Canadian Quilter Magazine
Canadian Quilter celebrates the rich talent of Canada’s creative quilting culture. We feature all genres and their makers, while fostering the passions and preserving the traditions of our vibrant quilt-making community. Printed copies of Canadian Quilter are available to non-members at a cost of $22.99 each.
Summer 2025
Enjoy a chat with multiple award-winning quilter Kathy K. Wylie.
Read about Bill Stearman’s trip across Canada to interview queer elders for a multi-media quilt exhibit and share the True Colours Quilt Along with guilds and quilting groups.
Understand copyright and how it applies to quilts, which writer Susan Madu feels should always be considered art.
Discover the history of Suttles & Seawinds, a successful east coast business that has its roots in traditional quilting.
The summer issue also includes two projects: a Cake Stand Table Runner by Shannon Fraser; and a sewing project using the Singer Momento digital cutter. Plus, read about making studio-size barn blocks with Mad About Patchwork.
Explore the concept for a Canadian marketplace for repurposed fabric and sewing notions with Bridget O’Flaherty. And, enjoy regular tips from Electric Quilt and WonderFil ThreadTalks.
Cover Quilt: Folded Flowers Quilt by Holly Clarke Design. A collaboration with Audrey Esarey of Cotton and Bourbon.
Meet Canadian quilters up close. Learn new techniques and follow emerging trends. Enjoy regular features such as patterns, quilting tips, quilt challenges, and product and book reviews. We are keen to support the next generation of quilters too, so projects, tips and challenges designed specifically for young and new makers are included as well.
CQA/ACC members receive three printed issues a year, and starting October 1, the 2021 issues are also available online. New issues are available in February, May, and October and range in size from 84 to 100 pages. Quilt Canada, CQA/ACC’s annual National Juried Show and conference, is profiled in the Autumn issue which showcases inspiring and award-winning artisans.
Please note: The Summer 2021 print issue is SOLD OUT. Members can access the digital issue in Members Studio.
Submit Your Quilt Story
Have a story about interesting makers or groups who shape the culture of Canada’s quilting community? We invite authors and designers to submit articles of interest and stories that centre on the five Qs: quilts, quilting, quilters, quilt guilds and quilt events. Information and stories about fibre artists and fibre art are also welcome. To submit material for upcoming issues — both articles and patterns — contact our Editor.
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Reach quilters and quilt lovers across Canada and around the world. The CQA/ACC supports all quilting genres and their makers — traditional, modern, contemporary and art — from novice to professional.