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!
Behind the Seams ✂️🧵
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Hello Reader!, The cold weather has arrived here in Australia and it's utterly delightful. It's seeing me spending more time digging through the stash and sewing up all sorts of pretty things. My constant furry companions (a ragdoll kitty and a sheepadoodle dog) come hang out to stay warm under the heater - and of course to offer advice on which fabrics I should choose. They aren't the most helpful but they are good company. They also love a bit of a snuggle when I'm settling in for a good reading session - like our latest Issue 70! Have you had a chance to flip through the pages and find your next make? (Furry companion optional here!). Last email we chatted about only half of our beautiful projects - this email we'll showcase the other half! Let's start with Cottonwood, designed by Heather Davis. This is one of those quilts where are first glance you might wonder "how did they piece that?". Between the bold white crosses, the pink diagonal lines and spots and stripes of blue, it makes a stunning statement. It looks complex but it actually two mirror image blocks repeated to create an elaborate pattern. We have plenty of beautiful geometric style quilts this issue. Like this lovely Compass Drift (below left) by Kathryn Leblanc. This quilt provides interest from every angle. Depending on your perspective, this quilt is a series of compass points, or circles, or a diagonal grid - it would make a show-stopping decorator piece in any home. Diamond Baby (below right) is a sweet pastel concoction designed by Sandra Walker. The original inspiration for this quilt came from diamonds, Sandra's birthstone. Sandra chose very pale pastel solids to create this. It'd also be beautiful in low volumes or go all out with a more vibrant colour scheme for a different effect. Our last two projects feature a striking quilt design plus a handy bag perfect for stashing all those notions. The Mindalin Bag (below right) by Elisabeth De Moo is such a fun way to store our quilty supplies and tools. This fun craft clutch features lots of clever storage options for the quilter on the go. It would make the perfect gift for craft friends, or yourself! Ready to dive in and find your next project? Issue 70 awaits!
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Wishing you a week full of inspiration, creativity and a whole bunch of fabric fun! Happy making! Kristy, Lara and Jane
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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!
Hello Reader, Have you had a chance to check out our most recent issue of Make Modern yet? if so, then you know it's packed full of inspiration and quilty goodness! But if you haven't had a chance yet, let me share a little sneak peek of what's waiting you in the pages of Issue 72! Our cover quilt gets us off to a great start with a huge pop of rainbow! Echo Peels designed by Elaine Jackson is a modern classic featuring a single block element - the humble orange peel block. Featuring a...
Dear Reader, Issue 72 is waiting for you! It's a little bittersweet as it's our second last issue - ever! But we haven't slowed down in the least. This issue is just as jam-packed full of goodness as each of our previously published issues! Make Modern Issue 72 is bold, bright and absolutely beautiful – packed with quilting projects that dazzle, makers who inspire, and articles that will make you think as much as they make you want to sew! In this issue we're talking about the best ways to...
Hello Reader! Our next issue is under way! It's our second last one - ever. I don't think that fact has quite sunk in for us. Make Modern has been a part of our lives for nearly twelve years now. We started with rather humble beginnings - literally in the car park after quilt group one day! I don't think any of us dreamed we'd still be publishing issues over a decade on. Not to mention that each issue would continue to delight with a huge range of projects, makers, and articles. Before I wax...