The Austin Area Quilt Guild (AAQG) was founded in 1978 and is dedicated to preserving the heritage of quilting and promoting excellence and education in the art of quilt-making. AAQG is a non-profit corporation and membership is open to anyone with an interest in quilting; no actual quilting experience is necessary. AAQG is headquartered in Austin, TX.

The AAQG general membership meeting is held the first Monday night of the month, unless a holiday interferes and the meeting is delayed, usually until the second Monday. The meeting is held at Faith Lutheran Church located at 6600 Woodrow, Austin, TX. Non-members are invited to attend twice as guests before joining.

Show and Tell starts at 6:45 p.m. If you have made a quilt, wall hanging, quilted clothing, acquired a quilt, or have anything connected with quilting that you want to share, this is the time to do it.

The business meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. or when Show and Tell ends. Old and new business is discussed at the meeting, then the program follows. Many of our programs feature nationally recognized quilt teachers and speakers.

At the general meeting you may check out books from the library, turn-in or pick-up baby bundles, sign-up for workshops, purchase raffle tickets, perhaps win a door prize or just come visit.

From time to time, we will schedule a morning meeting which starts with Show and Tell at 10:00 AM. Watch for these morning meetings, especially if you can't attend in the evening. Usually, the speaker for the evening will also speak in the morning, sometimes on a different subject. You may attend both meetings.

Upcoming Programs:

September 06, 2010:    ''No Meeting this month''          Time: Time to get ready for the quilt show!

There is no Guild meeting scheduled for September so we can get ready for our 2010 Quilt Show and Sale "Changing Gears" on September 17-19. The show will surely be a great success because of all of the members who work on the show and enter their quilts. For more information: http://www.aaqg.org/show2010

October 4, 2010:    ''The History of the Quilts from Bonnie Blue Quilts'' with Paula Barnes          Time: Morning meeting: 10:00 AM

This trunk show includes the Civil War history behind each of the exclusive quilts designed by Paula Barnes for Bonnie Blue Quilts. Each of our quilts has a very interesting story which could possibly bring outburst of laughter or tears. They are sure to warm your heart. Paula Barnes is a noted quilt designer and teacher. Over the past 19 years she has taught in the Dallas and Houston areas for quilt shops, and many guilds throughout the state of Texas. In 2004, Paula taught classes at the International Quilt Festival held in Houston, Texas. For more information: http://www.bonniebluequilts.com/ For workshops with this speaker: http://www.aaqg.org/html/workshops.php

October 4, 2010:    ''The History of the Quilts from Bonnie Blue Quilts'' with Paula Barnes          Time: 6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting

This trunk show includes the Civil War history behind each of the exclusive quilts designed by Paula Barnes for Bonnie Blue Quilts. Each of our quilts has a very interesting story which could possibly bring outburst of laughter or tears. They are sure to warm your heart. Paula Barnes is a noted quilt designer and teacher. Over the past 19 years she has taught in the Dallas and Houston areas for quilt shops, and many guilds throughout the state of Texas. In 2004, Paula taught classes at the International Quilt Festival held in Houston, Texas. For more information: http://www.bonniebluequilts.com/ For workshops with this speaker: http://www.aaqg.org/html/workshops.php