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, We Aussies have been melting through a heatwave this week - which means a lil extra time inside in the air conditioning - and what better way to spend time than sew! Particularly with a brand new issue of Make Modern, there's inspiration galore for us to get stuck into. So let's have a chat about what Issue 68 has waiting for you in it's 100+ pages! We're going to start at the beginning with our beautiful cover quilt, Summer Sway, designed by Tristan Parker. It's a clever design featuring one block repeated, with a simple colour scheme in rich, warm solids. The end result is a showstopper of a quilt packed with simple style. This issue is chockfull of colour - so I thought we'd highlight two beautiful blue quilts that appear in this issue. Brilliant Star (left) by Julia Bennett features beautiful stars - which we all know never go out of style! This bold interpretation of a classic motif would make a perfect child's quilt. It may look complex, but the use of half rectangle triangles (HRTs) makes piecing a breeze. Tuned In (right) by Jamie Siel is proof that inspiration can come from the most unlikeliest of places. Jamie was inspired by a tuning fork, of all things! Using bold solids, with a white strip to tie everything together, this quilt just sings bright and modern. Perhaps earthy tones are more your thing. In that case, check out these pretties just waiting in Issue 68! That 70s Quilt (left) by Dewald Compion is taking us back in time with a bold twist. This modern FPP pattern is a groovy nod to the vibrant energy of the 1970s. This pattern is all about playful geometry and feel-good vibes. Harlequin Hexies (right) by Pat Forster is a clever approach to creating a quilt using english paper piecing. Create a series of shapes and applique them onto individual blocks - suddenly this is a very accessible project. It's perfect for portability and also an ideal scrapbuster. Tempted? Think you might like to give one of these projects a try? Click this button and make Issue 67 yours!
Each issue we chat to incredible makers from around the world. Issue 68 features talented quilters Lauren Metang and We're also sharing a whole bunch of articles, columns and features to inspire the mind as well as the quilting!
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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!
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