About Us

The CQA/ACC mission is to promote and celebrate quilting and Canadian quilters by preserving the traditions of those who have come before us while looking to new and creative ways to enhance quilting for the present and future.

The creativity of quilting in Canada continues to evolve as new techniques combine with the traditional. CQA/ACC is dedicated to preserving the traditions of quilting, supporting current trends in quilt making and providing a forum for Canadian quilters of all ages and levels to share and learn about the Canadian quilting scene.

• To promote a greater understanding, appreciation and knowledge of the art, techniques, and heritage of patchwork, appliqué and quilting.
• To promote the highest standards of workmanship and design in both traditional and innovative work.
• To foster cooperation and sharing between quilt-makers across the country.

The name of the Corporation shall be the CANADIAN QUILTERS’ ASSOCIATION/ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DE LA COURTEPOINTE. The purpose of the Corporation is to promote excellence in quilt making and to foster a climate of sharing among Canadian quilt makers and enthusiasts.

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The 2021-2024  CQA/ACC Strategic Plan is now available.

The Social Media Policy is now available.

CQA/ACC seeks to foster a welcoming and dynamic quilting community, based on a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Guided by the Canadian Human Rights Act, the goal of CQA/ACC is for everyone to feel welcome, appreciated, and safe, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/h-6/page-1.html#h-256790).

CQA/ACC values diversity, equity, and inclusion, as every person has the right to equitable treatment, and our quilt community is stronger when it includes diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

CQA/ACC regards the diversity of both geography and people in the quilting community as an asset and will continue to strive to become a more equitable and inclusive organization.

The Inclusivity Resource Document 

We respectfully acknowledge CQA/ACC operates across Turtle Island, also known as Canada, located on the traditional, treaty and unceded territories of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis People. 

We confirm our commitment to listen and honour indigenous voices, nations, and cultures across Turtle Island, as a first step in learning about our history and taking action toward reconciliation.