
Shannon Fraser
@_sfDesigns
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Modern Quilts + Patterns. Fabric lover who discovered quilting and hasn't looked back!
Montreal
Joined October 2014
Design is in the details. β That's one of my mottos. Case in point - this adorable woven plant label I picked up on my first trip to #QuiltCon back in February. I stopped by @sarahhearts booth and couldn't get these plant labels out of my mind and β¦ https://t.co/jubg8GsXRm
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I did it! β
I made another top! It doesn't happen often that I get stopped in my scrolling tracks, but that's exactly what happened when I spotted the Collage Gathered top and immediately added it to my online shopping cart - ha! ππThat was back iβ¦ https://t.co/DpKmkMmXU3
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Do you sew for your pet(s)? πββ¬π Every now and then, I find myself sneaking in practical sewing projects for Pips (my cat πΊ)! One of the first items I stitched up for him was a liner for his travel carrier cage. Clearly cats are used to lying on thβ¦ https://t.co/yvYlhS8jGv
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This is where most of my improv journeys start - a bundle of fabric remnants leftover from a previous project ππ The project in this case happened to be the Jade OmbrΓ© quilted coat (swipe for a pic of that) I made my BFF. Those trimmings have been temβ¦ https://t.co/sxIsGh9sJn
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Progress is being made on my mum's coat! ππ I've got the arms inserted and bias binding attached. Now comes the fun of settling in for some quiet meditative big stitch hand binding and see this #mnhovea coat come to life! If you want to try this teβ¦ https://t.co/GrQcCO9r1v
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It's official - I'm obsessed with this new fabric combo! ππ Double tap if you agree π #quiltedcoat #mnhovea #mnhoveacoat #megannielsenpatterns #etcheddiaomondquiltxhoveacoat #shannonfraserdesignspatterns #quitledgarment #shannonfraserdesigns #memadβ¦ https://t.co/jj8VFtl2HU
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Mark your calendars! ποΈ Passport to Quilting Spring 2023 is coming soon! πππ I'm so honoured to be a part of this lineup of creative makers participating (swipe to see them all!) and there are over 20 free patterns + exclusive discounts that are bβ¦ https://t.co/VtJrYghvLr
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Spring days are here and that means one thing - it's quilted coat season! πππ§₯ Never could have imagined the day would come where I find myself choosing between which #memade #quiltedcoat I'm going to wear. Lately, it's been this cozy #wovens one. β¦ https://t.co/xBnr8LlmgM
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I got some happy mail! And none other than from my 30-Days of Improv QAL co-host Amanda @broadclothstudio πππ #QuiltYourOwnAdventureBook is perfect if you're looking to dive in and start designing your own quilts. You'll get to work with a series β¦ https://t.co/0pmiSXT5AZ
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A little update on my mum's quilted coat! π The patchwork is complete and quilting in currently underway featuring this glorious blue 40wt @aurifilthread π . It's not a perfect match (super close), but gives a very subtle detail that I'm loving. Lots β¦ https://t.co/nydLcMP0pS
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Are you a fan of Quilting Tutorials and Patterns? Do you like fun and simple sewing projects? Do you love meeting inspirational Quilt Designers? Then this major event is FOR YOU! Passport to Quilting-Spring 2023 is an amazing group of Quiltin⦠https://t.co/0jfEANZCet
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I love when I get memories served to me by my phone π€£ 5 years ago today I shared this little improv mini block I made during my #100daysofsfdminis π What I didn't anticipate was that 2 years later I would find myself without my sewing machine whileβ¦ https://t.co/UeAaRtmVq2
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I've got a date with my washing machine! π€£π€£ Wondering where these pretties are headed? π Well, it all started back in the Fall π and after lots of consultation with my mum, we finally landed on a fabric pull for her very own #quiltedcoat ππ Noβ¦ https://t.co/o0i2DWOIDT
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This will come as no shocker to you that my favourite colour is coral. I love wearing it I love quilting with it I just love this colour in all it's beautiful shades This mini Modern Aztec quilt is what I called my Ode to Coral as it features so⦠https://t.co/wrLodg3OCl
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The quilt that holds the most significance for me is definitely my original Pink Lemonade quilt π I designed her at a point in my fertility struggles where things were really really challenging, only to discover while stitching her that, after 8 longβ¦ https://t.co/YAGWpfbjER
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I have a soft spot for Sunday Morning Quilts as it's the first quilt book that caught my attention and had me curious! π To think that a couple of years later I'd go on to meet Cheryl @cheryl_arkison (co-author with @crazymomquilts) when my local @mtlβ¦ https://t.co/cEbS6utKbz
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It comes as no surprise to you that trees are special to me π³ During the pandemic, I shared my nature shots quite regularly because they seemed to resonate with you too π One of my favourite views in the wintertime is seeing the pine trees covered β¦ https://t.co/KYzyfKEjR9
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I've shared this one before, but I think it's the foundation of any good quilty practice - face your fear. There is so much growth on the other side of fear and it's amazing how GOOD you feel when you do face the fear, tackle the task and come out the ot⦠https://t.co/CheDFwkyc1
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Why do I quilt? Quilting has allowed me to: - reconnect with myself. - reconnect with my instincts - Learn to trust my gut - Explore colours in a different way from painting - Face my fears and trust that it's worth stepping outside my comfort β¦ https://t.co/FmgQuj6NZ0
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This is a hard one for me as I don't typically love my hands. I love what they create. I love the love they show those I care about π But now I'm also embarrassed by how dry and cracked they are. I've actually been hesitate to take photos and vidβ¦ https://t.co/BINo24Dg2D
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