Jordan St. James is one of the three quilt designers on the True Colours Quilt Along block selection team. Learn more about the quilt along and join the fun here. “Make what makes you happy,” says Jordan’s website. “Just cut fabric and sew it back together.” This...
To support CQA/ACC’s True Colours Quilt Along 2024, and help raise awareness of the challenges facing 2SLGBTQI+ communities, this is the first installment in a series of awareness articles you may find helpful. Find out more about the Quilt Along here. You have likely...
In the Spring 2022 issue of Canadian Quilter we showcased I Love First Peoples, a national charity now rebranded under the name Soaring Circle. Their mission: to empower Indigenous youth through education, improving their access to career and entrepreneurship...
Margaret Mackenzie of Ennismore, ON, and a member of the Buckhorn Area Quilters’ Guild, was lured into quilting by her Grandma’s gift for crafting. Enjoy the heartwarming story of how her grandmother ensured at least one member of the family took up her...
RETHINKING OUR HABITS Introducing the Fabric Offset In a world where fabric accumulation is often held up as a mark of a dedicated quilter, I think it’s worth pausing to consider a different approach. The constant barrage of marketing messages and social media trends...
