Make Modern Issue 45

On the surface, quilting is a basic hobby. You cut fabric, sew it back together … simple enough. People see fabric and thread, but only quilters see what’s sewn between the seams … creativity, emotions, love, challenges, reflection of circumstance, remnants of DNA. It’s all tucked in there, threaded into every block. Every time we make a new quilt, we’re not only filling a tangible need for one … we’re filling our own emotional and creative needs too. If it seems like quilting is the solution to all life’s problems, maybe it is. Because somehow, no matter what’s going on, whatever the question is, the answer is, ‘Make a quilt’. New baby coming? Make a quilt. Friend needs comfort? Make a quilt. Milestone reached? Special birthday? Need to wind down after a hard day or express tough emotions? Want to remember a loved one? Pandemic blues? Want to connect with new friends or try something new? Make a quilt. Make a quilt. Make a quilt.

In Issue 45 we reflect on the emotions behind what’s drawing us to quilt. We bring you ten beautiful quilt patterns for you to MAKE including that show-stopping rainbow cover quilt, a fun camping quilt and a quilt make from hundreds of 2.5-inch scraps! We MEET inspirational businesswoman, quilter and podcaster Elizabeth Chappell; Aussie quilter Bec Brennan who shares the stories behind her beautiful scrappy quilts; and mother and daughter team Anneliese Johnson + Brenda Reid who have been sewing together for as long as they can remember. And we MOTIVATE you to try ruler work in your quilting with a new article series and lots of inspiration in our gallery. Our columnists give you tips for creating curves in your quilts, discuss quilt design starting with a client brief, answer the question ‘should you buy a longarm?’, continue with our colour theory workshop, and play with crumb quilts! Plus so much more in our bumper 116-page issue. 30% of the profits from the sales of Issue 45 will be donated to Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal and Givit QLD/NSW Flood Appeal through March/April 2022

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.