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Add sparkle to your home with the Etched Diamond quilt pattern

September 2, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Etched Diamond Quilt Pattern by Shannon Fraser Designs beginner friendly and adds lots of sparkle to your home!

Are you a diamond lover? With diamonds jewels at the top of your jewelry wish list? There’s a reason those sparkly gems are at the top of the jewelry wish list – they’re so pretty! And they emit the prettiest rainbow-coloured sparkles that are sure to brighten anyone’s day. Why not bring that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Half square triangles, Quilt Pattern

Etched Diamond Pillows are an easy way to add new sparkle to your home

September 2, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Etched Diamond Pillow Pattern by Shannon Fraser Designs is a beginner friendly pattern that can be whipped up in an afternoon! Includes step by step instructions for both a square pillow 18"x18" and a lumbar pillow 23"x15". #quiltedpillow #quilting #cushions

Are you pillow obsessed? I say obsessed, because it seems once you’re on the pillow lover list, you’re normally ‘fully on’ that list. As in, can’t help but want new pillows on the regular! I get it. Pillows are a quick and easy way to bring new life into a room. Couch looking a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Pillows, Quilt Pattern

30 Days of Improv QAL – Week 4: Curves

August 28, 2021 by Shannon

30 Days of Improv Quilt Along Week 4 Curves by Shannon Fraser Designs #improvquilting #quiltalong

Oh, my goodness, how is it already Week 4 of the 30 Days of Improv Quilt Along? Time flies when you’re having quilty fun 😉 Now, Week 4 can be a tricky one as you dive into the world of piecing curves. But don’t let those stretchy edges scare you off. Embrace the organic feel of the curvy … [Read more...]

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30 Days of Improv QAL – Week 3: Triangles

August 21, 2021 by Shannon

30 Days of Improv Quilt Along by Shannon Fraser Designs #quilting #improvquilting #quiltalong

Do you remember where your improv journey started? Mine was working with a bunch of scraps leftover from my fellow Montreal Modern Quilt Guild members QuiltCon Charity Quilt Challenge. The challenge was before I joined the guild, but they had quite a bit of trimmings that remained and we … [Read more...]

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Stabby Tabby Pincushion from Purr-fect Patchwork Book + GIVEAWAY

August 21, 2021 by Shannon 76 Comments

Stabby Tabby Pincushion for the Purr-fect patchwork book tour

Are you a cat lover, stitching enthusiast who adores a good DIY project? Then this one’s for you!! Even better if you like quick make-it-yourself crafts that are functional too. Yes, especially ones that are cute and show off some feline features! Those are just so dang cuuuuuute! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Notions Tagged With: Books, DIY, Pincushions, Sewing Notions

How to make hanging tabs for a quilted wall hanging

August 19, 2021 by Shannon 5 Comments

How to make hanging tabs for a quilted wall hanging

Need to hang a quilted wall hanging but don't want to go full out with a quilt hanging sleeve? Then consider the hanging tab method! This is the quilting solution I turn to for most of my smaller quilted wall hangings when I need a fast and easy solution that does what you need it to do - hang … [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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