We are always up for a crafty event so were delighted to hear about the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair that takes place in Manchester from October 20 -23. Last year the event attracted over 6...
If you love this month’s apple and pears cover project, we have a lovely little treat for you, courtesy of designer Jenny Dixon. Jenny is a serial crafter and has created the autumnal treats es...
If cat hair gets up you nose and moggies make you itch, fear not cat lovers you can now have your very own menagerie of felines that not only cost you nothing to feed but won’t even need a litt...
How super cute is this necklace made from a thimble and some colourful pins, it’s like a little mini sewing garden. Not only is it a great way to make a statement about your love of making but ...
Not only is today #FF (Follow Friday to all you Tweeters) but now we are delighted to bring to your screens for your delight and pleasure four of our favourite fabrics in #FFF. Huzah. A virtual fat q...
It’s funny isn’t it? Although the world keeps getting more and more wizzy it’s the simple traditional things in life that bring us most joy. Take the humble letter for example. Gone...
Just across the Channel in French France there has been a revolution of the best kind – an upcycling and sewing uprising brought about by an exhaustion to consumer culture with the motto –...
Sometimes a phenomenon comes along that generates a virtual Mexican wave of pattern hysteria. Enter… the fabulous hexipuffs from TinyOwlKnits that are quite frankly taking the craft world by st...
An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail. - Edwin Land
Woot woot! We are so pleased to announce our lovely Ed, Jane Toft, is the Guest Curator on the Etsy blog! If you are a regular reader of Mollie Makes you will know we adore browsing Etsy shops and de...
Here at Mollie Makes nothing makes us happier than a bit of craft with a dash of upcycling. Last month we featured the fab new book The Shirt Off His Back by Juliet Bawden and we are delighted to be ...
We all know stitching is as old as the hills. Not only does it have its place in the record books through the making of garment essentials but it has a firm place in history as a decorative art. Thro...
There is something so darn charming about roses, whether they are crocheted, stitched or made from fabric. We are really pleased to be showing you today a really lovely tutorial from Linda over at Cr...
“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure” - Paul Coelho
Twit twooo owl, how we love you hoo. How lovely is this little owl stitchery from a vintage 1960′s pattern from Stitchy Britches. Stitch crazy Shemp3 has really brought the little bird to life ...
If you are tempted to give cross stitch a whirl then what better time to get started with this trés cute Cath Kidston Stanley pencil case! Even if you don’t feel the need to home your pencils, ...
Nothing beats a well brewed cup of tea and a biscuit to finish the afternoon off – especially when served in a nice bone china cup. These biscuits are not only individually hand sewn but are to...
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who ...
If one trend is remembered from the last few years it would have to be bunting. It’s virtually impossible to go anywhere without some fluttery little triangles adorning a wall or marquee. From ...
We received thousands of entries for our issue 1 competition so we are finally pleased to announce the lucky winners! Congratulations if you have won! Shirley Rae Bekky Jennings Joy Edwards Cheryle W...
July is a miserable month round these parts. As I look out of the window at Mollie HQ the wind is blowing a hoolie and it’s raining cats and dogs. Ah good old British summertime! Thank goodnes...
As you may have spotted in this month’s Mollie Makes we are super excited to reveal we’re going to be at Vintage on the Southbank at the end of the month. Hoopla! Earlier this year when ...
It was love at first sight when we clapped eyes on these gorgeous Moroccan cushions and we just knew you’d want us to share! We’re nice like that. Made up with some seriously lovely fabri...
We had literally hundreds of entries for the Jane Foster doll comp and were we surprised – er no! Jane Foster is a wonderous artist and designer and we totally love her work. In fact we are tot...
Whether you rustle up beans on toast from your basement flat or cook your supper on a rusty Rayburn in your country pad, your home is your castle. A book shelf always speaks a thousand words but don&...
Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it. - Salvador Dali
OMG! OMG! We have news… The premier issue of Mollie Makes left shelves quicker that we could say “pass me the Vicky sponge”! We were thrilled by the success of our first issue but w...
It never fails to surprise us how quickly our passionate Mollie Makes readers start and complete projects from the magazine. It seems that no sooner the latest issue has hit the doormat that the need...
Thanks to all of you who took part in our competition to win ECETERA by Sibella Court. All you had to do is subscribe to our You Tube channel and you did, hoopla! So without futher ado, we are please...
We recently asked what’s your mantra when times are bad? We like: This too shall pass – Persian proverb.
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