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A Modern Quilter Reviews Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts Book

May 22, 2025 by Shannon 116 Comments

Looking for fresh ways to use your jelly rolls? The Modern Quilter shares a detailed review of Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts, featuring vibrant, modern designs that break the mold of traditional precut patterns. #ModernQuilts #PrecutQuiltPatterns #JellyRollInspiration #QuiltBookReview #CreativeQuilting #ModernSewingIdeas

Grab a hot cuppa as I received the cutest new patchwork book in the studio, and I’m sharing all the details about Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts book review with you today! There seems to be a plethora of quilting books hitting the market, and I thought it might be helpful to help cut through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Jelly Roll, Product Review, Quilt Books, Quilt Pattern, Wall Hanging

Apex Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025

May 15, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along 2025 by Shannon Fraser Designs - The fifth quilt block to be released is the Apex block. This modern quilt block will have you piecing composed triangles! The challenge is in keeping things lined up! Read my top tips for quilting success on the blog. #MouseTrapBOM #quilting #quiltalong #trianglequilt #modernquilting

It's time for the next reveal in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along. This month you’ll be diving in and piecing up the Apex Block. You've been doing amazing at keeping up with the quilt along, and picking up new techniques along the way! So far in the Mouse Trap BOM, you’ve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mouse Trap BOM 2025, Quilt Along Tagged With: Mouse Trap BOM

Double Windmill Quilt in Pantone Color of the Year Mocha Mousse

May 8, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

It's all about color play with the Double Windmill Quilt inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Mocha Mousse This warm rich brown color is the perfect jumping off point to bring in some cozy vibes to your quilts. #modernquiltpattern #quiltmockup #doublewindmillquilt #halfsquaretriangles #quilt #pantone #pantonecoloroftheyear

How do you feel about brown? I’ll be honest and say for the longest time, it wasn’t my favourite. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that I avoided using the colour in my quilts. But my opinion of the colour changed after using the colour curry in this quilt. This is why I was excited to see what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Colour, Colour of the year, Digital Mock Up, Half-Square Triangles, Pantone, Quilt Pattern

The Quilter’s Life Summit 2025

April 30, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

The Quilter's Life Summit 2025

The Quilter’s Life Summit kicks off today! Have you found yourself with plans to quilt only for life to get in the way of those plans? Been there – ha! That’s why I was super excited when Dara reached out to me to invite me to participate in The Quilter’s Life Summit for 2025. This free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: FQ Friendly, Half-Square Triangles, Quilt Pattern

Make a Winter Star Baby Quilt with Fat Quarters

April 27, 2025 by Shannon 2 Comments

Sew a handmade baby gift in no time! The Winter Star baby quilt is an adorable pattern for beginners, made with pretty spring florals. #QuiltForBabyGirl #FatQuarterQuilt

It's time to pull out your favourite fat quarter bundle and stitch up an adorable Winter Star Baby Quilt. I'm sharing the latest one I've made in Posey! Not only was this a quick make, but the prints featured in the Posey fabric collection elicit all the happy springtime vibes, which made for an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Baby Quilt, FQ Friendly, Half-Square Triangles, Quilt Pattern, Windham Fabrics

New Stars Aplenty Quilt Pattern Bundle

April 23, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Winter Star quilt pattern as part of the Stars Aplenty bundle

Just as the weather is warming up and we're able to open the windows and let the fresh Spring air in, comes a fun quilting bundle - the new Stars Aplenty Quilt Pattern Bundle - that's perfect for giving us all the quilty reasons to fire up the iron and settle in for some stitching time! I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: FQ Friendly, Half-Square Triangles, Quilt Pattern

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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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