Shannon Fraser Designs

Spreading quilty joy one stitch at a time!

Foundation Paper Pieced Quilted Blue Dragon

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I can’t believe I haven’t shared this with you before now!! I made this pretty over a year ago and could have sworn I shared it with you. Well, today’s the day!! This was an epic foundation paper piecing project.  The most complex I’ve tackled to date with no less than 16 different … [Read more...]

Ultimate Tips for DIY Quilted Pin Cushion Success

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After posting my Frolic Plus pincushion on Instagram (see that here) for the Pinnie Parade hosted by Cheri of Tinkerellen (sneak a peek inside her sewing bag!), many of you reached out to know a little more about my ultimate tips for DIY pincushions success. Ask and you shall receive 😉 Today’s … [Read more...]

The 100-Day Project – A Creative Challenge

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Guys, I made it to the end! 100-days of creating and I’m still standing. AND – I still have lots of creative mojo left! There have been many lessons I’ve learned throughout this creative challenge. Some are obvious, or at least more obvious now. But others are really quite subtle. But first, … [Read more...]

Spring Lilacs – Modern Quilt Made from Fabric Scraps

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I love it when a quilt project is a journey. Like a story that you’re writing up as you go along. Don’t you?! The freedom of creativity. How a small idea leads to uncharted territories and, through exploration, blooms into a new pattern. This was that kind of a quilt journey. It all started … [Read more...]