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Curved piecing doesn’t have to feel intimidating. Discover approachable tips for sewing quilt curves, choosing beginner-friendly projects, handling puckers and building confidence one curved seam at a time. #CurvedPiecing #QuiltingTips #BeginnerQuilting #ModernQuilting #QuiltTutorial

How to Learn Curved Piecing Without Feeling Overwhelmed

For years, curved piecing sat firmly on my "someday" list. I admired quilts with beautiful curves, circles, and organic shapes, but every time I considered trying them myself, they felt intimidating. There seemed to be so much that could go wrong: stretching fabric, mismatched edges, puckers, and … [Read more...] about How to Learn Curved Piecing Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Modern quilting is all about exploring colour. This linen Little Forest quilt combines soft neutrals with vibrant yellow and bold purple for a fresh take on a favourite pattern. #quiltpattern #quilting #fabricinspiration #colourway

How Fabric Choice Completely Changed My Little Forest Quilt

How This Unplanned Little Forest Quilt Came to Life Some quilts begin with a plan… and others begin with a spark of curiosity. This Linen, Yellow, and Purple Little Forest Quilt definitely falls into the second category. What started as a behind-the-scenes project for filming the Little Forest … [Read more...] about How Fabric Choice Completely Changed My Little Forest Quilt

Ready to build your quilting skills with confidence? The Little Forest Quilt Course walks you through every step as you learn curved piecing, foundation paper piecing, appliqué, half rectangle triangles and more. Stitch at your own pace with detailed video lessons, printable resources and guidance from start to finish. #ModernQuilting #QuiltingCourse #LearnToQuilt #QuiltPattern #CurvedPiecing #FoundationPaperPiecing #QuiltTutorial #LittleForestQuilt

Everything You’ll Learn in the Little Forest Quilt Course

When I first designed the Little Forest quilt, my goal wasn't simply to create a collection of tree blocks. I wanted to create a project that would help quilters explore a variety of techniques in a supportive, approachable way. Learning new quilting skills can feel exciting, but it can also … [Read more...] about Everything You’ll Learn in the Little Forest Quilt Course

Need inspiration for a Block of the Month quilt? This finished Little Forest quilt combines cool ombré blues with warm sunset-inspired accents for a fresh take on modern quilting. #BOMQuilt #BlockOfTheMonth #ModernQuilt #QuiltAlong #QuiltInspiration #BlueQuilt #QuiltColourPalette #LittleForestQuilt

Finished Little Forest Block of the Month 2024 Quilt

My Little Forest Block of the Month quilt and I have been on quite the journey together. Even though we stitched through the 2024 Quilt Along side by side, this beauty ended up lingering in my WIP pile far longer than I expected. Life, overlapping projects, and a serious case of crackly fingers … [Read more...] about Finished Little Forest Block of the Month 2024 Quilt

Discover how flowers inspired four completely different quilt colour palettes. Learn how to find quilt colour inspiration in everyday life and build more confident fabric pulls for your quilting projects. #quiltcolourpalette #modernquilting #quiltinspiration #fabricpull #flightplanquilt

How a Flower Arranging Class Inspired Four Flight Plan Quilt Colour Palettes

Sometimes the best quilting inspiration has nothing to do with quilting. A few weeks ago I attended a flower arranging workshop where we created loose, hand-held arrangements inspired by the natural movement of wildflowers. I arrived expecting to play with flowers and leave with a beautiful … [Read more...] about How a Flower Arranging Class Inspired Four Flight Plan Quilt Colour Palettes

After years of shifting stacks of quilts and struggling with storage, I created a few simple Quilt Cabinet rules that completely transformed my sewing room organization. Learn how to organize quilts, reduce clutter, and create a calm creative space. #quilting #quiltstorage #sewingroomorganization #quiltroom #modernquilter #quiltingtips #creativeorganization #sewingstudio

Studio Organization Made Simple: My Quilt Cabinet Rules to Stay Orderly

There’s something grounding about naming the rules we choose to live and create by. When I started organizing my quilt cabinet, I realized I wasn’t just folding fabric — I was shaping a system that supported the kind of maker I want to be. Part 3 of this series is all about those personal rules: the … [Read more...] about Studio Organization Made Simple: My Quilt Cabinet Rules to Stay Orderly

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Hi! I'm Shannon. A modern quilt pattern designer based in Montreal. My quilting journey started by stumbling upon a half square triangle tutorial and I've been hooked since. I'm now spreading that quilty joy to you! Read More…

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Quilts I completed in 2020 | Shannon Fraser Designs #modernfiberart

Before sharing new quilty projects with you for 2021, I thought it would be fun to hold a virtual show and tell of all the quilt projects I completed in 2020. Come take a look!

See how to style a quilted coat for autumn in this modern capsule wardrobe overview by a modern quilter! Quilted coats are the perfect layering piece for autumn, click to see just how versatile they can be! #quiltedcoat #capsulewardrobe #fallwardrobe #womensfashion

Fall is here and that means the 2024 autumn capsule wardrobe overview is ready for you!

Holiday Shattered Star quilt getting pin basted | Shattered Star Quilt Along Week 7: How to baste your quilt | Shannon Fraser Designs #quilttutorial

It’s Week 7 of the Shattered Star Quilt Along and you’ve made amazing progress! We’ve got one big quilty hurdle to get over and then it’s all smooth quilting from there. Whether you love it or hate it, basting is a necessary step in the quilt making journey.

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