Meeting/Program Information
The Haymarket Chapter of QU is located the furthest west of all the QU chapters, at the foot of Bull Run Mountain.Our chapter was formed in 2004 and has had extraordinary growth with a membership exceeding 150 in recent years. Our monthly meetings begin with demonstrations by members and social time. A business meeting is held as quickly as possible to update everyone on the latest news and is followed by a program. Often the highlight of the meeting is “Sew & Tell” where we get to view members’ latest projects. We welcome all who are interested in quilting.
New members will appreciate our lovely name tags with a background of the mountains we identify with based on our banner above.
They are easy to make and we love the creativity that have gone into them with use of colors, fabric patterns, embroidery, embellishments and more. Easy instructions available (here).
Our group meets every first Thursday of the month, Sep – Jun.
6:30 pm – Social time as well as free demos, sign up for activities, workshops or retreats,
7 pm – Official Meeting followed by a Program.
Alvey Elementary School
5300 Waverly Farms Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169
(map)
(571)261-2556
Directions:
From points East/West: from I66 take exit 40, Haymarket-US15 North (James Madison Hwy).
Turn left at Dominion Valley Drive,
Turn right at Waverly Farms Rd, the school will be on the left.
From points North: Coming from Leesburg or other points North, take US-15 South.
Turn right at Dominion Valley Drive,
Turn right at Waverly Farms Rd, the school will be on the left.
From points South: Coming from Manassas or other points South, take VA234 North(Prince William Pkwy) and follow the signs to I66 (left turn) and merge onto I66 traffic to exit 40 Haymarket-US15 North (James Madison Hwy).
Turn left at Dominion Valley Drive,
Turn right at Waverly Farms Rd, the school will be on the left.
Haymarket QU Executive Board 2017 – 2018
| President: | Sue Heisler |
| Vice President (operations): | Kathi Cappellini |
| Vice President (programs/workshops): | Bonnie Anderson and Beverly Fines |
| Secretary: | Carolyn Fulmer |
| Treasurer: | Madeleine McDonald |
| Nominating: | Joan Girardi |
Haymarket QU Activities
Our chapter has a variety of activities throughout the year in addition to our monthly meetings.
- Open bees: Big Bee, Community Service Bee, Saturday Bee
- Workshops
- Retreats
- Bus Trip to quilt show or shop hopping
Workshops for 2017-2018
Download the complete list and description of workshops. For questions, contact Bonnie Anderson.
Retreats
Fall Retreat: November 9-12, 2017
Our November 9-12 Fall 2017 Retreat will be here before we know it. This year we are having sign-ups on our September 7 HQU meeting day at 2pm by email as before. We hope this will reduce the number of refunds and changes with roommates, since it’s closer to retreat time.
BUT it’s not too early to start our planning for that weekend date and deciding on roommates, so please do this. The approximate fee to HQU is $172 for Thursday noon- Sunday 2pm, 8 meals, sewing room. It’s $122 for Friday- Sunday, 5 meals, sewing room. You make your own room reservation after sign-ups on Sept. 7 with the room rate + tax being about $73 per night.
In August we will send more details. Looking forward to another wonderful weekend together. Contact: Pat Widener patwidener571@gmail.com
Newsletter
Members can send comments and suggestions to the newsletter editor at hqunewsletter@gmail.com
Haymarket Quilters Unlimited News Articles:
August 2013 Bull Run Observer Article (HERE)
November 2013 Bull Run Observer Article (HERE)
October 2016 Bull Run Observer (HERE)
Haymarket Quilters Unlimited is now on Facebook, to view click on icon and send in request to follow what Haymarket quilters are up to daily.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HaymarketQU/
Most requested Patterns:
Pillowcase (here)
Reach for Recovery bags (here)
Walker Bags (here)
Wheelchair Bags (here)
Testimonials:
Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (December 2013)
Fauquier Family Shelter (January 2014)
Fauquier Health Foundation (February 2014)