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My Make-up Travel Kit

May 4, 2015 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Handmade zip pouch and roll up make-up brush case with makeup brushes and makeup scattered

I love it when things are both pretty and practical!  Don't you?  Which is why I still love my original make-up bag and brush roll design.  I made this combo several years back to keep my stuff handy while travelling.  And travelled they have!  Whether I was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: What's in You Sewing Bag Series? Tagged With: Travel

My First Craft Fair – The Crafts Meow

May 3, 2015 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Handmade linen bunting

It is a couple of  weeks post fair and I'm still so thankful I made it through the crazy haze of preparing for my first craft fair!  It all started with a text from one of my brothers.  It was short and sweet.  "Do you want to be in a craft fair?"  I'm thinking - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Tutorials Tagged With: Charity, Craft Fair

Welcome to my new site!

April 29, 2015 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Hand quilted improv modern orange mini quilt

I'm so excited to welcome you to Shannon Fraser Designs' blog! It's been lots of work, but what a fun creative journey. There is a ton of activity behind the makings of s/f Designs and I wanted a way to share some of those fun, crazy, inspiring and hectic times with you. After all, it's all about … [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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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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