Upcoming events
Juneteenth Festival
Juneteenth Festival 2026
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins PArk Drive
Upper Marlboro MD
June 13, 2026 noon to 5:00
Members will sit at the Uhuru table and share about quilting and Uhuru.
June Monthly Meeting
Joins us for our monthly hybrid meeting.
LEELAND HALL
SAINT BARNABAS EPISCOPAL ANGLICAN CHURCH
14111 OAK GROVE ROAD
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20744
Virtual attendees click here
Challenge 1: What Does Freedom Mean to You?
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. To commemorate this event for our first challenge of the year, we encourage everyone to make a quilt about what freedom means to you. Your quilt can be any size and can use any technique. This challenge is designed to be flexible and inclusive, so you have the freedom to include any idea related to freedom that is important to you. This challenge is due at the June 2026 meeting.
JELMA Exhibit
Curated Uhuru Exhibit at Morgan State University. 31 quilts were submitted and the JELMA Director will be selecting quilts for the exhibition
Featherweight Bee
Quarterly in person Show and Tell
Click here to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 851 5139 1963
Passcode: 521827
Original Sewing and Quilting Expo
Uhuru members will sit at the Raffle Quilt Table. Uhuru members will serve as Ambassadors for the Expo.
november Monthly Meeting
Joins us for our monthly hybrid meeting.
LEELAND HALL
SAINT BARNABAS EPISCOPAL ANGLICAN CHURCH
14111 OAK GROVE ROAD
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20744
Virtual attendees click here
Challenge 3: A River Runs Through It
A River Runs Through It invites Uhuru members into a bold, collaborative adventure where creativity flows as freely as water itself. Each quilt becomes a living segment of a larger, ever‑moving river—entering and exiting at the same height, shifting in width, and carrying the energy of mountains, cities, farms, or imagined worlds. When these pieces hang side by side, they transform into one powerful, continuous current of color, story, and artistry, showcasing the collective vision of a community stitched together by imagination and flow.
The guild will provide the river fabric to everyone who is interested in participating. Everyone who participates will create a wall hanging that incorporates your personal idea of a river. It can be modern, abstract, a cityscape, mountains, art nouveau, a landscape...What will you create?
Uhuru will host workshops to assist with planning, design, and finishing techniques for anyone who is interested. Quilts will be due at the November Guild Meeting. Your quilt will be 18 inches wide x 24 inches in height and will incorporate the provided river fabric in your design.
December Monthly Meeting
Joins us for our monthly hybrid meeting.
LEELAND HALL
SAINT BARNABAS EPISCOPAL ANGLICAN CHURCH
14111 OAK GROVE ROAD
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20744
Virtual attendees click here
Challenge 4: Winter Holiday Party Quilts
For our December 2026 Winter Holiday party, let's deck the halls with our festive holiday and winter-themed. Show off your recent or older items that bring holiday cheer. If you have a large quilt, please bring your own quilt stand. Smaller pieces can be grouped together on other stands.
All Star Quilt Sampler Sunday Edition
The link to join the All star quilt sampler will be emailed a few days before the event. This is a member only perk please do not share the link with anyone.
All Star Quilt Sampler Saturday Edition
The link to join the All star quilt sampler will be emailed a few days before the event. This is a member only perk please do not share the link with anyone.
May Monthly Meeting
Joins us for our monthly hybrid meeting.
In person attendees:
LEELAND HALL
SAINT BARNABAS EPISCOPAL ANGLICAN CHURCH
14111 OAK GROVE ROAD
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20744
Virtual attendees click here
If you are signed up to participate in the Technique Workshop after the meeting please bring with you the following items:
a sandwich to quart size bag of light, medium, and dark scraps in neutrals, blues, orange, purple, red pink, and/or greens (smallest width for scraps is 2 inches shortest length you want is 4 inches) Fabric will be used for mountains, beaches, islands and other land/water features so you do not want anything with large prints. Sunsets are also possible. Tiny prints and tone on tones are perfect.
an 8x4 inch piece of either sky, or sand colored fabric
a 9x12 inch piece of muslin or white fabric for the background (you will be covering this in varying stages so you don't want a print for this as it might show through your other fabrics)
scissors (you will be cutting through the backing paper of the fusible web and your fabric)
pencil or ball point pen
SHH: River Runs Through It Kick Off
“A River Runs Through It” Quilt Challenge Q&A with NiYa SHH 7-8:30,
You've signed up for the challenge, but what’s the next step? Start brainstorming your quilt plan! Join NiYa as she guides us through the intricacies of this unique challenge, providing all the essential information needed for a successful outcome. Fabric and basic instructions will be dispersed at the April Monthly guild meeting.
May Technique Workshop Signup
After the May general meeting NiYa will be demonstrating how to turn your scraps into landscapes ( beaches, mountains, rivers or hillsides) using the decorative stitches on your machine, double sided fusible web and everyday objects as templates. Please respond by May 2.
Please help us plan supplies that the guild will provide by signing up here.
Please bring with you the following items:
a sandwich to quart size bag of light, medium, and dark scraps in neutrals, blues, orange, purple reds, pink, and/or greens (smallest width for scraps is 2 inches shortest length you want is 4 inches) Fabric will be used for mountains, beaches, islands and other land/water features so you do not want anything with large prints. Tiny prints and tone on tones are perfect
an 8x4 inch piece of either sky, or sand colored fabric
a 9x12 inch piece of muslin or white fabric for the background (you will be covering this in varying stages so you don't want a print for this as it might show through your other fabrics)
scissors (you will be cutting through the backing paper of the fusible web and your fabric)
pencil or ball point pen
Signup Uhuru @ Juneteenth Festival
Volunteers are needed to sit at the Uhuru table and share information about quilting and about Uhuru
Volunteer shifts are as follows:
11:30-1pm (setup)
1pm=-3pm
3-5:30pm (cleanup)
Please click here to signup
April Monthly Meeting
Joins us for our monthly hybrid meeting and Bee Buzzaar.
In person attendees:
LEELAND HALL
SAINT BARNABAS EPISCOPAL ANGLICAN CHURCH
14111 OAK GROVE ROAD
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20744
Virtual attendees click here
Bee Buzzaar 2026 aims to inform members about the various activities planned by the Bees. This event will offer members the chance to learn more about each Bee, explore upcoming projects, and discover ways to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the vibrant maker community.
Contact: Rose Swain - roseswain@msn.com
Sew Happy Hour: Mother’s Day Edition
Take part in Sarita's stitch-along workshop, where she'll help you make a cook's apron that's both practical and unique. This special apron lets chefs quickly wipe their hands as they prepare meals, so there's no need for paper towels. It's a great idea for a Mother's Day gift! Check out the details below for more information.
Supply List
· 2 coordinating dish towels (one towel will be horizontal so be mindful of the design). You can use linen or terry towels.
· ¼ yard of coordinating fabric for ties
· General sewing supplies
River Runs Through It Registration
A River Runs Through It invites Uhuru members into a bold, collaborative adventure where creativity flows as freely as water itself. Each quilt becomes a living segment of a larger, ever‑moving river—entering and exiting at the same height, shifting in width, and carrying the energy of mountains, cities, farms, or imagined worlds. When these pieces hang side by side, they transform into one powerful, continuous current of color, story, and artistry, showcasing the collective vision of a community stitched together by imagination and flow.
The guild will provide the river fabric to everyone who is interested in participating. Everyone who participates will create a 18 wide by 24 long wall hanging that incorporates your personal idea of a river. It can be modern, abstract, a cityscape, mountains, art nouveau, a landscape...What will you create?
Uhuru will host workshops to assist with planning, design, and finishing techniques for anyone who is interested. Quilts will be due at the November Guild Meeting. Your quilt will be 18 inches wide x 24 inches in height and will incorporate the provided river fabric in your design.
To see examples of other guilds that have done a variation of this challenge
Register here
Community Service Open Sew Reading Pillow Demonstration
Join the Community Service Open Sew Reading Pillow Demonstration with Community Service Coordinator Maxine , M. This workshop will occur during the Monday night Sew Happy Hour. Please join the 2026 Sew Happy Link.
Come prepared at 7pm with the following to participate in making a reading pillow.
3 Fat Quarters - one should be a contrasting color for the pocket (your choice)
1 2 1/2" x 22" strip for the pocket facing (color of your choice)
1 5" x 9" strip for the handle (color of your choice)
3/30 Reading Pillow: Supplies and Cutting Instructions. Please cut your pieces ahead of time, as we will assemble the pillow cover together during the workshop.
Solid, prints, novelty fabrics can be fat quarters or yardage for pillow pieces and general sewing supplies.
The cutting instructions are:
Cut 2 fabrics 18” x 18” for the pillow front and back (colors of your choice)
Cut 1 fabric 18” x 22” for the pocket (contrasting color if you prefer)
Cut 1 strip 2-1/2” x 22” for pocket facing (color of your choice)
Cut 1 strip 5” x 9” for the handle (color of your choice)
March Monthly Meeting
After the meeting we will hold the Ugly Fabric Auction (contact Tammie if you have items to be auctioned off) and Marketplace 2026(contact Rose if you have things to sell).
Joins us for our monthly hybrid meeting.
LEELAND HALL
SAINT BARNABAS EPISCOPAL ANGLICAN CHURCH
14111 OAK GROVE ROAD
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20744
Virtual attendees click here.