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YOUR ADVENT CALENDAR KIT

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EASY-SEW WINTER UILT

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126 projects & IDEAS

sew a unique heirloom bear

WALL HANGING

SCANDI-KNIT

ROMPER COSY

UNICORN SLIPPERS

TERRAZZO VASE

GOLD-DIPPED

BAUBLES

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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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Cafetière cosy

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

57 CROCHET CUSHION

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

62 PATCHWORK QUILT

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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Terrazzo vase

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Kids’ quilt

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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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LOVING

Treats and treasures to fall in love with Cath Dean Editor

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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Knitted romper

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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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No chips on these

shoulders – wear ’em PHOTOGRAPHY: AYA WIND PHOTOGRAPHY

around your neck. www.oliverbonas.com 03

Perfect proportions

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House your make-up

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Add stone cold style

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Team plain bedding

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with a textured cushion. www.redbubble.com 07

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PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: KIT CHEUNG AND MATILDA SMITH; NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS

Bear hugs Use sewing, knitting and crochet to create the prettiest heirloom bear – Doriana Draghici shows you how

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PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: KIT CHEUNG AND MATILDA SMITH

Dream weaver Combine soft, textured yarns in dusky shades to make Cath Chamberlain’s tactile hanging

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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

PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: KIT CHEUNG AND MATILDA SMITH

LIVING home tour

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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The playroom is a riot of colour and pattern, with its hand-painted, multicoloured feature wall and poufe from Ibiza.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: KIT CHEUNG AND MATILDA SMITH

LittLe Wild Ones Keep kids snug and spark their imaginations with Laura Pritchard’s Scandi woodland quilt

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