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3 DIY LAMPSHADES

EASY-SEW

SOCK BEAR PAL COSY KNITTED

HEADBANDS

3ARROWS

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LOVE NOTES & POSTERS

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EMBROIDERED

TEA TOWELS FAUX FUR CLUTCH KIDS' DOLL HOUSE

STITCHED HEART COLLAR

COOL WOODEN

KITCHENWARE

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CONTENTS

issue number sixty two

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95 Doll’s

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SOCK BEAR

ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS, STYLING: HELENA TRACEY AND JEN GARDNER, MODEL: LEANNE MEGSON

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INTRODUCING... LIVING

The latest news from the world of handmade

Fill your life and home with crafted goodness

9 INTRODUCING…

43 LIVING

Handpicked crafty happenings

Our top picks of the most lovely buys for a hand-crafted, creative home

14 TRENDS Three ways with arrow motifs, plus our top shopping picks

46 HOME TOUR

20 SOCK BEAR

53 TEA TOWELS

Raid your sock drawer and whip up a cute Valentine’s gift

Stitch a romantic (and cheeky!) love note

28 TEA AND A CHAT

Colourful family life in the Cotswolds

56 GOOD READ How to fund your craft business

With upcycler Kimberley Golding

Talk to us! facebook.com/MollieMakes

34 PYROGRAPHY

@MollieMakes

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58 LAMPSHADES Three makes to brighten darker days

Makeover homewares by mastering an addictive new technique

67 PULL-OUT PAPERS EXCLUSIVE!

38 GOOD READ

Valentine’s, Gal-entine’s and antiValentine’s notes – according to your mood!

Would you dare get a craft tattoo? pinterest.com/MollieMakes

youtube.com/user/MollieMakes

40 SEWING HACK Doodle stitch a date night blouse

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100 TEMPLATES Everything you need to make all the issue’s projects

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Mug cosies

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Ring gloves

LOVING

Treats and treasures to fall in love with

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Knitted headband

Valentine’s arrows

LOTS OF LOVE

I’m typing this in December, looking forward to what 2016 will bring. What are your creative plans? We hope you’ll start with one of the fresh projects we’ve cherry-picked for this Valentine’s special. We’ve covered techniques you may not have tried yet (see page 34) and new twists on old favourites, such as Mademoiselle Sophie’s easy-knit glitzy headbands (page 92) and a pair of pretty sewn mug cosies (page 89). Yes, this issue comes to you with lots of love, and it has a place in my heart especially as it’s my last as editor. I’ve had a ball leading the brilliant editorial team and working with and meeting so many of you in this inspiring community. I’m leaving your favourite magazine in very safe hands and, having planned the next few issues, I promise you’re in for a treat! Thank you for your continued support, #molliemakers.

77 LOVING Beautiful things to adore and make Lara Watson Editor

79 COLLECTOR

Keep in touch with me at @laramcspara

Stocking up on colourful kitchenware

80 FUR CLUTCH A seriously luxe January treat

84 KNITTED GLOVES With faux rings for jewellery addicts

89 MUG COSIES His’n’hers cosies for long lazy breakfasts

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Faux fur clutch

92 COSY HEADBAND Keep those ears warm and snug

95 DOLL’S HOUSE Fully portable for half term trips

106 BACK PAGE PROJECT Emma Kate on creating while travelling Subscribe at molliemakes.com

Turn the page to learsene about your free kit! rs page 67 for your pape

INTRODUCING trends

THIS MONTH WE’RE OBSESSING ABOUT...

ARROWS It’s the season to get hit by one of cupid’s finest...

Spread love when you feel like it with temporary fabric decorations. www.trendypeas.com

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Stay cosy-glam on

chilly days with printed leggings. www.saltcity emporium.com 02

Dangle the initials

of loved ones, kids, pets and more. www. primlark.etsy.com 03

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a bit of neon pink? www.notonthehigh street.com/lauraspring 04

There’s one badge

for you and one for your sweetheart. www.

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Use as a clutch bag,

or to stash your make up and travel toiletries.

PHOTOGRAPH: BECKY KIMBALL PHOTOGRAPHY

www.daisyfayedesigns. etsy.com 06

For helping us

hit all those tidying/ organisation goals. www.willowandtheowl. etsy.com 07

A statement light for

celebration vibes. www. notonthehighstreet. com/rocketandrye

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With love from…

PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS, STYLING: HELENA TRACEY AND JEN GARDNER

Fish those odd, unloved socks out of the drawer and upcycle them into Amber Van Andel’s roly poly sock bear

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KITCHEN MAKEOVER Get to grips with a new technique! Teri Muncey demonstrates pyrography or 'how to burn pretty doodles on wood'

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LIVING home tour

Left: Angela’s kids’ art is on display in the living room.

This page: Mismatched furniture peppers the kitchen diner. A naughty puppy chewed up the legs of Angela’s pink stool but she likes the look.

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Go Faux Cheer up January by treating yourself to Delia Randall’s super-luxe faux fur and leather clutch

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PHOTOGRAPHY: LAYLA SAILOR, MODEL: BECCA KENNEDY, THANKS TO FRED ALDOUS FOR INTERIOR SHOTS

Fl ash your bling You can still show off your jewellery – despite the cold – thanks to Beki Rymsza’s hot pink gloves with shimmering faux rings

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