Quilt Blog

  • Favourite Thread Weight | April Aurifil Artisan Challenge

    by Shannon Fraser
    I'm sharing a round-up of my fave projects featuring my favourite thread weight!
    Posted in Notions

  • Mushroom Pinnies with a Twist | Patchwork Gifts Book Tour

    by Shannon Fraser
    I'm so excited to share this cute and fun project from my friend's new book: Patchwork Gifts. These little mushrooms are meant as pincushions, but I switched it up and stuffed mine with catnip as a toy for Pips!
    Posted in Books, Notions

  • Sit ‘N Sew Pincushion Pattern | Modern Quilter's Sewing Station

    by Shannon Fraser
    The Sit 'N Sew Pincushion is all about  a FUN & FAST sew that will have you organized and loving your sewing room! Scrap friendly and super quick to piece, this little pinnie makes the perfect gift. Betcha can't just make one!
    Posted in Notions, Quilt Pattern, Quilting

  • 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

  • Aurifil Artisan Collection 2019

    by Shannon Fraser
    Here's the full unboxing of the Aurifil Thread included in my Artisan Collection for 2019! There are so many pretty colors and thread weights to play with -- I can't wait to dip in and explore!
    Posted in News, 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

  • Big Stitch Hand Quilting Thread – List of 20+ Resources for Pearl Cotton Thread

    by Shannon Fraser
    The hunt was on for perle cotton thread and I'm sharing my journey as well as a full list of over 20 resources to help you find pearl cotton thread for all your big stitch quilting needs. Plus, I share my favourite quilting needles to accommodate the larger thread!
    Posted in Notions, Resources

  • 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

  • Happy Coloring Book Day

    by Shannon Fraser
    Have you joined the adult coloring book craze?! I finally took the plunge and it has me reminiscing about a fave TV show from when I was young!
    Posted in Notions

  • The Quilter's Planner 2017

    by Shannon Fraser
      There has been a resurgence in planner popularity in the last couple of years, but not all are created equal! And The Quilter's Planner has been ...
    Posted in Notions

  • Black & Decker Professional Steam Iron Review

    by Shannon Fraser
    Have you ever had your iron die on you, prompting you to rush to the store, only to find brands you haven't tried yet? This is the very thing that happened to me and I'm sharing how it turned out!
    Posted in Notions