Make Modern Issue 43 is here!

What’s in Make Modern Issue 43?

The issue begins with our Editor telling an age-old tale of coffee, blue jeans and too many WIPs (that’s works in progress, or unfinished projects) … the overwhelm of which is paralysing her desire to quilt. Jane shares a recent epiphany which has resulted in her tackling some of her oldest unfinished projects, and in this issue, she shares tips to help us whip our own WIP list into shape ready for the new year.

We MEET three talented makers

Troy Murrah a mosaic artist who makes quilts from wood!, Sharon Burgess from Lilabelle Lane who is famous for her striking English Paper Piecing (EPP) creations, and Annie Hudnut who is known for her stunning improvisational quilts.

We MAKE and we MOTIVATE

Also included in Issue 43 is a fabulous collection of modern quilt patterns and projects to fill your creative cup – we MAKE quick quilts and a Christmas cushion that would be perfect for Christmas gifts, a postage stamp quilt (that might not be quite ready by Christmas unless you really want to set yourself a challenge!) and a beautiful applique quilt. There’s also a handy project travel bag to hold your quilt blocks flat and keep your notions ready to quilt on the go. Our regular columnists discuss making plans for the year, fabric substrates, HST tips and techniques, and we chat with Jess Zeigler from The Longarm League. There’s an article on Sewing Room Ergonomics so you can make quilting less of a pain in the neck … and we MOTIVATE you to try fussy cutting with tips from Ange Wilson and a whole gallery of fussy cut inspiration.

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

If you need another reason to go and grab your own copy of the magazine, inside each issue of Make Modern there is a chance for you to win a great quilty prize, open to readers worldwide! Buy Issue 43 or sign up to a Make Modern Subscription today, then click on the link inside your copy to enter to win a gift pack including one of Trailhead Yarns hand-dyed thread collections featuring 25 curated Tencel thread bobbins, 2 laser engraved wooden needle minders, and 2 brand new Un-Kits of your choice. Enjoy hand-stitching with the best, all hand-dyed in Canada and inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Thank you Trailhead Yarns!

Inside every issue of Make Modern magazine, including this one, 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. Click here for a full list of patterns and articles included as well as some extra sneak peeks inside the issue. If you’ve never read a copy of Make Modern, or it’s been a while, now is the perfect time to start.

If you’ve got a question, I’m only ever an email away 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 xoxo