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25.01.2022 Hey there maker! How are you? Todays share is a little different. Carolyn Friedlander recently shared how to make gorgeous circular coasters. These would make perfect gifts even for yourself if youre WFH! LINK with all the deets https://bit.ly/cf-coaster
25.01.2022 When I have a need help with a quilt, I turn to ________
25.01.2022 Join the Gobble Gobble Sew Along with Center Street Quilts. This looks fun! Running 24 August - 13 September. All the deets https://bit.ly/GOBBLE-Sew
23.01.2022 Via @blackwomenstitch on Instagram: "What happens when three engineers, three quilt teachers, three designers, three authors collaborate? Where does 3+3+3+3=3? A Parallel Universe! Lisa talks with the creative team behind the Parallel Universe Mystery Quilt. This six-week virtual journey is crafted by Ebony Love - LoveBug Studios , Latifah Saafir Studios LLC and Gyleen Fitzgerald. They are engineers, quilt teachers, designers and authors. They chat with Lisa about the creativ...e process, collaborating, and surprising ways that engineering influences their quilting." Parallel Universe Mystery Quilt begins January 1, 2021. Earlybird discount available until August 31, 2020. Listen to the Stitch Please podcast: https://bit.ly/STITCH_PLEASE Find out about the QAL: https://bit.ly/Parallel_MQ
23.01.2022 Do you love basting quilts? Or is it THE part of quilting that you loathe. Let us know your favourite basting method in the comments. Alyce Blossom Heart Quilts covers off basting quilts in her regular feature Tips + Techniques in issue 35. "Youve finished your beautiful quilt top, the quilt design has come to life through your fabric and colours, and your masterpiece is finished. Well, almost. A quilt top doesnt do a whole lot by itself, especially with all those raw s...eams on the back! Thats why youve out worked out your quilt backing from Maths & Methods back in issue six, chosen the right batting for your project thanks to the tips I shared in issue 34, and now youre ready to baste." Subscribers read the full article in our latest issue! See more
23.01.2022 Throwing back, waaaay back to issue 11 with Spring Blossoms by Melissa Dunworth Sew BitterSweet Designs. Quilts dont need to be big to make a big impact as this beauty showcases perfectly. The use of bold, high contrast colours and a strong geometrical design with secondary patterns emerging means this small quilt packs a huge punch. The quilt in the magazine is 36 x 36" but this block makes it easy to scale up! Foundation paper piecing fun with this block.
21.01.2022 Happy Thursday! Todays throwback is to issue 27 and this gorgeous rainbow delight. Today we bring you "Rainbow Steps" by Jo Westfoot The Crafty Nomad. Baby quilts dont have to be cutesy or gender-specific, and this cleverly designed baby quilt, heavy on the neutrals with an effective pop of rainbow, will have any new parents delighted. Such a striking and fun quilt. Fabric Note: Jo used Kona Cotton solids by Robert Kaufman Fabrics, supplied by Anbo Textiles. She chose a... light and dark version of each of the seven rainbow colours. Colours used: Red, Chinese Red, Goldfish, Tangerine, Lemon, Corn Yellow, Cactus, Lime, Bahama Blue, Malibu, Tulip, Wisteria, Carnation, Honeysuckle, White, and Shadow. Check out our All-Access pass that gives you access to every issue every published, yours to download and keep, thats over 300 quilts plus accessories. If youre already a subscriber we can upgrade you to this pass, just drop us an email! See more
21.01.2022 One of the best things about patchwork is finding different ways to turn simple blocks into stunning quilts. This eye-catching scrap quilt is pieced with the humble half square triangle unit #hst and clever layout gives the quilt plenty of movement and interest. We love this throwback to issue 13 by Leanne Devoted Quilter. Our All-Access subscription is the best value, every issue ever published plus the next 12 months issues (6 more) thats over 350 full patterns plus feature articles, tutorials and more. All the deets: http://bit.ly/MMM-Website #quiltmagazine #quiltpattern #hstpattern
20.01.2022 Join Berene Happy Sew Lucky is hosting a community project for the Lynn Valley community in North Vancouver. If you'd like to join in, tap the link below. #lynnvalleyloveproject
20.01.2022 Are you ready for a Snowflake Sew Along with Nicole Modern Handcraft? This is the second year for this sew along and its a fabulous quilt. You could go scrappy or use your favourite solids. https://bit.ly/SnowflakeSA2 #snowflakesewalong #snowflakequilt #modernhandcraftpatterns #modernhandcraftquilts #sewalong #quiltalong
19.01.2022 Todays throwback is to issue 22 and this delightful quilt "Rainbow Paint Can" by Anne Boundy Said With Love and is perfect for pre-cuts. This quilt has a clever construction method, piecing the front and back at the same time. #rainbowquilt #sewtherainbow #precutpattern #makemodern
19.01.2022 If you haven’t seen Emily Watts’ work just yet, you need to. In our 'Meet the Maker' feature in issue 40 we have a terrific chat with Emily, once you've read it, make yourself a cuppa and settle in to scroll through Emily’s Instagram feed (@emilywattsquilts) for an absolute feast for the eyes. You’ll thank us. ------------------------------------------ To view this issue Issue 40: makemodern.com.au/issue/40... Subscription options: bit.ly/MMM-Subscribe Pin it: bit.ly/MM_Issue40 ------------------------------------------ #quiltpattern #makemodernmagazine #quiltmagazine
19.01.2022 This is a terrific reuse idea! Discarded skateboards are given a new life as creative products. #reuse #upcycle
18.01.2022 [ !] The latest issue of Make Modern has arrived, its jam-packed and ready to inspire! In this issue you will: Heather Black. Heather @quiltachusetts is a designer, maker and pattern writer of contemporary quilts with a love of bold, geometric patterns. Shes been quilting for almost a decade and has just released her first fabric line Sketchbook for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. ... a cushion with fun quarter square triangles using Copper Forest by Amanda McCabe @jamesandgraciehandmade and maybe even hand quilt it! Our editor Jane @janekellyquilts takes you through her KISS: Keep it Simple, Sewist system for managing her WIPs. Contributors this issue: Blossom Heart Quilts Gracie&James GnomeAngel - Angie Wilson Quiet Play Designs String and Story Lazy Cozy Quilts, Sew Joy Quilting, Stitch and Yarn, Amarar Creacions, The Fibre Nerd, No3quiltstudioshop Quiltachusetts Alexandra Kingswell Brianna Roberts : makemodern.com.au/issue36 OR !: makemodern.com.au/subscribe As a subscriber, youll receive issues as soon as they are published and you can download them as many times as you like! Choose from a six-monthly or annual subscription, or treat yourself with an all-access pass which includes instant access to every issue every published PLUS an annual subscription. Thats 42 issues for the price of 10, yours to keep forever! Be inspired to quilt with over 300 beautiful patterns at your fingertips and articles to keep you busy for hours. Published independently in Australia by quilters, for quilters worldwide. #quiltmagazine #quiltpattern #pdfquiltpattern #quilting
18.01.2022 Do you want to retreat from home? Well you can now! Fall into Sewing 2020 brings you games, yoga, new friends, new skills, five mini projects, and access to so much more all from the comfort of your own home. Fall into Sewing 2020 September 18-20!
17.01.2022 Heres a little sneaky peek of something coming in our next issue, 36 on 11 September by Tara Stitch and Yarn - were LOVING the texture on this Tara. If youre not a subscriber and want in on this goodness, all details for our subscription offers are here, quick sticks go check them out: https://www.makemodern.com.au/subscribe
17.01.2022 Head to the The Maker's Stash as they're getting their pattern and tutorials ready for the #eppxmasornamentsal that they're co-hosting with Vintage Sewing Box. A fun one for the EPP fans! #sewalong #epp
16.01.2022 Its Sew a Jelly Roll day... jelly roll race anyone? This quilt pictured is Riding the River Rapids by Rachel Julia at Kohatu Patterns and uses... yep you guessed it... a jelly roll! #jellyrollday #quiltpattern #pdfquiltpattern
16.01.2022 Most of us dont leave the house without our phones, and for those occasions you dont want to take your whole purse along, this cute wristlet pouch is a great solution. Just grab it, toss in your phone, keys and wallet and youre good to go! Walkie Talkie Wristlet by Brianna Roberts is in issue 35! Fabric Note: Brianna used Grunge Seeing Stars by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics United Notions; Patina Handpaints Double Ombre by Robert Kaufman Fabrics; and Aurifil 50 weight variegated and black threads. phew!
16.01.2022 "SJSA Remembrance Project is a quilt block community art project that will provide activist art banners for local and national activist organizations who have requested creative statements to be publicly displayed that represent solidarity as well as remembrance. This partnership will create a visual statement to memorialize those who have been unjustly murdered by community violence (e.g. gun violence, domestic violence, child abuse, etc.) race-based violence, law enforcement, and gender or sexuality based violence. These artivism blocks will honor the lives of individuals through symbolism and portrait. Their names and identities will be displayed during community activism events reminding the world that their lives mattered." Take a look at some completed art and follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sew4justice_sjsa
16.01.2022 RJ from Kohatu Patterns is starting a new Block of the Month for her email subscribers in her September newsletter? Its FREE. The new quilt block collection is for a quilt called 4 Seasons and 1-2 blocks will be released each month to email subscribers for free before they are made available for purchase on the Kohatu Patterns website. There will be 16 free blocks in total from September 2020 - August 2021! Plus this year there will be a premium option available to purcha...se for those that wish to make some extra blocks including four extra pictures and blocks featuring the words Spring, Summer, Autumn, Fall and Winter. The first Autumn/Fall themed block will be out in The Kohatu Patterns mid-September newsletter, so its a great time to sign up and make sure you dont miss out! All the details https://mailchi.mp/0b38a5e3445e/kohatupatterns #blockofthemonth #foundationpaperpiecing #quiltalong
15.01.2022 Catalyst Heather Black Quiltachusetts was published on Friday in issue 36. Stripes can add energy to a design and much like an additive can help a chemical reaction along, adding red to these stripes really amps up the energy: a catalyst. This much movement and energy can make a quilt look chaotic but limiting the number of different blocks to four and repeating a layout keeps it under control. : Heather used Painters Palette Solids by Paintbrush Studio, a division of Fabri-Quilt, Inc. in Scarlet, Vintage Red, Claret, Christmas Red, Cadet, Limelight, Citrus Yellow, Smoke, Pale Silver, Rice Paper and Linen. You can use fabrics from your stash for a scrappy look, but keep to tone on tones that clearly read as a particular colour.
15.01.2022 Yes, two quilt-along announcements in two days. We couldnt pass up this adorable Christmas Cheer pattern, the sew-along starts 21 September to jump on the link below to find out more.
15.01.2022 QOTD: What is your pets name and what do you actually call them?
15.01.2022 Hey there! Todays share is about a childrens charity quilt group called Harden Murrumburrah Archies Army. They make quilts for any child experiencing trauma through serious illness, disability or circumstance. Theyve given out over 550 quilts so far and hope to continue for many years to come. Their patron Archie Armitt was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease just six weeks before his death at age 8 years and we make these quilts to keep his memory alive, They have ind...ividuals and groups all over Australia contributing quilts. There is no cost for these quilts as the group is financially supported by Archies extended family and friends. So if you have some time and resources available check out their Facebook group. Wonderful work!
15.01.2022 Whos submitting an entry? Entry details are a different due to the pandemic and we cant wait to see the online show!
14.01.2022 Oh that Suzy Quilts has a RIPPER charity sew along happening. Its started but theres time for you to jump in, so JUMP JUMP JUMP! All the details below.
13.01.2022 Happy day! Have you ever played quilters bingo before? See how many you can check off the rest of this week for Make Modern quilters bingo!
12.01.2022 Oh my if I had a spare $1500 available Id be buying this beauty to wear WFH! Patchwork by Jess @birdie_beetle (Instagram) and cape by Romance Was Born. It is created by hand using the scraps from the sampling process as the latest Romance Was Born collection was developed making it both incredibly special and earth friendly. AND amazing. These beautiful photos of Aleyna Fitzgerald in patchwork by Jess at Grandiflora by Gary Heery Photographer - such splendour. ... #sohauterightnow #sewthescraps #quiltsofinstagram #quiltsasfashion #wearaquilt #australiandesigners #supportaustralianmade #patchworking
11.01.2022 Spin the quilty seam ripper wheel of luck Screen snap.... and let us know in the comments what you snapped... will you get the dreaded Y seams... or no-pin curves!
11.01.2022 Upside Down by Carolina @carolasmussen (Instagram) is in our latest issue! Despite being two dimensional, quilts can create great optical illusions with the right placement and fabrics. This striking mini quilt combines a vibrant layer cake and black solids to create a quilt you can’t take your eyes off. #fpp #foundationpaperpiecing #pdfquiltpattern #makemodernmagazine
11.01.2022 Sometimes fabrics are so beautiful that they demand to be showcased like the cameo ladies in Tula Pink’s De La Luna collection. Dianne Giles has used simple flying geese blocks to frame a collection of hero blocks for a stunning quilt to create 'Come Fly With Me'. https://www.makemodern.com.au/issue/37 #quiltpattern #pdfquiltpattern #makemodernmagazine #tulapink
11.01.2022 A soothing combination of complementary colours in a mix of prints and solids makes for a vibrant design, Copper Forest is by Amanda McCabe JamesandGracie and is in our latest issue, 36! The clever use of half square triangles and quarter half square triangles creates a braid pattern that is simpler to construct than it appears. : Amanda used fabrics supplied by Figo Fabrics from their Lucky Charms and ColorWorks Solids collections. She cut her pieces from fat eighths but you could also use scraps they need to be at least 5 square. #quiltmagazine #pdfquiltpattern #quilts
10.01.2022 If youve always wanted to know how to free motion quilt on your domestic sewing machine but, until now hadnt had success, well HollyAnne String and Story has your back. She really does! In her Free Motion Quilting Academy HollyAnne will have you free motion quilting on YOUR domestic sewing machine and finishing those WIPs off left, right and centre! AND it will be a fun, positive and confident learning experience for you. HollyAnne is your number one cheerleader in seeing ...you succeed! This is a 12 week course, you can run through the 12 weeks on pace with HollyAnne but you also will have lifetime access to the online course materials and Facebook group. You have until 29 August to enrol and new student orientation starts 31 August 2020! FREE MOTION QUILTING ACADEMY (FMQA) IS THE FIRST COURSE OF ITS KIND THAT: Allows you to learn FMQ from the privacy and comfort of your own home. Encourages you to start with what you have, keeping supplies minimal and affordable, rather than urging you to buy a fancier machine. Is ready when you are, regardless of geography or time zone, with on-demand, pre-recorded video lessons. Offers you ongoing access to the instructor so you never feel alone or stuck and you can get near-real-time help during live streamed Q&A sessions. Connects you to other rockstars-in-training around the world so you can help and encourage each other. Soooo if youd like to find out more click here: https://bit.ly/SS-FMQA #freemotionquilting #stringandstory #freemotionquiltingacademy #fmq #quilting #quiltathome
09.01.2022 Hand up whos made a piece of patchwork clothing or repurposed a piece of patchwork for clothing or some other use?
09.01.2022 Are you aware that aside from our subscriptions and single-issue options we also have bundles? Pretty Precuts Charm squares, jelly rolls, layer cakes, fat quarters! A collection of 12 of our favourite precut-friendly modern quilt patterns featured in Make Modern!... Comfy Cushions A collection of our most popular modern quilt cushion patterns using a range of techniques - traditional piecing, foundation paper piecing and a pixel quilt! Mini Quilts A collection of 12 of the sweetest modern mini quilt patterns from some of our favourite makers, with tips & tricks to make your mini quilts absolutely perfect! Covers & Others A beautiful collection of 12 of our favourite modern quilt patterns from some of the first issues of Make Modern magazine, perfect to inspire you to try something new! Check out the other bundles and specials we have at the link below. https://www.makemodern.com.au/specials
08.01.2022 Oh this QAL looks fun. Love & Stitches by Megan Collins Quilt Design is a heart quilt pattern featuring curves. The Quilt Along will start on October 5th. All the details below: LINK: https://www.meganacollins.com//love-and-stitches-quilt-alo Were also proud to be one of the sponsors!
07.01.2022 Today's throwback is for 'Swallow Tailed Kite Quilt' by Amanda at JamesandGracie Bold solid fabrics in a large-scale repeating design result in a quilt that is eye-catching and modern. Believe it or not, this quilt is simply made of flying geese, half flying geese and rectangles in uniform sizes, so it’s much easier to construct than it looks for a dynamic finish. You'll find this gorgeous pattern in issue 27. ------------------------------------------... To view this issue Issue: makemodern.com.au/issue/27 Subscription options: bit.ly/MMM-Subscribe ------------------------------------------ #quiltpattern #makemodern #quiltmagazine
06.01.2022 Its one of our favourite days of the week, Throwback Thursday! Cushions are the perfect way to showcase your favourite fussy cut collections and this one by Bec @skyberries (Instagram) pairs four coordinating prints with solids to make a big impact with a small amount of fabric! Moon Cabin Cushion is in Make Modern Issue 22. Not a subscriber, that can be rectified! We offer single issue purchases, 6 or 12-month subscriptions or our awesome All-Access subscription which gives you every copy of every issue published, yours to download and keep forever. Instant access.
06.01.2022 Today is our 6th Birthday! Yep, we are six, were pretty proud of ourselves for still being here and love to bring you the magazine! Thank you to our subscribers over the years past and present and our amazing contributors, its a team effort yall! Our online pattern gallery is a testament to the past 6 years. Did you know we have a pattern gallery with every pattern published in Make Modern Magazine? Its chockers full of projects which include over 300 quilt patterns. Its worth a scroll next time youre looking for your new WIP or some quiltspiration! https://www.makemodern.com.au/pattern-gallery
05.01.2022 Do you finish a quilt before starting a new one?
05.01.2022 When we posted this quilt size chart recently a few of you asked for a pdf... your wish is our command. To get your mits on the pdf visit: bit.ly/MMM_QUILT_CHART -----------------------------... Subscription options: bit.ly/MMM-Subscribe Pin it bit.ly/QuiltMath_Pin ----------------------------- #quiltsizechart #quiltingtips #makemodernmagazine
04.01.2022 As part of our 2020 #smashthatstash series our editor Jane Kelly is talking about using that preciously hoarded favourite fabric! "Weve got our stashes organised and curated, ready to work hard for us. So you knew we were going to get to this topic eventually using the precious fabrics. Chances are youve got something special in the stash that youve hesitated to use because it was too special. Its like that old school of thought of the best china or clothing that never ...gets used because its never quite a special enough occasion for them." Read the full article in issue 35 subscribers! Do you have some long stashed favourite fabric? Quilt pictured is Janes #whizzbangquilt #janescandywhizzbang from Rachaeldaisy Blue Mountain Daisy book using her preciously stashed Pezzy Prints by Sandy Klop of American Jane.
04.01.2022 Calling all Aussie makers! Making It is coming to Australia!!! Jump on it.
03.01.2022 Velda Freckled Fox Quiltery writes for our Just Sew feature in issue 35, Great Makes Using Simple Shapes. "While Im writing this, we are right in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. I live in Canadas smallest province and we have been lucky to have low numbers of cases. But regardless of where you live, Im betting every single one of you will agree that in stressful times, its more important than ever to find things to do to console your spirit and allievate your an...xiety. For me, there is nothing quite as soothing as heading into my studio to sew. In times like these, I dont want to mess up my fragile mo-jo with quilt math or templates, or specialty rulers so my ideal go-to project lately is something beautifully basic." Grab issue 35 now and you can make Veldas Skull Squared quilt pictured here! Check out our fabulous subscription offers at the link and *cough the all-access pass is RIDICULOUS value, seriously it is. https://www.makemodern.com.au/subscribe
03.01.2022 Todays share is from our latest issue published on Friday and is our cover quilt. Fade to Fall by Sarah Hunter - Lazy Cozy Quilts. A deliciously warm palette of solids, set in a colour wash gradation and teamed with crisp white, make a simple design feel very modern. Setting the design on point also gives an edgier finish. Fabric Note: Sarah used nine colours of Art Gallery Fabrics PURE Solids across the eleven rows, utilising the colour wheel as her guide to create a colour wash effect. If you choose to use prints, you will find that small scale nondirectional prints work best.
02.01.2022 Hey there maker! Have you turned your hand to mask making since the pandemic hit? Sewing machine sales have soared and the flipside to this is a new or renewed interest in sewing and quilting, which is one positive to come out of the virus impact.
01.01.2022 Whats your favourite sewing notion?
