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The Big Iron Debate: What Quilters Really Think About the Oliso ProPlus

September 11, 2025 by Shannon 48 Comments

Not all irons are created equal! 🧼 We dove into the IG convo around the Oliso ProPlus — the non-flip iron that's dividing the quilting world. Is it worth it? You decide. #QuiltingCommunity #OlisoIronDebate #MustHaveSewingTools

There’s nothing quite like a good quilting session with friends—and if you’ve ever gathered around a sewing table (or a group chat), you know someone is going to bring up irons. Recently, in the middle of a marathon sewing weekend, I found myself deep in what I’m now calling “The Big Iron … [Read more...]

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Arrow Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025

August 15, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along 2024 by Shannon Fraser Designs - The eighth quilt block to be released is the Arrow block. This modern quilt block will have you doing a deep dive on small piecing and large scale flying geese quilt blocks. Read my top tips for quilting success on the blog. #MouseTrapBOM #quilting #quiltalong #flyinggeese #smallpiecing

The wait is over! The latest block in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along is here and ready for you to bring your quilty flare to the Arrow quilt block! Super thrilled to see that last month was an easy-peasy one for you! I suspected it would be, and sometimes you just need an easy win, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mouse Trap BOM 2025, Quilt Along Tagged With: Flying Geese, Mouse Trap BOM

Why You’ll Fall in Love with the Twist Fiber Festival

August 14, 2025 by Shannon 2 Comments

Planning your visit to Twist Festival? Get insider tips on tickets, parking, and what to bring.

Nestled in the heart of the Outaouais region, the Twist Fiber Festival is more than just an event—it's a vibrant tapestry of creativity, community, and craftsmanship. Each August, the quiet town of St-André-Avellin transforms into a haven for fiber enthusiasts, artists, and curious newcomers alike, … [Read more...]

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Creative Play + Cozy Pets: How I Turned Quilt Leftovers into Something Beautiful

August 7, 2025 by Shannon 4 Comments

🐱 Make a cozy DIY pet bed using leftover fabric scraps! This improv quilted cushion is sustainable, creative, and totally pet-approved. #DIYPetBed #QuiltingForPets

If you’ve ever had a beloved pet bed that's been just a little too loved, you’ll understand exactly why this project came to be. After countless wash cycles, the old cushion I’d made for my cat, Pips, finally gave out—its seams torn and stuffing starting to peek through. Instead of tossing it and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Improv Quilting, Quilting Tagged With: Fabric Scraps, Pet Essentials, Quilted Pillow, Sustainable quilting, Upcycled

How to Stay Organized for a Block of the Month Quilt Along

July 24, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Staying organized during a year-long quilt along? Check out these smart tips for managing your 2025 Mouse Trap BOM from start to finish! #QuiltAlong #BOM2025

We’ve made it over the half-way mark in the Mouse Trap BOM and as my machine is currently busy machine quilting the Spinning Snowflakes Quilt, holding up my Flag block progress, I thought I’d pop in and give an update on how my Mouse Trap quilt blocks are coming along and share some tips on how to … [Read more...]

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Flag Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025

July 15, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Can you master those skinny strips? The Flag block challenges your piecing accuracy with traditional construction and a bold, linear aesthetic. It’s the perfect test for quilters looking to level up in the Mouse Trap BOM. #quiltchallenge #modernquiltblock #patchworkpractice #quiltwithprecision #mouseBOM #flagblock

Congratulations, you’re over the halfway point of the Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along. Time flies when you’re having quilty fun! Good thing there’s still plenty to look forward to, and this month it’s all about the Flag quilt block. I commend you for sticking with last month’s block. … [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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