I have a story about a quilt lasting the test of time. As the second child of five born in less than six years, I spent a lot of my preschool years at my grandparents’ house. My grandma Pat Simning was a very special lady to me, as she also outlived my mother by eight...
The Oakville Fibre Artists group, like our country, has strength that comes from diversity. Our cohesive group of 30 artists includes those who stitch by hand and by machine. We sculpt, weave, rug hook and use a variety of media such as collage, beading, felting and...
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...
