The April guild meeting will be a Second Chance Boutique. Start saving those things that you want to part with that someone else will treasure! You may reserve a table for yourself or perhaps your Bee will want to reserve a table. There is no charge to guild members to have a table, but the number of tables is limited and are assigned on a first come basis. To reserve a table, please email Diane McGowan, 1st VP programs, programs@aaqg.org, by March 22

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

Students will bring scraps and strips to share with others in the class so that everyone has a variety of fabrics to play with. Bonnie will demonstrate a variety of ways to piece crumb blocks including wonky log cabin, string, and free form. She will bring her own Crumb quilts for inspiration.

Students will bring pre-cut 2.5" strips ready to power sew into tesselating star struck blocks! This quilt goes so fast, everyone will have a pile of blocks in no time. Students can also have fun swapping strips with each other for more variety in their quilts. Focus on USING YOUR STASH encouraged!

Bonnie is a prolific quilter is known for her scrappy quilts. Her book is titled Scraps & Shirttails. This lecture focuses on the quilts from her book, released by Kansas City Star Quilts in September 2008. Not only does she show the quilts from the book, but also others that she has made with recycled fabrics and scraps! She includes information about what to look for when recycling clothing into quilts, the best way to slice and dice your cotton clothing into useable sizes so it is ready for your quilt making, combining recycled fabrics with new yardage for the right look, etc.

Bonnie is passionate about quilting, focusing mainly on scrap quilts with the simple feeling of “making do.” She started her love affair with quilting in a home economics class her senior year of high school in 1980 and has never looked back. Quilting has always been Bonnie’s first love. She has been machine quilting for 19 years and professionally longarm machine quilting for the public for 13 years. She has been featured in magazines both for her quilt patterns and articles she has written on scrap management and using that stash to its full potential.

Bonnie is dedicated to continuing the traditions of quilting. She enjoys meeting with quilters, teaching workshops and lecturing to quilt guilds all over the USA, challenging quilters to break the rules, think outside the box, and find what brings them joy.

Bonnie is a prolific quilter is known for her scrappy quilts. Her book is titled Scraps & Shirttails. This lecture focuses on the quilts from her book, released by Kansas City Star Quilts in September 2008. Not only does she show the quilts from the book, but also others that she has made with recycled fabrics and scraps! She includes information about what to look for when recycling clothing into quilts, the best way to slice and dice your cotton clothing into useable sizes so it is ready for your quilt making, combining recycled fabrics with new yardage for the right look, etc.

Bonnie is passionate about quilting, focusing mainly on scrap quilts with the simple feeling of “making do.” She started her love affair with quilting in a home economics class her senior year of high school in 1980 and has never looked back. Quilting has always been Bonnie’s first love. She has been machine quilting for 19 years and professionally longarm machine quilting for the public for 13 years. She has been featured in magazines both for her quilt patterns and articles she has written on scrap management and using that stash to its full potential.

Bonnie is dedicated to continuing the traditions of quilting. She enjoys meeting with quilters, teaching workshops and lecturing to quilt guilds all over the USA, challenging quilters to break the rules, think outside the box, and find what brings them joy.

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

Come and learn all about the 2010 AAQG Quilt Show "Changing Gears".

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

A fun look at antique quilts and today’s interpretations. Information on dating fabrics and styles

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

This meeting is all about making Baby Bundle quilts for infants to young children. Come have a great time sewing, tying, labeling, chatting with each other. Experienced volunteers have signed up to Captain each area and guide the new members. All guild members are invited to come and sew approximately 100, or more, quilts. Quilts have already been folded for envelope quilting, and tying supplies and labels will be there. You might want to bring your large scissors and basic sewing thread and hand sewing needle.

Twelve to sixteen people have volunteered to bring their sewing machines and walking feet for edge-stitching.

Refreshments will be provided by our Hospitality committee.

Sorry, but no free table and no library at this meeting.

If you need more info, please contact: the Baby Bundles Project Coordinators or the AAQG Special Events Coordinator.

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

There is no Guild meeting scheduled for September so we can get ready for our 2010 Quilt Show "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.

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

NEW EXCLUSIVE PATTERN, VICTORY STAR, BY BONNIE BLUE QUILTS. Approximately 75" x 75". The Victory Star sample quilt shown on the Bonnie Blue web site is made with the wonderful fabric line, Old Glory II, from Windham Fabrics. The rich navys, reds and gold make a wonderful combination.

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.

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.

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

No further information available at this time.

No further information available at this time.

Colleen Wise has been passionate about quilting since 1991. Although quilting is basically a two-dimensional medium, her quilts have a depth that goes beyond the surface. Elements of the designs seem to float above the surface or recede into the depths of the quilt. Her goal is to encourage the viewer to look into the quilt, rather than just at it. Her award-winning original designs have been exhibited at many regional, national and international shows.

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

All Fact. No opinion. Whether this is the first time you’ve attended Bob’s seminar or you are returning for a refresher course, this is the absolute best easy-to-understand information-packed seminar you’ll ever attend. This thread therapy session will help resolve frustrations with all type of threads and solve most problems you have experienced with threads.

Bob teaches how to distinguish quality of all types of threads including regular and decorative. Know what to look for. Learn what the labels really mean. Learn what is fact and what is fiction. Learn the pros and cons of all major thread types, thread characteristics, the importance of needle selection, and properly setting the tension for your sewing successes. Learn how to use threads successfully, regardless of the type of sewing machine you own. You won’t sleep during this seminar. Interesting and entertaining.

All AAQG members are invited to attend.

2010
Mon, April 5, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"Second Chance Boutique"
	6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting
	The April guild meeting will be a Second Chance Boutique. Start saving those things that you want to part with that someone else will treasure! You may reserve a table for yourself or perhaps your Bee will want to reserve a table. There is no charge to guild members to have a table, but the number of tables is limited and are assigned on a first come basis. To reserve a table, please email Diane McGowan, 1st VP programs, programs@aaqg.org, by March 22
Mon, April 12, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.
Sat, May 1, 2010	Workshop
	"Crumb Piecing"
	With Bonnie Hunter
	9 am. – 4 pm
	Faith Lutheran Church
	6600 Woodrow
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.quiltville.com
	Students will bring scraps and strips to share with others in the class so that everyone has a variety of fabrics to play with. Bonnie will demonstrate a variety of ways to piece crumb blocks including wonky log cabin, string, and free form. She will bring her own Crumb quilts for inspiration.
Sun, May 2, 2010	Workshop
	"Star Struck"
	With Bonnie Hunter
	Noon – 6 pm
	Faith Lutheran Church
	6600 Woodrow
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.quiltville.com
	Students will bring pre-cut 2.5" strips ready to power sew into tesselating star struck blocks! This quilt goes so fast, everyone will have a pile of blocks in no time. Students can also have fun swapping strips with each other for more variety in their quilts. Focus on USING YOUR STASH encouraged!
Mon, May 3, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"Scrap Users System"
	With Bonnie Hunter
	Morning meeting: 10:00 AM
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.quiltville.com
	Bonnie is a prolific quilter is known for her scrappy quilts. Her book is titled Scraps & Shirttails. This lecture focuses on the quilts from her book, released by Kansas City Star Quilts in September 2008. Not only does she show the quilts from the book, but also others that she has made with recycled fabrics and scraps! She includes information about what to look for when recycling clothing into quilts, the best way to slice and dice your cotton clothing into useable sizes so it is ready for your quilt making, combining recycled fabrics with new yardage for the right look, etc. Bonnie is passionate about quilting, focusing mainly on scrap quilts with the simple feeling of “making do.” She started her love affair with quilting in a home economics class her senior year of high school in 1980 and has never looked back. Quilting has always been Bonnie’s first love. She has been machine quilting for 19 years and professionally longarm machine quilting for the public for 13 years. She has been featured in magazines both for her quilt patterns and articles she has written on scrap management and using that stash to its full potential. Bonnie is dedicated to continuing the traditions of quilting. She enjoys meeting with quilters, teaching workshops and lecturing to quilt guilds all over the USA, challenging quilters to break the rules, think outside the box, and find what brings them joy.
Mon, May 3, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"Scrap Users System"
	With Bonnie Hunter
	6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.quiltville.com
	Bonnie is a prolific quilter is known for her scrappy quilts. Her book is titled Scraps & Shirttails. This lecture focuses on the quilts from her book, released by Kansas City Star Quilts in September 2008. Not only does she show the quilts from the book, but also others that she has made with recycled fabrics and scraps! She includes information about what to look for when recycling clothing into quilts, the best way to slice and dice your cotton clothing into useable sizes so it is ready for your quilt making, combining recycled fabrics with new yardage for the right look, etc. Bonnie is passionate about quilting, focusing mainly on scrap quilts with the simple feeling of “making do.” She started her love affair with quilting in a home economics class her senior year of high school in 1980 and has never looked back. Quilting has always been Bonnie’s first love. She has been machine quilting for 19 years and professionally longarm machine quilting for the public for 13 years. She has been featured in magazines both for her quilt patterns and articles she has written on scrap management and using that stash to its full potential. Bonnie is dedicated to continuing the traditions of quilting. She enjoys meeting with quilters, teaching workshops and lecturing to quilt guilds all over the USA, challenging quilters to break the rules, think outside the box, and find what brings them joy.
Mon, May 10, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.
Mon, June 7, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"2010 Quilt Show Preview"
	6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting
	Faith Lutheran Church
	6600 Woodrow
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.aaqg.org/show2010
	Come and learn all about the 2010 AAQG Quilt Show "Changing Gears".
Mon, June 14, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.
Mon, July 5, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"Everything Old is New Again"
	With Kathleen Ackley
	6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.bykate.com
	A fun look at antique quilts and today’s interpretations. Information on dating fabrics and styles
Mon, July 12, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.
Mon, August 2, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"Baby Bundles Sew-in"
	With AAQG Members
	6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting
	Faith Lutheran Church
	6600 Woodrow
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.aaqg.org/html/community.htm
	This meeting is all about making Baby Bundle quilts for infants to young children. Come have a great time sewing, tying, labeling, chatting with each other. Experienced volunteers have signed up to Captain each area and guide the new members. All guild members are invited to come and sew approximately 100, or more, quilts. Quilts have already been folded for envelope quilting, and tying supplies and labels will be there. You might want to bring your large scissors and basic sewing thread and hand sewing needle. Twelve to sixteen people have volunteered to bring their sewing machines and walking feet for edge-stitching. Refreshments will be provided by our Hospitality committee. Sorry, but no free table and no library at this meeting. If you need more info, please contact: the Baby Bundles Project Coordinators or the AAQG Special Events Coordinator.
Mon, August 9, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.
Mon, September 06, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"No Meeting this month"
	Time to get ready for the quilt show!
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.aaqg.org/show2010
	There is no Guild meeting scheduled for September so we can get ready for our 2010 Quilt Show "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.
Mon, September 13, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.
Sun, October 3, 2010	Workshop
	"Victory Star"
	With Paula Barnes
	12:00 noon - 6:00
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.bonniebluequilts.com/
	NEW EXCLUSIVE PATTERN, VICTORY STAR, BY BONNIE BLUE QUILTS. Approximately 75" x 75". The Victory Star sample quilt shown on the Bonnie Blue web site is made with the wonderful fabric line, Old Glory II, from Windham Fabrics. The rich navys, reds and gold make a wonderful combination.
Mon, October 4, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"The History of the Quilts from Bonnie Blue Quilts"
	With Paula Barnes
	Morning meeting: 10:00 AM
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.bonniebluequilts.com/
	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.
Mon, October 4, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"The History of the Quilts from Bonnie Blue Quilts"
	With Paula Barnes
	6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.bonniebluequilts.com/
	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.
Mon, October 11, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.
Sat, October 30, 2010	Workshop
	"To Be Announced"
	With Colleen Wise
	10:00 - 4:00
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.colleenwise.com
	No further information available at this time.
Sun, October 31, 2010	Workshop
	"To Be Announced"
	With Colleen Wise
	12:00 noon- 6:00 pm
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.colleenwise.com
	No further information available at this time.
Mon, November 1, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"To Be Announced"
	With Colleen Wise
	6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.colleenwise.com
	Colleen Wise has been passionate about quilting since 1991. Although quilting is basically a two-dimensional medium, her quilts have a depth that goes beyond the surface. Elements of the designs seem to float above the surface or recede into the depths of the quilt. Her goal is to encourage the viewer to look into the quilt, rather than just at it. Her award-winning original designs have been exhibited at many regional, national and international shows.
Mon, November 8, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.
Mon, December 6, 2010	Guild Meeting
	"Thread Therapy with Dr. Bob"
	With Dr. Bob of Superior Threads
	6:45 pm Show and Tell, 7:00 pm meeting
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.superiorthreads.com/
	All Fact. No opinion. Whether this is the first time you’ve attended Bob’s seminar or you are returning for a refresher course, this is the absolute best easy-to-understand information-packed seminar you’ll ever attend. This thread therapy session will help resolve frustrations with all type of threads and solve most problems you have experienced with threads. Bob teaches how to distinguish quality of all types of threads including regular and decorative. Know what to look for. Learn what the labels really mean. Learn what is fact and what is fiction. Learn the pros and cons of all major thread types, thread characteristics, the importance of needle selection, and properly setting the tension for your sewing successes. Learn how to use threads successfully, regardless of the type of sewing machine you own. You won’t sleep during this seminar. Interesting and entertaining.
Mon, December 13, 2010	Board Meeting
	"Executive Board Meeting"
	With AAQG Board Members
	6:30 PM
	Old Quarry Branch Library
	7051 Village Center Dr
	Austin, TX
	For more information:
	Visit http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
	Email President of Austin Area Quilt Guild
	All AAQG members are invited to attend.