Loudoun County Fair

One of our newest community outreach programs is to work with the annual Loudoun County Fair. We host a monetary award to the overall best in the adult division as well as the youth division. Our goal is to engage the public in the art and encourage the younger generations to appreciate the art form. (LOCO fair)

Bluemont Fair

WQG has participated in the Bluemont Fair every fall for decades. We display our quilts in the Bluemont United Methodist Church. The photos show the annual display that is appreciated by fair goers.

Waterford Quilter's Guild Exhibits

Exhibits in the community- During the year Waterford Quilters Guild members have the opportunity to exhibit their quilts throughout the community. We have had exhibits with Loudoun County Parks and Recreation, government buildings, Franklin Arts center, local libraries, and are currently planning an exhibit of fiber arts for the Bluemont Museum in the summer of 2025.

Education

The WQG has an education committee that, when asked, goes into the schools to  present programs and provide hands on activities to acquaint students with an appreciation for quilting as an art form. 

Charity Projects

The guild is involved in various charity projects every year. A committee of members decides the charities for the year and we all engage. In the past we have joined with “Station Stitchers” to make quilts for homeless shelters, hospitals, and care homes. We have made walker bags and dignity scarves, stuffed animals for hospitals, placemats for shut-ins and home delivery, and quilts for veterans.

Waterford Fair

WQG has exhibited our raffle quilt at the Waterford Fair since 1979. “The Waterford Fair is the mid-Atlantic's quintessential fall festival with demonstrations of fine heritage & contemporary craft artisans, living historians, and entertainment for all ages.” It is the perfect venue for quilters to share the history of our art form.

Quilts and Quisine

Quilts and Quisine  is a program by which members views heirloom quilts in various collections in our region. We are instrumental in contributing to the preservation of quilts and the local history of our past.