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ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: HELENA STEELE & MATILDA SMITH; MODEL: FRANCISKA BODNAR
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FELT SOFTIES
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Air-dry clay pots
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 Pantone’s 2018 Colour of the Year
46 HOME TOUR
18 FELT SOFTIES
Artist and interiors gal Lucy Tiffney shows us around her colourful Essex home
Sew adorable besties Kitty and Percy in pretty pastel-coloured felt
52 CROCHET BLANKET Hook up granny squares in spring brights
26 TEA AND A CHAT Meet artisan pen designer Tom Gyr
56 HEXIE PLACEMATS Sew patchwork beauties for your table
32 PEARL JEANS
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Jazz up your tired denim with a scattering of gems and pearls
61 FLORAL PAPERCUT
36 GOOD READ
63 CLAY POTS
How to balance your side hustle
Shortcut your way to artisan-look pottery
39 WOVEN CLUTCH
67 PULL-OUT PAPERS
Chunky texture and yarn tassels in functional clutch bag form
Eight quirky springtime patterns and posters designed by Suzy Ultman
Cut and layer graphic botanicals
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Woven clutch bag
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Knitted bonnet
FRESH IDEAS
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Embellished jeans
Spring has ofcially sprung in the Mollie Makes ofce, so this issue is all about the new. We’re taking style cues from Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2018, Ultra Violet – intended to evoke creative inspiration – showing of our crafting in diferent ways (woven clutch bag, anyone?) and bringing next-level cuteness to your felt-based makes with the adorable BFFs on page 18. There are also original takes on favourite techniques, like Katie Jones’ amazing crochet cushion on page 81, and easy ways to update your home, such as the painterly clay pots on page 63. Use them to display your spring blooms, then show of your newlyacquired skills using #molliemakers.
LOVING
Treats and treasures to fall in love with
Yvette Streeter Acting Editor
75 LOVING Beautiful things to adore and make
76 EASY-SEW PLAYMAT A drawstring mat for stashing toys
81 CROCHET CUSHION Go bold with Miami Memphis vibes
86 BEADED NECKLACE
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Crochet cushion
Chevron patterns for everyday glam
91 BABY BONNET Knit a Scandi-style hat for a little ’un
95 SCREEN PRINTING Decorate cushions with bold motifs
98 TEMPLATES All the shapes for this issue’s makes
106 BACK PAGE PROJECT Yan Schenkel’s crochet inspiration Subscribe at molliemakes.com
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Beaded necklace
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INTRODUCING trends
THIS MONTH WE’RE OBSESSING ABOUT...
ULTRA VIOLET Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2018 looks to the night sky for inspiration
Bring the drama with floor-to-ceiling swathes of this enigmatic shade. www.dulux.co.uk
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Get the look with
chunky knits and dark indigo jeans. www. anthropologie.com 02
Phone home from a
swirling galaxy sky. www.society6.com 03
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Shiny cosmos vibes,
AND it’s in the sale. www.tattydevine.com 04
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Party animal or sofa
and Netflix? You decide. www.ohhdeer.com 05
For planning magical
adventures. www. nikkistrange.co.uk 06
Violet represents
creativity, so channel it with yarn. www. woolandthegang.com 07
Contemplate the
mysteries of Aura Quartz. www. eclecticeccentricity. bigcartel.com 08
A whole world in one
pair of earrings. www.
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tinygalaxies.com
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Kitty & Percy
Sew the cutest pair of feltie pals – Manuela Trani shows you how
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The pearl update
Customise your well-worn denim – Anna Birtwistle shows you how
LIVING home tour
Artist Lucy Tiffney showcases her travels in her colourful family home Words: LARA WATSON Photography: FIONA MURRAY
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LIVING home tour
Lucy’s Lagoon wallpaper shines in the living room, with sofa cushions from Jonathan Adler and Crisp and Dene, among others.
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