Our goal is to distribute 1,000 quilts to families of sick children, who are staying at the 15 Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada. Read more in our Spring 2017 issue. by CQA/ACC Big Quilt Bee Committee
Using Northcott Fabric reminiscent of all things sewing, quilting and vintage, this table topper is an ode to the warm feeling we get when we think of our time spent at the sewing machine in absolute bliss! Read more in … Continued
For this quilt, I enlisted the aid of my mom, who is an avid quilter and has taught me everything I know about sewing. We raided her stash and found all these lovely vintage fabrics that I knew would be … Continued
In Kettleby, Ontario is a beautiful stone church that has been dear to my heart for the last 25 years. Christ Church, Kettleby celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2016. I wanted to create a very special quilt that would hang … Continued
Here’s a fun quilt that will help you reduce your stash of leftover fabric pieces. The fabrics you use will give your quilt a totally different look: make it grunge, make it vintage, make it traditional, or as in this … Continued
Let your inhibitions go with this free form curved piecing technique. Before you begin with your masterpiece, you may find it helpful to practice the methodology using some scrap fabrics to perfect the technique. Try using different widths for the … Continued
The Oakville Fibre Artists group was created in 2011 for the purpose of bringing together fibre artists to share studio space. Award winning artists and those with a passion for everything fibre share contemporary and traditional ideas for exploring surface … Continued
It’s time to play with your sewing machine! Since we so often go to our sewing rooms with a specific task or project in mind, we often forget to make the time to experiment. But did you know that the … Continued
If you’re a quilter I’m pretty sure you have scraps! Totes are ideal for scrap-busting. Actually, totes are one of those projects that can be done in a morning or afternoon, depending on your sewing and quilting abilities. Not that … Continued
I LOVE WORKING WITH SCRAPS. I even purchase bags of scraps to supplement my supply! The creative challenges and design possibilities they represent are irresistible. Run out of one colour or fabric? Find another colour/fabric that ‘reads’ the same or … Continued