Mollie Makes

...to our Christmas issue – your official start to the festivities. And, to make this month’s mag even more special, we’ve included a bonus recipe book filled with 12 seasonal treats! Lots of us turned to baking as a source of joy this year, so we’r

Benita left the world of finance to follow her creative dreams, and now makes gorgeous homewares and jewellery from her studio in London, championing eco-friendly processes and products. Make Benita’s resin earrings on page 26. www.theabstractbee.com

Jenny Thomasson (AIFD, PFCI, EMC) has a passion for pushing the boundaries of floristry and promoting the art form in a fresh way. Her past accomplishments include presenting at the AIFD National Symposium (2015, 2018), representing North America at

Jessie is an embroidery artist and illustrator from Bristol where she runs Jessie Doe Designs, creating unique hand-crafted and nature-inspired homewares and gifts. You’ll find plenty more embroidery patterns on her website, and lots of stitchy inspi

Louise and Jenny created Cut One Pair as a space to share their passion for sewing. Their fun website features tutorials, free sewing patterns, hacks and more, as well as a platform to connect with other makers. Find them on Insta @cutonepair. www.cu

Benita is based near London where she runs her homeware and jewellery business, The Abstract Bee. After leaving the world of finance, she now fills her days making candles and concrete and resin pieces, with a focus on being eco and vegan friendly. w

Lucy started Marmor Paperie to breathe a new life into the endangered craft of marbling. She makes luxury stationery using marbled papers, and her new book, Contemporary Paper Marbling, is available on her website. www. marmorpaperie.co.uk ■

An Aussie quilter and designer based in New York City, Wendy hopes to pass on the legacy of quilting through her designs. Visit her website for modern patchwork patterns, tips and tutorials, and check out her [email protected]. www.the-wee

01 Luana Asiata’s artwork was made for crisp white walls. Layering colour, pattern and shape to create modern abstract scenes, her Movement print will take you on a visual journey. Destination? Sunny California. www.luxeology.co.uk 02 Why nod to Chr

This project appears in Everlastings: How to Grow, Harvest and Create with Dried Flowers by Bex Partridge (Hardie Grant, £14.99). Bex is a floral artist and the founder of Botanical Tales, and her new book includes project ideas, plus advice on dryin

Get 15% off LoveCrafts yarn using code MOLLIELOVESXMAS15 at the checkout. This code is valid from 1st November 2020 to 30th November 2020 and can be used once per person on orders of £/$/›10 or more (excluding delivery). Please note, the code can’t b

Lindsey is a UK-based crochet designer and vlogger with a love of colourful, fun and modern crochet makes. Visit her blog for more patterns and to link through to her YouTube channel, and check out her colourful Instagram @ lottieandalbert for tons m

Get 15% off LoveCrafts yarn using code MOLLIELOVESXMAS15 . Valid from 1st-30th November 2020, it can only be used once per person on orders of £/$/€10 or more (excluding delivery). Please note, the code can’t be used against PDF patterns, DMC threads

Sandra is a crochet and knitwear designer from Mexico who lives in the UK with her husband, daughter and two dogs. She loves the the outdoors almost as much as yarn, and her designs are inspired by nature and her travels. Find more on her website, an

Taylor is a Canadian jewellery maker living in Glasgow, and loves crafting colourful, bold patterned earrings. Her Etsy shop is filled with polymer clay beauties, and you can also find them on her Insta@_mysundaystudio. www.shopmysunday studio.etsy.c

Hold the hook in your dominant hand like a pencil, roughly 3-5cm (1¼-2") from the hooked end. If the hook has a flat area, hold it here between your index finger and your thumb. Hold the hook between your thumb and your index finger, about 3-5cm (1¼

This is a stitch that everyone should learn, because it’s so useful. The secret is to hold the working thread taut while you pull it through. Come up at point 1, then wrap the thread around the needle twice. Holding the working thread with your non-d

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Originally I moved to Australia to pursue a doctorate in Marine Biology, but four years later I emerged from there as a potter with a PhD. I’d spent the last 10 years of my life in academia, first doing my Bachelors and Masters, then as a researcher

Listening to: Audiobooks while I create. My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell is a favourite, on repeat. An idyllic life on a Greek island, filled with animals. Reading: If glaze chemistry books count as reading, that is. Note to self – tak

I think we can officially say that 2020 has been the year of baking. From banana bread galore to the welcome return of The Great British Bake Off, there’s something hugely comforting about all things cake we’ve embraced with open arms. There’s so muc

Katarina is the creator of feel-good food blog The Loopy Whisk, sharing delicious recipes for all dietary requirements. Her debut cookbook, Baked to Perfection, is out in March 2021 – look for pre-order deets on her Instagram @theloopywhisk. www.thel

This recipe was taken from One Tin Bakes by Edd Kimber (Kyle Books, £17.99). Edd won the first series of The Great British Bake Off, and his latest book is aimed at home bakers who want to make delicious treats with a minimal amount of equipment. Whi

Erika is a self-taught baker based in Singapore who loves creating edible art in the shape of macarons. Her website, Sumopocky, is home to all her creative bakes, including Japanese inspired desserts. Find her on Insta @sumopocky. www.sumopocky.com ■

■ 150g (5oz) salted butter■ 120g (4oz) soft brown sugar■ 2 tsp black treacle■ 2 tbsp beaten egg■ 2 tbsp ground ginger■ ¾ tbsp ground cinnamon■ ¼ tsp ground cloves■ 225g (8oz) plain flour ■ 40g (1½oz) egg white (substitute with aquafaba for a vegan v

This recipe was taken from Christmas with Kim-Joy: A Festive Collection of Edible Cuteness by Kim-Joy (Quadrille, £15). Kim-Joy’s creations have won hearts since Bake Off 2018, and she’s back to impress with her second book, filled with seasonal trea

Becki is a designer based in the New Forest, and takes her inspiration from nature. From beautiful makes to illustration, she loves all things creative, and regularly hosts workshops in botanical painting and brush lettering. Find her on Insta @becki

This recipe was taken from Jenna Rae Cakes and Sweet Treats: Over 100 Recipes for the Modern Baker by Ashley Kosowan and Jenna Hutchinson (Penguin Canada, £20.47). Ashley and Jenna have been baking together since they were two years old in their Fish

■ 2 cups (400g) sugar■ 1 orange■ 1 cup (135g) hazelnuts■ 3 cups (510g) dark chocolate■ ¼ cup (50g) demerara sugar ■ Baking tray■ Baking paper SERVES 8 If you’re ever stuck for a last-minute gift, chocolate bark is the ultimate go-to. It’s quick a

Laura is a food photographer, stylist and content creator from Chicago, USA. She started her food and book blog Page and Plate in 2017 and soon realised snapping her delicious recipes was her favourite part of the process. Laura now works with a rang

Gem is an author and founder of The Mother Cooker, a multi-award-winning food and gardening website focused on seasonal eating. She’s also an organic gardener, and extremely passionate about teaching people how to grow their own food and eat by the s

Martha is a Brighton-based baker and food writer, and appeared on The Great British Bake Off when she was 17. She’s since pursued a career in food, and also helps run a youth group, teaches cookery classes, and has recently started to learn to knit.

Chelsea is the maker, blogger and adventurer behind Lovely Indeed, a blog about all the things that make life lovely. When she’s not making, Chelsea loves to explore, eat good food, and spend time with her husband Ryan and children Henry and Maggie.

This bake was taken from The New Way to Cake: Simple Recipes with Exceptional Flavor by Benjamina Ebuehi (Page Street Publishing, £16.99). Inspired by her journey on The Great British Bake Off and beyond, Benjamina’s groundbreaking recipes put flavou