Pages of inspiration...a new issue of Modern by the Yard

That's right! Our e-zine is back with a new issue and we can't wait for you to see it! The issue features four projects, a revamped Modern with a Twist feature, a fabric gallery, and more, so get ready to be inspired.

Remember, you can click on the marked links throughout the issue, and you can even download the pdf and save it to your computer. (To download, look for the downward pointing arrow in the lower right corner of your browser page.)

Simply click on the button below to start paging through this new issue.

Here's a sneak peek of the projects inside: 

"Confetti" designed by Sarah Goer; featuring the Modern Marks collection by Christa Watson

"Plus Playtime" designed by Sandra Walker featuring the Dot Crazy collection by Modern Quilt Studio

"Icicles" by Chris Dodsley featuring the Color Weave collection

"Frosty Cabins" designed by Alison Vermilya featuring Winter Games by Amanda Murphy

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Introducing Modern by the Yard: Issue #3

Ready for some modern inspiration? Today we're launching the third issue of Modern by the Yard magazine. You can browse through this e-zine from the comfort of your own computer/tablet/smart phone, or you can download it to your device for easy reference whenever you like. We have four projects featuring some of our favorite modern lines, plus a bonus--Debby Kratovil shares the pattern for the wall quilt she made in her Modern with a Twist column! We've also included a gallery of fabric art from Paula Nadelstern, and a fabric gallery showing more new collections we think you'll love! 

To view the third issue, click the box below. 

We hope you enjoy every page! 

In case you missed our sneak peek on Friday, here's a look at some of the pages:

by Kristen Danis

Modern with a Twist column by Debby Kratovil

X Marks the Spot by Stephanie Kendron

Table Art by Jayne Willis

by Lisa Swenson Ruble

If you missed our first two issues, find #1 here and #2 here.


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Day 1: Rochelle
Day 2: OhioLori
Day 3: AmyScrapSpot
Day 4: Gene Black
Day 5: Miss Pat
Day 6: Sandy Allen
Day 7: BizyStitches

Winners, we are emailing you today for your mailing address. Congratulations!

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Color Weave in action: The Frequency Quilt

Today's quilt was featured in Modern Patchwork magazine. Designed by Lisa Swenson Ruble, it uses the Color Weave collection from Contempo Studio. We think the name, "Frequency," perfectly describes the look of the quilt!

"Frequency" by Lisa Swenson Ruble;
featured in Modern Patchwork Spring 2016

We asked Lisa to share some of the inspiration behind the quilt: 

What attracted you to the Color Weave collection?

I loved that each color in the line came in three shades. It seemed perfect for playing with designs that depended on some sort of gradation for the pattern. The pattern in the fabric is a subtle crosshatch--enough to create interest and texture up close, but also have the illusion of a solid from a distance. 

How did you come up with the design? 

I had designed the table runner below for Benartex's Fat Quarterly newsletter. I started out by trying to expand that design into a full quilt, but it wasn't working. I started experimenting with other ways of playing the shades of color of each other and ended up with this design. 

Why do the Color Weave fabrics work so well in this design? 

The variety of shading! Having three coordinating shades--light, medium and dark--of each color gave me plenty of options to work with. Ultimately I only used the light and dark shades of the colors because it created the most contrast. 

How did you choose which colors to use? 

It was hard to choose! I love the palette of Color Weave--it's not your traditional red, blue, green, etc., but rather a more modern version of each color. I tried several color combinations in the design but ultimately stuck with cool colors, which tend to be my favorite anyway. 

Tell us about the quilting. 

I straight line quilted this quilt on my home machine. I think it adds texture without taking away from the impact of the design, and it enhance the modern appeal of the quilt. 

Tell us about the backing. 
I chose a backing fabric from Cherry Guidry's Soul Blossom collection. I loved the little squares, and it was like this fabric was designed for the colors I chose for my quilt--they are all represented on the back! A total coincidence, but fun. 

What do you like best about the quilt? 

I like how each vertical row is spaced differently. I think it really adds to the design, and it was fun to experiment with how changing the appearance of each row changed how the quilt looked. 

Click here to see the entire Color Weave collection. 
Click here to learn more about our Fat Quarterly newsletter.
Click here to learn more about Lisa Swenson Ruble's work. 
Click here to find Modern Patchwork magazine. 

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Forever Butterflies

Forever Butterflies by Maria Kalinowski for Kanvas...

These realistic-looking beauties catch your eye, no matter what color background you like. And the metallic gold touches add just the right amount of glittering detail to create a truly special collection. 

Don't forget the bookbinder prints--their marble-like appearance add texture and depth next to the butterfly prints.

 Pair Forever Butterflies with some of our basics to create a fabric bundle with both graphic punch and resting places for the eyes. Our suggestions: 

Some neutral coordinates from Maria's Fleurish collection:

 And some brighter tonal coordinates from Contempo's Color Weave collection:

Click here to see the entire Forever Butterflies collection.
Click here to see the entire Fleurish collection.
Click here to see the entire Color Weave collection.

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Color Weave

Introducing your new favorite basic: Color Weave!

This fun new blender from Contempo Studios comes in a variety of colors (great combinations of dark, medium, and light values!) and features a woven-texture look that adds a little zing to your projects. 

Check out these colors!

One other great feature of these Color Weave blenders--they coordinate perfectly with both Amanda Murphy's Carina fabrics...

...and Cherry Guidry's Soul Blossom fabrics!

Click here to see the entire Color Weave collection.

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