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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 04, 2025
    • 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Woodson High School, Fairfax, Virginia
    Register

     The Registration Code for this event was sent to all QU Members.

        Learn more about the event!

        Note - If you are using the Wild Apricot App, hold down the above link and select OPEN LINK to get to the flyer. 

    • May 06, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 22150

    SQU Business Meeting

    • May 13, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

    Timna Tarr is coming to us via ZOOM for her "Flying Colors" Lecture (starting at 10am) and Trunk Show, followed by a workshop in the afternoon.  A link will be sent out to all members before the lecture.

    Timna is known for making fun, colorful, award-winning quilts. Join us for a trunk show of her quilting journey. 

    She will talk about her design and color choices, as well as the personal stories behind the quilts.


    • May 13, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Springfield
    • 2
    Register

    Learn how to make a very happy quilt while also having a great time!  Timna will teach five (or more!) techniques on how to make perfect circles, using both hand and machine techniques.  Come prepared to play, experiment and have fun!

    This Zoom Workshop is from 12pm to 3pm.  The link will be sent to all participants prior to the workshop along with the supply list.

    SQU Members Only - Registration Code Required.

    • May 20, 2025
    • 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 27, 2025
    • 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 03, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 22150

    SQU's monthly business meeting

    • June 10, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • June 12, 2025
    • 3:30 PM
    • GSVFD 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

    SQU's Summer Camp is open to SQU Members Only.  It is a 3 day "stay-retreat" where we sew for the day and go home in the evening!  Details will be provided to SQU members!

    • June 17, 2025
    • 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 24, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150
    • June 24, 2025
    • 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 26, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia

    ROAD TO VIRGINIA BUS OPEN TO ALL QU MEMBERS!

    Join your fellow quilters for a day of quilting fun at this amazing show (www.road2va.com).

    We will depart Saratoga Park and Ride on Barta Road, Springfield, VA promptly at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, arriving at Richmond Convention Center by 9:45 a.m.

    We will be greeted by a show hostess who will have entry ID for us.

    Bus tickets will be sold through April 15th for $45.00 (including discounted admission ticket - good for all 3 days!).  After April 15th, the bus ticket price remains $45, but you will need to purchase your show entrance ticket at the door.


    • July 01, 2025
    • 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!

    • July 08, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150
    Come and join SQU's Sit & Sew summer meetings every Tuesday!  Sit & Sew is open to SQU members, but anyone is welcome to stop 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 who can help!  
    • August 05, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150
    Come and join SQU's Sit & Sew summer meetings every Tuesday!  Sit & Sew is open to SQU members, but anyone is welcome to stop 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 who can help!  
    • August 12, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150
    Come and join SQU's Sit & Sew summer meetings every Tuesday!  Sit & Sew is open to SQU members, but anyone is welcome to stop 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 who can help!  
    • August 19, 2025
    • 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!

    • September 02, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 22150

    SQU's monthly business meeting.

    • September 09, 2025
    • 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!



    • September 16, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 7011 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

    Details for this 2025 Program Day will be posted as soon as they are available.  Rest assured, it will be something fun!

Contact us at

qutt@quiltersunlimited.org

Address:
PO Box 216 
Merrifield, VA 22116

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