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Keep up-to-date with all things quilting with our collection of blog posts. If you’re searching for inspiration, tips and tricks or just wanting to learn something new - you’ve come to the right place!
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A lil news from our team 😿
This isn't our usual newsletter. We wanted to share some news with you directly from the Make Modern team ...
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Customise That Pattern
Have you ever fallen in love with a quilt pattern but wished you could change the colours, size, or layout? Good news:…
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Your next read is here! 🎉📰
Issue 67 of Make Modern magazine has arrived with stunning quilt projects, insider tips from longarmers, and a virtual visit to the…
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Fabric Cuts
Quilting cotton comes in so many shapes and sizes beyond the bolt, and knowing the different cuts can totally change how you…
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Meet the Maker: Teen Quilting Prodigy Lorelai Kuecker
At just 16 years old, Lorelai Kuecker is already turning heads in the quilting world. From sewing straight lines on her grandmother’s…
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Pattern Spotlight: Sew for the season! 🍂
Feeling the seasonal shift? Dive into our archive of stunning quilt patterns perfect for autumn and Halloween in the Northern Hemisphere, or…
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Meet the Maker: Donna Ward
Donna Ward has been sewing for as long as she can remember, from hand-pieced hexies at age 10 to winning Best of…
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Quilted Clothing
Meet Rachel Andrew, a lifelong seamstress who’s found her creative sweet spot where quilting meets couture. From Barbie clothes to fully quilted…
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Choosing Colour Concepts
Choosing the right colours can completely transform your quilt. From single-colour schemes and jewel tones to cool vs warm contrasts or rainbow…
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The Art of Hand Sewing
Hand sewing offers quilters a portable, precise, and creative way to add personality to their projects. From English Paper Piecing to applique,…
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Playing with Prints
Playing with prints in quilting can be daunting, but it’s also one of the best ways to bring life and personality to…
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Quilting with Kindness
Kindness matters in our sewing rooms, online spaces, and the wider quilting community. This post is a gentle reminder to uplift each…
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