Mondo Bag
In this 6-hour workshop, participants will receive step-by-step guidance as they create a Mondo Bag using panels prepared prior to class. This bag is great as a beach tote, carry all, or for a weekend getaway!
AAQG member Debby Eades will teach the class. Debby has over 20 years of quilting and bag making experience. She will guide you through the process of making the Mondo Bag and will show you a few short cuts to make it easier to complete the project.
Sample bag shown below:
Class Fee: $ FREE
You will need to bring:
Quiltsmart Mondo Bag pattern – the interfacing is included in new pattern purchase OR if you have the pattern, you can purchase interfacing panels at any quilt shop. You will need TWO sections (1 section yields 2 panels) – a total of 4 panels is needed to make the bag.
1 Charm pack (cut into 2.5” squares) and 1 mini charm pack OR 192 (2.5”) squares from scraps (twelve 2.5" strips cut width of fabric yields 192 2.5” squares)
1 ½ yards of fabric for lining & handle
1 ½ yards of Pellon FF79F2 Flex-Foam 2 sided fusible
Sewing Machine with all accessories, power cord, and foot control.
Basic Sewing Supplies - scissors, machine needles, thread, seam ripper, straight pins/clips.
Cutting mat, rotary cutter, and ruler.
You will need to cut the fabric and prepare your panels prior to class. The Supply List and Prep instructions will be sent by email shortly after you register.
Beginning Needle Turn Appliqué
Participants in this 3-hour introductory workshop will create a very small mug rug project and will learn the basics of:
Needle turn appliqué is a "portable" hand quilting project that you can work on anywhere!
AAQG President Meghan Gerety will teach the class. She has many years of experience with and loves appliqué! In her own work, Meghan uses multiple methods including needle turn, fused, and prepared edge techniques with freezer paper and water-soluble stabilizer.
Choose one of the two designs below for the class:
Links to Handouts below: Print and Read before class
Machine Bind your Quilt with a little help from Elmer!
Attach and finish quilt bindings with your machine. Unless you just like to watch a whole lotta TV, there is no reason to wear out your hands sewing down a binding.
In this 3-hour workshop for the knowledgeable quilter, participants will machine bind a baby-sized quilt. You will learn to prepare the quilt, make the binding using rotary cut fabric strips, attach the binding to the quilt, and finish it with a decorative or plain stitch.
AAQG member Karen Alexander will teach this easy way to bind, which she now uses on every quilt she makes. A guild member since 2006, Karen recently retired from her 17-year tenure managing the SVP (Singer Viking Pfaff) Worldwide's Gallery Store at the Arborwalk in Austin where she taught sewing and quilting to thousands.
Samples shown below:
Sewing Machine with accessories, power cord, foot control, and presser feet that help you sew straight.
Basic Sewing Supplies: scissors, machine needles, thread, seam ripper, straight pins/clips. A Topstitch, Quilting, or Denim size 90 machine needle and regular sewing thread in a complementary or contrasting color are recommended.
One bottle of Elmer's Washable School Glue (white).
Cutting Mat, rotary cutter, and ruler.
One quilted, UNTRIMMED baby size quilt and a yard of fabric for the binding. Quilts that need binding for the guild's charity Baby Bundles project will be available with binding fabric if you don't have a suitable sized quilt ready for the class.
The guild will provide irons and ironing stations.
Description:
Join us for our Summer Soiree – a delightful quilting guild picnic where creativity meets community! Whether you're a longtime member, new to our guild, or simply curious about quilting, this is your perfect chance to dive in!
Come for delicious food, inspiring demonstrations, exciting games, PRIZES and plenty of laughter. Connect with fellow fabric enthusiasts and discover why our quilting community is so special.
Bring:
Your brightest smile
A Snack to Share
and your Show and Tell
for an evening filled with friendship, fun, and fantastic conversations that'll leave you inspired and excited about our wonderful world of quilting!
Come see what we're all about!
Zoom Call Link: As this is a social event there is no Zoom link tonight. We hope you'll join us in person for the party!
In-person meeting location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Beginning Prepared Edge and Raw Edge Appliqué
In this 3-hour workshop for the beginning quilter, participants will be introduced to Prepared Edge and Raw Edge appliqué. Choose the technique that suits you and one of the two projects, pictured below.
Prepared Edge appliqué has turned edges using starch or glue and is finished by hand or machine. Raw Edge appliqué uses fusible web and is finished by machine.
In this workshop students will learn several methods of appliqué:
The class will also cover the basics of stitching appliqué by machine.
AAQG President Meghan Gerety will teach the class. She has many years of experience and loves appliqué! In her own work, Meghan uses multiple methods including needle turn, fused, and prepared edge techniques with freezer paper and water-soluble stabilizer.
Links to Handouts with supply lists are below: Print and read these before class
Master Curved Piecing with the "Many Moons" Quilt Pattern:
Jennifer Wagner of Snapdragon Quilting presents:
Have you been wanting to add curves to your quilts but aren’t sure where to start? Then this is the class for you! You’ll learn and experiment with 3 different techniques for curved piecing using the "Many Moons" quilt pattern. This pattern uses large curves because they’re easier to learn on. Bonus: We will also discuss how the use of contrast, color, and fabric change the look of the quilt. It looks modern made in Kona Solids but see it with big prints in the circles and it’s a whole new quilt. Participants can make "Many Moons" or "Broken Moons" as these patterns use the same techniques.
Suitable for adventurous beginners and beyond.
You will receive an email with this materials list, a link to purchase the pattern, and the class prep - please watch for that separately from your registration.
Sewing Machine Required
Materials:
• Pattern: Many Moons (available at Snapdragonquilting.com)
• Fabric: Avoid low thread count fabrics as they fall apart when cut on the bias. Refer to the pattern for yardage.
• Coordinating thread.
• Batting, backing, and binding are not needed for the class but will be needed to finish the quilt, refer to the pattern for yardages.
Tools & Equipment:
• Sewline Glue Pen or a glue stick, washable
• Pins
• Rotary cutter
• 8" ruler (or larger) for rotary cutting
• Seam ripper (just in case!)
• Rotating Cutting Mat, optional
• Circle Savvy Ruler, optional, fastest way to cut out these quilts
• Curve Master Presser Foot, optional
• Coloring page and colored pencils
See inspiration photos and share:
#ManyMoonsQuilt #BrokenMoonsQuilt @SnapdragonQuilting
Simply Smooth - Reverse Appliqué Small Curves with:
The "Mini Moons" Quilt Pattern
This miniature quilt is easier to make than it looks! With a little bit of freezer paper and Elmer’s school glue you’ll learn how to create these small smooth curves. Bring a fun charm pack to highlight in the circles or solid fabrics for a modern look. Bonus: We will cover 14 different design options. You'll be amazed how ONE PATTERN can make so many different mini quilts!
Skill level: Confident beginner to advanced quilter
• Pattern: Mini Moons Quilt Pattern (available at at SnapdragonQuilting.com)
• Fabric: Avoid low thread count fabrics as they fall apart when cut on the bias.
◦ (1) 5" x 5" precut square pack or twenty 5" squares
◦ (2) or more background fabrics, ¹⁄₂ yd of each
• Coordinating thread
• Batting, backing, and binding are not needed for class but will be needed to finish the quilt, refer to the pattern for yardages.
• Coloring pages (free at SnapdragonQuilting.com/post/mini-moons-story-coloring-pages)
• Colored pencils
Supplies:
• Elmer's School Glue, washable
• Fineline Glue Tip (for Elmer's), optional
• Freezer paper, I like the heavy duty kind
• Marking pen or chalk pencil
• Seam Guide Tool for HSTs by Creative Grids, optional
• Easy Press Pen or Spray Starch
• Sewing machine with an open toe foot
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors
• Small ruler for rotary cutting
See inspiration photos and share: #MiniMoonsQuilt @SnapdragonQuilting
Innovative Quilt Making - Blending Modern and Traditional Techniques
Join us in welcoming Jennifer Wagner of Snapdragon Quilting as she shares how to Expand your quilting repertoire and create stunning quilts with a mix of modern and traditional techniques. While we honor the traditional methods that laid the foundation for quilting, there are countless innovative techniques to explore that go beyond classic quilt blocks. In this engaging lecture, she'll guide you step-by-step through various techniques, including:
Curved Piecing: Achieve smooth, beautiful curves in your quilts.
Foundation Paper Piecing: Enhance precision and accuracy in your designs.
Reverse Appliqué: Add intricate and unique details with ease.
Machine Blanket Stitching in Raw Edge Applique: For that whimsical look in much less time.
Mastering Y-Seams: Learn a simple trick to conquer Y-seams.
Gathering Tips: Make gathering fabric effortless.
Glue Basting: Discover the benefits of glue basting for perfect results.
Join us to add these invaluable techniques to your quilting toolkit and transform your quilt-making process!
Zoom Call Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85204812698?pwd=WDA2cHc5Zmc2aGhnWTliYmtpcmR1dz09
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.
Join us for an inspiring evening of creativity and community as we celebrate the art of scrap quilting!
When: September 8, 2025 Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Meeting Begins: 6:45 PM
Get ready to be amazed by the incredible ingenuity of our guild members! Our September meeting transforms into a vibrant mini quilt show featuring stunning scrappy quilts created from the creative challenge that began in February. From organized masterpieces with unifying themes to delightfully chaotic "anything goes" creations, these quilts prove that scraps can become spectacular works of art.
YOU decide the winners! Cast your vote for your favorites in two exciting categories:
Whether you've been working on your scrappy masterpiece since February or you're coming to admire and vote, this promises to be an evening filled with inspiration, creativity, and the joy of seeing scraps transformed into treasures.
In-Person Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Virtual Attendance: Join via Zoom
Come celebrate the magic of turning scraps into art - see you there!
Austin Area Quilt Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 5757, Austin, TX 78763
