Austin Area Quilt Guild  


Workshops

    • April 05, 2025
    • April 06, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Austin Sewing Roundrock
    • 13
    Register


    Join us for an exclusive workshop featuring Judy Niemeyer's Rocky Mountain Bear Claw Table Runner, taught by Certified Teacher Terre Walker! This stunning pattern reimagines the classic bear claw design with sophisticated techniques including floating points, curved paper-piecing, and smart corners. The pattern's authentic five-claw styling creates a dramatic and eye-catching piece that will enhance any home.

    Over two enriching days, Terre will personally guide you through every step of the process, sharing professional tips and techniques that will elevate your quilting expertise. From initial preparation to final finishing touches, you'll learn time-tested methods and innovative approaches that will enhance all your future quilting projects. Perfect for intermediate quilters ready to expand their skills, this workshop offers both technical mastery and creative satisfaction.

    Don't miss this opportunity to create a showstopping piece while learning from one of our most accomplished instructors!

    There is a $25.00 Kit Fee For This Workshop - Payable at Registration

    There is Preparation for this workshop to be done prior to Workshop Day

    Supply and Prep List will be emailed to registrants ahead of workshop.

    • April 18, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Travis County Oak Hill Community Center: 8656 State Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78735
    • 10
    Register

    Sew and Share - South

    South and Share, 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 03, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Austin Sewing Roundrock
    • 14
    Register


    Workshop Description: Paladin

    This workshop is designed to build your confidence and get you ready to play. Cheryl focuses on easy ways to dramatically improve your machine piecing skills, i.e., tips and tricks for perfect points and aligned straight seams. And, who doesn’t want that experience! This is a great workshop for confident beginners or experts.

    You will:

    •   Learn how to make 72 perfect 21/2“ HSTs using Cheryl’s invention, the HSTSystem stencil. It’s fast, fun and easy. And you get to try it before you buy.

    •   Be introduced to some organizing tips that help you think once and proceed on automatic pilot.

    •   Learn a fast and easy method for cutting and sewing bias binding strips.

    •   Receive an online version of the project pattern.

      The interesting arrangement of the half square triangles in this charming quilt makes for a great table topper or wall hanging. And, the color choices are endless.

      The quilt center features the God’s Eye block, one of many popular quilt patterns with a religious name and part of American history. Other words to describe the Paladin name are: champion, bravery, protector, courage, hero and many more.

    Class Fee: $45.00 members/$60.00 Non-Members

    Supply and Prep List will be emailed to registrants ahead of workshop.

    • May 04, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Austin Sewing Roundrock
    • 14
    Register


    Workshop Description: Butterfly Bouquet 

    This workshop is for people who like to get down to business and try new things. You may discover that things that look difficult, like the quilt center, are really very easy. And, it may just put your own creative juices on overdrive. This is a great workshop for those with intermediate or expert skills. Beginners are welcome also.

    You will:

    • Learn how to make the 36 perfect 2-inch HSTs in less than an hour using Cheryl’s invention, the HSTSystem stencil. It’s fast, fun and easy. And you get to try it before you buy.

    • Learn a fast and very easy water-soluble fusible paper technique to make perfect applique motifs for machine or hand applique.

    • Receive the precut water-soluble fusible paper butterfly motifs to complete your project. 

    • Learn the straight setting method to achieve perfect points and aligned straight seams every time.

    • Use the sew then cut method to make the fun and whimsical wave block border.

    • Learn a fast and easy method for cutting and sewing bias-binding strips.

    • Receive an online version of the project pattern.

    Class Fee: $45.00 members/$60.00 Non-Members

    Supply and Prep List will be emailed to registrants ahead of workshop.

    • May 16, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Travis County Oak Hill Community Center: 8656 State Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78735
    • 12
    Register

    Sew and Share - South

    South and Share, 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 20, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Travis County Oak Hill Community Center: 8656 State Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78735
    • 12
    Register

    Sew and Share - South

    South and Share, 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.  


Austin Area Quilt Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 5757, Austin, TX 78763

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