by Leslie Van Patter | Aug 3, 2023 | News
We had a lot of excitement here in Northern Ontario this spring. A quilt that was made more than 90 years ago in Echo Bay was returned to the makers. Thrilled to have it back, the Echo Bay United Church has no records of when or why it was made. They are getting lots...
by Leslie Van Patter | Jul 7, 2023 | News
One of the lectures at Quilt Canada 2023 was presented by Andrea Tsang Jackson, who was recently commissioned to create a public art installation in Halifax. She titled the project In Conversation, in reference to the stories shared with her by several different...
by Leslie Van Patter | May 30, 2023 | News
Earlier this year, the Manitoba Prairie Quilters (MPQ) celebrated 40 years as a guild. A 40th anniversary is referred to as a Ruby Jubilee, aptly named because rubies are traditionally given to represent devotion and passion. This is certainly true of this prairie...
by Leslie Van Patter | May 4, 2023 | News
QUILT ALONG 2023—BEHIND THE SEA-NS Preparing for Quilt Canada 2023 is taking longer than anticipated when I first made the decision to travel to Halifax and hang out with my quilting friends. In January, we lit the way for quilters to join us on an incredible journey...
by Leslie Van Patter | May 4, 2023 | News
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...
