Modern Improv Quilting

Dive into the world of modern improv quilting where creativity knows no bounds! This board celebrates bold, vibrant colors and graphic designs that break away from traditional quilt patterns. Embrace the freedom of improv quilting by letting fabric choices and color palettes lead the way, rather than following a set pattern. Tune into your creative instincts, explore dynamic compositions, and let the textures and hues of the textiles guide your quilt designs.
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Shannon Fraser Designs | Quilter. Pattern Designer. Educator.
two different pictures of an orange and pink piece of art on the wall, one is made out of strips of fabric
Modern improv play the final composition - Shannon Fraser Designs
The front and back views of the finished 30 Days of Improv QAL quilted wall hanging. Read more about this improv piece on the blog #improvquilting #qal #quiltalong #wallart
an orange and pink quilted wall hanging
Modern improv play the final composition - Shannon Fraser Designs
Here's the finished quilted wall hanging I made during the 2023 30 Days of Improv Quilt Along. See more on the blog #improvquilt #modernquilting #quilting
two pictures with spools of thread on them
Modern improv play the final composition - Shannon Fraser Designs
Machine quilting details on the 30 Days of Improv QAL quilted wall hanging from our summer of improv quilt along. That orange thread was so fun to stitch with! See more on the blog #improvquilt #artquilt #modernimprovquilt
a chair with two pillows sitting on top of it
Refracted Star Big Stitch Hand Quilted Pillow - Shannon Fraser Designs
Improv backing on the Refracted Star cushion I made as a gift for my little brother. This one is super simple yet adds a fun detail on the back of cushion for two looks in one! See more on the blog #quilted #cushion
two pillows with different designs on them, one is brown and the other is pink
New Guiding Lights Quilted Pillow Pattern - Shannon Fraser Designs
Here's the square version of the Guiding Lights Pillow Pattern. Have fun and use your fabric remnants to piece a quilted pillow back as Shannon has done here. See more pictures on the blog #quiltedpillow #foundationpaperpiecing #handmadehome #patchworkpillow
an old sewing machine sitting on top of a wooden table next to a colorful quilt
Improv Sampler - The QAL Quilt
Modern improv quilting at its finest! The bold curves and striking palette in this quilt create a stunning sense of movement and artistry. Perfect inspiration for anyone ready to embrace creative freedom with a contemporary twist. ✂✨
someone is holding some thread in one hand and several spools of thread in the other
Modern improv play the final composition - Shannon Fraser Designs
Here are the threads I pulled for consideration when planning the quilting of my 30 Days of Improv QAL quilted wall hanging. In the end, I opted for the orange! See more on the blog #quiltingthread #notions #thread
the book cover for quilt along 30 days of imppov, with an orange background and
Modern improv play the final composition - Shannon Fraser Designs
30 Days of Improv Quilt Along 2023 Week 5 Composition by Shannon Fraser Designs #improvquilting #quiltalong #quilting
two pictures with different types of thread on the wall and one has an orange piece of fabric
Modern improv play the final composition - Shannon Fraser Designs
30 Days of Improv Quilt Along Week 5 Composition by Shannon Fraser Designs - see how I pulled my improv blocks together into a modern improv quilted wall hanging #improvquilting #quiltalong
an image of a quilting project with the words improve log cabin block
Improv Log Cabin Block Tutorial - Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Improv Log Cabin quilt block tutorial - perfect for using up your fabric scraps!
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two quilts with different colored squares on them
Rainbow Fat Quarter Winter Star Baby Quilt - Shannon Fraser Designs
Improv quilting is perfect for making great use of your trimmings! Shown here is the improv back of the rainbow baby Winter Star Quilt Shannon made using just a fat quarter bundle! See more on the blog #improvquilt #partyonthequiltback #handquilted
two colorful quilts are laying next to each other
Rainbow Fat Quarter Winter Star Baby Quilt - Shannon Fraser Designs
Make great use of your fat quarter bundle by using up the remaining scraps on the back of your Winter Star quilt. That's what Shannon has done here on the back of the Rainbow Baby Winter Star Quilt featuring Celeste. #babyquilt #improvquilting #quilt #improvquilt
a multicolored quilt is displayed on a white background with text overlaying the image
Rainbow Fat Quarter Winter Star Baby Quilt - Shannon Fraser Designs
Improv quilt back for the baby Winter Star Quilt I made featuring Celeste. I challenged myself to only use the fat quarter bundle without any yardage. I made it! Read the challenges I faced along the way over on Shannon Fraser Design's blog #quilt #handquilted #improvquiltback
a basket with two pillows on top of it next to a white wall in the background
Etched Diamond Quilted Pillow in Jade Ombré Wovens - Shannon Fraser Designs
Etched Diamond Quilted Pillow in Jade Ombré Wovens - Shannon Fraser Designs
a brown and pink pillow sitting on top of a white bed
New Guiding Lights Quilted Pillow Pattern - Shannon Fraser Designs
Use up your fabric scraps by trying your hand at an improv backing. That's what I did here with the solids used on the front of the 18" x 18" Guiding Lights quilted pillow. Machine quilting adds understated texture to complete the look. Click to read more on the blog. #improvquilting #quilt #quiltedcushion