Posted on 13th June 2024
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Hey there fellow quilters!
With a whopping total of 636 beautiful modern quilt projects now in our pattern archives, there are so many types of patterns to choose from … from seasonal projects, to wonderful scrap quilts, or quilts with hearts, and this month’s special feature is English Paper Pieced (EPP) projects!
What do you think?!
Just kidding! They look a little odd right?! That’s what happened when I got curious and asked an online AI program to design me some “modern English paper pieced patterns”. Luckily we work with amazing talented designers who create beautiful (and actually achievable!) projects. We’ll leave the AI to the tech boffins!
Clockwise from top left: Starburst Mini Quilt by Jenn McMillan from Make Modern Issue 21; the next cutie is Serious Sewist’s Pincushion by Lauren Wright from Make Modern Issue 24; fabulous Stella Cushion also by Lauren Wright from Make Modern Issue 34; and Shards of Glass Cushion by Heather Seminelli from Make Modern Issue 13.
All of these patterns have been published in Make Modern magazine. You can get the pattern by purchasing the issue they’re featured in, and as each issue contains 10 patterns, you’ll get 9 extra goodies too! Alternatively, you can dive right into our entire collection of 58 issues and counting with an All-Access Subscription giving you access to our entire catalogue via one simple link, instantly plus an ongoing annual subscription. At less than 20 cents per patterns, it’s an unbeatable bargain!
If you love these EPP patterns, now is the perfect time to subscribe. Our next issue will have an entire gallery of EPP projects to inspire you, and you can enjoy issues from our archives while you wait.
Already an All-Access Subscriber? You’re in luck – you’ve already got access to these great patterns so go and get sewing! We’d love to see your masterpieces so make sure to show me when you’re done.
And if you’re already a subscriber but want to upgrade to All-Access, just flick me an email. Easy peasy!
If you’re new to English Paper Piecing and need some more help? We have published several articles on EPP, just head to our Article Index and type EPP in the search bar to find them.
Got another question? Email me, I love hearing from our readers!
Until next time, keep stitching and spreading the quilt love!
Warm regards,
Lara Motta
Quilter & Co-Creator of Make Modern Magazine
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