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Improv Landmark Quilted Wall Hanging

March 11, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Improv hand quilted landmark wall hanging | Shannon Fraser Designs #quiltedwallart

What’s your favourite way to use up fabric scraps left over from your quilt projects? Mine is to dive into an improv quilting session, let loose and just have fun with the trimmings 😊 It’s always an adventure and quilty challenge to see what can be made out of those cuttings. I know it can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Improv Quilting, Quilting Tagged With: Hand Quilting

Plus Infinity Quilt – The Scrappy Version

March 4, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Plus Infinity Quilt the scrappy version | Modern Plus Quilt Pattern | Shannon Fraser Designs #scrappyquilt

Have you got fabric scraps? If you’re a quilter then you 100% have scraps – ha! It’s a natural by-product of creating a quilt. And if you’ve been quilting for a little while, then those trimmings have probably started to accumulate into piles! Which is why having scrap busters in your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: 7 Day Scrap Sorting Challenge, Fabric Scraps, Quilt Pattern

Which Way Up Quilt Modern Improv + Hand Quilted

February 25, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Which Way Up Quilt - a modern improv quilt featuring 4 thread weights for added quilty texture and dimension | Shannon Fraser Designs #handquilted

Do you feel guilty about your WIPs? Too many on the go? Feeling like you’re scattered? Feeling like you’re neglecting your makes? I waver in and out of these feelings, but generally approach my work in progress pile as something that’s ongoing and ever-evolving. Overall, I try not to stress … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Improv Quilting, Quilting Tagged With: Hand Quilting, Notions

What’s in Your Sewing Bag? Special Guest: Shelagh from Stuart Moores Textiles

February 23, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

What's In Your Sewing Bag Stuart Moores Textiles? | Shannon Fraser Designs Series #sewingbag

This one’s for all my tactile lovers! I know I’m not alone in loving the feel of all the yummy fibers we get to work with in our quilting journey and today’s What’s in your Sewing Bag guest knows a thing or two about gorgeous textiles. I’m not sure how I first stumbled on Shelagh’s … [Read more...]

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Quilty Texture through Thread | Club Tissus x Shannon Fraser Designs Part 3

February 19, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Quilty Texture through Thread | Club Tissus x Shannon Fraser Designs Part 3 - About Aurifil #quiltingthread

When I first started sewing, I knew very little about thread. I knew even less about different thread weights, uses, fibers and brands. Turns out, there’s a whole world focused just on the stringy stuff! As my sewing and quilting journey evolved so too did my thread exploration. Plus, you … [Read more...]

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A day in my studio | Club Tissus x Shannon Fraser Designs Part 2

February 11, 2021 by Shannon Leave a Comment

A day in my studio | Shannon Fraser Designs x Club Tissus Part 2 | #modernquilter

Thank you so much for all your love and support. I was blown away by all your excitement and lovely comments on Part 1 of my collaboration with Club Tissus. Hearing how much my quilting philosophy resonates with your own makes me feel all the more connected to you! Isn’t it wonderful how we … [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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