Quilters Unlimited upcoming events

SQU - Sit and Sew (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

SQU's Sit & Sew meetings are open to SQU members, but we welcome anyone to drop by and check us out! Bring your sewing machine, quilts to pin baste on our raised tables, handwork projects or just come and chat! Need help with a project? There is always someone at Sit and Sew to lend a hand!

MCL - End of Year Member Social! (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Celebrate!
Join members for games, refreshments and FUN.

MVQU Bee (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

VQU Chapter Meeting--Julia McLeod (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Julia McLeod will be presenting Everything But Cotton. Let’s explore the world of quilts that were made with what she calls Not cottons. When quilters don’t have access to a stash of quilter’s cotton, what do they turn to? This one hour lecture, trunk show and Q & A session shows quilts - antique and modern - made of wool, silk, polyester and more. The trunk show of her own work shows what you can create with neck ties , saris, kimonos and other unusual not cotton textiles. juliamcleodquilts.com

AnQU Meeting (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Our presenter this month will be Debbie Dempsey with her lecture "Seasons of the Heart and Hand" about applique which will be accompanied by a trunk show.

This meeting lasts about two hours with an approximately 30-minute business meeting, show and tell, a short break, and a 60-minute program.

All are welcome to join us. We have a lot of fun together celebrating the art of quilt making. There are a many ways you can get involved.

FQU program - Alicia Thomas/Virginia Quilt Museum - Art Quilts of the VQM Collection (May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

If you prefer your quilts to be more artistic and less traditional, then this presentation is for you. We'll examine art quilts made since the 1970s in this presentation including pieces where you can see the evolution from traditional quilt blocks to more modern art quilts. We'll even take a look at a fun 3-Dimensional art quilt.

HQU - 2025-2026 Monthly Meeting and Sew & Tell! (Alvey Elementary) (May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

HQU - Sit & Sew (Warrenton Presbyterian Church) (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

HQU Members and their guests are welcome to join our monthly Sit & Sew at the Warrenton Presbyterian Church. Bring your handwork or sewing machine (be sure and bring extension cords) and visit, share and enjoy stitching together. Bring a lunch or enjoy one of the local food options just a few steps away. This is a great way to get to know other HQU members!

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 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.

FQU - Pagtinabangay Wall Hanging Workshop by Debbie Bingham (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Pagtinabangay Workshop registration is $40. It is limited to 10 participants.

Pagtinabangay Quilt Supply List.pdf

ARL QU Sat Sit and Sew – 1-5 pm (May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Viva Vienna (May 24, 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

ARL QU In-Person Bee (May 25, 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

SQU - Sit and Sew/UFO Galore (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

MVQU Program TBA (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

RQU Program: Karen Eckmeier - Accidental Landscapes - Zoom Only (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Accidental Landscapes & Happy Villages - Karen Eckmeier - ZOOM ONLY

Karen shares her two favorite approaches to playing with fabrics: Fabric collage (Happy Villages) and layered/topstitching (Accidental Landscapes). This lighthearted and informative power point presentation will show you how the techniques evolved and will inspire you to try fabric collage or layered/topstitching in your own creations.

See Karen's website for more info! http://www.quilted-lizard.com/index.htm

BQU Program Meeting (May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 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 Workshop - Accidental Landscapes - Karen Eckmeier (May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Accidental Landscapes - Mountain Views - with Karen Eckmeier

Class Info: Here’s another surprisingly simple quilted scene using Karen’s layered topstitching technique. Gentle rolling hills of green fabric strips combine with distant peaks to create peaceful vistas. Include a lake or a field of wildflowers. The variations are endless! (Karen's book is optional: Accidental Landscapes)

Date: Saturday, May 30

Time: 9:30 - 12:30

Location: Zoom - You're own sewing space surrounded by all the fabrics you might need to be successful!

Price: $30

Here's Karen's website along with a description of the class and the supply list: http://www.quilted-lizard.com/workshops.htm

QU Program for all Members: Shannon Fraser - Finding Your Creative Practice Through the 100 Day Project (May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

For QU Members Only:

Finding Your Creative Practice Through The 100 Day Project with Shannon Fraser

Zoom Presentation Live – May 30, Saturday, 10 AM – 11 AM

Replay option available on Tuesday, June 2, 7 PM

Learn more on the flyer!

MCL QU Workshop QAYG – Instructors Leigh Albert and Terry Peckarsky (May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

QUILT AS YOU GO WORKSHOP

Have you ever wished you could easily finish a large quilt on your domestic sewing machine without needing a long arm machine? If so, this is the class for you!

Learn how to connect your individual quilt blocks after you have pieced, sandwiched and quilted them with no more than one row of blocks in the throat space of your sewing machine.

Pre-work is required. For links to a list of the workshop supplies and pre-work instructions, as well as additional guidance for registrants, please visit McLean QU's MEMBERS page.

Note: this workshop has been rescheduled from its original date of April 25. As a result of the rescheduling, we have six slots open.

Join us for this fun and informative class!

Final Day of Collection for Quilts for the QU Exhibit at Road2VA!! (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

June 1st is deadline for giving your registered quilt(s) for the QU Exhibit at Road2VA to your Quilt Collector. Only QU Members can participate.

ARL QU Zoom Bee (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

SQU Business Meeting (June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

SQU's monthly business meeting

MCL - Spring Board Meeting (June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

MVQU Bee (June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

QU Board Meeting (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 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.

HQU - Sit and Sew - Haymarket/Gainesville Library (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Join us for some afternoon/evening Sit and Sew fun! Bring your hand stitching or your machine (be sure and bring an extension cord). A great way to meet members and work on projects at the same time!

FQU - Strawberry Fields Spring Luncheon (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

All FQU members are invited to our annual spring luncheon. Take this opportunity to wrap up our fantastic year of camaraderie and inspiration, under the wonderful guidance of our president, Barbara Kauffman.

Come at 10:30 with lunch being served around 11:00.

Lunch by Mission BBQ is a choice of vegetarian salad or BBQ pulled chicken or pork. Included are sides of coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and baked beans. Iced tea and lemonade will also be provided.

Please bring hand-help desserts to share so we can stay under budget.

A Strawberry quilt block exchange is planned by Dottie Dane for those interested. Directions are being emailed via an FQU blast. Any questions should go to Dottie.

Special Features: Summer is a time for yard sales and thrift shopping. To that end, and to assist us all in our attempts to find homes for some of our no-longer-needed stuff, we are having a Swap Meet! Bring to the luncheon something that is no longer a treasure to you but might be a treasure to someone else! NO FURNITURE! The item (singular!) must fit in a shoe box.

There will also be BINGO, thanks to Mary Tims!

HQU - 2025-2026 Year End Social, Meeting and Sew & Tell! (Alvey Elementary) (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 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.

CQU Sit-n-Sew (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Join other quilters from CQU as you sew from the comfort of your own home. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting date. Sit-n-Sew begins at 9:30 and continues throughout the day. Stay and visit for as long as your schedule allows.

VQU Sit and Sew (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ARL QU Business Meeting, Summer Potluck, and Fundraiser - 4pm - 8pm (June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

SQU - Sit and Sew (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

MCL - Bee (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join members with your handwork or just come to socialize! Don't forget any projects to share during Show & Tell!

MVQU June Luncheon (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

RQU End of the Year Celebration! - At ALDRIN (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

RQU End of the Year Celebration!!

The meeting is at Aldrin Elementary, starting at 7:30

Please check the newsletter for what kind of food to bring to the potluck! And bring your show and tell , and any challenge quilts from the year! :)

There will be no Zoom meeting for this event.

SQU Summer 2026 Quilt Camp (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

SQU Quilt Camp is a three day "stay-retreat", where you bring your sewing machine and projects and sew with friends for three days and go home at night! Open to SQU Members Only.

AnQU - Education Bee (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This bee usually includes a short demonstration of a tool or technique. It's a great opportunity to get to meet and chat with many of our members. Bring a covered drink and some hand work or just come for conversation.

We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at The Quilter's Studio in Fairfax.

BQU June Social (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

CQU Social Time (June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Arrive early, sign in (remember your name tag to be entered into a drawing), visit with fellow quilters, learn how you can help with community service projects, check out the free table, and find a seat before the meeting.

CQU Monthly Meeting & End of Year Social (June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at our End of Year Social. Good food, laughter, fun, fellowship, games and great prizes.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 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.

CQU Workshop - Tee-Shirt Quilts with Helga Hill (June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

For years T-shirt quilts have been a constant reminder of memories shared with family and friends. Oftentimes, they are given as gifts after retirement, graduation, during the holiday season or birthdays, or even as a memorial for loved ones that are no longer with us. Learn how to make your own with Helga!

ARL QU Zoom Bee (June 15, 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

SQU - Sit and Sew (June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

MVQU Bee (June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

VQU Chapter Meeting--End of Year Party (June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

AnQU Meeting (June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Our June meeting is our end-of-year social. We'll talk, play a game or two, and share a nice lunch. We hope to see you there!

NO RQU Friday Bee TODAY! (June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

NO RQU Friday Bee TODAY!

ARL QU In-Person Bee (June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

SQU - Sit and Sew/UFO Galore (June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

MCL - Bee (June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join members with your handwork or just come to socialize! Don't forget any projects to share during Show & Tell!

MVQU Bee (June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Road2VA Quilt Show with QU Exhibit! (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SQU - Road to VA Bus Trip (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Bus trip to the Road to VA quilt show.

The plan is as follows:

Meeting place is the Saratoga Park and Ride at the intersection of Fairfax County Parkway and Barta Road

Boarding the bus starts at 7:30 AM

Depart the parking lot promptly at 8 AM

Arrive at the convention center at 9:45 AM.

Depart the convention center at 3 PM.

Arrive back to the commuter lot by 5 PM

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 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.

ARL QU Sat Sit and Sew – 1-5 pm (June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ARL QU In-Person Bee - Bonus 5th Week (June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

MVQU Charity Workshop (June 30, 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

NO RQU Friday Bee TODAY! (July 03, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 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.

CQU Sit-n-Sew (July 04, 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

ARL QU Zoom Bee (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

AnQU - Education Bee (July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at The Quilter's Studio in Fairfax.

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 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.

ARL QU In-Person Bee (July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 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.

ARL QU Zoom Bee (July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 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.

ARL QU Sat Sit and Sew – 1-5 pm (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ARL QU In-Person Bee (July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

RQU Friday Bee - Herndon Library Makers Space (July 31, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 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.

CQU Sit-n-Sew (August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

ARL QU Zoom Bee (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

ARL QU In-Person Bee (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

AnQU - Education Bee (August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at The Quilter's Studio in Fairfax.

ARL QU Zoom Bee (August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

ARL QU Sat Sit and Sew – 1-5 pm (August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ARL QU In-Person Bee (August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

ARL QU Zoom Bee - Bonus 5th Week (August 31, 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

ARL QU Zoom Bee (September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

VQU-Welcome to the New VQU Year (September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Introductions

Show and Tell – What I Did Last Summer (members will be forewarned to participate!)

Plans for the year

Programs
Charity
Budget
Education
Bees
Community Outreach
Resources

VQU-Design for Realism with Kestrel Michaud (speaker virtual over Zoom) (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

https://kestrelmichaud.com/

The first step of creating fine art is to create “good” art, and good art starts with good design. But fabric is not a traditional fine art medium. The challenges faced by quilters when creating realism-style art cannot be solved in the same manner as an artist using traditional medium. This lecture is focused on incorporating principles of good design into art quilt layouts with the intent of creating a realistic piece of art using fabric as a medium.

VQU Color Exploration with Julia Graves (speaker in person) (November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

https://soquilts.com/

This lecture will discuss how to select beautiful color combinations for your quilts and provide tips on how to fix color combinations that just don’t seem to be working. Includes a slide show and trunk show illustrating classic color combinations and fascinating color illusions.

NO RQU Friday Bee TODAY! (November 27, 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

NO RQU Friday Bee TODAY!

VQU Holiday Potluck (December 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Members with last name A – N bring a savory dish, M – Z bring a sweet

Board will provide beverages, table cloths, napkins, cups, plates, and cutlery

Holiday gift exchange – bring a wrapped “quilt-y” gift worth no more than $15 to trade

Games such as quilters strip poker and quilters bingo; board will provide strips, dice, and prizes

VQU-Show Your Work! With Kelly Spell (speaker virtual over Zoom) (January 19, 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

https://kellyspell.squarespace.com/

Over the past nine years, Kelly Spell has exhibited more than 50 quilts at more than 80 shows around the world. In this lecture, she shares what she has learned from those experiences and why it’s important for quilters to submit their work to exhibitions. She also reveals her favorite places to find calls for entry, tips to track your submissions, and best practices for photographing quilts, writing an artist statement, and shipping to shows. Plus, learn how to determine if a specific exhibition is a good fit for your work and artistic practice. By sharing her journey into the world of exhibitions, she hopes to inspire YOU to show your work!

VQU-Not Your Grandmother’s Quilter! with Cheryl Sleboda Whited (speaker virtual over Zoom) (February 16, 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

https://muppin.com/

Be a little weird, and be a better quilter

From Cheryl: I’m not your grandmother’s quilter. I like vintage linens and heirloom sewing, but I also like light up technology and high tech gadgets. I make every kind of quilt, from traditional, to art, to modern. Enjoy my hilarious take on how being a little weird can make you a better quilter. Enjoy a one hour Powerpoint presentation, including my award winning quilts as a mini trunk show.

See more from Cheryl at Muppin.com

VQU-CUT-A-THON! Or GET-IT-DONE-A-THON! with Christine Villa (speaker/activities in person) (March 16, 2027)

Tue, 16 Mar 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Members work on charity quilt cutting, construction, curation, and kit assembly

VQU-EPP vs. FPP: The Showdown! with Tina Craig (speaker virtual over Zoom) (April 20, 2027)

Tue, 20 Apr 2027 23:00:00 GMT

seaside-stitches.com

English Paper Piecing or Foundation Paper Piecing? What's the difference? What are the pros and cons of each technique? Which technique is your favorite?

We will try to answer these questions as Tina shares dozens of quilts and many tips and tricks. Quilts from each technique will be pitted against each other and you will vote for your favorites.

At the end, we will tally up the votes and declare a winner!

VQU-Caring for Quilts with Stephanie Bridgewater (speaker in person) Quilts of Valor Presentation (May 18, 2027)

Tue, 18 May 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Details to follow.

VQU-End of Year Potluck (June 15, 2027)

Tue, 15 Jun 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Members with last name A – K bring a sweet, L – Z bring a savory dish

Board will provide beverages, table cloths, napkins, cups, plates, and cutlery

New Board members announced