Introducing Fabric Designer Tamara Kate and Giveaways!
What a thrill to CQA/ACC when we heard that a fabric designer was going to have a booth at Quilt Canada 2016! We were able to grab a few minutes of Tamara Kate's time to find out a little more about...
View ArticleArtisan opportunity with Janome
CQA/ACC just received this request from Janome!Are you an active sewist, quilter or designer? Do you love making things with fabric and thread? You may be a candidate for the Janome design team....
View ArticleAn Amazing Group of Quilters Get Ana Buzzalino
When the Board of Directors of CQA/ACC landed in Lethbridge AB back in June of 2015 we had no inkling of what was going to take place during the week of Quilt Canada. Let me clarify that! We knew that...
View Article“Awesome Appliqué for All!” Workshop with Brother at Quilt Canada 2016
Brother is one of our generous sponsors, and is guest blogging today. “Awesome Appliqué for All!” Workshop with Brother, at Quilt Canada 2016 on June 16 & 18Calling sewers of all levels! Make...
View ArticleWe Made It Counting Inches Across Canada!
A final report on the Counting Inches across Canada..... drumroll please.... WE MADE IT! Yes, we were able to accumulate enough inches to travel from Lethbridge, AB to Toronto, ON (actually...
View ArticleAn Alternative to Invisible Monofilament Threads
Join us as we welcome an adorable project from one of our amazing sponsors WonderFil Specialty Threads!Looking for a better alternative to invisible monofilament threads? Most of us know invisible...
View ArticleChevron Embroidered: Pillbox Pincushion
Join us as we welcome an adorable project from one of our amazing sponsors WonderFil Specialty Threads! The WonderFil team would love to share with you a wonderfil little project that would not only be...
View ArticleCross Stitching DIY Project
Cross Stitching DIY ProjectJoin us as we welcome an adorable project from one of our amazing sponsors WonderFil Specialty Threads!This hand-made project makes a great personal gift for any special...
View ArticleAn Email that shows the Kindness of Quilters
This email was received by a Board member. Quilters truly are remarkable people with very big hearts! Read on:Our local quilting group The Huron Shores Quilters have devoted the month of May to making...
View ArticleQ&A With Ana Buzzalino!
Q&A With Ana Buzzalino!Join us as we welcome an adorable project from one of our amazing sponsors WonderFil Specialty Threads!Calgarian Fibre Artist and Quilt InstructorFor the full Q&A visit...
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Hand Quilting Tips and a Modern Traditional Quilt ProjectAbout our author:Annette Millard is passionate about sewing and has worked in the sewing industry for many, many years and is always happiest...
View ArticleQ & A WITH TRISH STUART
Q&A With Trish StuartJoin us as we welcome an adorable project from one of our amazing sponsors WonderFil Specialty Threads!Texas-based Quilter, Author, & International TeacherFor the full...
View ArticleAn Inside Look at Judging Canada's National Juried Show
Anna Hergert is an incredible quilter, teacher, and certified judge. Winning Teacher of the Year in 2014 and a previous teacher of the Quilt Judge Certification Program for CQA/ACC has made her...
View ArticleTrend-Tex Challenge Fabric Is Out!
Psst... we are so excited to be able to finally show you the fabric for the 2017 Trend-Tex Challenge! Thank you so much to Trend-Tex Fabrics that supports our only fundraiser! They have been doing this...
View ArticleRegistrar Position Open!
Registrar PositionQuilt Canada 2017 The Canadian Quilter’s Association is looking for a part time Registrar for Quilt Canada 2017 in Toronto.The Registrar shall report directly to the CQA/ACC Executive...
View ArticleFour Steps to Machine Quilting!
We are thrilled to have a guest blogger today!About our author:Annette Millard is passionate about sewing and has worked in the sewing industry for many, many years and is always happiest with needle,...
View ArticleCanada's Big Quilt Bee
You heard it here, Canada is launching a BIG QUILT BEE in celebration of Canada's 150th!We think Canadian quilters are up for the challenge in reaching a goal of quilting 1,000 quilts for kids in care...
View ArticleKanata Quilt Guild
Check out what one of our awesome member guilds is up to!Our Kanata Quilt Guild was honoured to be invited to participate once again in the Fall Harvest Festival at the Glen Cairn United Church on...
View ArticlePaper Piecing – A Galaxy Full of Perfect Points
Thank you Coats & Clark for being a guest blogger and an amazing sponsor to CQA/ACC!About our author:Annette Millard is passionate about sewing and has worked in the sewing industry for many years....
View ArticleOrillia Quilters' Guild Rocks the Quilts!
We have an awesome guest blogger today! Leslie has written about her super guild. Read on to be inspired!The Orillia Quilters’ Guild, comprised of 100 members and a hard-working, dedicated Executive,...
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