by Leslie Van Patter | Oct 27, 2023 | News
I’ve been speaking with a few past presidents of CQA/ACC about what we have done in the past to promote quilting in Canada. Margaret Connibear (past president 1988/89) said something that stuck with me… “I feel there should be a record of what has been done in the...
by Leslie Van Patter | Oct 17, 2023 | News
WEBINAR: NOVEMBER 8, 2023 at 7 pm ET Textile artist Paula Rafferty will share her creations and talk about her journey in quilting. Tickets available now for both members ($10) and non-members ($15). Paula Rafferty is a textile artist, quilter, longarmer, and teacher...
by Leslie Van Patter | Oct 3, 2023 | News
Looking for a fun idea for your guild? Country Lane Quilters challenged their members to make a quilt top from orphan fabric and blocks in just two hours! See the gallery below. Last April 2022, at our first quilt retreat since COVID, the Country Lane Quilt Guild of...
by Leslie Van Patter | Sep 29, 2023 | News
WEBINAR: OCTOBER 11, 2023 at 7 pm ET Priscilla Bianchi will show us her country and culture through her textile creations. Tickets available now for both members ($10) and non-members ($15). This inspirational slide lecture will appeal to quilters and non-quilters...
by Leslie Van Patter | Sep 27, 2023 | News
THE RIGHT DECISION One of the biggest challenges when creating with sustainability in mind is the stress behind making “the right” decisions. In my opinion, there is no one right way to approach sustainability. What may be right for one person in one region with one...