Every now and then, I get to design a pattern to accompany my Maths & Methods column in Make Modern. Issue 18 is now out, my column is all about make four flying geese at a time, aka no-waste flying geese. It’s such a quick method to make lots of flying geese that it meant I whipped up this baby quilt in no time at all.
Finishing at just 32″ x 32″, I designed it with the use of being a lightweight pram/stroller quilt. It’s also fat sixteenth friendly, which means I’m thinking I need to make a Liberty version now with the fat sixteenth bundles I get each month… This Mother Goose quilt was made with a rainbow of Alison Glass fabrics, and the contrast between the prints and the white background fabric really emphasises the X and O shapes created by the different blocks.
I had a funny little photo shoot for this quilt – no joke, this magpie wandered over to where I was, looked at the quilt, looked at me, and then walked away. All casual, no fear, quite curious!
Make Modern are really going all out for their birthday! Issue 18 is one bumper of a birthday issue, with a whopping 120+ pages and 14 fabulous patterns! Plus the usual columns from myself, Molli Sparkles, and Angie Wilson. Use code MM18for6 to get yours for just AU$6 (that’s under US$5) for the next 48 hours only.
Or you might like to subscribe! If you’re one of the first 100 new subscribers this month, you’ll receive an awesome enamel pin for free, no matter where you live! I have all four of these, and they’re very cool indeed. The sewing machine is my fave!
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Abby says
Just bought it. I was so excited I wrote the code down and didn’t use it… still a bargain at full price.
Off to cut me some flying geese.
Alyce says
Oh no, haha!! But yes, it certainly is such an amazing price for what you get. Can’t wait to see your quilt!
Susan says
That’s a great looking issue – lots of wonderful things in it. Including YOUR baby pram quilt. The magpie picture was funny.
Alyce says
Thanks Susan! It was just the funniest thing I have ever seen local birds do!
Susan S. says
Great newsletter & I’ve just taken out a subscription to Make Modern as my birthday pressie (last month) & now have the above issue. I’ll admit to putting a tutorial on my blog, ages ago, for the very same method of flying geese. I’ve been using it for years, as I don’t like waste. Your little pram quilt is really lovely & I’ve learnt to use white over the last year, which I rarely did. Love the magpie & our family of magpies has dwindled back to two again, but will be more I expect in the coming months. She, Buddy & Mr.Dad had 4 last year, who all came for their breadcrumbs. I love all our birds, but especially the magpies. Glad you enjoyed your class & well done mastering curves. Easier said than done & it reminds me that I should try that curve ruler I bought. Have a great week & take care.
Alyce says
Happy birthday, Susan!