Blog Posts
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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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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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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Meet the Maker: Sam Hunter
In this feature, Sam shares her creative journey, design philosophy, and why she’s passionate about supporting new quilters and pushing for change…
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Pop Culture Quilts
From foundation piecing and applique to pixel quilting and embroidery, there are so many techniques to help bring your quilt idea to…
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From Our Sewing Rooms: Meet Pat
Meet Pat Scully, a modern quilter from St. Catharines, Ontario, whose creative journey began with a bumpy quilting class and turned into…
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Make Modern Issue 65 is here!
Meet inspiring makers, discover fresh patterns, and explore creative wellness in Issue 65 of Make Modern. From stash-busting projects to soulful stories,…
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Planning a Big Quilt Project
Starting a sampler quilt? Here’s how to plan a big quilt project - choose your pattern, build your fabric pull, and set…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong – Week 8
🎉 We’re so excited to kick off this fun quilting adventure with Anne Boundy’s beautiful Moon Diamond pattern Make Modern Issue 64.…
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Use Novelty Prints in Modern Quilting
Think novelty fabrics are just for kids? Think again. This excerpt explores how modern quilters can elevate novelty prints into sophisticated, personal…
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From Our Sewing Rooms: Meet Nancy
Meet Nancy from Watsonia North, a long-time quilter, generous maker, and the heart behind a 20-year charity delivering quilts to the Royal…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong – Week 7
🎉 We’re so excited to kick off this fun quilting adventure with Anne Boundy’s beautiful Moon Diamond pattern Make Modern Issue 64.…
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Meet the Maker: Kelli Marshall
Discover Kelli Marshall’s quilting journey, from sewing her first quilt for her daughter to turning her passion into a thriving quilting business.…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong – Week 6
🎉 We’re so excited to kick off this fun quilting adventure with Anne Boundy’s beautiful Moon Diamond pattern Make Modern Issue 64.…
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Tips for a Successful Quilting Bee Experience
New to a quilting bee or thinking of joining one? Discover essential quilt bee etiquette, communication tips, and how to be a…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong – Week 5
🎉 We’re so excited to kick off this fun quilting adventure with Anne Boundy’s beautiful Moon Diamond pattern Make Modern Issue 64.…
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Time Management for Quilters
Struggling to fit quilting into your busy life? Learn practical, real-life time management strategies tailored for quilters. Whether you’re sewing for fun…
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Improve Your Hand Sewing Lighting
Struggling to see your stitches clearly? This guide covers how better lighting can improve your hand sewing experience - from reducing eye…
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How to Use Scrap Strings in Your Modern Quilting Projects
Got a pile of scrap strings? This blog is packed with ideas for transforming leftover fabric strips into string blocks, scrappy slabs,…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong – Week 4
🎉 We’re so excited to kick off this fun quilting adventure with Anne Boundy’s beautiful Moon Diamond pattern Make Modern Issue 64.…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong – Week 3
🎉 We’re so excited to kick off this fun quilting adventure with Anne Boundy’s beautiful Moon Diamond pattern Make Modern Issue 64.…
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Make Modern Issue 64 is Here!
Issue 64 of Make Modern is packed with modern quilt inspiration! Meet trailblazing makers, stitch your way through 10 fresh quilt patterns,…
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Meet the Maker: Anke B. Calzada
Meet modern-contemporary quilter Anke B. Calzada - a global citizen, lifelong learner, and creative explorer who turns traditional blocks into minimalist works…
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Use Colour Value for Vibrant Quilts
Background fabrics are often overlooked, but they can transform the entire look of a quilt. Learn how to choose backgrounds that provide…
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Improve Your Sewing Machine Lighting
Up your sewing game with better lighting! Whether you're quilting late at night or trying to match tricky thread colours, the right…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong – Week 2
🎉 We’re so excited to kick off this fun quilting adventure with Anne Boundy’s beautiful Moon Diamond pattern Make Modern Issue 64.…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong – Week 1
🎉 We’re so excited to kick off this fun quilting adventure with Anne Boundy’s beautiful Moon Diamond pattern Make Modern Issue 64.…
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Moon Diamond Sewalong
🎉 We’ve got some exciting news to share ... we’re hosting our first ever sewalong and you're invited! Join the Moon Diamond…
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Getting Out of Your Creative Comfort Zone: Facing Fear and Growing as a Quilter
Feeling stuck in a quilting rut? Explore how to grow creatively, face failure without fear, and reignite your passion by stepping outside…
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Choosing Background Fabric
Background fabrics are often overlooked, but they can transform the entire look of a quilt. Learn how to choose backgrounds that provide…
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Precuts
Are your precuts too pretty to use? Learn how to make the most of your precut fabric bundles—whether you love mixing fabrics…
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Choosing Fabric Colours–Four, Five and More Colours
Ready to go beyond two and three colour quilts? Learn how to confidently choose four, five, or more fabric colours using colour…
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Meet the Maker: Sarah Schneider
From a treasured family tradition to a thriving creative business, Sarah Schneider’s quilting journey spans continents, magazine features, and teaching. Discover how…
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Top Five Tips: Different Ways to Use Light Pads
Discover the many ways a light pad can enhance your quilting and sewing projects! From precision tracing to effortless pattern adjustments, this…
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Choosing Fabric Colours–Two and Three Colours
Discover how to choose two and three colour fabric combinations for your patchwork quilts. Learn how colour theory, contrast, and placement can…
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Meet the Maker: Rachelle Craig
Get to know Rachelle Craig, a talented quilt designer who blends modern and traditional quilting techniques. She shares her creative journey, fabric…
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Choosing Fabric Colours–The Basics
New to colour theory? Learn the basics of using the colour wheel to choose fabric combinations for your patchwork quilts and bring…
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Top Five Tips: Hand Quilting
Struggling with hand quilting? I used to avoid it too until I changed my mindset. Perfection isn’t the goal; finding your own…
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Make Modern Issue 63 is here!
Discover 10 stunning quilt patterns, meet inspiring makers, and master new techniques in Make Modern Issue 63. From quilt painting to stress-free…
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Top Five Tips: English Paper Piecing
English paper piecing (a.k.a. EPP) is a wonderfully old patchwork piecing method that originated in England (hence the name!). It is still…
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The ADHD Quilter
Quilting with ADHD can be both exciting and overwhelming. Discover why ADHD quilters thrive on creativity and how to navigate the chaos…
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Stuck in a Quilting Rut?
Feeling stuck in a quilting rut? You’re not alone! We’ve gathered five fun and simple ways to reignite your creativity and get…
