Apr 9, 2025
Quilt Festival Blog A Journey Through Quilting History Author: Y. Bilan-Wallace Part Two Symbolism in Textiles and Quilts A Legacy of Protection, Memory, and Storytelling In Part 1, I explored how quilt blocks and designs serve as symbols of repurposing, rebirth,...
Apr 9, 2025
Quilt Festival Blog A Journey Through Quilting History Author: Y. Bilan-Wallace Part One A Journey Through Quilting History I would describe my quilting style as a blend of art and improvisation. My work often incorporates felting and unconventional materials—such as...
Apr 6, 2025
Upcoming Schedule of History Articles Quilt Festival Blog A Journey Through Quilting History This year’s festival theme, “Honour the Past, Embrace the Future,” has led me to reflect on quilting’s rich history. While we often speak of sustainability as a modern goal,...
Apr 5, 2025
Spotlight on a Quilt Festival Vendor Coleen Bowen Independent Norwex Consultant/Sales Leader Camrose Coleen Bowen Whether you have created or are purchasing an heirloom quilt, Norwex laundry products will ensure that it is cared for in the proper manner. Our laundry...
Mar 30, 2025
Featured Quilter Kathy Logan de Chavez Congratulations to Kathy! Quilt by K. Logan de Chavez Kathy Logan de Chavez took her first stitches on a sewing machine at the age of eight and spent many hours over the years making clothes for herself. She started...
Mar 30, 2025
EDQG Quilt Festival Blog Oh Canada, Traditional Quilt Blocks Envisioned by: Y. Bilan-Wallace Photo by Daniel Joseph Petty: (link to photo) Photo of Kayak by Jamie Reimer (Link)Photo of Nigara Falls by Pixabay (Link) One quilter’s collection of blocks inspired by...
