Canadian Quilters Newsletter

Member NewsletterSeptember 18, 2023OCTOBER WEBINARAn Accidental Quilter From An Unlikely Place!Join Priscilla Bianchi Wednesday, October 11,  2023 7 pm EasternMORE INFOPURCHASE TICKETSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGEGood Day CQA/ACC Members, A few items to bring to your attention in this early September newsletter:Join Priscilla Bianchi on October 11 for the CQA/ACC October Webinar.She will introduce you to her prolific multicultural artwork. Priscilla  will be teaching three workshops at Quilt Canada 2024 in Edmonton next June, so this is your chance to get to know her.A warm welcome to Vanessa Genier, the  newest Board member.Vanessa has taken on the role of CQA/ACC Vice President.Attention CQA/ACC Member Guilds – it is that time of year to renew or sign up for the CQA/ACC Group insurance Program for our guilds.The JN Harper Youth Challenge is back in 2024. It’s time to request a fat eighth of fabric for the young quilter you would like to mentor.The 2024 Quilt Canada Teachers are now on the website.The TrendTex Challenge  kits are now on sale for members.Call for groups or organizations to apply to be a Quilt Canada 2024Concurrent Show in Edmonton.The 2024 National Juried Show Call for Entry is now available on the website.CQA/ACC continues to look for a qualified candidate for the Communications Director position of the Board of Directors. In addition there are many provinces and territories requiring Regional Representatives.As always, we look forward to your feedback. Please let us know if you have any suggestions, comments, or questions. Carole McCarville CQA/ACC Executive DirectorWELCOME TO VANESSA GENIER – CQA/ACC VICE PRESIDENTJoin the Board of Directors, Staff and Contractors of CQA/ACC in welcoming Vanessa to the position of Vice President. Many of you may already know Vanessa as the founder of the Quilts for Survivors organization. Click HERE to get to know Vanessa a bit more. Photo: “Vanessa with the “85 Feathers” quilt. To find out more about this quilt click HERE. Photo Credit: Kathryn JeremiahATTENTION ALL MEMBER QUILT GUILDS  If your guild  is currently enrolled in the  CQA/ACC Member Guild Group Insurance Policy and your guild would like to renew both the insurance (and the guild’s membership) then you must fill out the 2023-2024 Insurance Application Form now.If your guild is not currently enrolled in the group insurance program, you can find more information about the program HERE.And if your guild would like to be covered for liability or liability plus property, fill out the 2023-2024 Insurance Application Form now.APPLY FOR CQA/ACC MEMBER GUILD INSURANCEJN HARPER YOUTH CHALLENGE 2024 Time to Order the JN Harper Youth Challenge Fabric! Encourage a young person you know to “Explore” quilting by entering the 2024 JN Harper Youth Challenge! Read the guidelines for the Challenge and find out how to order the fat eighth of the challenge fabric using the link below.                                       READ THE GUIDELINESQUILT CANADA 2024 NEWSJUNE 19-22, 2024Keep checking back to the main Quilt Canada 2024 page HERE as more information will be added over the next 6 months.Go HERE to see the 2024 Quilt Canada Conference Teachers.NEW THIS YEAR—The process to hold a Concurrent Show at Quilt Canada has been updated. Go to the Quilt Canada 2024 Concurrent Show page HERE and find out the information about how your group or organization can exhibit at Quilt Canada next June. TRENDTEX CHALLENGE KITS NOW ON SALE The  2024 TrendTex Challengeguidelines can be found HERE.  ORDER YOUR TRENDTEX CHALLENGE KIT HERE2024 National Juried Show  Call for Entry Is this the year you enter the National Juried Show? This year categories for both Wearables and Miniatures will be available to enter. In addition, the category for quilts made from Patterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media has been divided into two categories: one for bed quilts and one for wall hangings. A new Award of Excellence has been added for an entry from an Alberta quilt maker.  Read all about it HERE.NOTICEBOARDCall for Nominations for CQA/ACC Communications DirectorWe are seeking a qualified individual to fill the vacant Communications Director position on the CQA/ACC Board of Directors.Job DescriptionFor questions, contact Past President, Irene Lafleche at irene.lafleche@canadianquilteradministration.comCall for Volunteers for the following Regional Representative PositionsBritish Columbia InteriorBritish Columbia Lower MainlandAlberta NorthNewfoundland & LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutQuebecSaskatchewanJob Description For questions, contact Executive Director, Carole McCarville at executivedirector@canadianquilteradministration.comCredits Header: Exuberance by Judy LeslieCopyright © 2023 Canadian Quilters’ Association, All rights reserved. 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