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How Fabric Choice Completely Changed My Little Forest Quilt

July 9, 2026 by Shannon 4 Comments

Modern quilting is all about exploring colour. This linen Little Forest quilt combines soft neutrals with vibrant yellow and bold purple for a fresh take on a favourite pattern. #quiltpattern #quilting #fabricinspiration #colourway

How This Unplanned Little Forest Quilt Came to Life Some quilts begin with a plan… and others begin with a spark of curiosity. This Linen, Yellow, and Purple Little Forest Quilt definitely falls into the second category. What started as a behind-the-scenes project for filming the Little Forest … [Read more...]

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

Everything You’ll Learn in the Little Forest Quilt Course

July 2, 2026 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Ready to build your quilting skills with confidence? The Little Forest Quilt Course walks you through every step as you learn curved piecing, foundation paper piecing, appliqué, half rectangle triangles and more. Stitch at your own pace with detailed video lessons, printable resources and guidance from start to finish. #ModernQuilting #QuiltingCourse #LearnToQuilt #QuiltPattern #CurvedPiecing #FoundationPaperPiecing #QuiltTutorial #LittleForestQuilt

When I first designed the Little Forest quilt, my goal wasn't simply to create a collection of tree blocks. I wanted to create a project that would help quilters explore a variety of techniques in a supportive, approachable way. Learning new quilting skills can feel exciting, but it can also … [Read more...]

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

Finished Little Forest Block of the Month 2024 Quilt

June 25, 2026 by Shannon 2 Comments

Need inspiration for a Block of the Month quilt? This finished Little Forest quilt combines cool ombré blues with warm sunset-inspired accents for a fresh take on modern quilting. #BOMQuilt #BlockOfTheMonth #ModernQuilt #QuiltAlong #QuiltInspiration #BlueQuilt #QuiltColourPalette #LittleForestQuilt

My Little Forest Block of the Month quilt and I have been on quite the journey together. Even though we stitched through the 2024 Quilt Along side by side, this beauty ended up lingering in my WIP pile far longer than I expected. Life, overlapping projects, and a serious case of crackly fingers … [Read more...]

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

How a Flower Arranging Class Inspired Four Flight Plan Quilt Colour Palettes

June 11, 2026 by Shannon 11 Comments

Discover how flowers inspired four completely different quilt colour palettes. Learn how to find quilt colour inspiration in everyday life and build more confident fabric pulls for your quilting projects. #quiltcolourpalette #modernquilting #quiltinspiration #fabricpull #flightplanquilt

Sometimes the best quilting inspiration has nothing to do with quilting. A few weeks ago I attended a flower arranging workshop where we created loose, hand-held arrangements inspired by the natural movement of wildflowers. I arrived expecting to play with flowers and leave with a beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colour Play Tagged With: Colour theory, Fabric pull, Quilt inspiration

Studio Organization Made Simple: My Quilt Cabinet Rules to Stay Orderly

May 28, 2026 by Shannon 2 Comments

After years of shifting stacks of quilts and struggling with storage, I created a few simple Quilt Cabinet rules that completely transformed my sewing room organization. Learn how to organize quilts, reduce clutter, and create a calm creative space. #quilting #quiltstorage #sewingroomorganization #quiltroom #modernquilter #quiltingtips #creativeorganization #sewingstudio

There’s something grounding about naming the rules we choose to live and create by. When I started organizing my quilt cabinet, I realized I wasn’t just folding fabric — I was shaping a system that supported the kind of maker I want to be. Part 3 of this series is all about those personal rules: the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Organization Tagged With: Creative Resources, Quilt Cabinet, Sew Organized, Sewing Studio

DIY Quilted Pincushions — Scrap-Friendly, Giftable & Fun to Sew

May 21, 2026 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Turn your fabric scraps into beautiful quilted pincushions with this beginner-friendly sewing project! These DIY Sit ’n Sew Pincushions are practical, giftable, scrap friendly, and perfect for colour play. A quick quilting project you’ll want to make again and again. #QuiltedPincushion #ScrapBusting #QuiltingProjects #SewingIdeas #QuiltPattern #DIYQuilting #ModernQuilting #SewingRoom

Some projects are born out of necessity, and others are born out of pure joy — these Sit ’n Sew Pincushions are a little bit of both. After finishing my Spinning Snowflakes quilts and the Fall Acorn Quilt (a layout option in the Cake Stand Quilt Pattern), I found myself with the sweetest pile of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Notions, Quilting Tagged With: Colour play, Fabric Scraps, Gift Ideas

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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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