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.
Spring 2026
In this edition, you’ll discover tips about how winners of our 2025 National Juried Show (NJS) take their quilts from good to great. One of them, Galyna Grotto’s Egyptian beauty Nefertiti, stars as our cover photo.
Meet the instructors and workshop leaders lined up for this year’s Quilt Canada. And learn more about the joy of becoming a judge for this prestigious event.
You’ll also find out more about our Meet You in Manitoba quilt along, created by the talented Pam Roberston Rivet.
Next, read about two artists who discovered the creative side of artificial intelligence to enhance their own. Their advice takes the fear out of trying this technology.
Treat yourself to a free pattern entitled Circuitry by Janice Reimer of Prairie & Ocean, an NJS winner herself!
Follow along with the Cranbrook Quilters’ Guild as they outline the partnership that launched its regional quilt registry. It may inspire you to build your own.
Read about Cindy Connell’s chance encounter with a Women’s Institute quilting book led her to dig up more history about its programs.
Get to know three Canadian quilting supply companies who – coincidentally – all started operations in 1924. Remarkably, they all remain within the founders’ families.
And there’s so much more…
Learn applique tips from Wonderfil and how to import fabrics into Electric Quilt 8 and save them in your library.
Get a boost of Canadian pride from Terry Rowland’s Canada United collaboration.
Finally, if you want to try out quilted sneakers, we introduce you to the queen of these kicks. Surprise! She runs a shop in Brandon, Manitoba.
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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, with all editions back to 2021 also available online. New issues come out in February, May, and October and range in size from 68 to 84 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 Autumn 2025 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.