Make Modern Issue 70

Make Modern is your ultimate guide to quilting joy, written by quilters who understand the magic of fabric and thread.

Make Modern Issue 70 is a milestone worth celebrating and we’re doing it with rainbow colour, slow stitches, and makers who are quietly changing the quilting world. Packed with beautiful patterns and the kind of articles that make you want to drop everything and sew, this is quilting done right!

MEET Lina Owen and Laura Duran, the Latina quilters who spotted a gap in quilting resources for their community and built a business to bridge it – their story is inspiring, important, and long overdue. And Rachel Langford, the New Zealand quilter who discovered foundation paper piecing and never looked back, bringing her love of precision and design to every project she makes.

MAKE ten fabulous quilt patterns that run the full spectrum of modern quilting – a rainbow-tastic cover quilt that celebrates maximalist colour, bold geometric designs, soft and dreamy pastels, and the perfect project storage bag for every quilting. Whether you’re a seasoned piecer or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.

MOTIVATE yourself with Sarah Ashford’s invitation to find quilting inspiration in the world right outside your door, Eva Saunders’ joyful deep dive into fandom quilting and how to channel your favourite pop culture obsessions into a quilt that is unmistakably, wonderfully you, Nic Vaughan’s practical and encouraging guide to hand piecing – making the case for slow stitches as the most portable, forgiving, and quietly satisfying way to sew – and HollyAnne Knight’s tips for practising free motion quilting without wasting a single scrap of fabric.

And because Make Modern is 100% digital, you can start reading (and sewing!) instantly – no postage delays, no clutter, just inspiration at your fingertips, wherever you are in the world.

📌 Inside this issue you’ll find… 

• 10 Must-Make Modern Quilts – bold, bright colours, soft pastels, geometric designs – plus the perfect storage for quilters! Quilts of all kinds, and something to challenge every skill level.
• Slow Stitches and Big Joy – Hand piecing Queen Nic Vaughan makes the case for hand piecing as the most portable, forgiving, and quietly satisfying way to sew, with practical tips on tools, technique, and how to make hand stitching a joyful part of your everyday life.
• Quilty Travels – Jane Kelly regales us with tales of her recent trip to the 2026 Modern Quilt Show Australia and of course, plenty of quilty eye candy!
• Quilty Wellbeing – Inspiration All Around Us – Sarah Ashford sets us a challenge to go on an inspiration mission!
• Art Inspired Quilting – Your Quilt’s Biggest Fan – Eva Saunders celebrates the joy of fandom quilting and shares practical tips for channelling your favourite pop culture obsessions into a quilt that is unmistakably, wonderfully you.
• Quilt Like a Rockstar – How to practice FMQ without wasting time or fabric – HollyAnne Knight tackles one of the most common worries from quilters who are new to free motion quilting: “I’m scared to practice. I don’t want to waste fabric, and I don’t know if I’ll get any better.”
• Meet the Makers – Hear stories from Rachel Langford, Lina Owen + Laura Duran

Pattern List:

• Cover: Rainbow Stripes Quilt by Corinne Sovey (@corinne.sovey)
• Jelly Rock Quilt by Rachel Langford (@kohatupatterns)
• Xplode Quilt by Cheri Termini (@heartfelt_works)
• Jinx Quilt by Rita Geyermann
• Deco Dash Quilt by Jamie Siel (@sewbrainy)
• Lattice Gate Quilt by Shereece Nicole (@sewhookedontreasures)
• Compass Drift Quilt by Kathryn LeBlanc (@dragonflysquiltingdesignstudio)
• Cottonwood Quilt by Heather Davis (@heatherdavishandmade)
• Diamond Baby Quilt by Sandra Walker (@mmmquilts)
• Mindalin Bag by Elisabeth DeMoo (@brownbirddesigns)

Article List:

• Quilty Wellbeing – Inspiration all around us by Sarah Ashford (@sarahashfordstudio)
• Meet the Makers – Lina Owen + Laura Duran (@quiltingwithlatinas)
• Art Inspired Quilting – Your quilt’s biggest fan by Eva Saunders (@gingerlyquiltco)
• Slow Stitching – Slow Stitches and Big Joy by Nic Vaughan (@craftapalooza)
• Meet the Maker – Rachel Langford (@kohatupatterns)
• Quite Quilty – Modern Quilt Show Australia 2026 by Jane Kelly (@janekellyquilts)
• Quilt Like a Rockstar – How to practice FMQ without wasting time or fabric by HollyAnne Knight (@stringandstory

With 100+ pages of instant-download inspiration, Make Modern is your digital quilting companion – ready to guide you from planning to piecing, whenever and wherever creativity strikes. 💖 Grab your copy now and let’s create something beautiful together – or treat yourself to the All-Access Pass and download all 73 issues of Make Modern before we say goodbye in 2027.

If this is your first issue of Make Modern, welcome – we’re so glad you’re here. Dive in and discover the creativity, innovation, and joy that quilting brings. Make Modern is a digital modern quilt magazine available worldwide. Each magazine is over 100 pages, packed with modern quilt patterns suitable for beginner quilters to advanced, and articles guaranteed to make you smile, inspire you to stretch your skills, and spark your creativity. Independently published by a team of quilters, it’s delivered as a PDF to read on your computer, tablet, or phone – easy to take fabric shopping or print if you prefer paper. See answers to frequently asked questions, and our refund and returns policy here.

🌍 A Note to Our Quilty Friends in Canada, the UK, Europe & Beyond! 🇨🇦🇬🇧🇪🇺

We’d love to offer sales in every currency, but as a small (but mighty!) team, that’s a bit beyond our quilting hoop. Instead, we ask you to select Aussie dollars (AUD) at checkout – this usually works out best for your conversion rate, and your bank will do the magic of switching it to CAD, GBP, EUR, or whatever lovely currency you use. Thanks for understanding, and happy stitching from Down Under! 🇦🇺✨