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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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45 LIVING
Handpicked crafty happenings
Our top picks of the most lovely buys for a hand-crafted, creative home
14 trends Three ways with the chalky pastels look, plus our top product picks
20 crochet burger
55 stitched pineapple
28 tea and a chat
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Artist Anna Joyce explains how she grew her businesses from a tiny corner
Nautical-style flags offer a twist on tradition
We’re getting our geo and tropical fixes
62 ombrÉ lampshade Dye and stitch a midnight-inspired lamp
A nostalgic parma violet-hued rucksack for summer festivals and adventures
67 pull-out papers colour in!
39 espadrilles
Enjoy our Handmade Awards finalist Hannah Rampley’s designer papers
Yep, it’s possible to sew up these holiday staples yourself – we show you how
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Cat Greenwood’s London flat is full of thrifty finds and clever upcycles
Our amigurumi build-a-burger has arrived just in time for BBQ season
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One of the many things I love about the Mollie Makes community is the enthusiasm for all manner of crafts and creative endeavors. From our very first steps in learning a new skill and widening our understanding (read Betsy Greer’s impassioned Good Read on page 84) to picking up yet more stitches, tricks and hacks, creative people are so game! That’s why every issue makes me so very happy – we pack each one with ways to stay creatively curious, resourceful and thoughtful. Someone who’s been at the forefront of championing those values is our talented Dep Ed, Charlie Moorby (top centre, above), who leaves us this issue to take the helm at our sister mag, Simply Sewing. Charlie, you will be missed! Make sure you keep up with her online at @thesavvycrafter.
Beautiful things to adore and make
76 collectOR Hunting beautiful embroidery scissors
Lara Watson Editor
77 vintage tie Sew a dapper accessory for your guy
81 beaded necklace Bust out those colourful seed beads
84 good read How craft can help change the world
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86 cross-back tee Try your hand at a simple pattern hack
91 baby pillow Give new parents a helping hand
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INTRODUCING trends
This month we’re obsessing about...
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Dusky pastels and hand-drawn marks are the order of the day
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Dip-dyed ceramic kitchenware gives a subtle colour pop. www.robertgordon australia.com
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Get the ketchup out – Emma Lyons' crochet build-a-burger is here just in time for BBQ season
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Summer Faithfuls Create your own holiday staples with Kate Smith’s easy-sew espadrilles
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