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What’s in Your Sewing Bag? Special Guest: Cowden Quilt School

July 12, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

What's in Your Sewing Bag? Special Guest: Cowden Quilt School

It’s that time again – time to sneak a peek inside a new maker’s sewing kit! This time I’m thrilled to have Kathleen from Cowden Quilt School as the latest special guest in the What’s in Your Sewing Bag Series! This will come as no surprise to you when I say Kathleen and I met on Instagram. … [Read more...]

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Cherry Tree – Block 3 of the Little Forest BOM

July 7, 2022 by Shannon 14 Comments

Cherry Tree block as part of the Little Forest BOM

The Little Forest Block of the Month quilt-along with Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine is still going strong! And I’ve been so impressed with your confidence in diving in and trying new quilting techniques! This is a skill builder after all, and the point is to step outside our quilty comfort … [Read more...]

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Quilting notions you need in your sewing kit

June 30, 2022 by Shannon 6 Comments

Take a peek inside my sewing kit #shannonfraserdesigns

Are you wondering what notions you need to have on hand to tackle your quilting projects? Wonder no more! Today's your lucky day to sneak a peek inside my bag and see what quilting notions you need in your sewing kit! But first, I made myself a new travel sewing bag! How many sewing bags is … [Read more...]

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Sewing kit essential – make your own improv quilted needlebook

June 23, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Make your own improv quilted needlebook #modernpatchwork

Do you have a needle book in your sewing kit? I didn’t realize I needed one until my friend Amy made one for me and it was the best thing ever. Before having one, I used to keep my needles on a piece of scrap felt that was kicking around loose in my sewing bag. Wondering if I ever pricked … [Read more...]

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How to make upcycled flannel eye rounds

June 16, 2022 by Shannon 2 Comments

How to make upcycled reusable flannel eye rounds

I'm popping in with a fun and easy tutorial on how to make your own upcycled flannel eye rounds. Ever since Pips was a kitten, we’ve had a daily grooming habit. When we brought Pips home, we realized quickly that he needed some medical attention. Turns out he was battling a case of … [Read more...]

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Twin Peaks – Block 2 of the Little Forest BOM

June 9, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Twin Peaks is Block 2 of the Little Forest Block of the Month Quilt Along #LittleForestBOM

Thank you so much for joining me and Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine for this modern skill builder. Your response has been truly heartwarming! I’m just thrilled that you’re excited to expand your quilting repertoire and up your quilty skillz! Last month was all about leveraging the cool … [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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Machine quilting at home is a skill that grows with every quilt you make. I’m sharing the lessons I learned while quilting my Cloud Surfing quilt on a domestic sewing machine, including planning quilting lines, working with a guide bar, basting, lighting and learning to embrace the imperfect parts along the way. #MachineQuilting #DomesticMachineQuilting #QuiltingTips #ModernQuilting #QuiltingAtHome

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Explore the colour, machine quilting and hand-stitched details of this Cloud Surfing quilt—and why every unfinished quilt has its own season.

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A year after upgrading to a larger wool pressing mat, I’m sharing whether I still love it, how it’s holding up, and the pressing tools I reach for most.

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