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Sustainable Quilting through the Art of Improv | Modern Abstract Textile Art

June 17, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Sustainable quilting through the art of improv | Modern mini abstract quilts featuring blue fabric scraps from the Double Windmill quilt | Shannon Fraser Designs #modernabstractart #miniquilt #sustainablequilting

Do you ever stop to consider your quilty footprint? Sustainability is something that comes to mind frequently around here, especially as it relates to my studio. If you’ve seen any of my IG stories, then you know being in nature is a huge source of joy and inspiration. Something I want to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Improv Quilting Tagged With: Hand Quilting, Improv Quilting, Mini Art Quilts

What’s in Your Sewing Bag? Special Guest: Ali from Arabesque Scissors

June 8, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Arabesque Scissors handmade sewing kit | What's in your Sewing Bag Ali? | Shannon Fraser Designs series #sewingbag #sewingnotions

Do you love pretty things? Then you’re in for a treat! Today’s What’s in Your Sewing Bag guest has a knack for imbuing pretty in everything she creates. Ali from Arabesque Scissors has been a quilty friend for quite a while. We naturally met on Instagram – shocker, I know 😉 Since I’m … [Read more...]

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Aurifil Artisan Collection 2021

June 3, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Large spools of Aurifil Thread from my Aurifil Artisan 2021 Collection | Shannon Fraser Designs #aurifilthread

New threads in the stu-stu-studio! That’s making me think of the song Sussudio by Phil Collins – “Just say the word, oh Su-Sussudio”.   Giddy feelings always abound when new quilty notions arrive. Surely, I’m not alone in this feeling 😉 If you’re not excited by spools of fiber … [Read more...]

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Jolly Jelly Quilted Table Runner for Velvet Showcase

May 27, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Jolly Jelly quilted table runner for Amy Sinibaldi's Velvet Fabric Showcase | Shannon Fraser Designs #quiltedtablerunner

Summer is quickly approaching and that means outdoor fun is about to kick into high drive. Not sure what the COVID restrictions are for you, but it’s about to open up here in Quebec with outdoor gatherings being permitted – wahooo!! And what better way to celebrate being reunited with family … [Read more...]

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Lunar Eclipse Quilt Pattern – Modern Curves Quilt in Spectratastic II

May 20, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Lunar Eclipse Quilt - Modern curves quilt featuring Spectratastic II fabrics by Giucy Giuce | Shannon Fraser Designs #moderncurvesquilt

The Lunar Eclipse quilt is here and ready for instant download! This modern quilt pattern featuring quarter circles is juuuuust what the quilty doctor ordered to kick start your sewjo! Curves bring movement, dimension and an organic feel to your quilts that squares, half square triangles and … [Read more...]

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One Hundred and Eighty Degrees Quilt the Molinari Montreal Modern Quilt Guild Challenge

May 13, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

One Hundred and Eighty Degrees Quilt | Molinari Montreal Modern Quilt Guild Challenge

This One Hundred and Eighty Degrees quilt has been a long time in the making. 5 years to be exact – ha! Never did I think this one would sit unfinished for so long, but sometimes the quilting journey be that way! I’m sharing her with you today because: If you’ve been feeling guilty … [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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