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 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.
Flower 1
Bird
Flower 2
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.
Class Fee: $ FREE
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
