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What’s in Your Sewing Bag Modern Handcraft?

September 24, 2024 by Shannon 2 Comments

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

The temperature has started to dip, and the days are getting shorter, which means it’s the ideal time to settle in for some indoor stitching time! To help make your sewing sessions the best they can be, I started the What’s in Your Sewing Bag series to give you the chance to meet fellow makers and … [Read more...]

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Twin Peaks Block for the Little Forest BOM 2024

September 15, 2024 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Little Forest Block of the Month Quilt Along 2024 by Shannon Fraser Designs - The ninth block to be released is Twin Peaks. This modern quilt block will have you diving in and piecing half-rectangle triangles which are super fun! Read my top tips for quilting success on the blog. #LittleForestBOM #quilting #quiltalong #halfrectangletriangles

And we’re back for the latest quilt block in the 2024 Little Forest BOM! You’ve been making amazing progress with your quilts and this month you’ll be focusing on stitching up the Twin Peaks quilt block. Bravo for tackling your Fraser Fir quilt blocks. I loved seeing all those fir trees pop up in … [Read more...]

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Shattered Star Lumbar Pillow the Pink and Floral One

September 12, 2024 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Add pops of color to your home décor with the Shattered Star Lumbar Pillow Pattern. This modern quilt pattern featuring half-square triangles will add a geometric statement to any room you feature it in! #lumbarpillow #quiltedpillow #cushion #halfsquaretriangles

One of the most popular quilted pillow patterns is back with a new colour combo! This time, I’m working with shades of pink with a pop of teal and a gorgeous floral back in the latest Shattered Star Pillow. You might have noticed that I’m clearly on a pillow kick – ha! In just the last little … [Read more...]

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Fraser Fir Quilted Pillow the Autumn One

August 22, 2024 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Bring on the autumn vibes with the Fraser Fir Quilted Pillow by Shannon Fraser Designs. Shown here is the 7-colour option in all the glorious warm-toned hues of fall. Doesn't it just make you want to curl up on the sofa under your Little forest quilt, a hot cup of tea, a good book and a cozy pillow to welcome Fall?! Get the Fraser Fir pillow pattern to make it happen! #fallsewing #pillow #quilting #foundationpaperpiecing #autumndécor

Embrace the colours of autumn with the 7-colour version of the Fraser Fir quilted pillow! As soon as there’s a hint of a Fall cool breeze, it instantly has me craving cosy indoor vibes, with warm tones, candles, and hot chai lattes! It usually kicks starts my autumn décor planning too … [Read more...]

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Twist Fiber Festival Summer 2024

August 21, 2024 by Shannon 4 Comments

A modern quilter visits the Twist Fiber Festival in the summer of 2024. Read their impressions of what caught their eye and how they felt seeing all that yarn! #twistfiberfestival #festival #fiber #modernquilter

I made it to the Twist Fiber Festival this year and I wanted to share some of my experiences with you, so you can decide whether it’s worth making the trek or not 😊 In today's post, you'll learn more about: Read on for all the fiber goodness! This post contains affiliate links, meaning, … [Read more...]

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Fraser Fir Holiday Quilted Pillow

August 15, 2024 by Shannon Leave a Comment

DIY this holiday season with the Fraser Fir Quilted Pillow by Shannon Fraser Designs. Add that Christmas feel without it being overtly seasonal. #holidaysewing #pillow #quilting #foundationpaperpiecing

Are you in need of a quick sewing project for the holidays? Look no further than the adorable Fraser Fir holiday quilted pillow! Not only is she fun to stitch up, but she’s perfect for adding a festive feeling to your home décor without feeling overly Christmassy! I'm sharing all the details … [Read more...]

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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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