Pattern Downloads

January 15 FABRIC REQUIREMENTS (PDF) Updated January 22

January 22 BLOCK 1: EMBRACE by Carol McRae

January 29 BLOCK 2: COMMUNITY by Eli Hazard

Time for the second block…a little more challenging this time. But keep in mind: you can use raw-edge fabric pieces and simply fuse and machine appliqué if you’re not used to turned-edge appliqué. The result will be so worth the effort. Have fun!

Please note: the Fabric Requirements were updated on January 22, based on suggestions from participants. Download from the link above to get the latest version. The only fabric requirement change is to the blue fabric.

Please share your block images in the CQA/ACC Quilting Projects group on Facebook. Everyone is excited to see your progress!

Learning Makes a Difference

CQA/ACC is collecting educational material for quilters who wish to learn more about the challenges faced by all marginalized people and how you can help to make welcoming and safe spaces for everyone. These resources will be posted here throughout the Quilt Along. Please send your suggested links/websites to add to this growing list by emailing your ideas to membership@canadianquilter.com.

2SLGBTQI+—What does it mean (CQA/ACC Blog)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—What does DEI mean in the quilting community?

How to Foster an Inclusive and Welcoming Quilting Event/Meeting

Meet the Selection Team

CQA/ACC is grateful for the support of three outstanding quilt designers who helped to choose the final 12 blocks for the Quilt Along: Peter Byrne of Toronto, ON, Bill Stearman of Prince Edward County, ON, and Jordan St. James of Montreal, QC. Read about them and see some of their work on the Blog.

Congratulations to the Block Designers!

What a thrill to see the enthusiastic response to the call for block designs. And many thanks to the selection committee—Peter Byrne, Bill Stearman, and Jordan St. James—for so carefully narrowing down 40 excellent ideas to 12 blocks that are going to make a stunning quilt.

Congratulations to the 10 designers (some had multiple blocks selected) who will be working with CQA/ACC over the next seven weeks to create pattern instructions and test blocks. Thank you for so creatively capturing the spirit of the True Colours Quilt Along and generously sharing your inspiration with us.

• Eli Hazard
• Lauren MacDonald
• Rolanda Tovey
• Viktoria Brave
• Carole McRae
• Rita Solkin
• Corey Follett
• Terry Whitmell
• Heather Jarmyn
• Judy Coffin

Progress Flag Colours—A Fabric Guide

We encourage you to search that stash for your favourite colourful fabrics (hint: include some whites).

Below is a handy reference provided by Bill Stearman: a list of Kona Solids to match the colours in the Progress Flag. These samples will also provide a handy reference for selecting other solids and prints to set aside for the Quilt Along.

PLEASE NOTE: These colours are a guide. You can choose to use any colours and fabrics you like for the Quilt Along.