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Discover why blue and coral make such a beautiful modern quilt palette. This post shares quilt inspiration, color‑pairing tips, and ideas for building your own fabric pull. Perfect for quilters looking for fresh color combinations. #quilting #quiltinspiration #quiltcolors #modernquilting #blueandcoral

How to Design Beautiful Blue and Coral Quilts

Exploring the Magic of Blue + Coral in Quilting There are colour combinations that feel exciting every single time I return to them, and blue + coral is one of those pairings that never loses its spark for me. Coral has long been one of my favourite colours—it's a shade I love to wear, to sew … [Read more...] about How to Design Beautiful Blue and Coral Quilts

A peek inside the quilting supplies I stock up on—thread, batting, needles, and more. These essentials keep my studio running smoothly.

Notions I Always Keep Stocked in My Quilting Studio

There are a few quilting notions I reach for so often that buying them in tiny quantities just doesn’t make sense anymore. Over the years—and after more than a few mid‑project pauses—I’ve slowly shifted toward stocking certain essentials in bulk. It’s saved me money, kept my creative flow … [Read more...] about Notions I Always Keep Stocked in My Quilting Studio

Discover the must‑have notions for smooth, beautiful quilt binding. From rulers to rotary cutters, here are the tools I use in every project. #sewing #notions #binding

The Binding Notions I Reach for Every Time

Quilt binding is one of those finishing steps that can completely transform the look of your quilt — crisp corners, smooth edges, and beautifully stitched finishes make all the difference. When I first started quilting back in 2015, mastering binding became my personal mission. It pushed me to learn … [Read more...] about The Binding Notions I Reach for Every Time

Shattered Star quilt mock‑ups featuring Kona Cotton Color of the Year Wander. Explore ombré greens, warm tones, cool palettes, and neutral colourways to inspire your next modern quilt. Perfect for quilters who love bold colour play and geometric designs.

Shattered Star in Kona Color of the Year Wander

There’s something magical about watching a colour transform a quilt pattern you already know and love. The Shattered Star quilt has always been one of my favourite playgrounds for bold colour exploration — its dynamic geometry practically begs for experimentation. So when Kona Cotton announced … [Read more...] about Shattered Star in Kona Color of the Year Wander

If you love experimenting with quilting motifs, this wave‑inspired approach adds texture, flow, and softness to the Mouse Trap quilt pattern. #quilt #mousetrapquilt

Quilting Mouse Trap Abstract Version 3: Curved Lines

Waves, Wobbles & Creative Wins: Quilting Mouse Trap Abstract Version 3 There’s something tender about returning to a quilt that’s been waiting for you. When I first planned the release of the Mouse Trap Block of the Month back in December 2024, I imagined having this Abstract Version 3 … [Read more...] about Quilting Mouse Trap Abstract Version 3: Curved Lines

Discover the three quilt marking tools I reach for 95% of the time. From my favourite long ruler to the Hera marker and air‑erasable pen, this post walks you through how I use each tool for clean, accurate quilting lines. Perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters. #markingtools #sewingnotions #quilting

The Best Quilt Marking Tools

One of the first things I learned when I started sewing and quilting is that there are a lot of notions out there. Entire aisles of gizmos and gadgets promising to make your quilting life easier — and goodness, it can feel overwhelming. You know me though… I’m not one to collect every shiny new … [Read more...] about The Best Quilt Marking Tools

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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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