Dorene Joyce Presents
Animal Portraiture
Supply list: https://www.aaqg.org/resources/Workshops/2026-2027/Portrait%20Supply%20Lis.pdf
More info: https://www.dorenejoyce.com/uploads/1/4/4/8/144872098/class_homework_-_portrait_class.pdf
Additional notes: Please limit animal portrait size to 18" x 20" max.
Bring a printed 8x10 or larger photo of your subject--in Color please.
Once registered, please send a copy of your pet or favorite person photo to dorene@dorenejoyce.com
Class Fee Members: $55.00
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00
Dorene Joyce
Stained Glass Flowers
AAQG Members: $55
Non-members: $70
IMPORTANT: There is class prep. Be sure to open both links:
https://www.aaqg.org/resources/Workshops/2026-2027/Directions%20for%20Class%20Preparation%20Stained%20Glass.pdf
https://www.aaqg.org/resources/Workshops/2026-2027/Fabric%20requirements%20-%20Stained%20Glass.pdf
Doors Open at 9:00 AM - Come hang out!
Meeting Begins at 9:45 AM.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dorene Joyce
Title: Threads of Inspiration - An AI Journey Through Creativity
Description: This talk is a fresh look at how technology is transforming the art of quilting. Join Dorene as she shares how she uses AI to design quilt patterns, generate fabric ideas, and create story quilts that speak with purpose. This talk explores the creative possibilities of blending digital tools with textile artistry—perfect for quilters, designers, and anyone curious about the future of fabric, Artificial Intelligence and imagination.
In-person meeting location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
AAQG General Meeting will be a HYBRID meeting
Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Come hang out!
Meeting Begins at 6:45 PM.
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
Emma Jane Powell Presents
Modern Improv Vintage Soul
Modern Improv Meets Vintage Charm
What happens when expressive, modern improvisational piecing meets the timeless beauty of vintage textiles?
In this workshop, we'll use treasured vintage linens - think doilies, embroidered tea towels, dresser scarves, and lace - as the inspiration for a contemporary improvisational quilt. Rather than following a traditional pattern, you'll explore a series of guided techniques while creating a small piece inspired by the sample.
Click here to see full description and Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cl2VAzsQSe2su8rtqvecGrwtFQ2ozN9HHHGuY5so-D0/edit?tab=t.0
Emma Jane Powell Presents:
Ripple Effect
Improvisationally curious? Improv is a great way to break free of traditional piecing rules and challenge your creativity. Skills taught will include: color & fabric combinations, straight lines, triangles, curves, and putting together segments. Bring your scraps and create a small sample for each skill, or build up to a larger final project. You will finish this class with a toolbox full of techniques to create more expressive, spontaneous work in the future.
*Kit fee $15.00, optional.
Supply list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hNOPUH62LH0dZlC1-g9Q8tIFFDv7oybAuYs1KHgzPV0/edit?tab=t.0
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.
Meeting Begins at 6:45.
Note: In person only!
December Holiday Social!
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!
Lisa Erlandson Presents
String-plique
String your appliqué to a whole new level of fun!
Skill level: All levels welcome (Confident beginner and up)
Dive into a vibrant world of scraps, strings, and creativity with the String-pliqué® technique—a cheerful twist on fused appliqué that turns fabric strips into bold, expressive designs. Rooted in tradition, string quilting has been found in American quilts for over a century—treasured for its resourcefulness, color, and charm.
This modern take honors that legacy while adding fresh flair and playful possibilities.
In this workshop, you’ll choose from several whimsical patterns, including:
Crazy Daisy – A blooming burst of color (14" x 18")
HeartStrings – A sweet scatter of scrappy hearts (22" x 22")
Scotties on a String – Spunky little terriers with “paws-itive” personality (22" x 22")
Whether you lean toward bold rainbows or subtle scrappy blends, the design possibilities are as limitless as your fabric basket.
Pattern & Foundation Fabric Fee: $15
All pattern sizes are included
Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 12/1/26) + $15 Required Kit Fee
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 12/31/26) + $15 Required Kit Fee
String-pliqué Supply List:
String-pliqué Pattern and Foundation material are included in the $15 kit fee.
You will need to bring:
• Fusible (your choice but a light weight fusible please!)
• Background fabric: 1 Fat Quarter
• Scraps of a variety of fabrics (20-25 different). You DO NOT need anything larger than a 4” x 6” piece. These will be used to create your quilt so make sure they contrast with your background fabric.
• You may also be able to swap fabrics with other students to achieve more variety if desired.
• Batting and backing (just in case you get ready to quilt!)
Sewing machine in good working order
Iron / ironing mat
Finger press (optional)
Proper feet for quarter inch seam and zig-zag
Neutral sewing thread
Thread to match fabrics for machine appliqué
Scissors (paper and fabric cutting)
Thread snips
mechanical pencil
rotary cutter (45mm)
rotary cutting mat (18in)
Wimmen’s Work
Skill Level: All levels welcome (Confident Beginner and up)
Technique: Pieced
Pattern Fee: $10
A celebration of women’s lives and labors—colorful, creative, and far from simple. These classic blocks nod to the unsung work of generations past, wrapped in fabric and resilience.
Choose from two sizes to suit your story: Sizes: 50" x 60" or 72” x 92”
Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 12/2/26) + $10 Required Kit Fee
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 1/1/27) + $10 Required Kit Fee
Supplies List: More details provided upon workshop selection.
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.
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.
Michelle Walker Presents
Fabric Collage
Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 2/2/27)
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 3/4/27)
Supply List: https:// www.reddoorquilter.com/_files/ugd/f3494c_4b4292c583d643efb9722b306e922133.pdf
Michelle is a Certified Teacher for Laura Heine.
She will teach you all about doing fabric collage using her methods.
You will learn tips and tricks to complete one of her fabulous art quilts
Class Fee Members: $55.00 (opens 2/3/27)
Class Fee Non-Members: $70.00 (available 3/5/27)
Supply List: https://www.reddoorquilter.com/_files/ugd/f3494c_47511f7c39c549ba9b43aaf5bd165e56.pdf
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Michelle Walker
Title: Let's Get Scrappy
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.
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!
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.
Austin Area Quilt Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 5757, Austin, TX 78763
