As Diane Merrithew crafted her wall hanging for last year’s Cherrywood Fabrics Storytime Challenge, she had no idea she might see it in person in Canada. The Minnesota-based company has presented an annual contest since 2014, exhibiting the top entries at major shows...
Chriss Coleman’s quilts burst with colour and energy, almost as much as the vibrancy she brings to a conversation about her work. Her two wins at CQA/ACC’s National Juried Show clearly show her skill for design and a passion for piecing. Her first place award for Art...
“Watch this,” the white-gloved volunteer said as a woman walked up to Every Child Matters. After inspecting the thread-painted image of a young girl, she began to walk away then did a double take. From just one step to the right, she suddenly saw a different face. Two...
Can you name six styles of quilts made by Canada’s pioneers? For a look at their ingenuity and creativity, join a lecture on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Canadian Society of Decorative Arts (CSDA) hosts Lisa L. Binkley, author of Canadian Quilts and Their Makers:...
After seeing each winner’s work at Quilt Canada 2026, we asked them to share the story behind their work. We begin with Elaine Armstrong of Kingston, Ont., who won for Excellence in Sustainability. This fun piece took more than a year to move from the ideas swimming...
