Shannon Fraser became a quilter unexpectedly - in fact she says she had discounted quilting as an interest entirely! Never say never! Shannon tells the story of textile exploration that eventually led her to quilting and pattern design. We chat about her love of saturated colors, and graphic designs, and improv as a quilter's version of a palette cleanser. Shannon gives us a glimpse into pattern designing, and how her goal is to make each project achievable, no matter your skill level. It's a matter of clear and comprehensive instructions, working step by step, and a variety of teaching styles and supporting resources. Shannon has published many digital patterns, hosts and collaborates on quiltalongs, and has a beautifully written blog featuring many, many tutorials. And she has so much enthusiasm for creative arts, I know you'll love hearing her stories. Let's welcome her! Shannon can be found in these places: Website and access to newsletter signup Instagram #30daysofimprov -------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here. STITCH FIX use this link to receive $25 credit on your first order STAINED GLASS free quilt pattern, great for scraps ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up for free quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Support the show