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Springfield QU - Our motto is "Where the Fun Is!"

Our goal is to encourage the quilting arts and to have fun learning and sharing.

The Springfield Chapter of QU meets EVERY Tuesday (9:30am – noon) year-round at the Firehall of the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department (GSVFD) at 7011 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22150.

Our chapter is filled with quilters of all skill levels, and we are continually learning from each other! We have a wide variety of quilting styles - traditional, modern, art quilting, applique, hand quilting and machine quilting.  We host two (Fall and Spring) retreats at nearby retreat facilities and two in-town "retreats" in February and June.  Sew together Tuesday - Thursday at the Firehall and go home at night!

Special events and activities will be announced as they arise, so be sure to check the QU Calendar of Events for more information on our activities. Quilters are welcome to join our SQU Facebook Page by answering a few questions. 

Our monthly meeting schedule (doors open at 9:30am) is:

o First Tuesday – SQU's Business Meeting, Show and Tell, Door Prizes and the “Free Table”.

o Second and Fourth Tuesday - These extra meeting days are for “Sit and Sew” activities, which are informal gatherings to come and sew (machines welcome!), baste your quilts, or just chat with quilting friends. We have irons, cutting mats, table risers to pin quilts, etc.

Third Tuesday – This is our program meeting day (open to all QU members) when we invite professional teachers to visit us with a trunk show or lecture. These teachers may also schedule associated workshops available to SQU members.

o 5th Tuesday of the month - On these "bonus" days (2 or 3 a year) we will, if possible, schedule special events such as sewing support for our Community Service partners.  Open for normal sit and sew activities as well.

o Summer Months – June – August – Open every Tuesday for Sit & Sew activities.

Click here for a printable calendar of all SQU Events through June 30, 2024.  

SQU CONTACT:  SQUPresident@quiltersunlimited.org

Upcoming events

    • May 12, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • GSVFD 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150
    • 9
    Register

    During this 4-hour class we will cover 3 different methods for sewing curves so that each student can discover the method that works best for them. We will also be sewing a block that has a curve within the curve, Drunkard’s path, and Orange Peels! 

    This is a great intermediate curves class for quilters who want to gain confidence is sewing multiple style of curves blocks. 

    By the end of this class most students complete the wall hanging size of the pattern. Students will have the skills and confidence to make the throw size quilt if they choose. 

    This class uses my Retro Curved Pieced Quilts book. Each student will be required to purchase the book for the class. Student’s will need to precut their fabric before the class to make the most of our time together. 


    • May 16, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Online Presentation

    Global Quilt Connection - Spring All-Star Sampler Platter - Presentation of quilt artists, teachers and presenters - more details and the link to be provided in May- Click here for All Star Sampler Workbook

    • May 17, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Online Presentation

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

    • May 19, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

    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!

    • May 26, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

    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!

    • May 30, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Online Presentation

    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!

    • June 01, 2026

    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.

    • June 02, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 22150

    SQU's monthly business meeting

    • 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 09, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

    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!


    • June 10, 2026
    • 9:30 AM
    • June 12, 2026
    • 3:30 PM
    • GSVFD 7011 Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 22151
    • 39
    Register

    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.

    • June 16, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

    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!


    • June 23, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

    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!

    • June 25, 2026
    • June 27, 2026
    • June 25, 2026
    • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Saratoga Park and Ride, (FC Parkway and Barta Road)
    Register

    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


Contact us at

qutt@quiltersunlimited.org

Address:
PO Box 216 
Merrifield, VA 22116

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