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We love to see new faces and welcome new members!  We meet in the evenings, so it's convenient for those who work and those who have more quilting time ;-) Please join us!  See the home page for registration and renewal information.

1st Monday: 7:30 p.m. - Zoom bee

2nd Monday: 7:30 p.m. - Monthly Business meeting - Usually In-person (Sept to June), Goodwin House Auditorium, 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church VA 22041

3rd Monday: 7:30 p.m. - Zoom bee (often for Programs by Zoom)

4th Monday:  7:30 p.m. - In-person bee at Goodwin House Art room, 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church VA 22041

4th Saturday: 1-5 p.m., Sit and Sew - Goodwin House Auditorium, 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church VA 22041 

5th Monday (as applicable): 7:30 p.m. - Zoom bee

Arlington QU 2025-26 Programs: Please see calendar

Although we have standard meeting times and places, please check the individual calendar of events (below) for the most current information. 

CONTACT: Arlqupresident@quiltersunlimited.org

Arlington QU 2025-2026 Officers

President: Lillian Samadani

Program Vice Presidents: Joan Mayer & Andrea Harles

Secretary: Sandy Robbins

Treasurer: Jodie Flakowicz

Nominating Chair: Laura Savage

 

Arlington QU 2025-2026 Committee Chairs

Community Service/Charity Quilts: Robin Tilsworth

Block of the Month: Joan Mayer

Hospitality: Judy Monaghan

Membership/Email Distribution: Jennifer Thorp

Newsletter: Tina Wujick

Retreats: Laura Savage

Webmaster: Martha Gibson


Where We Donate Our Charity Quilts:

1) The Inova Ewing Forensic Assessment and Consultation Teams (FACT) address the unique needs of abused children and adults, primarily women. FACT offers expert medical evaluation and forensic evidence collection, and provides expert interpretation based on training, experience, and medical data. They care for patients who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault and abuse, and strangulation. At the center the patients are each given a blanket and when available, that means they choose from among our donated quilts.

Size: They prefer throw size (around 60x60 inches), which provide warmth and comfort which they take with them after the assessment.

2) Bridges to Independence supports people, especially families, in Arlington who are currently experiencing homelessness. When new residents enter the shelter, they are given a quilt as a bed cover. Each family member receives a quilt that they take with them when they transition to more permanent housing.  Residents of the Bridges shelter are families, so quilts appealing to all types of family members are needed. 

Size: The quilts should be roughly twin sized (around 66x88 inches).  Bridges also appreciates pillow cases and a few baby quilts. 

Fabric Request: The organization requests that no humans or animals are depicted on the fabrics.

Pre-Washing Not Needed: Bridges has a standard procedure that all quilts are automatically washed upon arrival, so laundering in advance is unnecessary. 


Upcoming events

    • February 02, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom

    On Monday February 2 we will have a Zoom speaker instead of our regular Zoom bee. 

    The Speaker is Julia McLeod who is a quilter and teacher from the East Bay area of San Francisco. Julia loves to work with silk and other luxury fabrics. She is going to present a trunk show of her work via Zoom.

    Her featured topic is Rescue Me! Breathing New Life into Forgotten Textiles. 

     FYI - Julia will providing a workshop on Silk Skills for Art Quilters in March, so stay tuned for details.

    https://juliamcleodquilts.com/


    • February 09, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Auditorium (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • February 15, 2026

    The deadline for registering your quilts for the QU Exhibit at Road2VA is FEBRUARY 15, 2026. Only QU Members can register quilts.

    • February 16, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • February 23, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • February 28, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads - Auditorium (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)

    From 1-2 pm, Bunnie Jordan will present "Hit Parade of Quilts in the US over the last 250 years"

    Bunnie will have a PowerPoint with some of the quilts that are in museums and she will bring some quilts for a live trunk show.  Her presentation with Q and A is estimated to take one hour. 

    Every quilt has a story, bring one and share :-)

    After the lecture, Goodwin House residents are invited to bring a favorite quilt for a "Share and Show" to Goodwin House residents and Arlington QU members.  This is designed to foster interaction with the residents about their quilts and the stories of their quilts.

    Sit and Sew will resume at 2 pm.

    • March 02, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • March 04, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Zoom

    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.

    • March 06, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • March 08, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • West River Retreat Center, 5100 Chalk Point Rd, West River, MD 20778
    • 5
    Register

    Join us for a quilty weekend at West River Retreat Center to quilt with your friends and enjoy nature.

    https://westrivercenter.org/

    Anticipated Total: $300

    Deposit: $150

    Balance: Likely $150

    We'll collect a deposit of $150 upon registration, and then the balance of [likely]  $150  is due by 11:59 pm January 12, 2026.  Refunds are possible up to January 12th. 

    Max # of people: 24

    Waitlist: If the event is full, and you'd like to join, please join the wait list, because it's very likely people's schedules will shift, and spots may become available.

    We will open to Big QU on January 13th, 2026.

    Rooms: There are 12 rooms, each with 2 twin beds plus a bunk bed per room, so plan for a roommate.  We are aiming for 2 people per room but if you'd like 3 in a room, that can be arranged.  If we don't reach capacity, singles may be available, and would be offered on a lottery basis.

    Please list the name of your roommate(s) (if applicable) when you register.

    Meals: Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided.  Sunday breakfast and lunch are provided.  No meals provided on Friday so bring your own or make other arrangements.

    A Note on Cost:

    The total cost will be divided by the total # of registrants, so we won't have an exact amount until after the retreat.  Any overages will be refunded.  We are aiming for at least 20 registrants. If we have 20, the eventual cost will be around $195 each.  If we have 24, the eventual cost will be around $180.


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    Note: We are assessing interest for whether people want to stay overnight Sunday into Monday.  This would likely be an additional per-person cost, departing 5 pm Mon March 9th.   


    Please click here to let us know if you are interested, but not committed: https://quiltersunlimited.org/event-6399393

    • March 08, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • March 09, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    Register

    Update on Jan 5, 2026 --> We are proceeding with the add-on Sunday night + 2 meals.  We are collecting $125 but will refund overages depending on the total # who stay the extra night.  Please go to this link to pay for the extra night if you are joining us:

    https://quiltersunlimited.org/event-6395251

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    From 2025: This "event" was created to assess whether people are interested in staying over Sun night also, to extend the ARL QU Spring Retreat an extra day.  

    If you are interested (this is not a commitment, you can absolutely change your mind), please register for this no-cost "event".

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    Note: If we did add Sunday, min # of people is 18, and each of the 18 people would pay $56 per person.  Meals are not included in the $56.

    Meal service also requires a minimum of 18 people, and if we chose yes, Sun night dinner is an extra and $18.50 each, and Mon breakfast is extra and $14.50 each, for a total of $33.

    There are several eating establishments close by, so one scenario could be that 18 people stay overnight and people make their own food arrangements for Sun night and Mon am.

    Departing time would be 2 pm Mon March 9th.   

    • March 09, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Auditorium (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • March 16, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • March 23, 2026
    • March 30, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Zoom (separate link will be provided to registrants)
    • 16
    Register

    Workshop Limit: 20 people

    Cancelation Deadline:  Mar 8, 2026, 11:59 pm ET


    Signup Deadline:  Mar 18, 2026

    Open to Big QU:  Mar 1, 2026, same price


    Cost: $35 (no extra taxes or credit card fees)

    Kit Fee: None


    Supply ListJulia McLeod - Silk Skills for Art Quilters Class Description _ Supply List.pdf


    Workshop: This is a process class for learning how to manage silk and other challenging textiles. Julia uses reclaimed fabrics in both traditional and art quilts, and in this class she will explore using these textiles in artful ways.

    Skill Level: Appropriate for all levels.


    https://juliamcleodquilts.com/workshops/


    • March 23, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • March 28, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Goodwin House - Room TBD (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • March 30, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • April 06, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • April 13, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Auditorium (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • April 20, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • April 25, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Goodwin House - Room TBD (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • April 27, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • April 30, 2026

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

    • May 04, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • May 11, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Auditorium (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • May 18, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • May 23, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Goodwin House - Room TBD (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • May 25, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • June 01, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • June 03, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • In-Person

    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.

    • June 08, 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • St Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA, 22207


    • June 15, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • June 22, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • June 25, 2026
    • June 27, 2026
    • June 27, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Goodwin House - Room TBD (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • June 29, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • July 06, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • July 13, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • July 20, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • July 25, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Goodwin House - Room TBD (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • July 27, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • August 03, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • August 10, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • August 17, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • August 22, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Goodwin House - Room TBD (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • August 24, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Goodwin House Art Room (Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)


    • August 31, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


    • September 07, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom


Contact us at

qutt@quiltersunlimited.org

Address:
PO Box 216 
Merrifield, VA 22116

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