Shannon Fraser Designs

Fantasy Modern Aztec Table Runner

November 15, 2019 by Shannon 4 Comments

Do you have fabric sitting in your stash that you absolutely adore, but you just haven’t figured out which project to use it in? That's what happened with this Modern Aztec Table Runner in Fantasy Collection! I think this is part and parcel of being a quilter. There are some fabrics that we love … [Read more...]

Martelli Round-about Cutting Mat | A Modern Quilter’s Review

November 7, 2019 by Shannon 6 Comments

There are those essential quilting tools and then there are the nice-to-have ones. Sometimes it can be tough to decipher which camp a tool falls into. At first, I wasn’t sure whether a rotating mat was a must-have in my quilty tool kit, but then when I realized how much block squaring up and half … [Read more...]

House of Cards | A Modern Improv Quilt

October 27, 2019 by Shannon 6 Comments

Have you ever gotten mid-way through quilting a project and realized you hated the direction you were in? All the hours put in and you feel like you’ve just ruined your quilt top? And so, you decide you’re going to change it up, even at such a late stage in the … [Read more...]

Neufchâtel Modern Aztec Crib Quilt

October 25, 2019 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Have you ever worked with a collection of fabric that just soothes your soul? The colours and prints just help bring on that zen feeling of calmness and stillness. That’s what the Neufchatel collection does for me. The Modern Aztec Quilt Pattern is ready for instant download. This post … [Read more...]

Catching up on a Modern Quilter’s WIP List | Q4 Finish-A-Long Proposed Projects

October 16, 2019 by Shannon 6 Comments

Wowee, we’ve only got a few more months before we’ll be ringing in 2020. Ok – that felt a little strange to type out. Where has 2019 gone? As I take stock of my current work in progress pile, I’m trying to be mindful of how much I can realistically get done in the coming months. With the … [Read more...]

Quilt Binding Tutorial Part 3: Big Stitch Hand Quilting

October 8, 2019 by Shannon 12 Comments

Are you ready for the next step in the Quilt Binding Tutorial series? In case you missed them, here is a quick link to Part 1 and Part 2 😊 Now, just like in Part 2, this one involves some hand sewing, but I don’t want that to scare you off because this technique is SUPER … [Read more...]