Make Modern Issue 24

We’ve been following the interest in modern quilting for years, and while there are some hallmarks of modern quilting, one of the things we’ve noticed is that naturally quilters want to expand their skills as they become more accomplished. This has meant the traditional slow sewing of English Paper Piecing (EPP) has gained popularity, and techniques like applique, Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and curved piecing are also commonly explored. While most quilters start with piecing basic blocks, it’s natural to want to try out new things, something we avidly support and advocate, even if it means the idea of ‘modern’ gets a bit blurry at times.

In Issue 24, we MEET modern quilters Krista Moser and Jenny Haynes, and the queen of EPP, Florence Knapp. There’s a huge range of projects to MAKE, which use techniques ranging from basic piecing to curves to EPP to applique to FPP. We MOTIVATE you to share quilting with your loved ones, meeting families who quilt together. There’s also features on quilt yoga, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, adjusting your tension, using Jelly Rolls, time out, and a gallery of quilts from the Polaroid Greeting Swap. Plus, reviews of the latest modern quilt books to hit shelves. The Mini Wonders Sampler Quilt pattern runs in six parts through Issues 19 to 24.

Make Modern is a digital modern quilt magazine available worldwide. Each magazine is 100+ pages long, jam-packed with modern quilt patterns suitable for beginner quilters to advanced, and articles about modern quilting guaranteed to make you smile, inspire you to quilt outside your comfort zone, and start making modern quilts today. Our beautiful patchwork magazine is published independently by a team of quilters and delivered as a PDF to read on your computer, tablet, or phone, easy to take when you go fabric shopping, with the option to print if you prefer a paper copy. See answers to frequently asked questions, and our refund and returns policy here.