Shannon Fraser Designs

Spreading quilty joy one stitch at a time!

The Quilter’s Planner 2019 + GIVEAWAY!!!

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What are your quilty plans for 2019? Have a bunch of WIP (works in progress) you want to clear off your list? If you’re a quilter, then I KNOW you have a WIP list 😉 I think it’s in our quilty DNA to have such a list! Perhaps you have some new quilt projects you’ve been meaning to tackle but … [Read more...]

The “F” Quilt – A Modern Improv Log Cabin

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This quilted wall hanging has been a WIP since the fall of 2017! It all started as an outlet to just play. No pattern. No rules. Just me and my scraps leftover from my Plus Infinity Quilt. It’s interesting to see a project evolve when you have no end point in mind. It’s a liberating feeling … [Read more...]

Tribal Diamond Quilt | 2019 Quilter’s Planner Share the Love Blog Hop

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Don’t you love it when two of your favourite things come together? Like PB & J, or donuts & coffee or (my fave) tacos with guacamole – yummm, tacos and guac. Only thing missing is a mojito and we’ve got ourselves a party! Ha! I digress, food does that to me 😉 but you get the … [Read more...]

Quilt Binding Tutorial: Part 2 | Ultimate Hand Binding Tips

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Welcome back for Part 2 of the quilt binding tutorial. In case you missed it, Part 1 delves into how to make straight grain binding, how to attach the first side to your quilt, how to navigate corners and how to join the two ends for a seamless finish. Plus, it includes my top 10 … [Read more...]

Quilt Binding Tutorial: Part 1 – 10 Tips for Success

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever been a little daunted by the thought of having to bind your quilt?! I know this is a stumbling block for many fellow quilters. A point in the journey that is dreaded by many. I’ve actually come to LOVE this step. And I hand bind all of my quilts. I’ll confess, it … [Read more...]