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Shattered Star Beginner Friendly Modern Quilt Pattern

October 1, 2020 by Shannon 2 Comments

Shattered Star Quilt - the Ruby & Bee solids version | Shattered Star quilt pattern | Shannon Fraser Designs #modernquiltpattern

Today’s the day the Shattered Star quilt pattern gets released into the quilty wild!!! I’m so excited for you to get your hands on this modern design. This one is for you, whether you’re just starting out on your quilting journey or a seasoned pro. The fun lies in the fabric pairings … [Read more...]

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

Sunshine on a Saturday Morning Mini Quilt | Aurifil Thread & Olfa September Slice & Stitch Challenge

September 30, 2020 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Yellow mini improv quilted wall art | Aurifil Thread & Olfa Slice & Stich Challenge | Shannon Fraser Designs #modernminiquilt

I wanted to pop in and share that a lil’ mini improv I made on a sunny Saturday afternoon is being featured over on Aurifil Thread’s blog - Auribuzz. Being an Aurifil Artisan comes with some fun opportunities and collaborations – like this one – the Slice and Stitch Challenge hosted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Fiber Art, Improv Quilting, Notions

What’s in Your Sewing Bag Emily Dennis of Quilty Love?

September 22, 2020 by Shannon Leave a Comment

What's in Your Sewing Bag Emily Dennis? | Shannon Fraser Designs #sewingkit

It’s time for another What’s In Your Sewing Bag? And this time we’re popping over to Quilty Love for a visit with Emily Dennis! You’ve no doubt seen Emily’s fun modern quilt patterns or maybe even picked up a copy of her Modern Quilts book! I was lucky to participate in her book hop … [Read more...]

Filed Under: What's in You Sewing Bag Series? Tagged With: Notions, What's In Your Sewing Bag Series

Cloud Surfing Improv Quilted Wall Hanging – Fiber Art for Your Walls

September 17, 2020 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Cloud Surfing Improv Quilted Wall Hanging | Shannon Fraser Designs #wallart

Got fabric scraps? Of course, you do! It’s a natural by-product of sewing and quilting. And it’s pretty awesome if you think of it. Instead of seeing it as “waste”, I like to see it as bonus opportunity to create again. There is fun to be had with those remnants AND it also means keeping … [Read more...]

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

Do you quilt & forget? Revisiting an old favourite in a new setting

September 10, 2020 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Reverberance - Joy version folded up accordion style | Do you quilt & forget? Revisiting an old favourite in a new setting | Shannon Fraser Designs #logcabinquilt

Do you quilt and forget? As in – are you a ‘love ‘em and then leave ‘em’ kind of quilter? You spend all this time thinking about the perfect fabric combo, matching THE perfect quilt pattern that you’ve been dying to make. Then spend hours pressing, piecing, basting, quilting and binding her … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Quilting on a Domestic Sewing Machine

September 2, 2020 by Shannon 6 Comments

Close up of quilting on the Cloud Surfing quilt in orange, blue, navy and beige linen | Top 10 Machine Quilting Tips | Shannon Fraser Designs #quilting

Have you ever found yourself crying at your sewing machine as you quilt your latest quilt? Your gorgeous quilt top that you’re so excited to see quilted up, only to feel like you’re ruining it with your quilting? I so feel you! I’ve been there multiple times myself. Blergh. I can vividly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting, Tutorials Tagged With: How to Quilt, Machine Quilting, sfD Quilt School

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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.

This finished Cloud Surfing quilt is proof that unexpected colours can create the most joyful results. Olive Oil yellow-green, bold fuchsia, rich teal, and soft blue come together in a modern curved quilt filled with movement, texture, and personality. Explore the full colour story, quilting details, and five-year journey behind this finished quilt. #CloudSurfingQuilt #ModernQuilting #QuiltInspiration #ColourfulQuilts #CurvedPiecing

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

My quilting pressing routine has become much smoother thanks to a few favourite tools. Read how a larger wool pressing mat fits into my everyday sewing setup. #WoolPressingMat #QuiltingTools #QuiltingTips #QuiltTips

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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