It’s no secret that we love quilts in all shapes and sizes – and there is certainly a place for large quilts (after all, they’re the only ones that will fit queen- or king-sized beds!). But at the same time, larger quilts have their drawbacks – the piecing takes longer, they’re harder to quilt, and they use substantially more materials. Perhaps the reason that these quilt tops linger in the UFO cupboard the longest is because once we’ve finished large quilt tops, it feels like we’ve already run a marathon! In this issue, we work through making large quilts more manageable with a goal to more finished quilts … because what’s the point of having a cupboard full of unfinished ones?
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We MEET the makers
In Issue 51 we MEET modern quilters all beginning with K … Karlee Porter of graffiti quilting fame, self-confessed craftaholic Kat Gray, and Kitty Wilkin A.K.A. the Night Quilter ♥
We MAKE and we MOTIVATE
Also in this issue, we MAKE striking modern quilts that will have you pulling from your stash stat! There are lots of big quilts this issue – nearly all of which are made with solids, Grunge or ombre fabrics. Perfect for everyone who told us they love working with solids to best show off their quilting skills! Or set yourself a challenge and try sneaking just one piece of print fabric in. There’s also a gallery of modern star quilts to inspire you to make your own! We chat about the importance of making time to play to help with quilt design, encourage you to join a quilt along, get excited about fabric season!, teach you what to look for when you attend quilt shows, and discuss how to apply interior decorating principles to quilt design. There’s endless inspiration to spark new ideas to explore. We can’t wait for you to dive in!
And inside every issue of Make Modern there’s a competition!
Buy this issue to be in the running to win a 25 piece fat quarter bundle of Forget Me Not by Allison Harris kindly sponsored by Calliope Quilts. To enter, buy a copy of Issue 51 or sign up to any of our subscription options before April 21. Competition open to readers worldwide!
Each issue of Make Modern magazine contains 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. See below for the list of everything inside Issue 51 and visit our website for photos of all the lovely patterns, or to buy a copy. If you’ve never read a copy of Make Modern, or it’s been a while, now is the perfect time to start your subscription!
Patterns included in Issue 51
- Continental Divide Quilt by Erin Nichole (@mija.handmade)
- Alcudia Quilt by Anke B. Calzada (@pasacana_designs)
- Crackerjack Quilt by Rachelle Craig (@rachelle_handmade)
- Thoroughfare Quilt by Kelli Marshall (@simplymackbeth)
- Mystical Quilt by Crystal Drummond (@daybrookdesigns)
- Mountain Crosses Quilt by Siobhan Fitzpatrick (@createdesignmake365)
- Woven Together Quilt by Victoria Caldwell (@victoriacaldwellcreative)
- Window Dressing Quilt by Preeti Harris (@sewpreetiquilts)
- The Pleiades Quilt by Sally Williams (@paleofish_designs)
- Ziggy Cushion by Sue Bone (@justsewsue)
Feature Articles in Issue 51
- DIY Design by Tara Glastonbury (@stitchandyarn): Making Time for Play
- Quilt Alongs by Sarah Hunter (@lazycozyquilts)
- Tackling Big Quilts (without losing your patience!) by Jane Kelly (@janekellyquilts)
- Cloth Confidential by Wendy Wild (@thenextstitch): Squee! It’s Fabric Season!
- Quilt Like a Rock Star by HollyAnne Knight (@stringandstory): Look to Learn – Dive Deeper at Your Next Quilting Event
- Applying Interior Decorating Principles to Quilt Design by Jane Kelly (@janekellyquilts)
- Meet the Maker: Karlee Porter (@karleeporterdesign)
- Meet the Maker: Kitty Wilkin (@nightquilter)
- Meet the Maker: Kat Gray (@craftaholickat)
- Gallery: Star Quilts by Kristy Lea (@quietplay)
As always, if you have any questions I’m just an email away (lara@makemodern.com.au) and would love to hear from you. 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.
