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93 ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: KIT CHEUNG AND MATILDA SMITH; MODEL: ALEXANDRA FIA
HEIRLOOM BEAR
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INTRODUCING... LIVING
The latest news from the world of handmade
Fill your life and home with crafted goodness
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43 LIVING
Handpicked crafty happenings
We find the loveliest hand-crafted, creative buys for your home
14 TRENDS Create an eye-catching terrazzo vase
46 HOME TOUR
18 HEIRLOOM BEAR
Konoc founder Sally Tooth shows us round her modern, eclectic Surrey abode
Crochet, knit and sew your way to a beautiful gift for little ones
52 WOVEN HANGING
26 TEA AND A CHAT
Create a loom, then use simple weaving techniques to create a tactile hanging
We natter to French-born textile designer, Claire de Quénetain
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31 KNITTED SLIPPERS
Try Tunisian crochet to create a soft cushion with bold colourwork
A splash of rainbow yarn turns plain foot cosies into quirky unicorns
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36 GOOD READ
Make bedtime fun with a woodland quilt made from Scandi-look fabrics
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39 CHUNKY CUFF This bracelet is an instant outfit update
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67 PULL-OUT PAPERS You’ll be charmed by the sheer loveliness of Holly McCulloch’s festive prints and posters
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...but the temperature’s starting to dip, we’re in full ‘back to school’ mode, and September’s making us think ahead to the festive season. This month’s gorgeous Christmas cover gift, an advent calendar village with exclusive papers and a wooden template, is getting us excited about seasonal making – it’s never too early to start! I’m sad to say this is my last issue editing Mollie Makes for the next year as I’m of on maternity leave, but I’m thrilled to be leaving my magazine baby in the very capable hands of Mollie Makes’ Production Editor, Yvette, who I know will do an incredible job. In the meantime, I’ll be reading and making along with you – say hello on Instagram @cathdean85.
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75 LOVING Beautiful things to adore and make
77 CAT COLLAR Add a touch of black magic to an outfit
80 CRAFT STORAGE SET A nifty way to stash your yarn and tools
85 BABY ROMPER
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Christmas baubles
Knit this Nordic outfit for a newborn
89 FESTIVE BAUBLES Jazz up a set of plain glass decorations
93 CAFETIÈRE COVER Combine sewing and floral appliqué
99 TEMPLATES All the shapes for this issue’s makes
106 BACK PAGE PROJECT Sara Tasker and the power of podcasts Subscribe at molliemakes.com
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INTRODUCING trends Add statement seating
THIS MONTH WE’RE OBSESSING ABOUT...
TERRAZZO The chips are down: this season’s love affair with terrazzo is here to stay
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Bear hugs Use sewing, knitting and crochet to create the prettiest heirloom bear – Doriana Draghici shows you how
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Stitch & store Mix and match your favourite fabrics to make a home for your craft essentials – Anna Alicia shows you how
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Sally Tooth’s Surrey home is a mix of modern design and handmade touches Words: FELICITY HAYLES Photography: FIONA MURRAY
Founder of Konoc bags Sally Tooth describes her home as “ever changing, with an eclectic mix of furniture and tactile materials.” She shares the space with her partner Jay and their two young children, Rocco and Maddi, and their home, along with her business, is steeped in the memories of the couple’s travels together. After studying fashion with photography, Sally ventured to Thailand. Enchanted by the tropical surroundings and simple lifestyle, she stayed for
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