Shannon Fraser Designs

Spreading quilty joy one stitch at a time!

  • ABOUT
    • FAQ
  • TUTORIALS
  • RESOURCES
  • QUILT ALONGS
    • Little Forest BOM
    • Mouse Trap BOM 2025
    • Shattered Star QAL
    • Winter Star QAL
  • CONTACT
  • SHOP

A Favourite Fabric Haunt – Mad About Patchwork

April 20, 2016 by Shannon 8 Comments

Alright my fellow fabric lovers, this post is for you!   I've got several projects that will be keeping me busy in the coming months and I needed some fabric to get under way.  After spending a good chunk of a lazy Sunday shopping on-line for fabric a couple of weeks ago, I thought … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Fabric, Tip Tuesday

2016 Finish-A-Long – Q2 Project List

April 13, 2016 by Shannon 8 Comments

Blue Odyssey quilt fabric squares with Aurifil Thread color card | Q2 Finish-A-Long 2016 Projects | Shannon Fraser Designs

Thanks to a fellow guild member’s blog Dizzy Quilts, written by the lovely Izzy, I have learned about the 2016 Finish-A-Long project.  This started back in January, but it appears you can join at the beginning of each quarter.  For Q2, the deadline is April 16, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: WIP

Mondrian Improv Charity Quilt

April 6, 2016 by Shannon 6 Comments

It is finally done!!  After volunteering at the January Montreal Modern Quilt Guild meeting, I am so thrilled to finally share the finished quilt I put together using scraps.  That’s right!  Just scraps!  It’s amazing what you can create using just fabric scraps and your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Charity, DIY, Improv, Modern Quilting

Raspberry & Lemon Sponge Cake

March 29, 2016 by Shannon 2 Comments

I got my baking on this past Easter Sunday.  Honestly, baking is my favourite kitchen pastime!  There is something about the measuring, mixing and pouring that I find completely soothing and relaxing.  Plus, once everything is tidied up, I get to sample some sweet stuff and satisfy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Baking, Family, Holidays, Recipes, TastyTuesday

Happy Easter!

March 27, 2016 by Shannon Leave a Comment

 Popping in from the long weekend festivities to wish you and your family a very happy Easter! Hope your day is filled with lots of laughter, fun with family and copious amounts of chocolate J I'm off to make dessert for our family dinner tonight. xo Shannon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Flowers, Holidays

Libs Elliott Weight of Love Quilt Workshop

March 23, 2016 by Shannon 4 Comments

It finally happened! The quilting workshop I have been eagerly awaiting was this past Saturday and boy was the wait well worth it! I was such an eager beaver; I actually showed up almost a full hour ahead of schedule.  I like to be early, but not that early ;) Most likely due to my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Modern Quilting, Montreal Modern Quilt Guild, Workshop

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • …
  • 94
  • Next Page »

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…

Stay up to date

Categories

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
Machine quilting at home is a skill that grows with every quilt you make. I’m sharing the lessons I learned while quilting my Cloud Surfing quilt on a domestic sewing machine, including planning quilting lines, working with a guide bar, basting, lighting and learning to embrace the imperfect parts along the way. #MachineQuilting #DomesticMachineQuilting #QuiltingTips #ModernQuilting #QuiltingAtHome

Machine quilting at home takes practice! See what I learned quilting my Cloud Surfing quilt, from planning and basting to building confidence one line at a time.

This finished Cloud Surfing quilt is proof that unexpected colours can create the most joyful results. Olive Oil yellow-green, bold fuchsia, rich teal, and soft blue come together in a modern curved quilt filled with movement, texture, and personality. Explore the full colour story, quilting details, and five-year journey behind this finished quilt. #CloudSurfingQuilt #ModernQuilting #QuiltInspiration #ColourfulQuilts #CurvedPiecing

Explore the colour, machine quilting and hand-stitched details of this Cloud Surfing quilt—and why every unfinished quilt has its own season.

My quilting pressing routine has become much smoother thanks to a few favourite tools. Read how a larger wool pressing mat fits into my everyday sewing setup. #WoolPressingMat #QuiltingTools #QuiltingTips #QuiltTips

A year after upgrading to a larger wool pressing mat, I’m sharing whether I still love it, how it’s holding up, and the pressing tools I reach for most.

Copyright © 2026 SHANNON FRASER DESIGNS

imunify-bot-check