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Spreading quilty joy one stitch at a time!

It's time to finish up some works in progress that have been kicking around the studio and the Finish It Up Quilt Along is the perfect time to tackle that list!

Finish It Up Quilt Along 2025

How’s your list of works in progress and unfinished objects stacking up? Mine’s been expanding at an alarming rate, which is why I’m excited to participate in the Finish It Up Quilt Along! If you haven’t heard of the QAL before, then let me bring you up to speed 😊 A few years ago, Tiff, from … [Read more...] about Finish It Up Quilt Along 2025

Stitch up a heartfelt gift and bust those fabric scraps with this quilted heart mug rug, featuring stunning 12wt Aurifil thread-painted details. The raw edge appliqué design makes it a fast and fun Valentine’s Day project!"

Quick Valentine’s Day Quilted Heart Mug Rug

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, and what better way to show you care than by stitching up a handmade raw edge appliqué quilted heart mug rug? The best part? They’re super easy and quick to stitch up, making them the perfect last-minute gift idea 😉 This isn’t the first time that I’ve … [Read more...] about Quick Valentine’s Day Quilted Heart Mug Rug

Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along 2024 by Shannon Fraser Designs - The first quilt block to be released is the Rainbow block. This modern quilt block will have you doing a deep dive on piecing Drunkard's Path quilt blocks. A great way to learn how to piece curves! Read my top tips for quilting success on the blog. #MouseTrapBOM #quilting #quiltalong #drunkardspath #curvesquilt

Rainbow Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025

And you're off! Nothing like a New Year to challenge yourself and dive into a new quilting challenge! The Mouse Trap Block of the Month quilt along is here to help you do just that! Kicking the quilty fun off is the Rainbow block. I’m starting the Mouse Trap block of the Month Quilt Along with a … [Read more...] about Rainbow Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025

It's all about color play with the Modern Aztec Quilt inspired by the Kona Cotton Color of the Year 2025 Nocturne. This deep purple is the perfect jumping off point to bring in some bold saturated color. #halfsquaretriangles #quilt #konacotton #konacottoncoloroftheyear

Modern Aztec in Kona Color of the Year Nocturne

A new year means there are new feature colours for you to consider in your quilty play! Right before heading off on holiday, I noticed that Robert Kaufman had revealed their Kona Cotton Colour of the Year for 2025 – Nocturne! To help spark some inspiration, I decided to dive into some colour play … [Read more...] about Modern Aztec in Kona Color of the Year Nocturne

Best of 2024: Your top 10 favourite blog posts on Shannon Fraser Designs. From quilting to DIYs, you'll find lots of stitching inspiration! #quilting #bestof #blogposts #learn

Best of 2024: Your Top 10 Favourite Blog Posts

And just like that it’s a wrap on 2024! This is such a fun time of the year when we get to take stock of the things we accomplished, the things we learned, and the things that brought us joy! And one of the things that always brings me joy is checking in to pull together the Best of 2024 your top 10 … [Read more...] about Best of 2024: Your Top 10 Favourite Blog Posts

Are you ready to sneak a peek?! There's a new What's in your Sewing Bag with Libs Elliott over on Shannon Fraser Designs' blog waiting for you to see what notions she loves stitching with #whatsinyoursewingbag #sewingkit

What’s in Your Sewing Bag Libs Elliott?

Before 2024 closes out, I wanted to sneak one last What’s in Your Sewing Bag guest post and this one features a fellow Canadian creative Libs Elliott! You might not know this, but the first quilt workshop I ever attended was Lib’s Weight of Love class. I’d just recently discovered quilting and … [Read more...] about What’s in Your Sewing Bag Libs Elliott?

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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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