In the third of a series of articles on sustainable quilting, Bridget O’Flaherty showcases some of the incredible efforts of those working towards positive change in the industry, and provides inspiration for quilters to do their part as well. THE HARD TRUTH For...
CQA/ACC is pleased to announce the names of the quilt makers whose works have been accepted into the National Juried Show 2023, to be exhibited in Halifax, NS, June 8-10, 2023. All of the award winners, including Best of Show, will be announced at the Quilt Canada...
Who wouldn’t want to Cruise Down Under, on a cold January weekend? Or would you prefer to try your hand at the virtual Escape Room? That’s how the Manitoba Prairie Quilters (MPQ) spend their weekends during the cold days of January. What am I talking about? Well the...
Dawn Piasta is the fibre artist and creative enthusiast behind this year’s Quilt Along, Sea You in Nova Scotia, featuring favourite highlights of Atlantic Canada. We had a great chat with Dawn about her inspiration (see the full story in the Spring 2023 issue of...
In the second article in a series on sustainable quilting, Bridget O’Flaherty discusses People, Profit, and Planet, and how those concepts relate to quilting. We also learn more about the manufacturing of cotton, and the most common certifications for sustainable...