Quilters Unlimited upcoming events

RQU Business Meeting (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary, we will have a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent out to members that day.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

QU Board Meeting (Zoom) (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

QU members not on the QU Board are welcome to attend. Please contact Nancy Moore for information on the location or Zoom link.

These meetings are not open to non-members.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Program: Fabric Collage - Jane Haworth (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Fabric Collage with Jane Haworth!

https://janehaworth.com/

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

Reston QU Fabric Sale (October 31, 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Reston QU is having a sale October 31 due to the generous donation of many members and local contributions. Fabric will be sold by the pound (approximately 3 yards). There will be sergers, machines, notions, kits and sundry items for sale.

Stop by between 10am and 1 pm to pick up something new to you! Easy access and plenty of parking behind the church.

RQU Workshop - Fabric Collage - Jane Haworth (November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Reston QU Workshop - Fabric Collage: Colorful Cats and Dogs with Jane Haworth

https://janehaworth.com/teaching

Flyer: Cats and Dogs Mat List RESTON ..pdf

Sign Ups open October 1

Class: Sunday Nov. 1 and Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, from 1 - 4 PM

Zoom Class

A pattern will be emailed to registrants 2 weeks before the class begins. Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information!

Please email Lois Sovey (lasewvy@msn.com) with any questions!

QU Program - Teresa Duryea Wong - Kawaii Applique Quilts from Japan (November 04, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

There is a culture of cuteness in Japan that is so pervasive it has its own name, Kawaii. Learn about how this has impacted a new genre of quilts called Kawaii Quilts.

The Zoom link for this event will be sent to all QU Members a day or two before the event. Mark your calendar - you don't want to miss this!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Workshop - Fabric Collage - Jane Haworth (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Reston QU Workshop - Fabric Collage: Colorful Cats and Dogs with Jane Haworth

https://janehaworth.com/teaching

Flyer: Cats and Dogs Mat List RESTON ..pdf

Sign Ups open October 1

Class: Sunday Nov. 1 and Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, from 1 - 4 PM

Zoom Class

A pattern will be emailed to registrants 2 weeks before the class begins. Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information!

Please email Lois Sovey (lasewvy@msn.com) with any questions!

RQU Business Meeting (November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary, we will have a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent out to members that day.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Program: Charity Night (November 24, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Charity Night Workshop

Aldrin School Elementary: 7:30 PM

There will be no Zoom for this event.

RQU Friday Bee CANCELLED (November 27, 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

NO RQU Friday Bee TODAY!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Business Meeting - Holiday Potluck! (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary, we will have a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent out to members that day.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (December 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU NO FRIDAY BEE TODAY (December 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

NO BEE TODAY: Holiday, so Library is closed

RQU NO FRIDAY BEE TODAY (January 01, 2027)

Fri, 01 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

NO BEE TODAY: Holiday; Library is closed

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (January 08, 2027)

Fri, 08 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Business Meeting (January 12, 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 00:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary, we will have a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent out to members that day.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (January 15, 2027)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (January 22, 2027)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Virtual Zoom Retreat: Midwinter Madness (January 22, 2027)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand, we are having another virtual zoom retreat! We start at 3 pm Friday, January 22 and go all weekend until 6 pm Sunday, January 24. Sign up is not required!

A zoom link will be sent out during the week of January 18th.

Attend all weekend or come and go as you prefer or schedules dictate. There will be prizes, show and tell, a game, and maybe even a project. Sew, chat and share from the comfort of your own home. This is a great opportunity to work on those UFOs/WIPs or start a new project!

RQU Program: Quilts Inspired by the Smithsonian Gem Collection (January 26, 2027)

Wed, 27 Jan 2027 00:30:00 GMT

RQU Program: Quilts Inspired by the Smithsonian Gem Collection - MJ Kinman

https://mjkinman.com/

Zoom will be available.

QU Board Meeting (Zoom) (January 28, 2027)

Fri, 29 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

QU members not on the QU Board are welcome to attend. Please contact Nancy Moore for information on the location or Zoom link.

These meetings are not open to non-members.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (January 29, 2027)

Fri, 29 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Workshop - Dames and Diamonds (January 30, 2027)

Sat, 30 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Reston QU Workshop - Dames and Diamonds with MJ Kinman

https://mjkinman.com/classes-events-2/

Sign Ups open December 1

Class: Saturday, January 30, 2027; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Zoom Class

Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information!

Please email Lois Sovey (lasewvy@msn.com) with any questions!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (February 05, 2027)

Fri, 05 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Business Meeting (February 09, 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 00:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary, we will have a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent out to members that day.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (February 12, 2027)

Fri, 12 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (February 19, 2027)

Fri, 19 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Program: Trunk Show - Lorelei Rae (February 23, 2027)

Wed, 24 Feb 2027 00:30:00 GMT

RQU February Program: Trunk Show by Lorelei Rae

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (February 26, 2027)

Fri, 26 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (March 05, 2027)

Fri, 05 Mar 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Business Meeting (March 09, 2027)

Wed, 10 Mar 2027 00:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary, we will have a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent out to members that day.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (March 12, 2027)

Fri, 12 Mar 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (March 19, 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Program: Collages: Ideas and Inspiration (March 23, 2027)

Tue, 23 Mar 2027 23:30:00 GMT

RQU March Program: Collages: Ideas and Inspiration with Deborah Boschert

https://www.deborahsstudio.com/

Zoom will be available

QU Board Meeting (Zoom) (March 25, 2027)

Thu, 25 Mar 2027 23:00:00 GMT

QU members not on the QU Board are welcome to attend. Please contact Nancy Moore for information on the location or Zoom link.

These meetings are not open to non-members.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (March 26, 2027)

Fri, 26 Mar 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Workshop - Embroidered Fabric Collage (March 27, 2027)

Sat, 27 Mar 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Reston QU Workshop - Embroidered Fabric Collage with Deborah Boschert

https://www.deborahsstudio.com/embroidered-fabric-collage-workshop

Sign Ups open February 15

Class: Saturday, March 27, 2027; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: TBD

Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information!

Please email Lois Sovey (lasewvy@msn.com) with any questions!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (April 02, 2027)

Fri, 02 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (April 09, 2027)

Fri, 09 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Business Meeting (April 13, 2027)

Tue, 13 Apr 2027 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary, we will have a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent out to members that day.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (April 16, 2027)

Fri, 16 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (April 23, 2027)

Fri, 23 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Program: Technique Classes (April 27, 2027)

Tue, 27 Apr 2027 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Program: Technique Classes

There will be no Zoom for this event.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (April 30, 2027)

Fri, 30 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (May 07, 2027)

Fri, 07 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Business Meeting (May 11, 2027)

Tue, 11 May 2027 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary, we will have a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent out to members that day.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (May 14, 2027)

Fri, 14 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (May 21, 2027)

Fri, 21 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Program: Journey of an Art Quilter. Leo Ransom (May 25, 2027)

Tue, 25 May 2027 23:30:00 GMT

RQU May Program: Journey of an Art Quilter with Leo Ransom

https://www.lionsdenquilting.com/about

Zoom will be available

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (May 28, 2027)

Fri, 28 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

QU Board Meeting (In Person) (June 02, 2027)

Wed, 02 Jun 2027 17:00:00 GMT

QU members not on the QU Board are welcome to attend. Please contact Nancy Moore for information on the location or Zoom link.

These meetings are not open to non-members.

RQU 2027 Spring Retreat-ADD THIRD NIGHT (June 03, 2027)

Thu, 03 Jun 2027 12:00:00 GMT

Please join us at the Reston QU Annual Spring Retreat - - June, 2027

Dates: June 4, 2027 through June 6, 2027 (Friday to Sunday)

An optional extra night, Thursday, June 3 is available to those signed up for the retreat. This is a second event to sign up for in Wild Apricot

The cost for this event is $163.00 in addition to the cost of the retreat.

THIS IS TO ADD A THIRD NIGHT. YOU MUST ALREADY BE SIGNED UP TO ATTEND THE RETREAT IN ORDER TO SIGN UP FOR THIS OPTION. An email with the code will be sent to you after you register for the retreat event.

Location: Priest Field Pastoral Center, 4030 Kearneysville, WV

Any questions about the retreat please contact Lynn Barr (703-622-6469 or quilter0523@gmail.com) or Jennifer Eccleston (571-214-0898 or or jennybearquilting@gmail.com).

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (June 04, 2027)

Fri, 04 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Spring Retreat REGISTRATION (June 04, 2027)

Fri, 04 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Please join us at the Reston QU Annual Spring Retreat - June 4 - 6, 2027

Dates: June 4, 2026 - June 6, 2026

An optional extra night, Thursday, June 3 will be available to those signed up for the retreat. This is a second event to sign up for in Wild Apricot

Retreat to be held at:

The Priest Field Pastoral Center; 4030 Kearneysville, WV

More information about the location here: https://priestfield.org/the-center/

The retreat will run from Friday morning until Sunday. Meals include Friday dinner, three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. The optional Thursday night will include dinner on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday.

Cost: $369.00 - This includes sewing room use Friday through Sunday (Friday and Saturday nights stay), the meals listed above, and an individual bedroom per person. The optional Thursday night stay is an additional $163.00.

Date of signups is January 12, 2027, and at 4 PM, registration opens when a LINK to register for the Spring Retreat will be EMAILED to members of Reston QU with the code for the event. Sign up will be on a first come-first served basis.

There will be no refunds if you cancel unless there is a wait listed person who opts to attend or if there is no one waiting to sign up you can line someone up to take your place.

If the retreat is full, your name will be placed on a waiting list.

All the necessary retreat information will be distributed in advance of the retreat.

Please note you must be an RQU member to attend.

Any questions about the retreat please contact Lynn Barr (703-622-6469 or quilter0523@gmail.com) or Jennifer Eccleston (571-214-0898 or jennybearquilting@gmail.com).

RQU Workshop - Layering Applique (June 05, 2027)

Sat, 05 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Reston QU Workshop - Layering Applique with Leo Ransom

https://www.lionsdenquilting.com/programs-and-workshops

Sign Ups open May 1

Class: Saturday, June 5, 2027; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Zoom

Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information!

Please email Lois Sovey (lasewvy@msn.com) with any questions!

RQU Business Meeting - End of Year Potluck! (June 08, 2027)

Tue, 08 Jun 2027 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Business Meeting! 7:30 - 9:00

In addition to our in-person meeting at Aldrin Elementary,

There will be no Zoom for this event.

Bring your name tag and quilts to Show and Tell!!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (June 11, 2027)

Fri, 11 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (June 18, 2027)

Fri, 18 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (June 25, 2027)

Fri, 25 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 02, 2027)

Fri, 02 Jul 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 09, 2027)

Fri, 09 Jul 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 16, 2027)

Fri, 16 Jul 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 23, 2027)

Fri, 23 Jul 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 30, 2027)

Fri, 30 Jul 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Weekly Quilting Bee at the Herndon Fortnightly Library Makers Space - every Friday. Open to the public. Tables, tools, sewing machines and friendly advice always available.