Mollie Magazine

MollieMakes is a brand new lifestyle and craft magazine which brings you the best of craft online, a look inside the homes of the world’s most creative crafters, tutorials on inspiring makes, round ups of the most covetable stash and tours of the crafty capitals of the world.Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find on printed newsstand copies.

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MEET THE MAKER CREATIVE ALICIA HALL IS THE CRAFTER BEHIND THIS ISSUE’S PARTY ANIMAL

Introducing • THE LATEST FROM THE WORLD OF HANDMADE

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SHAKE IT UP • Crochet your way to freakshake heaven with Twinkie Chan’s amazing yarny treat

BEAD WERK • Modern Modern artisanal artiisanal jewellery jewellery by by Jessica Haynes, to be worn with sass

MEET THE MAKER JESSICA HAYNES

HUMBLE MATERIALS • The rattan revival and beyond – this month we’re appreciating the simpler things. Seek out natural textures and tactile finishes, then accessorise with pampas grass. It’s arte povera for the design crowd.

HUMBLE MATERIALS CLUTCH BAG

MEET THE MAKER CLAUDINE POWLEY

SLIDE INTO SUMMER • Smash DIY poolside style with Miesje Chafer’s amazing embroidered espadrilles

STAYING CURIOUS WITH HANNAH DAVIS • FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO GOING INTERNATIONAL, WE CHAT TO WOLF & MOON’S HANNAH DAVIS ABOUT HOW HER BUSINESS BOOMED

Living • CREATIVE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOME

MADE FOR MEZZE • Step up your picnic game with Kayleigh Excell’s portable patchwork quilt

WANDERLUST • Embroider Jen Smith’s hoop for dreamers and sunset chasers

CIARA ELLIOTT CHANNELS AN ARTISTIC 70S VIBE IN HER ECLECTIC GEORGIAN HOME

ART IS EVERYWHERE • Support your favourite indie designer-makers, hold out for that dream piece of vintage furniture and make sure every item, whether fun or functional, is one you truly love.

LOOK TO THE STARS • Four creative finds inspired by the night sky for lovers of all things celestial

IT HAS POCKETS! • Make woven wall art that’s beautiful and useful with Cath Chamberlain

LEARN A NEW SKILL AT THE HANDMADE FESTIVAL • KIRSTIE ALLSOPP’S EXCITING CRAFT EVENT IS BACK ONCE AGAIN AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE WITH MORE CREATIVE INSPIRATION THAN EVER BEFORE – DON’T MISS OUT!

ALPACA PAL • All the heart eyes for Hannah Boulter’s adorable plushie cushion

CREATING WITH KIDS • Fun kits, products and project ideas for getting crafty with little ones

EXCLUSIVE PAPERS! • GET CUTTING, FOLDING AND STICKING WITH THESE DYNAMIC PATTERNS AND ABSTRACT PRINTS.

Making • HAND-PICKED PROJECTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH

FRESH FACED • Make your skincare routine greener with Ola Ogunlolu’s fruity crochet cloths

MEET THE MAKER OLA OGUNLOLU

PAY IT FORWARD • LOOKING TO DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS? FIND OUT HOW RUNNING YOUR OWN CRAFTING CLASSES COULD GIVE YOU AN AMAZING BOOST

PICK YOUR OWN • Embrace the trug life with Hester van Overbeek’s upcycled wooden pallet basket

PALLET WOOD PROJECTS FOR OUTDOOR SPACES

POP IT LIKE IT’S HOT • Louise Pickford’s frozen take on the classic yogurt and granola breakfast combo

TEMPLATES • ALL THE SHAPES FOR THIS ISSUE’S MAKES. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, TEMPLATES ARE SHOWN AT 100%. YOU CAN FIND THE FULL-SIZE TEMPLATES READY TO DOWNLOAD FROM WWW.MOLLIEMAKES.COM

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BOTANICAL ARTIST OLGA PRINKU ON THE VALUE OF EXPERIMENTING

THIS MONTH I’M LOVING...