MollieMakes is a brand new lifestyle and craft magazine which brings you the best of craft online, a look inside the homes of the world’s most creative crafters, tutorials on inspiring makes, round ups of the most covetable stash and tours of the crafty capitals of the world.Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find on printed newsstand copies.
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Introducing • THE LATEST FROM THE WORLD OF HANDMADE
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Home for Christmas • Spread seasonal cheer and positive vibes with Jessie Doughty’s embroidered banner
MEET THE MAKER JESSIE DOUGHTY
LUXE TOUCH • It’s time to glam up – make Cut One Pair’s easy-sew skirt for instant festive fun
MEET THE MAKER CUT ONE PAIR
LATEST CRUSH
MEET THE MAKER BENITA NAGRA
TABLESCAPE ARTIST • Make this year’s festive spread one to remember with Lucy McGrath’s marbled crackers
MEET THE MAKER LUCY MCGRATH
Living • CREATIVE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOME
MADE FOR KEEPS • Create an extra-special heirloom gift with Wendy Chow’s patchwork stocking
MEET THE MAKER WENDY CHOW
AT HOME WITH... • BRUTALIST STYLE MEETS PALM SPRINGS’ VIBES IN NIKKI GRIFFITHS’ LONDON HOME
PALM SPRINGS CHRISTMAS • This festive aesthetic is an antidote to gloomy days, giving the clean lines and bold colours of mid-century modernism a playful twist. Add accent hues in flamingo pink, and all things kitsch – the tackier, the better.
Festive gathering • Give the gift of nature with Bex Partridge’s mini dried flower wreaths
EVERLASTINGS
EVERYDAY TREAT • Hook up an advent calendar that doubles as storage – Lindsey Newns shows you how
15% OFF AT LOVECRAFTS!
MEET THE MAKER LINDSEY NEWNS
EXCLUSIVE PAPERS! • WRAP GIFTS, CRAFT YOUR OWN CARDS AND DECK THE WALLS WITH THESE FUN FESTIVE PRINTS
Making • HAND-PICKED PROJECTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH
MITTEN WEATHER • Embrace Scandi vibes and stay cosy with Sandra Gutierrez’s knitted mittens
15% OFF AT LOVECRAFTS!
MEET THE MAKER SANDRA GUTIERREZ
Makers mark • Pretty up your craft essentials with Taylor Clem’s polymer clay stitch markers
MEET THE MAKER TAYLOR CLEM
WE’VE GOT THIS, SANTA • IT’S BEEN A BIG YEAR, BUT WITH OUR HEARTS, MINDS AND HANDS WE CAN CREATE PAPER CHAINS OF POSITIVITY AND HOPE THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Deck the halls • Spread festive cheer with Sarah-Jane Hicks’ mini crochet Christmas tree
TEMPLATES
CROCHET STITCH GUIDE • USE OUR HANDY GUIDE FOR THE CROCHET PROJECTS INSIDE THIS ISSUE
EMBROIDERY STITCH GUIDE • USE OUR HANDY GUIDE FOR THE APPLIQUÉ BANNER ON PAGE 4
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TEA AND A CHAT • POTTER LEELA CHAKRAVATI ON MAKING A CREATIVE CAREER CHANGE
THIS MONTH I’M LOVING...
Welcome
WEEKEND BAKES • Festive recipes to take your time over
RUDOLPH CAKE POPS • WHIP UP SANTA’S BEST PAL IN EDIBLE FORM WITH KATARINA CERMELJ’S FESTIVE GLUTEN-FREE TREATS
MEET THE MAKER KATARINA CERMELJ
WINTER WONDERLAND CAKE • CREATE SNOWY FOREST MAGIC WITH LINDSAY NATHANSON’S DREAMY CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT DELIGHT
APRICOT AND MASCARPONE POP TARTS • UP YOUR BREAKFAST GAME WITH EDD KIMBER’S TAKE ON THE CLASSIC TOASTER TART
ONE TIN BAKES
SNOWMAN MACARONS • HAVE A JOLLY HOLIDAY BAKING ERIKA LOW’S CUTE MACARONS WITH A FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FILLING
MEET THE MAKER ERIKA LOW
TREATS TO GIFT • Handmade goodies for family and friends
GINGER BISCUITS • ALMOST TOO CUTE TO EAT, KIM-JOY’S MINI CHRISTMAS BAKES ARE OUR NEW FAVOURITE...