Shannon Fraser Designs

Spreading quilty joy one stitch at a time!

Latest state of a modern quilter’s WIP list | Q2 Finish-A-Long 2019 Projects

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Snap! And just like that, the first quarter of 2019 is a wrap! The New Year started off with a bang! I was making quilty plans. And sticking to them! And then – eerrrrk – everything came screeching to a halt! It’s amazing how our priorities can shift in an instant. In March, my family … [Read more...]

What’s Inside My Travel Sewing Bag

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You know that series “what’s in her purse”? I love that series! There’s something super fun about getting to peek inside at the contents! I used to love going through my grandmother's cosmetic bag. She had such fancy containers with pretty colours inside. I was riveted. Which probably explains … [Read more...]

Best Tips for New Quilters & how to get that elusive scant ¼ inch seam allowance

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There are lots of things I would have loved to know when I first started out on my quilting journey. Like how to cut fabric. Yeah, that would have been über helpful! (and also on my list of tutorials in the works!)  But the truth is, most of my quilting experience has been self-taught, … [Read more...]

Ecliptic Quilt | Featured in Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine Issue 71

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Today’s the day I finally get to share with you what started well over a year ago! That’s right! Over a year ago! Back in January 2018, I connected with local Montreal surface pattern designer Camilla Carvalho, from Oak Print Design, and she gave me access to her pattern library to pick some … [Read more...]

Ecliptic Quilt | Featured in Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine Issue 71

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Today’s the day I finally get to share with you what started well over a year ago! That’s right! Over a year ago! Back in January 2018, I connected with local Montreal surface pattern designer Camilla Carvalho, from Oak Print Design, and she gave me access to her pattern library to pick some … [Read more...]