Make Modern Issue 53 is here!

What’s in Make Modern Issue 53?

FABRIC. Sigh… swoon… fabric. Is there any other word that evokes as much pleasure for a quilter? Just say the word and you’re transported to a world of colourful bolts of crisp cottons, all screaming with potential. Fabric is the foundation of our craft, and for many, the curation of a beautiful stash is as big a part of our hobby as the piecing or quilting. Most of us have plenty of fabric – maybe more than we’ll ever use. And yet we can’t resist adding to our collections. (No judgement here)! But the art of the fabric pull and translating a pattern into a finished quilt can be a stumbling block. Do you use solids or prints? One collection, or everything but the kitchen sink? Do you raid your stash or buy new for a project? There are so many options and no right or wrong approach, which only adds to the challenge … sometimes too much choice is too much! We’re here to help you unpack the information available and give you the strategies to help you pull fabrics with confidence. In this issue we start the conversation with Playing with Prints, encouraging you to use the prints in your stash.

Subscribe today and get instant access to Issue 53 and a year’s supply of quilting inspiration, tips and tricks to improve your quilting skills, connection with our international community of quilters, easy access and storage via one simple link and great value.

Don’t just take my word for it, here are some recent reviews from readers:

• I really enjoy the variety of projects and styles. The magazine is very well put together, beautiful photos and layout. Thank you for such a wonderful and engaging magazine! – Ann, USA
• As I live in Germany, I am really happy with the digital only format and I like that the magazine is adapted to digital only, i.e. the links actually work and I can just open up the pages while I am reading. 2-monthly is a great schedule, not too often to be overwhelming but just long enough to be on the lookout for the next issue. And the patterns are amazing, great value for the price (I also made two of the patterns already). I also like to read about other quilters but tbh I mostly look at the photos included for inspiration. I am completely happy with MM! P.S.: I bought the all-access pass so I got all issues that have been published until I started with my subscription which was totally worth it. – Helen, Germany
• Really there’s just to much to mention! The colours, the designs, articles by fabulous designers. The ability to make each pattern your own. I love each issue for its originality! – Sandra, Canada

We MEET makers

In Issue 53 we MEET Aussie legend Kathy Doughty from Material Obsession, a master of fabric mixing who creates stunning quilts using all the prints; Amira Ameruddin of Little Mushroom Cap in Malaysia who turned to quilting as an antidote to the stress of studying for her PhD, and US quilter and avid woodworker Audrey Esarey of Cotton and Bourbon who tells us how she made her dream of having a quilt juried in to QuiltCon a reality ♥

We MAKE and we MOTIVATE

We MAKE a quilt for your sweetheart, a seam ripping mini for your sewing room wall, or use your scraps for a modern rainbow scrappy quilt! There are lots of quilt patterns just perfect for sewing from your stash. And if that’s not enough, what about a gallery of reader makes to inspire you to make one of our 500+ modern quilt patterns? What are you waiting for … start reading now!

And inside every issue of Make Modern there’s a competition!

Sign up to a subscription or buy a copy of Issue 53 before August 25 to win a WonderFil thread bundle including a 100wt InvisaFil Mini Pack, a 12wt Spahetti Pack, a 50wt Konfetti Pack, 12wt Glamore rayon metallic thread and a Violet Craft DecoBob Pack. Thanks to this issue’s sponsor WonderFil for this lovely prize. The competition is open to readers worldwide and the lucky winner will be announced in Make Modern Issue 54.

Inside every issue of Make Modern magazine are the full patterns (instructions and all required templates) for ten modern quilt projects, as well as lots of must-read articles written by quilters for quilters like you! See below for the list of the patterns and articles inside this issue and visit our website to explore options to subscribe or buy just one issue! If you have never read a copy of our beautiful magazine, start with this one. We are passionate about showcasing the joy of modern quilting to the world want you to come and see what we’re all about.

Patterns included in Issue 53

• Special Delivery Quilt by Kirsty Cleverly (@bonjour_quilts)
• Baraboo Table Runner by Rachelle Craig (@rachelle_handmade)
• Leaf Out Quilt by Elena McPeak (@otter.and.thyme)
• Star Wheel Quilt by Daisi Toegel (@daisitoegel)
• Delectable Mountains Quilt by Rebecca Cottongim (@risingstarquiltco)
• Candy Grab Quilt by Luci Camorani (@seagardensewing)
• Heart’s Treasure Mini Quilt by Taina De Paula (@quiltwist)
• Unpick and Seam Rip Mini Quilt by Kristy Lea (@quietplay)
• Timber Haze Quilt by Kelli Marshall (@simplymackbeth)
• Bear Pause Quilt by Patricia Kendel (@kendelscazimiarts)

Feature Articles in Issue 53

• Online Learning for Quilters by Sarah Hunter (@lazycozyquilts)
• A New Approach in DIY Design by Tara Glastonbury (@stitchandyarn)
• Is There Science in Quilting? by Lissa LaGreca (@lovinglylissa)
• More Than a Support Act in Cloth Confidential by Wendy Wild (@thenextstitch)
• Playing with Prints by Jane Kelly (@janekellyquilts)
• Marking Tools for Quilting by HollyAnne Knight (@stringandstory)
• Meet the Maker: Kathy Doughty (@matsobgirl)
• Meet the Maker: Amira Ameruddin (@amira_littlemushroomcap)
• Meet the Maker: Audrey Esarey (@cottonandbourbon)
• Make Modern Reader Makes Gallery by Lara Motta (@luellabella)

The best thing about our independent publication is that every time you email, you’ll get to chat directly with me, co-founder of the magazine, and a fellow quilt enthusiast. Trust me, the first time I cut up a piece of fabric into smaller bits just to sew it back together again, I was bitten by the bug too.

I hope wherever you are in the world, you are safe, sheltered, and surrounded by fabric. Digital hugs from one quilter to another,

xo Lara Motta
Cofounder of Make Modern

New to Make Modern and want to know more about us?

Make Modern is Australia’s only modern quilt magazine. Independently published every two months by a team of quilters and read in 70+ countries, Make Modern is international. Each issue contains patterns for 10-14 projects, interviews with your favourite quilters from around the world, and articles to inspire and teach you something new. Our magazine is delivered as a PDF which you can read on your computer, tablet or smartphone, and print pages as you wish. Prices on our website are displayed in Australian dollars . Pattern measurements are in inches and yards.