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Linen in Quilting: Tips, Tricks, and What You Need to Know

July 10, 2025 by Shannon 4 Comments

Discover the secrets to quilting with linen fabric! Learn the best tips, tricks, and tools for creating beautiful linen quilts that last.

If you're a quilter who loves exploring new textures and bringing a natural, tactile feel to your work, linen might just be your next favorite fabric. While 100% quilting cotton is a tried-and-true staple, incorporating linen—or linen blends—into your quilting projects can open up a whole new world … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Essex Linen, Fabric, Quilting Basics, Quilty Tip

Why Bigger Is Better (When Pressing Fabric)

June 26, 2025 by Shannon 388 Comments

After 5 years with a small wool pressing mat, I finally upgraded to a larger version—and the difference is incredible! No more repositioning fabric constantly. See how this bigger wool pressing mat changed my quilting game and improved my pressing results. #WoolPressingMat #QuiltingTools #ModernQuilter #QuiltingTips

Five years ago, I made what seemed like a small change to my quilting setup—I started using a wool pressing mat. I’d heard the buzz in the quilting community about how these mats could elevate pressing results, and after years of pressing on a standard cotton-covered board, I decided to give wool a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Notions Tagged With: Notions, Pressing Matters

Half Moons Quilt Block for the Mouse Trap BOM 2025

June 15, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along 2025 by Shannon Fraser Designs - The sixth quilt block to be released is the Half Moons block. This modern quilt block will have you doing a deep dive on piecing half-circle quilt blocks. A great way to learn how to piece and trim curves! Read my top tips for quilting success on the blog. #MouseTrapBOM #quilting #quiltalong #halfcircles #quiltingcurves

You’re officially hitting the halfway mark in the Mouse Trap Block of the Month Quilt Along. Once you’ve stitched up your Half Moons quilt blocks, you’ll only have six more blocks to go! Fantastic job on piecing your Apex blocks! Lining up those triangles can take a minute, but hopefully, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mouse Trap BOM 2025, Quilt Along Tagged With: Mouse Trap BOM, Quilting Curves

The Best Tool for Marking Patchwork: Frixion Pen or Marker?

June 12, 2025 by Shannon 12 Comments

Frixion Pen vs. Marker: Which Wins for Patchwork?

There’s been a whole lot of half-rectangle triangle making going on around the studio, and observations have been made! Notably, observations related to the best tool for marking patchwork blocks using a Frixion pen vs. a Frixion marker. It’s been eye-opening! And I wanted to share those with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Jelly Roll, Product Review, Quilt Books, Quilt Pattern, Wall Hanging

Quilted Pet Mat Project for Modern Quilters with Messy Cats

June 5, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

🐱 Minimal mess, maximum style! This improv quilted pet mat is a sustainable, scrap-busting solution for modern quilters with pets. Made with leftovers from a linen and woven quilt, it’s both functional and beautiful. #ScrapQuiltingProject #ModernCatDIY #QuilterLife

Every few years, my cat gets a new placemat — not because he asks for one (though he is quite particular), but because it’s become a small, satisfying ritual for me. These quilted pet food mats are humble little projects, but they serve a real purpose: catching crumbs, surviving spills, and holding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Improv Quilting, Quilting Tagged With: Fabric Scraps, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Improv Quilting, Pet Essentials

Cake Stand Quilted Table Runner in Canadian Quilter Magazine

May 29, 2025 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Brighten your table with the Cake Stand Quilted Table Runner from Shannon Fraser Designs, featured in Canadian Quilters Magazine! This table runner showcases beautiful appliqué—perfect for showing off your needle turn skills or making it quick with raw edge appliqué. A stylish handmade accent for any dining space or coffee table! #QuiltedTableRunner #AppliqueQuiltPattern #ModernQuiltDesign #CakeStandBlock

Check your mail! The summer issue of the Canadian Quilter Magazine is currently landing in mailboxes across Canada and internationally 😉. I’m excited to share that I have a pattern featured in there! If you need a fun summer project to show off at your next BBQ, then hopefully the Cake Stand Table … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Quilting Tagged With: Canadian Quilter, Press, Quilted Table Runner

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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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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.

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