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How the Etched Diamond + Hovea Quilted Coat Came to Be

September 6, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Learn how a Canadian modern quilt pattern designer and an Australian fashion sewing pattern designer came to collaborate on the Etched Diamond Quilt x Hovea Coat pattern extension. #shannonfraserdesigns #quilters #communityovercompetition

Can you believe it’s already been a year since the Etched Diamond Quilt series released?! The Etched Diamond design has had several milestones in its journey, and I still remember receiving the acceptance email back in 2018 when the original design was featured in the 2019 The Quilter’s Planner. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Quilting Tagged With: Me Made May

Quilt play with improv composition

September 2, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

30 Days of Improv Quilt Along Summer 2022 Week 5: Composition - here's my completed improv quilt featuring my weekly blocks! See more up on the blog #30DaysofImprovQAL #shannonfraserdesigns #improvquilting

It's quilt play with improv composition week! And I know this step can be scary for you, but as we’ve been saying throughout the 30 Days of Improv Quilt Along, there is no right or wrong here. The important thing to remember is that this is your quilt journey. You call the shots. So, focus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Improv Quilting, Quilt Along Tagged With: 30 Days of Improv QAL

Maple Tree – Block 5 of the Little Forest BOM

September 1, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Little Forest Block of the Month Quilt Along: Block 5 Maple Tree designed by Shannon Fraser Designs and available exclusively in Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine issue 115 #littleForestBOM

Your Little Forest quilt is about to grow with the latest Maple Tree quilt block! You're four blocks into the Little Forest Block of the Month Quilt Along featured in Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, and you’ve already learned: And this month it’s all about raw-edge appliqué! You’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilt Along Tagged With: Little Forest BOM, Needle Turn Appliqué

Quilt play with improv waves

August 26, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

30 Days of Improv Quilt Along Summer 2022 Week 4: Waves - here's an overview of the main five blocks I made this week focusing on waves and curves! See more up on the blog #30DaysofImprovQAL #shannonfraserdesigns #improvquilting

It's been all about quilt play with improv waves this week! Week 4 finally saw me bust out my rotary cutter! So far, I’ve gone through 3 shapes without using my rotary cutter once! This is new for me, normally I like using my rotary cutter during improv, but I love my tailor's shears and I was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Improv Quilting, Quilt Along Tagged With: 30 Days of Improv QAL

Quilt play with improv triangles

August 19, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

30 Days of Improv Quilt Along Summer 2022 Week 3: Triangles - here's an overview of the main five blocks I made this week focusing on triangles! See more up on the blog #30DaysofImprovQAL #shannonfraserdesigns #improvquilting

You’re more than halfway through the 30 Days of Improv QAL! Let's keep it going with some quilt play with improv triangles. I'm so proud of you for sticking with the quilting challenge and seeing the fun to be had when you let loose, abandon all patterns and create based on your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Improv Quilting, Quilt Along Tagged With: 30 Days of Improv QAL

Quilt play with improv polygons

August 12, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

30 Days of Improv Quilt Along Summer 2022 Week 2: Polygons - here's an overview of the main five blocks I made this week focusing on polygons! See more up on the blog #30DaysofImprovQAL #shannonfraserdesigns #improvquilting

We’re back for Week 2 of the 30 Days of Improv Quilt Along and this week it’s all quilt play with improv polygons. I'm so impressed with the fearlessness you've been showing over on the 'gram! Seeing you enjoy the freedom improv offers and the fun you're having letting loose is just the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Improv Quilting, Quilt Along Tagged With: 30 Days of Improv QAL

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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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