Make Modern Issue 34

It’s a funny time now, with more of us staying tucked up at home than ever. We’ve got plenty of ideas for how you can make the most of your stash while you’re staying home, and how to stay focused and productive. When you get through the WIPs and UFOs, there’s a heap of new patterns ready and waiting for you. We consider what quilting was like in the 1950s – mid-century quilters had quite a modern vibe! And if you’re craving travel, you might enjoy our recap of the recent International Quilt Festival in Tokyo.

We MEET the amazing Carolyn Murfitt of Freebird Quilting Designs, whose quilting skills will have you in awe; and the fabulous Karen Brown of Just Get it Done Quilts, a motivator for quilters everywhere! We MOTIVATE you with pandemic sewing ideas – it’s a crazy world, but the perfect time to smash that stash! There are tons of great makes, from striking modern foundation paper pieced (FPP) quilts, to an adorable English paper pieced (EPP) pincushion and a super-fun medal quilt (we could all do with one of those!). There’s a gallery of gorgeous quilts featuring Aussie animals made by #quiltersforkoalas to raise money for animals affected by the recent bushfires. We chat about the best batting to use for modern quilts, quilting with rulers, and review the newest modern quilt books to hit the shelves.

Make Modern is a digital modern quilt magazine available worldwide. Each magazine is 100+ pages long, jam-packed with modern quilt patterns suitable for beginner quilters to advanced, and articles about modern quilting guaranteed to make you smile, inspire you to quilt outside your comfort zone, and start making modern quilts today. Our beautiful patchwork magazine is published independently by a team of quilters and delivered as a PDF to read on your computer, tablet, or phone, easy to take when you go fabric shopping, with the option to print if you prefer a paper copy. See answers to frequently asked questions, and our refund and returns policy here.