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2019 in Review + Goals for 2020

December 29, 2019 by Shannon 6 Comments

Whew, what a year 2019 has been! As the year comes to a close, I’m always amazed when I take a moment to look back on all that I’ve accomplished. It always seems to go by in a flash and since I tend to focus on the projects I’m currently working on and have coming down the pipeline, I often … [Read more...]

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Blossom Holiday Double Windmill Quilt Wall Hanging

December 20, 2019 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Double Windmill Quilted Wall Hanging featuring holiday colours for a Christmas feel without being overtly Christmasy! See more photos on the blog #holidayquilt #miniquilt #quiltedwallhanging #modernquilt

"Mini, mini, mini wheats" – I think I’ve started another blog post singing this jingle too – ha! I do love a good mini and, with the holidays arriving any day now, I figured it was high time I shared this holiday mini quilt featuring the Double Windmill quilt pattern! Plus, as an Aurifil Artisan, … [Read more...]

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2019 Holiday Stocking Suffers Guide for Quilters

December 19, 2019 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Stocking stuffers are hands down the BEST part about the holidays. I remember my brothers and I impatiently waiting for my mum to get up on Christmas morning so we could dive into the presents Santa left us. But my mum, understandably, wanted a little more shut eye – especially after staying up … [Read more...]

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Ultimate Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial | Quiltmas Spectacular

December 5, 2019 by Shannon 2 Comments

Welcome quiltmasqueteers – today is my stop on the Quiltmas Spectacular sew-a-long and I’m so excited to share my quilty goodies with you!  Haven’t heard of the Quiltmas Spectacular?  It’s 12 quilt designers who’ve partnered together to bring YOU all the quilty fun and shenanigans … [Read more...]

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Quilters

November 27, 2019 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Holidays are my alllll time favourite time of year! And although I’m talking about gifts today, gifts are honestly the last on my list as to why the holidays are my favourite season. At the top is that I get to sloooow down and spend some quality down time with my family and friends. The season … [Read more...]

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#WhyIMake | My journey to being creative

November 17, 2019 by Shannon 2 Comments

Hand holding modern improv mini quilt hand quilted | Why I Create | Shannon Fraser Designs #improvquilting #handquilted #miniartquilt

I’m always curious about what makes other artists and makers want to dedicate so much time to their creative work, and I thought you might be interested in my story too of why I make.  I’ve shared a little bit about why I started sewing and quilting through various posts, the … [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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