Chat and Sew North
Just you, your project and your quilting community! Talk about happiness!
Bring your machine and a project, or hand work if that is your groove.
New and beginning quilters are all welcome!
This is a free event open to Guild AND Community Members
Bring a sack lunch, if desired.
Questions: marie@randomacts.info
Beginner Bag Class
Learn the basics of bag making by creating the Easy Does it Bag, a ByAnnie pattern. Use this small, zippered bag (6"H, 9"W & 4 1/4"D) to carry your sewing, quilting or other essentials.
This beginner level class will include cutting the bag pieces and assembling the bag, which you should be able to complete during class. Also included will be tips and tricks on making bias binding, attaching the binding and sewing the zipper.
AAQG member Renita Bankhead will teach the class. Renita is an accomplished sewer/quilter who has made dozens of ByAnnie bags. She will provide guidance to allow students to tackle more complicated bags.
Sample bag:
Class Fee: $ FREE Supplies Fee: $2
Your required supplies fee includes: Class handouts and a paper copy of the bag pattern.
You will need to bring:
3 coordinating fat quarters or pieces a little larger if using directional fabric (1 each for the main body of the bag, the lining, and the binding/handles)
Sewing Machine with accessories, foot control and power cord. You will need a walking foot, zipper foot, and 1/4-inch foot.
Cutting Mat, rotary cutter, and ruler at least 6 1/2" X 18"
Basic Sewing Supplies: scissors, needle, seam ripper, straight pins/wonder clips, stiletto, and thread in colors that blend with fabrics and match zipper tape
Template plastic or 2 1/2" circle ruler
Marking pen, pencil or chalk
24-inch handbag zipper (ByAnnie, Pam Damour, and Sallie Tomato zippers are recommended)
Fusible interfacing (8" X 6")
ByAnnie Soft and Stable (18" x21") strongly recommended
Preparation required prior to class:
Quilt together the main fabric, lining, and ByAnnie Soft and Stable. For more information, see the Class Supplies and Prep handout.
Open Sew Day - South
Bring your machine and a project. Or hand work if that is your groove.
Bring a sack lunch, if desired. A microwave is in the room if you need it.
Bring a sack lunch or visit the food trucks across the street, if desired.
The Magic of Fabulous Faces:
No Sewing Machine Required
Jean Impey Presents:
What happens when two inspiring and energetic Artists, combine their love of quilting, friendship, and talents? Creativity explodes into a one-of-a-kind workshop…
“The Magic of Fabulous Faces”
Renowned quilters Freddy Moran (94 years old) and Jean Impey joined their creative spirits back in 2017 when they agreed to teach a Collage Retreat. Each artist had their own unique style of portraits, and each portrait has a unique story and name.
This workshop promises to be the most enjoyable one yet! Dive into the art of crafting expressive faces with ease and minimal materials. Then, uncover unique quilting techniques, “Pencil Quilting” and “Sketchy Quilting” to bring your design to life.
Class Fee Members: $45.00 (opens 9/08/25)
Class Fee Non-Members: (available 10/8/25): $60.00
Skill level: Creative beginner and beyond!
Faces Supply List.pdf
Jean Impey Presents
Twinkle:
Create a Liberated Eight Point Star quilt using a variation of the nine-patch block. Learn how to place different size blocks together into one big, beautiful quilt. In this class you will learn about improv sewing, designing blocks with personality, while keeping your work squared and accurate.
Twinkle is both easy to make and easy to make it modern with your fabric choices and color blocking.
No two blocks are alike… different sizes, colors, fabrics, dimensions!
This makes it personal and unique.
Class Fee Members: $45.00 (opens 9/9/25)
Class Fee Non-Members: (available 10/9/25): $60.00
Twinkle Supply List.pdf
NOTE: We are meeting in November, then we are taking a break until January - Happy Holidays!
Bring a sack lunch or visit the food trucks across the street, if desired. To celebrate the holidays, if you would like, bring a treat!
Austin Area Quilt Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 5757, Austin, TX 78763
