Austin Area Quilt Guild upcoming events

November MORNING Meeting: Emma Jane Powell (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Doors Open at 9:00 AM!

Come early and enjoy some time to visit with friends, browse the free table, and shop our fabric sale before the meeting!

Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Emma Jane Powell

Title: Playful Palettes for Quilters

Description: Learn about a variety of tools right at our fingertips to help plan pleasing palettes for future quilts. Emma will demonstrate how to use these tools to build confidence using color and fabrics starting from your stash for beautiful and unique color combinations. She will show quilts to illustrate points, and invite guild members to showcase their own quilts as well.

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

November EVENING Meeting: Emma Jane Powell (November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM!

Come early and enjoy some time to visit with friends, browse the free table, and shop our fabric sale before the meeting!

Meeting Begins at 6:45 PM

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Emma Jane Powell

Title: Playful Palettes for Quilters

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.

Virtual Meeting: Click here for Zoom

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

December MORNING Holiday Social: Get ready to Strip! (December 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Doors Open at 9:00 AM - Come hang out!

Note: In person only!

Meeting Begins at 9:45.

December Holiday Social!

Quilter's Strip Poker!

Bring:

--at least 10 strips of 2.5" wide fabric--12"-24" long (doesn't have to be exact--any length will do!)

--a treat to share!

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

December EVENING Holiday Social: Get ready to Strip! (December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Note: In person only!

Meeting Begins at 6:45.

December Holiday Social!

Quilter's Strip Poker!

Bring:

--at least 10 strips of 2.5" wide fabric--12"-24" long (doesn't have to be exact--any length will do!)

--a treat to share!

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

January MORNING Meeting: Ricky Tims (January 11, 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Doors Open at 9:00 AM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Ricky Tims

Title: A Quilt Is Born

Description:

A behind the scenes journey into Ricky’s latest stunning quilt, The Visitation, winner of the 2025 International Quilt Festival Best of Show. Ricky shares his background, thoughts and creative process as well as some the techniques he uses to produce this stunning work of art.

This will be a 90 minute lecture.

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

January EVENING Meeting: Ricky Tims (January 11, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 6:45.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Ricky Tims

Title: The Music in My Quilt

Description:

Music has always been a big part of Ricky’s life, influencing his quilting in countless ways. Discover how the principles of art and design overlap with the language of music. Ricky will share dozens of quilts that illustrate the relationship — and yes, you’ll also enjoy a touch of music woven into the program!

This will be a 90 minute lecture.

Virtual Meeting: Click here for Zoom

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

February MORNING Meeting: Lisa Erlandson (February 01, 2027)

Mon, 01 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Doors Open at 9:00 AM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Lisa Erlandson

Title: Orphan Quilts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Description:

(Subtitled: Bless Her Heart)
Some quilts sparkle… and some, well, miss the mark. This humorous lecture features a parade of puzzling, charming, and sometimes downright questionable quilts and tops from the past. Along the way, we’ll explore color, value, and design choices—learning how yesterday’s missteps can help inspire better quilts today.

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

February EVENING Meeting: Lisa Erlandson (February 01, 2027)

Tue, 02 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 6:45.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Lisa Erlandson

Title: Quilts Just Keep Stringin’ Me Along!

Description: What is a string quilt, and why are they called that? This lecture digs into the history of string quilts with a lively trunk show of scrappy wonders from the past—perfect inspiration for your own string-filled creations.

Virtual Meeting: Click here for Zoom

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

April MORNING Meeting: Michelle Walker (April 05, 2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Doors Open at 9:00 AM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Michelle Walker

Title: Let's Get Scrappy

Description:

Michelle will share stories and quilts about her journey in quilting and her love of making scrap quilts! Includes a trunk show of several types of scrap quilts.

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

April EVENING Meeting: Michelle Walker (April 05, 2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 23:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 6:45.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Michelle Walker

Title: Fabulous Fabric Collage

Description: Michelle will share her love of fabric collage with your guild. Includes a trunk show with several different types of fabric collage and the details of each piece!

Virtual Meeting: Click here for Zoom

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

May EVENING Meeting: Mx. Domestic--Mathew Boudreaux (May 03, 2027)

Mon, 03 May 2027 23:00:00 GMT

AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting

Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!

Meeting Begins at 6:45.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Mx. Domestic--Mathew Boudreaux

Title: Trunk Show Presentation

Description: Mathew Boudreaux, known in the crafting community as Mx Domestic, is a talented quilter and creative innovator based in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. With a passion for textiles and design, they have garnered a dedicated following through their vibrant quilts and unique crafting workshops. Their work often blends traditional quilting techniques with contemporary aesthetics, showcasing bold colors and intricate patterns. Mx Domestic is also an advocate for inclusivity in the crafting world, encouraging crafters of all backgrounds to explore their creativity. Through social media, workshops, and collaborations, they inspire others to embrace the art of quilting and crafting as a means of self-expression and community building.

Virtual Meeting: Click here for Zoom

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