About Shannon

I love Jesus, My husband, our children, and getting New fabric!!!

Hi, I’m Shannon—the heart behind Maple Cottage Designs!

My quilting journey began when I was a little girl. My mother would take me for walks to the local quilt shop where I fell in love with it all—the fabrics, trims, threads, patterns, and yes… even the feather boas hanging on display.

That fabric shop had it all!

Quilting has always been in my family. My grandmother quilted, my mother quilts, and she passed the joy of sewing on to me at an early age. It’s truly a part of who I am.

With a background in technical writing and an accounting degree, I combined my love of quilting with my skills to begin writing quilt patterns that are clear, easy to follow, and enjoyable for quilters of all levels. Over the years, my patterns have been featured in Today’s Quilter Magazine, Quilting Digest, the Quilting Summit in both 2021 and 2022, and more.

Today, I live in a 100+ year-old cottage surrounded by maple trees (the inspiration for my company name!) with my husband, our children and our two sweet rescue kitties. Life here is full of creativity—from designing quilts to making maple syrup from our trees—every effort is worth it when it leads to something beautiful.

I hope you enjoy these patterns as much as I enjoy creating them. May they bring joy, comfort, and a little extra beauty into your home.

Blessings,

Shannon