For over a decade, Make Modern has inspired quilters in 70+ countries around the globe. Independently published by a team of dedicated Australian women, each issue of our magazine is a treasure trove of patterns, articles, and interviews with quilters. Accessible digitally, read on-the-go, on holidays, and reference patterns while shopping! With no physical storage needed, easy navigation, and eco-friendly delivery, it's a win-win-win! Come and join our global community of passionate crafters!
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Hello Reader! It's only a week until our next issue is published! Seven days, 168 hours (give or take) ... And just like the past 68 issues, this one is jam-packed with goodness. We are so fortunate to work with some amazing and talented designers each issue, plus clever columnists and articulate makers. We quilters are visual types, so rather than just tell you, how about we show you?! Sneak peek? We know you want one! ๐๐๐ Look at all that cheerful brightness! Ten beautiful projects to inspire and delight, and we get to meet makers Lindsay Upiter and Heather Davis! Not to mention our brilliant columnists who share their best hints, tips, suggestions and ideas for successful quilting - the lovely HollyAnne Knight (of String and Story), the insightful Sarah Ashford (Sarah Ashford Studios) and the talented Eva Saunders (of Gingerly Quilt Co). While you're waiting for this fabulous new issue, here's a lil reminder of what we have in Issue 68 that might just tide you over until the newest issue arrives.
Or if you would like a year full of inspiration, how about our All-Access Pass! Not only will you get the current issue, but you'll also get one simple link with access to every issue we've every published! Every issue, quilty friend! That's a whole lot of projects, columns, and articles to delight and inspire! The BEST patchwork rabbit hole you could ever go down. Trust us!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. Simply press reply, or write to info@makemodern.com.au. For now, we'll go back to putting the finishing touches on Issue 69 so it's ready for you to in just one week's time! Eek! In the meantime, happy making! Kristy, Lara, Jane + Nic A NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY: ๐ Modern Quilt Show Australia 2026 Hosted by the Sydney and Wollongong Modern Quilt Guilds, this celebration of modern quilting is going to be incredible - stunning quilts, amazing workshops with award-winning tutors, and the fabulous Tania Tanti as featured artist and keynote speaker! Bring your quilted wearables - jackets, coats, dresses, bags - and be spotted by our friendly roving reporters, Jane and Lara, to be featured in Make Modern! We can't wait to see your creative makes in person and celebrate modern quilting together. Please let us know you'll be there, and don't forget to come and say hi, and grab your free badge or sticker So exciting!!!
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For over a decade, Make Modern has inspired quilters in 70+ countries around the globe. Independently published by a team of dedicated Australian women, each issue of our magazine is a treasure trove of patterns, articles, and interviews with quilters. Accessible digitally, read on-the-go, on holidays, and reference patterns while shopping! With no physical storage needed, easy navigation, and eco-friendly delivery, it's a win-win-win! Come and join our global community of passionate crafters!
Dear Reader, It's our favourite day - new issue day! Make Modern Issue 70 has landed! It's a milestone worth celebrating and we're doing it with rainbow colour, slow stitches, and makers who are quietly changing the quilt world. Over 100 pages of stitching joy waiting for you! In this issue we're joined by Nic Vaughan, Hand Piecing Queen who makes the case for hand piecing as the most portable, forgiving, and quietly satisfying way to sew, with practical tips on tools, technique, and ways to...
Hello Reader! Our new issue is just around the corner and we can't wait til you open the pages of Issue 70. With over 100 pages of quilty goodness, it's chockablock full of inspiration. Beautiful projects to get you diving into your stash and ready to sew. Sneak peek? We know you want one! ๐๐๐ So much goodness waiting for you! 10 beautiful projects - quilts of all kinds and styles, plus a great bag for all your sewing goodies. We also chat with some wonderful makers - Rachel Julia of Kohatu...
Hello Reader!, Have you had a chance to check out Issue 69 yet? I mean we understand if you've been distracted and glued to the Artemis II NASA livestream (or maybe that's just me?!). But in case you're looking for some inspiration and some fun sewing, let us chat a little about what you can find in the pages of our current issue. Here's a little reminder of our pretty cover (quilt by Kelli Marshall), and another stunning quilt - Brigid by Erin Holmes. Rooted in Celtic folklore, Brigid is a...