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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
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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!
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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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Ring gloves
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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
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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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chilly days with printed leggings. www.saltcity emporium.com 02
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of loved ones, kids, pets and more. www. primlark.etsy.com 03
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There’s one badge
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Use as a clutch bag,
or to stash your make up and travel toiletries. PHOTOGRAPH: BECKY KIMBALL PHOTOGRAPHY
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For helping us
hit all those tidying/ organisation goals. www.willowandtheowl. etsy.com 07
A statement light for
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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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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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