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Larch Tree Block for the Little Forest BOM 2024

November 15, 2024 by Shannon 2 Comments

Little Forest Block of the Month Quilt Along 2024 by Shannon Fraser Designs - The eleventh block to be released is the Larch Tree. This modern quilt block will have you doing a deep dive on foundation paper piecing. Read my top tips for quilting success on the blog. #LittleForestBOM #quilting #quiltalong #foundationpaperpiecing #treequilt

You're nearly there with the 2024 Little Forest BOM. Only two more quilt blocks to go before you start stitching your Little Forest quilt together! But first, you need to make the Larch Tree quilt block. The colours you featured in your Maple Tree canopies were spectacular! It was akin to seeing … [Read more...]

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How to style a quilted coat with an autumn capsule wardrobe

November 14, 2024 by Shannon Leave a Comment

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

Have you jumped on the capsule wardrobe bandwagon?! It’s been several years since I first became curious about capsule wardrobes. And today I wanted to share a sneak peek at what a modern quilter's autumn capsule wardrobe includes in 2024! Here's what's covered in today's post: Let's dive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Quilting Tagged With: Me Made May, Me-Made Fashion, Quilt Pattern

Quilted capelet in burgundy wovens

November 7, 2024 by Shannon 6 Comments

Add cozy comfort to your Autumn capsule wardrobe by making your own quilted capelet! They're surprisingly warm and super cute too! See more over on Shannon Fraser Designs' blog #slowfashion #quiltedcape #capelet #cape #diy #handmade

I had an idea that’s been brewing for years now. I’ve drawn it out countless times and have done countless research on construction approaches and techniques to consider. The fabric had been sitting in my ‘to make next’ pile for months and months, and I even pulled it out to get started on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Quilting Tagged With: Capsule Wardrobe, Me-Made Fashion

Notions you need to English paper piece

October 31, 2024 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Make your life easier and encourage your stitching time by setting up a dedicated sewing kit for English paper piecing. See what I keep stocked in mine! #sewingkit #englishpaperpiecing #sewingbag

There’s a new sewing bag in the studio! This was an entirely unexpected but very welcome surprise that led to the creation of a dedicated sewing kit for all my English paper piecing (EPP) essentials and notions! I’m hoping this new little kit encourages me to settle in for more EPP action, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Notions Tagged With: English Paper Piecing, Sewing Notions

3 Steps to make a Pin into a Needle Minder

October 25, 2024 by Shannon 2 Comments

Learn how to make your own needle minder from a pin in this step-by-step tutorial. Perfect DIY for the holiday season! #diy #tutorial #notion #sewingnotion

Calling all sewists and quilters! Have you made your own needle minder before? This super easy and done in less than a minute DIY is a must if you love to sew and quilt and want to have a cute needle minder! If you’ve got an adorable pin that you want to see more often, but don’t want to have it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Notions, Tutorials Tagged With: DIY, Sewing Notions, Tutorial

Maple Tree Block for the Little Forest BOM 2024

October 15, 2024 by Shannon 1 Comment

Little Forest Block of the Month Quilt Along 2024 by Shannon Fraser Designs - The tenth block to be released is Maple Tree. This modern quilt block will have you trying out raw edge appliqué. Read my top tips for quilting success on the blog. #LittleForestBOM #quilting #quiltalong #rawedgeapplique

The countdown is officially on! You’re at the 10th block in the 2024 Little Forest BOM and this month you’ll be focusing on stitching up the Maple Tree quilt block. You totally nailed trimming your half-rectangle triangles in your Twin Peaks block! I know how confusing the trimming can be, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Little Forest BOM 2024, Quilt Along Tagged With: Little Forest BOM

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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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