Make Modern Issue 58

In this issue, we’re delving into the world of quilting with a fresh perspective. If you’ve been quilting for a while, you know the joy of whipping up a basic quilt almost effortlessly. Patterns become mere guides, and you can pull fabrics from your stash to create a beautiful gift in no time. But let’s face it, sometimes this comfort zone can feel a bit too cozy. That’s where the excitement of trying something new comes in … and that’s what we’re all about!

Also in Issue 58, we chat with two quilters who embody the spirit of creativity and entrepreneurship in the quilting world – MEET Laura Piland of Slice of Pi Quilts, with an impressive portfolio of over 500 quilts, and Leah Fisher whose pandemic-inspired journey blossomed into a thriving business venture. We MAKE vibrant modern quilts with curves, beautiful quick-to-sew strip quilts, modern scrappy star quilts, and a cute cushion featuring whimsical mushrooms. We delve into the art of mindful quilting, with tips to encourage you to slow down and savour the quilting process; explore memory quilts and ways to infuse your quilts with deeper meaning with magic number memory quilts; show you how to choose the perfect colour palette for your quilt; give you tips to help you make a quilt coat; and we MOTIVATE you to try a new binding technique with Deonn Stott – who has written a whole book on the subject! There’s a whole gallery of garden-inspired modern quilts for you to see and be inspired, and a competition to win a bundle of 35 fat quarters! Let’s step off the beaten path, embrace new techniques, and inject some fresh energy into our quilting journey. It’s time to rediscover the joy and creativity that first drew us to quilting!

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.