What’s in Make Modern Issue 61?
Today we launch our 61st issue of Make Modern and unbelievably, it’s the last one for the year! From sewing with solids to tackling fun, beginner-friendly curves, this issue is packed with projects, techniques, and tips from your favourite quilting crew to fuel your passion for sewing and break that creative rut. Design colour schemes that will make your quilts pop, read tips from experts on what they do when they’re not in the mood to sew, make quilts using solids, and get tips for pain-free quilting. Looking for a quick gift to make in time for Christmas? Make the sweetest mini kitty quilt (no fancy piecing, applique or FPP needed!); a cushion featuring the cutest little vintage sewing machine, an eye-catching table runner, or placemats featuring stunning New York Beauty blocks and scraps from your stash!
“I should have known better. I know how important it is for my mental well-being to have creativity in my life … but gosh it’s easy to get stuck in a trap of ‘relaxing’ by binge watching, or doom scrolling, rather than filling your creative cup.” – Jane, our brilliant Editor
Find out how Jane shook off the blah and got back to quilting, and the bonus tips she compiled from quilters around the world on how they overcome creative block in Issue 61.
And inside every issue of Make Modern there’s a competition!
Your purchase gets you an entry into the draw to win: Sign up to any of our subscription options, or buy a copy of Issue 61 before December 27 (Christmas present for yourself from yourself?!) and enter to win 12 large spools of beautiful Efina 60wt 2-ply 100% Egyptian cotton, each holding 1500 yards of thread, thanks to Wonderfil. The competition is open to readers worldwide and the lucky winner will be announced in the following issue.
With 10 beautiful quilting projects to add to your do-to list, and quality articles written by quilters, curated specially by our team to help you on your quilting journey, you’ll love our new issue. If this is your very first issue, welcome to our community – we’re quilters who love fabric (chopping it up, stitching it back together, and some of us even enjoy just petting it in our spare time), colour, fresh designs, and a bit of quirky Aussie fun thrown into the mix. If this is your 61st issue and you’ve been with us right from the very start – thank you – you’re awesome and we love you! And if you’re in the middle somewhere, thank you for journeying with us – we couldn’t keep on keeping on without you ♥
Inside every issue of Make Modern magazine are the full patterns (instructions and any required templates) for ten modern quilt projects, as well as quality articles written by quilters, curated specially by our team to help you on your quilting journey.
xo Lara Motta
Co-Director of Make Modern and passionate quilter
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Our bi-monthly magazine created by quilters, packed with everything you need to create stunning quilts that your family will love. Each issue includes step-by-step instructions for 10 quilt projects, tips and techniques to improve your quilting skills, inspiring interviews with top quilters from around the world, and more! With over 600 quilt patterns in our database, you’re sure to find the perfect project for you. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, we have something for every skill level, covering every technique. Choose to pay in AUD or USD. Make Modern is 100% owned and operated by passionate quilters, and read by quilters in 70+ countries around the world. Read our 5-star reviews on Facebook and Google. Subscribe today and embark on an extraordinary quilting journey with us!
