I’m a bit late in reviewing Mollie Makes Christmas but it’s a lovely book and well worth getting hold of. I’ve long been a fan of Mollie Makes and Mollie Makes Christmas brings together a collection of different projects from Mollie Makes magazine’s favourite designers.
Perfect for those who love to make their own decorations and gifts, the book features over 20 projects to knit, crochet, fold, stitch and sew.
I recognised some of the names of the contributors but many were new to me and I love discovering new designers. The book appeals to me on lots of levels; I’ve enjoyed spending time flicking through it, I’ve tried many of the projects and the projects have inspired me to make my own versions.
Some of my favourite projects include the needle felt Christmas cottages, heirloom stocking, crochet reindeer, and the paper fold Christmas tree. Each project is well laid out and lists the materials needed, with illustrated instructions, and includes helpful tips along with a little note about each designer. Templates are included at the back of the book but they can also be downloaded from www.lovecrafts.co.uk.
Although the book is aimed at Christmas decorations and gifts, many of the techniques translate equally well to other seasons. I adored the lino-cut festive stationery so much that I’ll be making my own lino-cut stamps for birthday gift tags. The paper decoration string of stars will look great all year round and the beribboned cushion would make a lovely gift for birthdays.
I’ve been given an extra copy of Mollie Makes Christmas to giveaway. If you’d like to win a copy just tell me which craft is top of your list this year. I really want to make some fimo gift tags with the toddler.
For an extra entry tell others about the competition using the Retweet button below or tweet this message: I want to #win and get my craft on with @gingerbread_mum http://tinyurl.com/b9jw5ta
For a final extra entry follow my Google + page for the gingerbread house.
Small print:
The prize consists of one copy of Mollie Makes Christmas. The giveaway ends January 21st at 8pm. The winner will be selected at random from all entries received using random.org and notified by email or their twitter handle. The prize is as stated: no cash alternatives are available.
Giveaway now closed and the winner is Samantha from Happy Homebird
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tracy nixon
January 14, 2013 at 8:45 amI really want to learn felting this year as there are so many lovely things you can make with it! I am a keen cross stitcher and I want to introduce my elder daughter, who has just turned 7, to the art! She has been asking for a while!
tracy nixon
January 14, 2013 at 8:46 amI have tweeted! https://twitter.com/tracyknixon/status/290741528073228288
tracy nixon
January 14, 2013 at 8:47 amI follow you on Google + as Tracy K Nixon and have G+’d this comp!
olivia kirby
January 14, 2013 at 11:30 amI want to learn how to crochet, I do love crocheted doilies!!
olivia kirby
January 14, 2013 at 11:34 amI tweeted as @olivia280177
olivia kirby
January 14, 2013 at 11:34 amfollowing on google + as olivia kirby
debbie jackson
January 14, 2013 at 11:49 ami made adorable old world santa s debbie jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
debbie jackson
January 14, 2013 at 11:49 amgoogle follow as debbie jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
debbie jackson
January 14, 2013 at 11:51 amhttps://twitter.com/jacksondeb/status/290788023128453120
debbie jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
Johnson Babies
January 14, 2013 at 10:48 pmMy resolution is to learn to crochet and I would love to make some little gifts next Christmas with my new found skill!
Johnson Babies
January 14, 2013 at 10:48 pmI have added on google+ (Debbie Johnson)
Johnson Babies
January 14, 2013 at 10:48 pmI have tweeted (@_johnsonbabies)
Carolina J.
January 14, 2013 at 11:10 pmI need to knit a mobile phone holder with a neck strap. Too often I haven’t got a pocket or a bag to put it in.
Carolina J.
January 14, 2013 at 11:11 pmTweeted! @pandcands
Carolina J.
January 14, 2013 at 11:11 pmI follow you on Google+.
Alison Wakefield
January 14, 2013 at 11:20 pmIve tweeted this giveaway https://twitter.com/porkpackerpete/status/290960763433127938
Alison Wakefield
January 14, 2013 at 11:21 pmIve g+ Alison Wakefield
Alison Wakefield
January 14, 2013 at 11:22 pmI want to learn how to crochet ive had a couple of goes but really want to master it this year.
Red Rose Mummy
January 14, 2013 at 11:43 pmI’m determined to learn to crochet. My mum has tried to teach me so many times and failed so I’m going to teach myself!
Red Rose Mummy
January 14, 2013 at 11:44 pmI have tweeted @RedRoseMummy
Red Rose Mummy
January 14, 2013 at 11:46 pmFollowing you on Google+
Mrs M
January 15, 2013 at 6:56 amI am aiming to improve my machine sewing skills, but also want to try a few new things.
Thanks for this chance.
SARAH LAMBERT
January 15, 2013 at 11:34 amIm wanting to start a patchwork quilt and have pieces from my grandma,sister and mother-in-law and making it a big family project.Hopefully will get round to it 🙂
SARAH LAMBERT
January 15, 2013 at 11:37 amFollowing you on twitter @Segga86
Also tweeted about this giveaway 🙂
SARAH LAMBERT
January 15, 2013 at 11:38 amFollowing you on Google+ and G+’d this post 🙂
Xx
Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me
January 15, 2013 at 6:22 pmI would really love to get to grips with crocheting , I can just about do the basics but find it difficult following a pattern.
Angela
Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me
January 15, 2013 at 6:22 pmI would really love to get to grips with crocheting , I can just about do the basics but find it difficult following a pattern.
@daisyangel1
Angela
Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me
January 15, 2013 at 6:26 pmNot sure what happened above seem to have posted twice?
I’ve tweeted and following you in Google+
Angela
@daisyangel1
Alex Telford
January 16, 2013 at 8:56 pmWow, this would be amazing. I am such a fan of Mollie Makes, I am hoping to improve my knitting and learn cable so I can tackle a project of theirs from a previous magazine!
Alex Telford
January 16, 2013 at 9:01 pmAlso tweeted @alexaaandra_t
Jennifer Gail
January 17, 2013 at 2:18 pmI would love to learn how to crochet.
Catherine Rice
January 18, 2013 at 9:57 amI love knitting but find crocheting more difficult. So I would like to improve my crocheting skills this year
Janice Davison
January 18, 2013 at 10:02 amI would love to learn crochet. I already knit and sew but haven’t had anyone to teach me crochet.
Janice Davison
January 18, 2013 at 10:04 amalso tweeted as @JDavison415
jailou99@yahoo.co.uk
January 18, 2013 at 10:09 amI really want to take up cross stitch again. I used to do a lot of it but never had the time.
Tweeted as @lottylouj
Heidi Nicholson
January 18, 2013 at 10:25 amI’ve been trying to learn to knit for a few years but I haven’t been consistent enough (as I have waaay too many crafting hobbies!!!!), so this year I plan to give knitting a go and stop stashing the needles and yarn in the back of my wardrobe.
Penny Mitchell
January 18, 2013 at 10:26 amThis looks like a really lovely book. I am learning to sew right now and it’s so exciting being able to make lots of pretty things!
Penny
Heidi Nicholson
January 18, 2013 at 10:27 amTweeted as @HPNicholson
JoC
January 18, 2013 at 10:29 amI’d love to learn the art of Quilt making (involving tapestry and knitting/sewing techniques). I love the idea of creating a useful household item with family memories woven in to pass on and be treasured by future generations.
Heidi Nicholson
January 18, 2013 at 10:30 amFollowing on Google+ as Heidi Nicholson
sarah w
January 18, 2013 at 10:32 amI’d love to learn to sew properly and make some gorgeous gifts x
Christy beckett
January 18, 2013 at 10:44 amI would love to learn how to knit as my neice is about to have a baby and I would really like to be able to knit a cardigan x
val young
January 18, 2013 at 10:56 amI would love to learn crochet , I want to make a granny square blanket for my bed
chloe adkins
January 18, 2013 at 10:58 amI would love to learn to make my own jewelry!
followed and tweeted! @chloe_adkins
Jayne B
January 18, 2013 at 11:01 amI’d like to learn how to sew and make my own clothes and bags.
cheryl lovell
January 18, 2013 at 11:12 amI love painting 🙂
CLARE
January 18, 2013 at 11:16 amI want to learn how to crochet
Rachel Chico
January 18, 2013 at 11:25 amMaking bath bombs and getting back into sewing – starting with a bean bag for my daughter
jen louise jackson
January 18, 2013 at 11:31 amI want to learn how to knit
ianmaciver
January 18, 2013 at 11:31 ampainting
Stephanie Tsang
January 18, 2013 at 11:43 amI’d love to learn to knit.
Amanda Williams
January 18, 2013 at 11:44 amI want to finally get around to scrapbooking, I’ve been collecting the items for over a year but the time never seems to be available.
Stephanie Tsang
January 18, 2013 at 11:45 amHi. I have tweeted https://twitter.com/pookybearcheung/status/292235982500163584
Christina Field
January 18, 2013 at 12:05 pmKnitting
Alison M
January 18, 2013 at 12:49 pmHave a pattern for a toy fox, got the material and thread and even the stuffing but getting the time with a toddler in the house….
Cheryll H
January 18, 2013 at 12:55 pmI really want to learn to knit but I’m a really terrible beginner 🙂
Cheryll H
January 18, 2013 at 12:56 pmI’ve tweeted 🙂 @pipersky1
Rachael
January 18, 2013 at 12:56 pmI’d like to learn to knit
Cheryll H
January 18, 2013 at 12:56 pmFollowing in Google+ 🙂
Louise M
January 18, 2013 at 1:46 pmI have just started to learn the art of crochet. I’d love to get good enough to crochet my own designs. I have tweeted also x
https://twitter.com/ElvinFairy/status/292266355699376128
Victoria Allum
January 18, 2013 at 2:11 pmI really want to improve my knitting. I can knit but need to learn to follow patterns. Practice makes perfect!! I made a gingerbread house for the first time ever at Christmas and I was impressed how it came out. Thanks for this giveaway. Good luck to all 🙂
Jennie rose
January 18, 2013 at 2:26 pmI moved into a house last year and have seen many things I’d like to make myself including a chalkboard, padded hearts to hand on the doorframe and many other like craft projects!
Geraldine
January 18, 2013 at 2:27 pmWould love to learn how to make Applique cushions. I have plenty of material off-cuts and think it would be fun to make them into something useful.
little_bear_3000@hotmail.com
January 18, 2013 at 2:40 pmI want to learn to crochet
Eleanor Powell
January 18, 2013 at 2:49 pmcard making
mel wakelin
January 18, 2013 at 3:09 pmI would like to learn more stiches withing sewing and felting
Kieran
January 18, 2013 at 3:13 pmpainting
suan watts
January 18, 2013 at 3:40 pmknitting
sue willshee
January 18, 2013 at 4:04 pmI want to learn to make my own cards because I keep receiving beautiful cards from friends and I’d love to be able to give lovely cards back to them.
sue willshee
January 18, 2013 at 4:06 pmI’ve tweeted @piperanddaisy
sue willshee
January 18, 2013 at 4:06 pmfollowing via google + as Piperand Daisy
Michelle Heffer
January 18, 2013 at 4:37 pmI always wanted to learn to knit! Maybe this year will be the year!
Kim Dillon
January 18, 2013 at 4:47 pmi am going to learn beading this year
anne.mackenzie64@yahoo.co.uk
January 18, 2013 at 5:13 pmI really want to learn how to crochet this year.
Sophie H
January 18, 2013 at 5:35 pmI want to learn to knit cables. There’s a jumper pattern I’m too nervous to start on without a little moral support!
Kate O'Neill
January 18, 2013 at 5:56 pmI want to learn how to sew patchwork.
Helen Waller
January 18, 2013 at 7:35 pmwould love to learn crochet, there are so many lovely things you can make and its all the rage right now.
Mark Palmer
January 18, 2013 at 7:37 pmCross stitch
jennifer thorpe
January 18, 2013 at 7:38 pmI would love to get the hang of crochet
nicola
January 18, 2013 at 7:51 pmDefinitely knitting…I really feel left behind by not knowing how to!!
karen howe
January 18, 2013 at 8:17 pmI won a school competition for making a paper fold christmas tree aged 6, I am now 39 and clearly remember creating it with my mum and taking the upmodst card getting it to school . A really prominent childhood memory for me, so I would love to recreate this with my own little trouble bum. x
Julie Davies
January 18, 2013 at 8:23 pmknitting – I know the basics but would love to get better
stacey
January 18, 2013 at 8:47 pmI love making things with felt and want to do more of that as gifts for childrens birthdays.
Rebecca Mateille
January 18, 2013 at 9:23 pmThis one might be a bit ambitious – Quilting. I dream of making a quilt for my three year old daughter that can be passed down through the generations x
lana.leman@gmail.com
January 18, 2013 at 9:45 pmpatchwork
Luke Strickland
January 18, 2013 at 9:53 pmIt’s woodcraft and painting for me, my wife and I love making things with our kids!
Hazel Christopher
January 18, 2013 at 10:05 pmI would love to learn to crochet so that I could do a big crocheted patchwork bed spread for my toddler. @HazyLou
Hazel Christopher
January 18, 2013 at 10:05 pmI have also RTed the post @HazyLou
Hazel Christopher
January 18, 2013 at 10:06 pmAlso following on Google+
Thank you for the lovely competition x
sophie spiby
January 18, 2013 at 10:19 pmKnitting
Marie
January 18, 2013 at 10:47 pmI have set myself the task of learning to knit this year. I’m getting there with the basics and not trying to make sense of the patterns. Currently trying a tie for my hubby, I’m loving it!!
Kristian
January 18, 2013 at 11:19 pmReally want to get into knitting this year!
sarah brown
January 19, 2013 at 12:18 ami really want to try needle felting. i’ve tried most things so this is the one thing i wat to try this year 🙂
Solange
January 19, 2013 at 4:57 amKnitting
Andy D
January 19, 2013 at 7:48 amPainting
Sarah P
January 19, 2013 at 9:05 amWith a baby on the way I really want to learn to knit
Mildred Watchman
January 19, 2013 at 10:27 amI want to crochet more and make my little niece her own heirloom blanket.
Laura Pritchard
January 19, 2013 at 12:49 pmI want to make my own greetings cards for friends & family.
theresa cooke
January 19, 2013 at 12:54 pmI want to learn to draw and want to try my hand at patchwork and quilting. be great for new baby gifts and family.
Louise Hutchings
January 19, 2013 at 12:55 pmI really want to get back into acrylic painting, I used to pain and then like kind of got in the way, I am making time in 2013 to paint again. 🙂
Ceri jones
January 19, 2013 at 1:04 pmWould love to learn to crochet
claire griffiths
January 19, 2013 at 1:51 pmtweeted @gothlass88 g+ claire griffiths
Eleanor Jones
January 19, 2013 at 3:45 pmPainting!
Penny Jenkins
January 19, 2013 at 5:23 pmI’d like to learn crochet this year and make some of the lovely crochet gifts in Mollie Makes.
marie watling
January 19, 2013 at 5:35 pmfollowing and retweeted ty @mariexxxxx
julie
January 19, 2013 at 5:49 pmmaking cards is my top crafting to do
Gillian Holmes
January 19, 2013 at 7:08 pmIt’s a long time since I knitted a fairisle I think that will be he next project.
Gillian Holmes
January 19, 2013 at 7:10 pmHave tweeted as @gholmes724
Gillian Holmes
January 19, 2013 at 7:11 pmFollowing on google + as Gillian Holmes
Jenny Rogers
January 19, 2013 at 7:38 pmI want to get to grips with crochet.
Alison
January 19, 2013 at 7:53 pmCross Stitching
hannah oneill
January 19, 2013 at 8:00 pmCrochet
Helen
January 19, 2013 at 8:05 pmI would love to learn to knit as my second baby is due this year and nothing is more special than a cardigan hand-knitted by your mum!
Sarah E
January 19, 2013 at 8:12 pmI really want to go on a proper scrapbooking course!
Following on G+ using the same name 🙂
Lauren
January 19, 2013 at 8:16 pmI’d like to do some more paper craft this year 🙂
sweir1@talk21.com
January 19, 2013 at 9:19 pmcrotchet
rachel humphries
January 19, 2013 at 9:30 pmPainting and drawing
Emma Ellison
January 19, 2013 at 9:33 pmI want to make hair grips for my little girl 🙂
Tweeted @BusybeeEmma
Natalie White
January 19, 2013 at 9:46 pmCross stitching! So theraputic and want to get faster at it 🙂
Lese
January 19, 2013 at 9:57 pmI’d like to learn how to quilt properly as I would like to make some window quilts to keep my house warm this winter.
ali mckenzie
January 19, 2013 at 9:58 pmi want to re-learn crocheting, i used to do it when i was at school and preferred it to knitting but cant remember how to do it now
Lese
January 19, 2013 at 9:58 pmTweeted as @BlueNile1957
ali mckenzie
January 19, 2013 at 9:59 pmretweeted https://twitter.com/pinkglitter_ali/status/292753068997632000
Carolin
January 19, 2013 at 11:59 pmI want to learn how to sew and I would love to make a bauble wreath for Christmas. I have bought all the materials before Christmas, but forgot all about it…
@caro_mad
Carolin
January 19, 2013 at 11:59 pmI have tweeted as @caro_mad x
tinalawton88@gmail.com
January 20, 2013 at 12:14 amI’m trying to pick crochet up at the moment 🙂
Nancy Townsend
January 20, 2013 at 6:23 amI’ve decided to take up crochet this year.
Pauline B
January 20, 2013 at 7:03 amI have been determined to learn cross stitch for the past year and it’s still top of my list…as well as make an amazing quilt and other lovely homely things. Hopefully the kids will give me enough time this year to do all of that!
Jackie ONeill
January 20, 2013 at 7:16 amknitting
Wendy Guy
January 20, 2013 at 8:37 amI would love to more proficient at crochet.
Helen Phippard
January 20, 2013 at 9:50 amCrochet is always top of my list, thought I knit and sew too.
Lisa Wilkinson
January 20, 2013 at 10:37 amI would like to learn to knit properly. I can do the basic stitch but there’s only so many scarves you can knit!
Lisa Wilkinson
January 20, 2013 at 10:38 amI’ve tweeted – @WeeWillieWilkie
Emma Holness
January 20, 2013 at 10:59 amI want to learn to sew this year.
Emma Holness
January 20, 2013 at 11:00 amI’ve tweeted about the competition
Micky Ricketts
January 20, 2013 at 11:35 amI would love to learn to knit!
Micky Ricketts
January 20, 2013 at 11:37 amHave tweeted @stresbringer, also following on google+ as Teresa Measures
Denise
January 20, 2013 at 12:34 pmI would love to how to crochet
Sarah Price
January 20, 2013 at 12:42 pmI’d like to be able to upcycle my old items to make some nicer things for my home. I have an old, cheap, wooden box that I intend to have a go at soon.
Gabrielle Svensson
January 20, 2013 at 1:05 pmThis year I really want to learn how to sew, so that is top of my crafting list.
Deborah Dixon
January 20, 2013 at 1:45 pmThis year I want to learn to crochet
Clare F Wood
January 20, 2013 at 2:15 pmI’d love to learn to crochet- used too see it as an older persons things but seen gorgeous things a friend has made and I’d love to try
Clare F Wood
January 20, 2013 at 2:16 pmI have tweeted https://twitter.com/clareo122/status/292998948577230849
sandy port
January 20, 2013 at 2:25 pmMy top craft this year is patchworking – I’m hoping to make my first ever quilt
Vicki Violet Morris
January 20, 2013 at 2:34 pmI want to learn to sew this year. Would love to be able to make my step son his own stocking for Christmas 🙂
antonia richardson
January 20, 2013 at 2:37 pmim rubbish at chopping
Tom A
January 20, 2013 at 2:45 pmWould like to learn to knit.
Angela Bowen
January 20, 2013 at 3:11 pmwould love to learn to quilt
Marie McMahon
January 20, 2013 at 3:56 pmI would love to master decoupage this year, I have tweeted @mariemcmahon3
Kirsty N
January 20, 2013 at 4:10 pmI got a sewing machine for Christmas and am a complete beginner so would love to learn to stitch this year!
Samantha Fernley
January 20, 2013 at 6:39 pmAnything to do with papercraft so making paper bunting and scrapbooking.
Kirsty Richards
January 20, 2013 at 6:40 pmcross stitch
Samantha Fernley
January 20, 2013 at 6:41 pmHave tweeted https://twitter.com/HappyHomebird/status/293065459547377665
Samantha Fernley
January 20, 2013 at 6:43 pmFolllowing on Google+ as Sam Fernley
Jo Kelly
January 20, 2013 at 6:58 pmI used to love Cross Stitch as a child. I’m more into painting now – although seriously hopeless at it 🙂
Jo Kelly
January 20, 2013 at 7:00 pmHave tweeted the comp 🙂
@MrsD_Winchester x
Jo Kelly
January 20, 2013 at 7:00 pmAlso following you via Google+ (Jennifer Kelly) x
Janine Atkin
January 20, 2013 at 7:16 pmi like making cross stitched cards
Janine Atkin
January 20, 2013 at 7:17 pmi have also tweeted
@zeniebeenie
ClairejB
January 20, 2013 at 7:18 pmI’d love to learn to crochet.. I bought a kit ages ago to make a small crocheted cushion but I didn’t get very far and gave up! I shall have to dig it out of the cupboard and have another go. 🙂
ClairejB
January 20, 2013 at 7:22 pmI tweeted @Madrabbitgirl
Mickie Bull
January 20, 2013 at 7:39 pmSewing
hayley
January 20, 2013 at 7:42 pmI want to learn how to use a sewing machine to do quilting.
Angie Hoggett
January 20, 2013 at 7:47 pmI’d like to embellish clothes and make my own jewellery
Susie M
January 20, 2013 at 8:21 pmI’d really like to learn rag rug making. It would be lovely to make a memory rug from old clothes and bits and pieces with sentimental value.
Diane S
January 20, 2013 at 8:28 pmI’m desperate to learn to crochet. I can knit really well but my attempts at crochet so far have been rubbish!
Miss Tracy Hanson
January 20, 2013 at 8:35 pmWould love to learn “rag rug making”. Reminds me of watching my Grandma (not longer with us) doing it years ago. Good luck to everyone x
Justin
January 20, 2013 at 9:01 pmcurtain making
Sarah Parker
January 20, 2013 at 9:01 pmQuilt making
Sarah Parker
January 20, 2013 at 9:06 pmI have tweeted – @snarepuss
Sarah Parker
January 20, 2013 at 9:08 pmI have google+ sarah parker
DAWN TOTTON
January 20, 2013 at 9:10 pmCrochet.
Wendy Tolhurst
January 20, 2013 at 9:13 pmI would love to learn to knit this year as there are so many things I could make for the home/family
Wendy Tolhurst
January 20, 2013 at 9:15 pmTweeted @ tonkatol and followed on G+
Lauren Main
January 20, 2013 at 9:57 pmcross-stitching
Paul Witney
January 20, 2013 at 10:01 pmPainting
leighanne palfrey
January 20, 2013 at 10:05 pmWOULD LOVE TO DO A STOCKING WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD :o)
Deborah Bird
January 20, 2013 at 10:07 pmI would like to do some sewing x
Sharon Williams
January 20, 2013 at 10:41 pmI would loveto learn how to sew properly so I can make little curtains and cushions for my daughters wendy house.
Victoria Birrell
January 20, 2013 at 11:52 pmI am finally going to learn knitting this year, after I tried once last year and forgot about it..
Also tweeted – via @miss_birrell
judy2357@hotmail.com
January 21, 2013 at 12:00 amI have good intentions to start knitting again, about 30 years ago, I knitted all my children’s cardigans and jumpers but fashions changed and knitting was a thing of the past but fortunately it is much more popular now and I fully intend to develop this as my new interest.
judy2357@hotmail.com
January 21, 2013 at 12:02 amHave tweeted here:- https://twitter.com/judy2357/status/293146375762354177
@judy2357
Sue Brett
January 21, 2013 at 1:37 amI would love to learn how to paint – especially watercolours
katedsb@googlemail.com
January 21, 2013 at 9:25 amI want to learn a bit of sewing, want to get myself a sewing machine, and make some patchwork quilts (may be aiming a bit high lol)
Have also retweeted, @KateDSB
tracey gibbons
January 21, 2013 at 9:32 amwould love to learn how to knit this year, then come winter next year i would of made lovely warm scarves for everyone
Jeannette Austen
January 21, 2013 at 9:43 amThis year I am going to knit more dog sweaters for my local dog sanctuary and learn to crochet so that I can add variety to my designs.