Quilt Blog

  • Quilty Texture through Thread | Club Tissus x Shannon Fraser Designs Part 3

    by Shannon Fraser

    How much thought have you given to your thread? Is it something you consider to be an integral part of your sewing or an after thought, something to just make do with? I ask because, for the longest time, I didn't give the stringy stuff much thought. In fact, I was usually on the hunt for whatever was easiest and cheapest until that all changed.

    Posted in My Essentials, Notions

  • Sew Organized with the Sit-N-Sew Pincushion | January Aurifil Artisan Challenge

    by Shannon Fraser
    Nothing like the New Year to spur on some cleaning and organizing! A tidy sewing room makes for more efficient quilting! I'm sharing my go-to DIY notion that I can't get through a quilting session without! BONUS - it takes less than an hour to make!
    Posted in My Essentials, Notions, Pincushion, Quilting

  • Top 5 go-to stretches for a modern quilter after a day of quilting

    by Shannon Fraser
    Quilting got your muscles feeling stiff and sore? I'm sharing my top 5 go-to stretches after a long day of sewing.
    Posted in My Essentials

  • Martelli Round-about Cutting Mat | A Modern Quilter’s Review

    by Shannon Fraser
    Have you picked up a rotating mat only to find it doesn't spin? Yup, been there! I went on the hunt to find the best rotating mat and my research led me to the Martelli Round-about Cutting Mat. I'm sharing my review with you today!
    Posted in My Essentials, Notions

  • Why I love Aurifil Thread | 2019 Aurifil Artisan

    by Shannon Fraser
    I'm so beyond thrilled to be part a 2019 Aurifil Artisan! I didn't always know the importance of using quality thread, but once I did I sought out the best. I'm sharing with you today my top reasons for loving Aurifil Thread!
    Posted in My Essentials, News, Notions

  • What’s Inside My Travel Sewing Bag

    by Shannon Fraser
    Take a peek inside my travel sewing bag and see the essentials I can't start a trip without! Plus, see what non quilting items I also sneak in there.
    Posted in My Essentials, Notions, What's In Your Sewing Bag Series

  • Top 5 Podcasts for Quilters & Creatives

    by Shannon Fraser
    On the hunt for some listening pleasure while tackling your quilty tasks? You're in luck! I'm sharing my top 5 podcasts for quilters and creatives.
    Posted in My Essentials

  • Top 10 Quilting Tools to Get Started Quilting

    by Shannon Fraser
    I'm sharing the top 10 quilting tools you'll want to get started quilting. This is the essentials that every quilter should have in their quilty tool kit!
    Posted in My Essentials, Notions

  • What’s in My Travel Sewing Bag

    by Shannon Fraser
    I'm sharing a no-holds-bar view inside my travel sewing bag - the unedited version!
    Posted in My Essentials, Notions, What's In Your Sewing Bag Series

  • Kona Cotton & Aurifil Colour Charts

    by Shannon Fraser
    These little colourful cards are hands down one of my favourite things to keep in my sewing studio! They make planning and designing so easy. Plus, ordering online becomes a no brainer. You always know the exact colour you'll receive in the mail!
    Posted in My Essentials

  • Favourite Quilting Tools

    by Shannon Fraser
    A few must have tools in my quilting studio!
    Posted in My Essentials, Notions