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Reston QU covers the Reston/Herndon/Sterling area of Northern Virginia.  We are an open community of quilters sharing a variety of skill levels, quilting techniques and styles, and interests in creativity. 

We meet twice a month in the evening, and welcome visitors and anyone interested in learning about our organization.  The second Tuesday each month is our business meeting with Show & Tell of members projects.  The 4th Tuesday of each month is a program meeting to offer outside speakers or special events.  We have standard meeting times and places, however, please check the individual calendar of events for the most current information. 

A Weekly Quilting Bee is available at the Herndon Fortnightly Library with space and tools for sewing, cutting, designing and sharing quilting with an open community of fellow quilters.  The space is open to the public from 10 AM - 2 PM each week.  

Throughout the year, RQU offers many additional opportunities for members thru:

  • Retreats at local venues
  • Quilting bees and sew-in gatherings at local libraries
  • Workshops for our program speakers
  • Community charity projects

CONTACT:  RQUPresident@quiltersunlimited.org

Upcoming events

    • January 23, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • January 23, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • January 25, 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Back by popular demand, we are having another virtual zoom retreat! We start at 3 pm Friday, January 23 and go all weekend until 6 pm Sunday, January 25. Sign up is not required! 

    A zoom link will be sent out during the week of January 19th. 


    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! 

    • January 27, 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • Zoom

    "Find Your U-F-Flow" by Becca Fenstermaker of Sugar Sand Quilts. 

    If you have a collection of Unfinished Objects in your own personal Area 51, this lecture will inspire you to think through the whys, whats, and hows of getting those UFOs organized and finished. Becca walks you through the UFO Prevention Toolkit, which includes her own UFO decision-making flowchart and a project organizer to keep track of every step of your quilt’s journey.

    Check out Becca's Website: https://sugarsandquilts.com/



    • January 30, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • February 06, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • February 10, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Buzz Aldrin Elementary

    RQU Business Meeting! 

     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!!

    • February 13, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • February 14, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    Monthly Sew-In at the Cascades Library - 11 AM - 5 PM

    February 14, 2026

    • 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 20, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • February 24, 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • Zoom

    Low Immersion Dyeing - Ann Johnston - Zoom

    Ann’s art quilts – made with her hand-dyed fabrics and freehand stitching – are shown in exhibitions worldwide. Her books, workshops, and lectures about dyeing and designing have been resources for fiber artists for many years. Her ongoing mastery of color and texture continues to produce powerful work that draws in viewers and collectors from all over the world.

    Check out Ann'sWebsite: https://annjohnston.net/#



    • February 27, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • 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
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • March 10, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Buzz Aldrin Elementary

    RQU Business Meeting! 

     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!!

    • March 13, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • March 20, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • March 24, 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • Aldrin Elementary

    Trunk Show - Clorinda Design Studio - IN PERSON!!

    Participants will be inspired by the many designs I've created in my journey from quilter to mixed-media fabric artist. I will bring many art quilts showing my journey and discuss the techniques used in each quilt. I will discuss how I create my designs by combining the skills I love most. I will give a handout to help each one to combine their talents to create their own style.

    Check out Clorinda's website:  https://www.clorindadesignstudio.com/


    • March 27, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • March 28, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • North County Governmental Center: 1801 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston, 20190
    • 13
    Register

    Beginning Machine Thread Painting


    This is an in person class, and will be held at the North County Governmental Center Community Room: 

    1801 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston, VA 20190

    10:30 AM -2:00 PM

    More info about supply list, etc will be supplied when you register.  

    • April 03, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • April 10, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • April 14, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Buzz Aldrin Elementary

    RQU Business Meeting! 

     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!!

    • April 16, 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • April 19, 2026
    • 2:00 PM
    • Shepherd Spring Retreat Center
    • 15
    Register

    Please join us at the Reston QU Annual Spring Retreat - Stitching In the Woods - April, 2026

    Dates: April 17, 2026 through April 19, 2026 (Friday to Sunday)

    An optional extra night, Thursday, April 16th  will be available to those signed up for the retreat. This is a second event to sign up for in Wild Apricot 

    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. 

    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). 


    • April 16, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • April 19, 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Shepherd's Spring Retreat

    This is not the registration for the Retreat, just a save the date!! When it is time to register, an email will be sent out to all RQU!

    • April 17, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • April 17, 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • April 19, 2026
    • 2:00 PM
    • Shepherd Spring Retreat Center
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Please join us at the Reston QU Annual Spring Retreat - Stitching In the Woods - April, 2026

    Dates: April 17, 2026 through April 19, 2026 (Friday to Sunday)

    An optional extra night, Thursday, April 16th  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:

    Shepherd's Spring Retreat Center

    16869 Taylors Landing Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

    Website: https://www.shepherdsspring.org/

    Cost: $285 - This includes sewing room use Friday through Sunday until 2 pm (Friday and Saturday nights stay), an individual bedroom per person and the following meals: Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast.

    Sign up will be on a first come-first served basis. Signup to commence on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 after 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.  

    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). 


    • April 24, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • April 28, 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • Aldrin Elementary

    Modern My Way - Debby Kratovil - IN PERSON!!

    As a published quilter for 29 years, I have taken my creative cues from a variety of sources (floor tiles in old buildings, shower curtains, nature, and vintage quilt blocks – to name a few). I START with traditional blocks in traditional colors and then show my updates. Dozens of quilts tied together by design. As the author of the Gees Bend interpretive quilts for Windham Fabrics, those 8 quilts sent me on an improvisational adventure that pushed my envelope beyond the matching of triangle points!

    Check out Debby's website:  https://debbykratovilquilts.blogspot.com/


    • 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 01, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • May 02, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • North County Governmental Center: 1801 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston, 20190
    • 20

    TBD - In Person

    Saturday, May 2

    • May 08, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • May 12, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Buzz Aldrin Elementary

    RQU Business Meeting! 

     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!!

    • May 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • May 22, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • May 29, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • 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 05, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • June 09, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Buzz Aldrin Elementary

    RQU End of the Year Celebration!! **Date could change, still waiting on school approval**

    Please check the newsletter for what kind of food to bring to the potluck! And bring your show and tell :) 

    There will be no Zoom meeting for this event. 

    • June 12, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • June 19, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • June 25, 2026
    • June 27, 2026
    • June 26, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • July 03, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • July 10, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • July 17, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • July 24, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

    • July 31, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    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.

Contact us at

qutt@quiltersunlimited.org

Address:
PO Box 216 
Merrifield, VA 22116

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