Hello Reader,

Here in Australia, Autumn has arrived after what felt like a long hot summer. I'm an indoor cat, so this cooler weather is suiting me perfectly. Not to mention the overcast and sometimes drizzly days are ideal for settling in for a bit of sewing. Though to be fair, every day is an ideal day for a bit of sewing!

If you're feeling that itch to stitch, your next project could very well be waiting in the pages of our newest issue. If you haven't checked out Issue 70 yet, here's a lil look at what's in store!

First up, we've got to talk about this huge pop of rainbow goodness that's gracing the cover! Corinne Sovey, clever maker and rainbow lover, designed our cover quilt for a big impact. Rainbows never go out of style, and this colour scheme is the perfect way to showcase any striped design. If you love bright colours and maximalist decor, this is the perfect quilt for you.

No dreary days here with all this bright colour and cheerful pattern designs! If you, like me, can't get enough rainbow, here are another two beautiful rainbow quilts!

Xplode (below left) by Cheri Termini is a bright and bold quilt that looks complex but it's really a simple block created using basic units and traditional piecing techniques. The magic happens the blocks are oriented to create Xs and Os, and the bright rainbow prints contrast beautifully with the crisp white background.

Jelly Rock (below right) is designed by Rachel J. Langford. The design was inspired by the bright and tasty rock candy that Rachel enjoyed as a child. This is a fun quilt - and a quick make! It pairs a rainbow jelly roll with white background fabric.

Now let's look at another two bright and bold quilt designs! Not rainbow colourways, but beautiful and cheerful in these happy palettes!

Jinx (below left) is from Irish quilter Rita Geyermann. There's just so much about this quilt to delight the modern quilter. Oversized blocks, a bold orange and turquoise colour scheme, solids and negative space, plus the use of nesting hexagons. What's not to love?

Deco Dash (below right) is another winner designed by Jamie Siel. When Jamie designed this simple yet effective modern quilt, she was inspired by the clean lines and fresh colours of the Art Deco movement. She chose a pantograph that brought this vibe out further. The quilt is the perfect choice for anyone who prefers minimalistic design and would work well in any colour.

Has one of these projects got you running to the stash cupboard to start a new project? You don't need it, but in case you like to hear it, you 100% have our permission to start a new project!

Each issue we chat to incredible makers from around the world. Issue 70 sees us talking to New Zealander Rachel J Langford and Latina quilters Lina Owen and Laura Duran.

Rachel J Langford from New Zealand @kohatupatterns After a decade of quilting, Rachel discovered foundation paper piecing, which led to the pivotal moment of starting a quilting business. "In 2017, I found FPP. I was looking for a tractor pattern and couldn't find what I wanted, so I designed my own. That's when it stopped being a casual interest and turned into a full-blown, slightly all-consuming obsession."

Lina Owen + Laura Duran from the US @quiltingwithlatinas For friends, and now business partners, Lina and Laura, a shared love of quilting became so much more than simply bonding over quilts. With a shared cultural heritage, the women noticed a gap in the quilting market for resources that catered to Latinas, and so began their business to bridge this gap.

We're also sharing a whole bunch of articles, columns and features to inspire the mind as well as the quilting!

• Nic Vaughan of Craftapalooza talks about how slow stitches can bring big joy, with a focus on hand sewing and patchwork
• Our MM tame Jane and Lara regale us with tales of their recent trip to the Modern Quilt Show in Sydney Australia (and share lots of quilt eye candy!)
• Sarah Ashford dives into how we can find inspiration for our creative process in the simple things around us
• Eva Saunders chats about quilts inspired by pop culture and fandom
• HollyAnne Knight, our FMQ expert, shares how to practice free motion quilting (FMQ) without wasting time or fabric

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Make Modern may be closing down at the end of the year but that doesn’t stop the quilty inspiration! With our All-Access Pass, you’ll unlock every single issue of Make Modern - that'll be 73 issues and over 700 patterns - plus expert tips, interviews, and patterns galore ... all at the click of a button. You’ve spent years building a fabric stash. Think of this as building the pattern stash to match it!

Wishing you a week full of inspiration, creativity and a whole bunch of fabric fun!

Happy making!

Kristy, Lara and Jane