous prizes, and more fun than a well-stocked quilt shop on sale day.

Details are classified, just know that comfortable shoes are strongly encouraged.

Bring a snack to share, water provided.

Come ready to laugh, compete (friendly of course), and celebrate everything we've sewn together this year. It's our grand finale and we're binding off in style.

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

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

June EVENING Meeting: Sew Much Fun! (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

It's a Wrap!
Doors open at 6:00pm; meeting begins at 6:45pm.

It's a wrap party for our 2026 Program Year!

Every great quilt deserves a great binding, and so does our guild year.

Join us for our June meeting for team games, mystery challenges, fabulous prizes, and more fun than a well-stocked quilt shop on sale day.

Details are classified, just know that comfortable shoes are strongly encouraged.

Bring a snack to share, water provided.

Come ready to laugh, compete (friendly of course), and celebrate everything we've sewn together this year. It's our grand finale and we're binding off in style.

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

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

Open Sew Day , South (June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 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!