The Quilters Unlimited Collection, 1975-2011

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
.5 linear feet
Creator:
Quilters Unlimited
Abstract:
The Quilters Unlimited Collection consists of .5 linear feet, spans the years 1975-2011, and consists of a 1988 publication highlighting the first 15 years of the organization’s history (broken out by year and by chapter), annual membership directories for the organization as well as membership directories for its Fairfax chapter. Subjects covered in the directories for the overall organization are the names, terms, and contact information for the executive board; meeting and contact information for each of the 11 chapters; subscription information for the QU Digest (a Yahoo! Group); contact information for all of the members; magazines; and a membership card. Subjects covered in the directories for the Fairfax chapter are the names, terms, and contact information for its officers; a listing of past presidents; a list of committee chairpersons; and contact information for the chapter members.
Language:
English

Background

Biographical / historical:

Quilters Unlimited (QU) is a nonprofit membership organization of quilters, with all chapters and activities in Northern Virginia. Founded in 1972, it has 11 chapters, unified by a central Board of Directors. Its members include traditionalists and contemporary quilters with a range of expertise. The group and at least some of its chapters compiled annual membership directories. In honor of the organization’s 15th anniversary, its history committee compiled and issued a memorial book, “Quilters Unlimited Highlights of 15 Years (1988).”

Acquisition information:
Donated by Karen Ann Moore in February 2011