On the west coast of Cape Breton Island, along the splendid Cabot Trail, lie several villages and hamlets where the art of quilting is joyous and thriving. On March 3, 2026, the Celtic Quilt Guild joined their semi-monthly meeting at the Belle Cote Community Centre....
Judith Yorke of Halcomb, New Brunswick won Excellence in Workmanship for a First-time Exhibitor for Sparkler at Quilt Canada 2025. After seeing each winner’s work, we asked how they take a quilt from good to great. Judith shares her experience here. Sometimes, it’s...
In 2019, I was wandering around the Bruce Mines Museum (about 40 minutes east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) when something caught my eye – quilt blocks and descriptions bound in a hand-made book. Neat! It was made by the local Women’s Institute (WI). Even the front and...
In February 2023, Wendy van der Walt was feeling sorry for herself after missing Quilt Con, the Modern Quilt Guild’s signature event. To boost her mood, she began scrolling through photos. She stopped cold at the image of members of the Portland Modern Quilters Guild....
In 1924, Canada won its first Olympic gold in ice hockey at the inaugural Winter Games in Chamonix, France. Prohibition ended in Alberta as drivers in Prince Edward Island switched to the right-hand side of the road. Further, our red ensign started flying atop...
