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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

    • September 19, 2025
    • 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.

    • September 23, 2025
    • 7:30 PM
    • Zoom

    Want to learn the beginning basics of how to prep your appliqué shapes, or the rules of the road to perfect your own unique appliqué stitch? In this lecture, Linda Sullivan will share her over 20 + years of experience for successful machine appliqué - from prepping your shapes, to setting your machine up for success, to her favorite notions to explaining different threads and weights and how they embellish the edge of your appliqués to even sharing techniques to emulate hand needle turn appliqué but using your machine. It's the ultimate machine appliqué lecture!

    Check out Linda's Website: https://colourwerx.com/



    • September 26, 2025
    • 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.

    • September 27, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Online Presentation

    Global Quilt Connection - Fall All-Star Sampler Platter - Presentation of quilt artists, teachers and presenters - more details and the link to be provided in September

    • September 28, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Online Presentation

    Global Quilt Connection - Fall All-Star Sampler Platter - Presentation of quilt artists, teachers and presenters - more details and the link to be provided in September - 2 days - Saturday and Sunday

    • October 01, 2025
    • 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.

    • October 03, 2025
    • 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.

    • October 04, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library Meeting Room

    Monthly Saturday Sew-In at various local libraries. Tables, tools, and friendly advice always available.

    • October 10, 2025
    • 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.

    • October 14, 2025
    • 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!!

    • October 17, 2025
    • 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.

    • October 24, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Herndon Fortnightly Library, Center St, Herndon VA

    NO BEE TODAY!

    • October 28, 2025
    • 7:30 PM
    • Zoom

    Learn when to use Universal, Microtex, and Top stitch needles in your machine

     More details to follow 

    • October 31, 2025
    • 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.

    • November 01, 2025
    • November 15, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 20
    Register

    Rachel Derstine - Strata Quilt Class

    This workshop will happen on Zoom. There will be two 3-hour classes, on Saturday, November 1 and Saturday, November 15. Class starts at 10:30 and will end at 1:30 each day. The cost of this workshop is $40 per person. The workshop will be opened to all QU on October 6 if not filled by Reston guild before that date.

    From Rachel's website: "We will do curved piercing of coordinated hand dyed and commercial fabrics for the background. Easy quilting designs will be introduced. Organza circles will be stitched to the surface with single or double needle applique. Yarns will be couched to the surface for movement and definition."

    A supply list will be sent to participants before class. 

    Check out Rachel's website to see some amazing quilts!!

     https://www.rachelderstinedesigns.com/

    • November 07, 2025
    • 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.

    • November 12, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Buzz Aldrin Elementary

    RQU Business Meeting! Please Note: Wednesday 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!!

    • November 14, 2025
    • 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.

    • November 21, 2025
    • 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.

    • November 25, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Buzz Aldrin Elementary

    RQU Charity Night! 

     Meet at Aldrin Elementary to join with Jeanne and our Charity committee to make pillow ports! And probably more :) 

    • November 28, 2025
    • 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.

    • December 05, 2025
    • 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.

    • December 09, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Buzz Aldrin Elementary

    RQU Business Meeting!

    Holiday Potluck! Check the newsletter to find out what dish to bring - based on your last names :) 

    There will be no Zoom meeting for this event. 

    • December 12, 2025
    • 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.

    • December 19, 2025
    • 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.

    • December 26, 2025
    • 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 02, 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 07, 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.

    • January 09, 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 13, 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!!

    • January 16, 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
    • 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 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 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 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 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.

    • 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
    • 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 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.

    • 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 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 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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