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 $12.99 each.
Spring 2025
Meet the workshop instructors, lecturers, and keynote speakers at Quilt Canada 2025 in Toronto in time to sign up for classes starting February 25 for CQA/ACC members. Learn about the three quilt makers who selected the final 12 blocks for the True Colours Quilt Along and see why they felt it was important to be so supportive and involved. Try out four patterns and projects, from designing blocks online with mySewnet™, to 3D Tulips from Mad About Patchwork, fun with HSTs by Steven Bland, and making provincial flower blocks with appliqué designed by Sandy Small Proudfoot.
Other great features:
- The Oakville Fibre Artists: A Different Take on Textiles, by Karen L. Ray
- Pieces 4 Peace, by Deborah Dimitruk
- A Delightful Collection of Vintage Sewing Items, by Cindy Connell and Judy Lyons
- Charm Quilts in Grey County, ON, by Anne Ruhl Murray
- In Fond Memory of Cindy Scraba, by Jackie White
Plus all the wonderful regular: Sustainable Quilting with Bridget O’Flaherty, Electric Quilt 8® with Lauren MacDonald, and Thread Talks with WonderFil Specialty Threads.
Cover Quilt: Ready for My Close Up, made by Roxanne Nelson of Calgary, AB. Winner of the first place award in the Art—Depiction of Human or Animal Form category at the National Juried Show 2024.
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.