Pigment Painting Workshop
Pigment powders are fine powders that come in sets with a variety of colors in small containers. They are readily available through Amazon but are listed for other crafts such as candle making, soapmaking, cosmetics, and even auto painting. In this workshop, we will be working with glittery, chameleon powders and textile medium that look amazing on black fabric quilted with a detailed computerized design – like color by number but you decide how to paint your piece. A 14” x 14" quilted design will be provided along with the use of all painting supplies needed. No painting experience is required and you’re sure to come away with a beautiful design ready to bind, incorporate into a larger project or finish however you desire. You’ll receive a comprehensive resource sheet to assist should you wish to continue using this technique.
Bret Adams will teach this Gift of Quilting class. Photos of samples made by first-time participants from a previous workshop are included below:
Class Fee: $FREE Supplies Fee: $5
Required Supplies:
Your $5 supplies fee includes a 14” x 14" quilted design along with the use of all painting supplies needed for the workshop. Designs will vary and you'll have a selection to choose from.
You will need to bring note taking supplies.
Beginner Quilted Strip Placemats
This 6-hour workshop is for the novice or beginner sewer interested in learning to quilt. Using a simple quilt-as-you-go technique, participants will make a pair of placemats. Students will learn tips and techniques to sew straight, accurate quarter-inch seams and to machine bind a quilt.
Fabric and batting to make the project will be provided and participants will have a selection of kits to choose from. The guild will also supply basic sewing supplies and sewing machines, as needed.
AAQG member Carrie Thielemann will teach the class. Carrie has been sewing for over 60 years, began quilting eight years ago, and honed her skills by making dozens of simple, beautiful quilts for the guild’s charity quilting projects.
Sample placemats shown below:
Class Fee: $ FREE
Supplies: Bring the following, if you have them.
Sewing Machine with all accessories, walking foot, power cord, and foot control.
Basic Sewing Supplies - scissors, machine needles, neutral thread, seam ripper, straight pins/clips.
NOTE: No need to purchase any of the above. Basic sewing supplies will be available for use during class. If you don’t own a portable sewing machine, then after registering please email giftofquilting@aaqg.org so we know how many machines to bring to the workshop.
Free Motion Quilting for the First Time
This 3-hour workshop is for participants comfortable and confident in using their sewing machine. The class will provide guided demonstrations and practice sessions in free motion quilting - a popular way to put quilt layers (top, batting and backing) together with the sewing machine.
AAQG member Karen Alexander will teach the class. Karen recently retired from her 17-year tenure managing the SVP (Singer Viking Pfaff) Worldwide's Gallery Store at the Arbor Walk in Austin where she taught sewing and quilting to thousands.
You will need to bring:
Sewing Machine with all accessories, power cord, and foot control. You need a machine that can drop the feed dogs (teeth) or has a feed dog cover and a Darning or Quilting presser foot. Consult your manual and if you're unsure whether or not your machine has these features, email giftofquilting@aaqg.com with questions.
Basic Sewing Supplies - scissors, machine needles, thread, seam ripper.
Extended or wide sewing table, if your machine has one as it will make the process easier.
At least TWO quilt "sandwiches" to work with: Four 18-to-20-inch squares of good quality cotton quilting fabric and two pieces of quilt batting. A "fat quarter" is the perfect size. Solid fabric is best, although a print is OK.
Hill Country Landscapes
In this 3-hour workshop, participants will complete a simple 11x14 inch landscape, without using a pattern. Fabric, background, fusible, glue, and batting will be available for every participant. You can also bring some of your own fabrics to use - think of earth, ground, small flower or tree prints and water/sky-colored fabrics to use to complete your landscape.
AAQG member Marie Welsch will teach the class. Marie's quilting journey began in decorative painting of many t-shirts needing a new life as quilts. She started with a small sewing machine, took classes, and moved through many types of quilting, landing happily in the art quilt arena. Marie wants to share her ideas about the freedom of going on a spontaneous and fun-filled art quilt journey.
Sample shown below:
Sewing Machine with all accessories, power cord, and foot control.
NOTE: If you do not own a portable sewing machine, then after registering please email giftofquilting@aaqg.org so we know how many machines to bring to the workshop.
Basic Sewing Supplies - scissors, machine needles, thread, seam ripper, straight pins/clips.
Cutting Mat, rotary cutter, and ruler, if you have them. Marie will have these available for shared use during class.
South and Share, South
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!
Bring a sack lunch, if desired. A microwave is in the room if you need it.
Basic Featherweight Maintenance
In this hands-on workshop participants will learn to perform basic Singer Featherweight maintenance on their own Singer Featherweight 221 machines. We will explore regular machine maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting and correcting stitch problems, electrical wiring, foot controller, electric lamp and motor issues, machine and hook timing, upper and lower thread tension cleaning and adjustiments, drive belt adjustment/replacement, stop motion issues, deep cleaning and improving and protecting your sewing machine's finish.
The instructors are Terry Manning and Cheryl Degan. Terry is a local sewing machine repair legend and Cheryl is an enthusiastic Featherweight collector and hobbiest.
Class Fee: $FREE Supplies Fee: $25
Your required supplies fee includes:
A tube of motor lubricant, Tri flow oil, gear cleaning brush, long q-tips, long swabs with foam tips, plastic cups, Goop for cleaning, acid brush, metal polish, Howard's Feed and Wax with orange oil, 8" x 8" Eaglette microfiber polishing cloth, 8"x8" miner polishing cloth and disposable shop towels.
Your own vintage Singer Featherweight 221 and foot pedal controller. If your machine has broken or missing parts please bring your machine and parts to the workshop.
Two spools of contrasting cotton thread that you use for your sewing. 40-50 weight are fine.
Two pieces of 12" x 12" fabric for test sewing.
A small flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries.
A pair of sewing scissors.
A medium sized paint brush for cleaning.
Two slotted screwdrivers: a small screwdriver measuring 3/32 (2.0 mm) at the tip and a medium screwdriver that is around 3/16 (5mm) at the tip. The two vintage screwdrivers that came with your Featherweight are perfect. If you don't have the vintage ones bring modern screwdrivers with these tip sizes.
Two very old bath towels that you don't mind getting ruined.
Some pieces of old tee shirts for cleaning machines.
Accessories for sale on site:
LED bulbs
cords
set of four foot bed cushions
red felt pads and spool pin springs
thread tension gauges
oil drip pads
Mondo Bag
In this 6-hour workshop, participants will receive step-by-step guidance as they create a Mondo Bag using panels prepared prior to class. This bag is great as a beach tote, carry all, or for a weekend getaway!
AAQG member Debby Eades will teach the class. Debby has over 20 years of quilting and bag making experience. She will guide you through the process of making the Mondo Bag and will show you a few short cuts to make it easier to complete the project.
Sample bag shown below:
Quiltsmart Mondo Bag pattern – the interfacing is included in new pattern purchase OR if you have the pattern, you can purchase interfacing panels at any quilt shop. You will need TWO sections (1 section yields 2 panels) – a total of 4 panels is needed to make the bag.
1 Charm pack (cut into 2.5” squares) and 1 mini charm pack OR 192 (2.5”) squares from scraps (twelve 2.5" strips cut width of fabric yields 192 2.5” squares)
1 ½ yards of fabric for lining & handle
1 ½ yards of Pellon FF79F2 Flex-Foam 2 sided fusible
Cutting mat, rotary cutter, and ruler.
You will need to cut the fabric and prepare your panels prior to class. The Supply List and Prep instructions will be sent by email shortly after you register.
Beginning Needle Turn Appliqué
Participants in this 3-hour introductory workshop will create a very small mug rug project and will learn the basics of:
Needle turn appliqué is a "portable" hand quilting project that you can work on anywhere!
AAQG President Meghan Gerety will teach the class. She has many years of experience with 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.
Choose one of the two designs below for the class:
Links to Handouts below: Print and Read before class
Machine Bind your Quilt with a little help from Elmer!
Attach and finish quilt bindings with your machine. Unless you just like to watch a whole lotta TV, there is no reason to wear out your hands sewing down a binding.
In this 3-hour workshop for the knowledgeable quilter, participants will machine bind a baby-sized quilt. You will learn to prepare the quilt, make the binding using rotary cut fabric strips, attach the binding to the quilt, and finish it with a decorative or plain stitch.
AAQG member Karen Alexander will teach this easy way to bind, which she now uses on every quilt she makes. A guild member since 2006, Karen recently retired from her 17-year tenure managing the SVP (Singer Viking Pfaff) Worldwide's Gallery Store at the Arborwalk in Austin where she taught sewing and quilting to thousands.
Samples shown below:
Sewing Machine with accessories, power cord, foot control, and presser feet that help you sew straight.
Basic Sewing Supplies: scissors, machine needles, thread, seam ripper, straight pins/clips. A Topstitch, Quilting, or Denim size 90 machine needle and regular sewing thread in a complementary or contrasting color are recommended.
One bottle of Elmer's Washable School Glue (white).
Cutting Mat, rotary cutter, and ruler.
One quilted, UNTRIMMED baby size quilt and a yard of fabric for the binding. Quilts that need binding for the guild's charity Baby Bundles project will be available with binding fabric if you don't have a suitable sized quilt ready for the class.
The guild will provide irons and ironing stations.
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.
SUPPLY LIST AVAILABLE SOON
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
SUPPLY LIST AVAILABLE SOON!
Austin Area Quilt Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 5757, Austin, TX 78763
