Find joy in the making with this carefully curated collection of 20 step-by-step projects to focus your mind while creating something beautiful for yourself or as a gift. From well-loved lifestyle brand, Mollie Makes, these simple and calming projects include a whole range of techniques to try from stitching and embroidery to natural dyeing, baking and crochet.
MINDFUL CRAFTING
Mollie Makes Mindful Crafting
WHY DO WE LOVE TO CREATE? • Cath Dean asks what drives our creative passion and how can we incorporate it into our everyday lives?
Beach treasures • Hold onto sunny summer memories with Caroline South’s ideas for transforming coastal keepsakes
Cheers! • Say yes to satisfying rounds of coiled cord with Meghan Quinones’ easy drinks coasters
SUNNY DAYS • Make someone smile with Charlotte Gray’s beaming kawaii-style decoration
Desk friends • Turn a humble food tin into your new favourite office buddy with Chloe Hardisty’s stitch tutorial
Pattern stars • Have fun rediscovering the nostalgic craft of Hama beads with these two simple ideas by Charlotte Smith
COLOUR VIBES • Embellish a plain jumper in one evening with an embroidered slogan by Lana Red
SLOW LIVING • Combine two Japanese textile techniques in one beautiful cushion – Lorna Slessor shows you how
Freestyle Florals • Choose your own stitches and colours to create a pretty piece of embroidered hoop art, designed by Zeena Shah
Creating calm • Find your sewist centre with Anna Alicia’s yoga mat bag
Woven wonder • Weave this geo wall hanging without a loom, using a crochet base – Victoria Haynes shows you how
Nature’s table • Forage and sew a feast for the eyes with Ania Grzeszek’s naturally dyed table linen
Start planning your big day! • Handmade Wedding is packed with inspiration and DIY hacks for crafty brides and grooms
STEADY HAND • Silvina De Vita harnesses the power of positive paper
BLONDIE MOMENT • Treat your tastebuds to Michelle Seeto’s raspberry and white chocolate bakes
Made for dunking • Perk up your tea break with Alix Carey’s vegan Earl Grey biscuits
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