We’re kicking off the year with Make Modern Issue 62, packed with stunning quilt patterns, expert tips, and inspiration to fuel your creativity! Whether you’re ready to start fresh with new projects or looking for ways to reignite your passion for quilting, this issue is designed to spark joy and keep you stitching all year long.
From romantic palettes to bold, vibrant designs, this issue has something for every quilter. Try your hand at English paper piecing with Kada Bangles, embrace soft hues in Soulmate, or go bold with Twirly’s playful curves—there’s no shortage of beautiful projects to dive into.
“I wanted to shake up my quilting routine this year, but I kept finding myself stuck in the same patterns—literally. So I set a challenge to try something new! And guess what? It worked. The first quilt I started felt like a breath of fresh air.” – Jane, our brilliant Editor
Find out how Jane broke out of her quilting rut and how you can, too, with the help of the experts inside Issue 62!
Meet the Experts: Get to know Dewald Compion, whose pet-themed quilts have become reader favorites, and Sarah Schneider, a pattern designer with a modern, playful aesthetic.
10 Gorgeous Quilt Projects: Whether you love soft, romantic palettes or bold rainbow vibes, this issue has something for you. Try a little bit of everything, from strip piecing and curves to English paper piecing and scrap-friendly designs.
Set Realistic Quilting Goals: Sarah Ashford shares her best advice for setting achievable, guilt-free quilting resolutions to keep you inspired all year long.
Jumpstart Your Creativity: Diane L. Murtha—who has participated in over 50 quilting challenges—reveals how stepping outside your comfort zone can bring new life to your craft.
Neurodiverse Quilting: Editor Jane Kelly opens up about how quilting and ADHD intersect in her creative process, proving that quilting is as much about mindfulness as it is about making.
Quilting Swirls Made Easy: Free-motion quilting feels intimidating to many quilters, but HollyAnne Knight breaks it down with tips to help you quilt swirls with confidence.
And don’t miss our giveaway!
Your purchase gets you an entry into the draw to win Rachel Rossi’s “On the Way to Cape May” quilt kit and pattern—the perfect project to kick off your quilting year!
With 10 fresh quilt patterns to try, inspiring expert advice, and thoughtful articles to keep you motivated, you’ll love this issue. If this is your first time reading Make Modern, welcome to our community! We’re quilters who love fabric (chopping it up, stitching it back together, and yes, sometimes just admiring it), modern designs, and a little bit of Aussie charm sprinkled in. If you’ve been with us for a while—thank you! We wouldn’t be here without you.
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