What’s Inside My Travel Sewing Bag

You know that series “what’s in her purse”? I love that series! There’s something super fun about getting to peek inside at the contents!

I used to love going through my grandmother's cosmetic bag. She had such fancy containers with pretty colours inside. I was riveted. Which probably explains why I love zip pouches and seeing what everyone keeps in theirs!

You’re probably thinking “um, Shannon, this isn’t about quilting!”, but I assure you it is!

Here me out.

Now, I know having a dedicated sewing studio is all the rage, but I think it’s safe to say that at one point or another in your quilty journey you’re going to take your project on the road.

Best Tips for New Quilters & how to get that elusive scant ¼ inch seam allowance

There are lots of things I would have loved to know when I first started out on my quilting journey. Like how to cut fabric. Yeah, that would have been über helpful! (and also on my list of tutorials in the works!)

But the truth is, most of my quilting experience has been self-taught, pieced together through blog posts and YouTube videos and lots and lots of trial and error. I would have loved to have a quilting buddy that took me under their wing and shared the ins and outs.

Thankfully, along the way, I’ve met some amazing quilters who have been so kind and generous with their knowledge – and it’s those amazing quilting friends that I turn to when I need to work through a challenge, get inspired or just have fun seeing how they approach things.

Ecliptic Quilt | Featured in Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine Issue 71

Today’s the day I finally get to share with you what started well over a year ago!

That’s right! Over a year ago!

Back in January 2018, I connected with local Montreal surface pattern designer Camilla Carvalho, from Oak Print Design, and she gave me access to her pattern library to pick some prints that I would like to work with.

Who could resist that?! 

Indian Star Mini Wall Hanging | Quilt Big Blog Tour + GIVEAWAY

I like big blocks and I cannot lie!

There’s something seriously satisfying about settling in for a sewing session and emerging with a large quilt block in no time flat. The fact that you can turn that big block into several different projects, is just icing on the cake!

Modern Aztec Quilt Pattern | Choose your quilt adventure

She’s finally here! This pattern has been a long time in the making, and I couldn’t be more excited to share her with you!

Have you ever worked on a project that you were super fired up about, only to have to let it sit there patiently waiting for you to address other priorities before giving it your full attention?

That’s exactly what happened with the Modern Aztec quilt pattern. I designed her all the way back in the summer of 2017, but other quilting commitments kept me from being able to make her.

Holiday Modern Aztec Quilted Table Runner

I’m not sure what was in the water back in August, but it was a month where I was clearly feeling all the Christmas vibes!

Not only did I design the Irish Vortex quilt pattern that was very much influenced by the holidays, I also started working on this Scandi holiday version of my Modern Aztec quilt pattern.

Flight Plan Quilt - A reminder to follow your own path

I’m so excited to finally share this fun quilt with you!

She’s been a long time in the making – from design idea to now – it’s been well over a year! Part of the delay in sharing is that I had to wait until she was gifted. Since that finally happened over the holidays, I’m now free to share ALL the details with you!