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  The Austin Modern Quilt Guild

Current AMQG Members: Log in to your account to see the full calendar of events including meetings, bees, and workshops.

Upcoming events

    • Sunday, December 08, 2024
    • Sunday, June 08, 2025
    • 7 sessions
    • Oakhill Community Center, 8656 State Hwy 71, Austin

    Get together with fellow quilters and enjoy a Sunday afternoon quilting, doing handwork, chatting, sharing project ideas, etc.

    Show and Tell - Bring items to share, we love to see what you have been working on.  

    This Bee meets the second Sunday of the month, but check this page for any monthly date changes.


    2:15-7pm

    Oak Hill Community Center

    8656 State Hwy 71 West

    Austin, TX 78735

    Upcoming Dates in 2025:

     May 18

    June 8




    • Wednesday, January 15, 2025
    • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
    • 13 sessions
    • April Atlas Home, 7000 Cassye Cove, Austin, Texas 78759

    Get together with fellow quilters and enjoy some Wednesday morning quilting, handwork, chatting, sharing project ideas, etc.
    Show and Tell - Bring items to share, we love to see what you have been working on.  

    Contact April Atlas with questions: 305-505-3061 or april_atlas@bellsouth.net

    The North Bee meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am-noon.


    **Please note: meetings in June and July 2025 will be on ZOOM only.

    • Monday, April 28, 2025
    • Monday, July 21, 2025
    • 13 sessions
    • Zoom

    HELD ON ZOOM ON THE EVERY MONDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 7:30-9:00PM CENTRAL

    Join the AccountaBee to meet some quilting accountability buddies - support each other as you work through your goals and projects. Bring your unfinished (or un-started!) objects you just need a little push to get stitching! Open to current active AMQG members, register here to get the Zoom link.

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.

    Any questions please reach out to: events@austinmodernquiltguild.com 


    • Tuesday, May 13, 2025
    • Tuesday, December 09, 2025
    • 8 sessions

    Bring some hand sewing, crochet, knitting, or needlework and sip and sew with friends!

    This is an informal gathering to enjoy sewing and friendship.  We hope to see you there!  All are welcome!


    May 13: Sarah 3609 Laurel Bay Loop, Round Rock TX 78681

    June 10: Becky 905 Kinney Ave, Austin TX 78704

    July 8: Anna 4503 Ari Court, Austin TX 78741

    August 12: Robin 8911 Dorella Lane, Austin TX 78736


    • Saturday, May 17, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Sunday, May 18, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Over The Top Quilting, 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd. #111, Cedar Park, TX 78613
    • 7
    Register

    Looking for a weekend of sewing without any interruptions?  Join fellow quilty friends for two days of sewing at

    Over The Top Quilting Studio in Cedar Park.  

    Sew with your friends during the day, sleep in your own bed at night.  

    Dates and Times:
        Saturday, May 17, 2025  from 9:00am - 9:00pm

        Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 9:00am - 6:00pm

    Cost: $60 for the weekend



    Registration Limit:  8

    The studio has design walls, cutting tables, ironing stations, refrigerator.

    Registration for this event will open 60 days prior to the start of the event.

    • Saturday, May 24, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 16
    Register


    One workshop - lots of options!!!!

    Let's learn how to make the Diva Frame Wallet, Mini Diva Wallet or Mini Prima Diva Wallet.

    1. Your ticket type will indicate which size wallet you want to make and what color you'd like for hardware.

    2. If the hardware/wallet size option you want isn't available - simply choose Workshop Only.  You will need to procure your own frame and pattern.

    3. No matter which option you choose above, you will need to supply and other fabric and notions that the pattern calls for.  See below for details.




    • Thursday, June 05, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St. Austin, TX 78722

    Join us in June for our General Meeting with Board elections and our Spring Swap and Sewcial.

    • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712

    Our service challenge for Fall 2025 will be to make a quilt inspired by a non-quilted piece of modern art.  To prepare and get inspiration, we're planning a group field trip to the Blanton Museum.

    Meet at the Blanton Museum on the UT Austin campus at 10am on June 17th to tour the museum with your quilty friends.

    Location and parking details can be found online at blantonmuseum.org 

    Admission is free between 10-5pm on Tuesdays.

    Please sign up so we know who to expect!


    • Thursday, July 10, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St. Austin, TX 78722

    Join us in July for our General Meeting.

    • Saturday, July 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St. Austin 78722
    • 20

    Group Project! 

    Join the Austin Modern Quilt Guild to make you own Quilted Trucker Hat! 

    This workshop will be led by Tessa Gonzales and AMQG member, Emily Weerts will let the group borrow the special Accuquilt Die required to make the hat. 

    This is also a great opportunity to check out the AMQG Accuquilt Library, which we will have on display and available for your use during the workshop.

    You need to bring this pattern and supplies to the workshop.  We will provide guidance and instruction and the die required.

    Rose City Originals Quilted Truck Hat

    • Saturday, July 26, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Sunday, July 27, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Over The Top Quilting, 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd. #111, Cedar Park, TX 78613
    • 8

    Looking for a weekend of sewing without any interruptions?  Join fellow quilty friends for two days of sewing at

    Over The Top Quilting Studio in Cedar Park.  

    Sew with your friends during the day, sleep in your own bed at night.  

    Dates and Times:
        Saturday, July 26, 2025  from 9:00am - 9:00pm

        Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 9:00am - 6:00pm

    Cost: $60 for the weekend



    Registration Limit:  8

    The studio has design walls, cutting tables, ironing stations, refrigerator.

    Registration for this event will open 60 days prior to the start of the event.

    • Thursday, August 07, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St. Austin, TX 78722

    Join us in August for our General Meeting.

    • Thursday, September 04, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St. Austin, TX 78722

    Join us in September for our General Meeting.

    • Saturday, September 13, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Sunday, September 14, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Over The Top Quilting, 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd. #111, Cedar Park, TX 78613
    • 8

    Looking for a weekend of sewing without any interruptions?  Join fellow quilty friends for two days of sewing at

    Over The Top Quilting Studio in Cedar Park.  

    Sew with your friends during the day, sleep in your own bed at night.  

    Dates and Times:
        Saturday, September 13, 2025  from 9:00am - 9:00pm

        Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 9:00am - 6:00pm

    Cost: $60 for the weekend



    Registration Limit:  8

    The studio has design walls, cutting tables, ironing stations, refrigerator.

    Registration for this event will open 60 days prior to the start of the event.

    • Thursday, October 02, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St. Austin, TX 78722

    Susan Braverman of Wild Poppy Quilts in San Antonio will join us for our October Meeting. 

    She will present "Coloring Inside the Lines" to share her quilting journey and creative process with us.  She will have 10-12 quilts to show and discuss.  There will be plenty of time for Q&A and a chance to look up close at her quilts.

    • Friday, October 03, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38th 1/2 St. Austin 78722

    Susan Braverman of Wild Poppy Quilts will be sharing her Circle Secrets with the Austin Modern Quilt Guild!

    Be fearless with curvy alternate gridwork!  Students will explore how to create dynamic, vibrant designs that use quarter, half and whole circles.  Students will work on a 24" x 24" project to apply these strategies.  Susan will share her best tips and tricks for circular piecing, rectangular fitting components and construction sequencing.  Take home what you learn to unleash your imagination and go off the grid.  Curved templates and design maps will be provided.

    Students should bring the following supplies:

    • sewing machine
    • usual sewing supplies: seam ripper, pins, small fabric scissors, thread, etc.
    • colored pencils
    • mechanical pencil with eraser
    • small paper scissors
    • scotch tape
    • 28mm rotary cutter
    • personal size cutting mat
    • 8.5" square quilting ruler
    • washable school glue stick
    • solid fabrics: (8) fat quarters in a variety of colors you like.  Include some lighter and darker colors plus at least (1) neutral to provide plenty of design options.

    • Friday, October 24, 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • Sunday, October 26, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Pinwheel Place Retreat Center, 2795 Westwood Road, Lockhart Texas 78644

    Fall Out-of-Town Quilting Retreat

    Grab an AMQG buddy or two and plan to spend the weekend quilting at Pinwheel Place Retreat Center in Lockhart, TX.  This event will max out at (9) people.  Registration will open on August 23rd.

    The house has (3) bedrooms with (9) twin beds in total.  Linens are provided.  You should bring your own pillow.  

    There are (3) bathrooms with towels, hairdryers, soap, shampoo, and conditioner.  There is a large kitchen with basic dishes and cooking supplies.

    Pinwheel Place Retreat Center does not serve meals, but being in Lockhart, TX, the BBQ Capital of Texas, you can take advantage of some good BBQ while your in town.  Other restaurants are available in town as well, or plan meals with your fellow retreaters.  A full kitchen and refrigerator is available at Pinwheel.

    The sewing room is 1200 sq. ft. and is separated from the house by a covered breezeway.  It has a small fridge and a half bathroom.

    Each person gets (3) 4 ft. tables to use and there are (10) 4'x8' design walls.  There are three ironing boards and three cutting tables.

    • Thursday, November 06, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St. Austin, TX 78722

    Join us in November for our General Meeting.

    • Thursday, December 04, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin

    Join us in December for our Winter Swap and Sewcial.

    • Thursday, January 08, 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St. Austin, TX 78722

    Ring in the new year with a trunk show and lecture by our own AMQG member, Beth Chinderle.  Beth will share with us personal quilting stories and insights from her journey as both a math teacher and a modern quilter.  this engaging, inspiring program explores modern quilting as a powerful medium for storytelling and self-expression - perfect for the beginning of the year.

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