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Walk To Brock #7
We made it to Winnipeg! Can we make it to St. Catharines in time for Quilt Canada? Oh, we can't fail now, get stitching!We got a huge inch infusion from guilds who were not reporting monthly and who...
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April Showers Bring May Flowers – Member Challenge
Woohoo! We have a new member challenge up! This one is fun and full of happiness. You just have to participate!Here are the details: Get Published! Show us puddles, umbrellas, spring blossoms –...
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Karen Thatcher
Karen Thatcher won second place at the National Juried Show in the Original Abstract Design Pictoral category last year, and she didn't get fully on our radar. When she won an award in one of our...
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Fun Tips and Giggles #16
Did you see the incredible display of Trend-Tex quilts and wearables from our 2014 'Modern Ways' challenge? It is going to be simply breathtaking having them all hanging in one show! Thank you to...
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Walk To Brock #8
Woohoo, we made it to Thunder Bay, ON!Fantastic work, everyone! I’m receiving large inch amounts as you get ready for your quilt shows. We burst though the final provincial border and landed in Thunder...
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It is with regret that we were informed of the passing of CQA/ACC member Eunice McLeod.Ms. McLeod had been sewing since she was 4 years old. Her quilts have been exhibited at numerous shows across...
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Fun Tips and Giggles #17
Do you ever want to peruse the internet for ideas but not sure quite where to look?Here are two fantastic sources of inspiration. The first is pinterest. Think of this as a giant board that you can...
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Walk To Brock #9
Fantastic work, everyone! We squeaked into BrockUniversityin St. Catharines, ONjust under the wire. Whew!! And what a journey this has been. We have been on the road since last September. Our...
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CQA/ACC Member Jo Vandermey
There is nothing more thrilling than to get an email from a member telling me that she is guest blogging on a very creative blog and asking if I would be interested in taking a look? "Definitely" was...
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April Showers Bring May Flowers - Member Challenge
It was a wonderful challenge with some fantastic prizes thanks to our great sponsor, Claire at http://www.courtepointeclaire.ca/eng/home.htm. Note: the three prize winners will be featured in the...
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Did you ever want to quilt in the park in the summer?
Some of us seem to stop quilting in the summer - it's too hot!A group of avid quilters from the Niagara Falls QG want to keep on meeting and quilting. They meet informally in the local "Stamford Centre...
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Fun Tips and Giggles #18
We are having so much fun these days, that we simply have to share it with you!We are jumping into social media feet first and want you to come along with us and share the news with all your...
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Meet Our New Vice President - Linda Schmidt
Spunk. That is the word that comes to mind when I think of our newest Vice President of CQA/ACC. The girl just has spunk. The dictionary defines it as courage, spirit and determination. Linda Schmidt...
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Dog Days of Summer - Member Challenge
Dog Days is the name for the hottest and muggiest period of summer, from about July 3 to Aug. 11, around the time when Sirius (the dog star) is the brightest in the summer sky. Along with the heat, we...
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Lollygagging Along the Way to Lethbridge
From Brock University toCalling all guilds! We had so much interest and fun in past years that we want to repeat the challenge. For this year’s “walk”, we would like to journey from Brock University in...
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Meet Another CQA/ACC Board Member
“Whatever you do, do with your might. Things done in halves are never done right!”This rhyming couplet describes Marilyn Michelin’s philosophy of life. Whatever the...
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It’s Time for Colour!
CQA/ACC is hitting the road! We want people all across this country to know who we are and what we do! What better way than to showcase our amazing talent by sending two quilt shows travelling from...
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Trend-Tex Challenge 2015
2015 CQA/ACC Trend-Tex Challenge is almost here. We’re getting excited! But do you know what the "Trend-Tex Challenge" is? If you are a new member, you may not know that the people at Trend-Tex...
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News Flash! News Flash!
We’ve just heard there’s a book being released Sept. 2, 2014 that features some of our Canadian quilters’ works. The book, titled “500 Traditional Quilts” by Karey Patterson Bresenham, shows off...
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Youth Corner
I’m excited to announce that you’re going to see regular postings about youth and quilting on the CQA/ACC blog. We’ll keep you up to date on news, shows and events that affect youth. You’ll meet...
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