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What’s in Your Sewing Bag? Special Guest: Amy Sinibaldi from nanaCompany

April 27, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

What's in your sewing bag Amy Sinibaldi? | Shannon Fraser Designs Series #sewingbag

Do you remember the first creative that got you fired up to make? You know the one. The one that every time they share a new project or make you just fan girl over it?! That’s how I’ve always felt about Amy Sinibaldi’s work. There's something about her whimsical designs that I just … [Read more...]

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Needle Turn Appliqué Wall Hanging and Why Thread Basting was a Game-changer

April 22, 2021 by Shannon 3 Comments

Modern coral Needle Turn Appliqué wall hanging machine quilted with 12wt Aurifil Thread | Why thread basting was a game changer | Shannon Fraser Designs #needleturnappliqué

Have you ever tried a quilting technique and thought “this is the pits” and forever banned it from your quilty repertoire? I’ve been there! For me, that technique is needle turn appliqué. I’ve tried it several times and, while I love the ultimate results, the actual act of needle turn … [Read more...]

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Reflections Quilted Wall Hanging Featuring Upcycled Fabrics

April 15, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Reflections quilted wall hanging featuring upcycled fabrics | A Suzy Quilts Pattern #quiltedwallhanging

Don’t you love it when you have all the materials you need already on hand for a quilty project? Me toooooooo! It means you can go from idea to actually making in no time flat – love that! It’s even better when those fibers happen to be scraps! You know I have a thing for scraps. What … [Read more...]

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Ultimate Aurifil Thread Shopping Guide | 45+ stores to source your thread

April 8, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Large spools of Aurifil Thread in 50wt from their Color Builder Series | Ultimate Aurifil Thread Shopping Guide 45+ locations | Shannon Fraser Designs #aurifilthread

On the hunt for quality 100% Egyptian cotton thread? I’ve got you covered! One of the top questions I get asked is where to find Aurifil Thread. I so feel your pain because it took me awhile to find them too. When I first started quilting, I didn’t have a clue about thread. I thought thread … [Read more...]

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What’s in Your Sewing Bag? Special guest: Xanthe from Wife-Made

March 30, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Clear Vinyl zip pouch with sewing notions spilling out.

It’s time for another What’s in Your Sewing Bag? Today we’re heading down under to visit my very hilarious and super talented quilty friend Xanthe from Wife-Made. If you’re on the hunt for inspiring quilty projects with a side of chuckles, then you should definitely checkout … [Read more...]

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Shattered Star Quilt the Blue & Coral Artisan Cotton Version

March 25, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Shattered Star Quilt the Blue and Coral Artisan Cotton one | Shannon Fraser Designs #modernquiltpattern

How long do your quilts stay basted for before you tackle the quilting? I generally try and get my quilts basted shortly after piecing the top. This approach usually keeps me progressing in the quilt journey. If I leave the basting for too long, the quilt top is more likely to get folded up and … [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

Machine quilting at home takes practice! See what I learned quilting my Cloud Surfing quilt, from planning and basting to building confidence one line at a time.

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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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