Shannon Fraser Designs

How To Square Quilt Blocks – Half Square Triangles

October 4, 2016 by Shannon 4 Comments

Today’s post is all about squaring up quilt blocks. Specifically, how to trim up half-square triangle blocks. Not my favourite step in the quilting journey, but, hey, not everything in life is peaches and cream! Sometimes you just have to hang in there to get to the good stuff! I remember when … [Read more...]

Playtime Quilt – Amy Sinibaldi’s Playground Showcase

September 28, 2016 by Shannon 13 Comments

Hello and welcome! Today is my stop on the Playground Showcase and I’m just thrilled to have you here today! I have been inspired by Amy Sinibaldi’s work since I stumbled upon her blog Nana Company several years ago when I first started my sewing journey. I just adore the attention to … [Read more...]

Tiles as Quilt Inspiration

September 20, 2016 by Shannon 6 Comments

Tiles. It’s probably not initially a post you would expect from a quilter. In fairness, I’ve had a love affair with tiles even before I started quilting. But since I became a quilter, well, tiles are now an obsession! I get a ton of quilt design ideas from tiles. Bathrooms, kitchens, … [Read more...]

Free Medallion Squared Quilt Block and FPP Tutorial

September 14, 2016 by Shannon 66 Comments

Hi everyone! And welcome to my stop on the Cloud9 New Block Blog Hop tour of 2016!! Today I get to share the free Medallion Squared Quilt Block! After having such a great time participating in my first blog hop – the 2016 New Quilters Blog Hop – I jumped at the chance to participate in the second … [Read more...]

Top 5 Podcasts for Quilters & Creatives

September 7, 2016 by Shannon 10 Comments

I’m a little late to the podcast game. But now that I’ve started, I’m completely hooked! I’ve got a few secret sewing projects in the works and I have been loving catching up on episodes while spending the day quilting. Here are a few of my faves: After the Jump – … [Read more...]

Kaleidoscope Peaks & Valleys Table Runner

August 31, 2016 by Shannon 4 Comments

Finally!! the second of the secret sewing projects I worked on earlier this year for Camelot Fabrics – the Kaleidoscope Peaks & Valleys Table Runner! What a stunner! I was working under a really tight deadline to get the Kaleidoscope Festival Quilt and this table runner completed, … [Read more...]