Shannon Fraser Designs

2017 Q1 Finish-A-Long – Proposed Projects

January 10, 2017 by Shannon 10 Comments

With last year being so unpredictable, my success with the Finish-A-Long was quite disappointing. And with my current goal for keeping 2017 open and not over committing myself, I didn’t think I would be participating in it this year. But I would like to get some WIPs off my shelf and clear … [Read more...]

Best of 2016

December 31, 2016 by Shannon 5 Comments

Another year is coming to an end! Where has 2016 gone?! It’s been a busy year filled with a ton of learning experiences. And through those trials and tribulations, my quilting skills have grown by leaps and bounds. Not only have my skills improved, but I’ve also been beyond grateful for the … [Read more...]

Tool Tuesday: Rotary Blade Sharpener

November 1, 2016 by Shannon 8 Comments

I love my rotary blades! I can’t even begin to imagine tackling quilting without one (mad respect for quilters who attempt any quilting project with hand cutting!). But one thing that was driving me crazy was how wasteful I seemed to be with my rotary blades. It’s amazing how quickly they become … [Read more...]

Curves Workshop and Trunk Show with Cheryl Arkison

October 26, 2016 by Shannon 6 Comments

I finally did it! I finally attended my first Trunk Show! I didn’t know what to expect, but I think I lucked out with my very first being with Cheryl Arkison! Don’t know Cheryl? Well, she’s based out of Calgary, Alberta and is the author of several quilting books, including: Sunday Morning … [Read more...]

Winter Star Quilt – Pat Bravo’s The Heartland Blog Tour

October 19, 2016 by Shannon 9 Comments

Hello! And welcome! I’m so thrilled to have you stop by on the Pat Bravo Heartland Blog Tour! This project all got started while I was working on my Playtime Quilt. I noticed a call-out for makers to participate in a blog hop featuring Pat Bravo’s new Heartland fabric … [Read more...]

My First Quilt – A Study in Half-Square Triangles

October 14, 2016 by Shannon 18 Comments

Oh, how I love quilts! After spending the long Thanksgiving weekend curled up on the couch all snuggled under my first quilt, I seem to have even more of an appreciation for the labour of love quilts are. And what really struck me was just how much I love looking at patchwork and feeling the … [Read more...]