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Review: Mollie Makes

August 22, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

I first spotted Mollie Makes on a few craft blogs a couple of months ago and have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to purchase my own copy (I have a weakness for crafty magazines). The Mollie Makes website lists where the magazine can be found in Australia (and the USA) and when I discovered one of the places was the newsagent near my workplace, I have been stalking it for the past couple of months waiting for my first glimpse! Today was my lucky day a they had a pile of Issue 2 for sale (although the current issue is No 4). It sells for $12.95 in Australia which is quite a bit more than the GBP 4.99, but well worth it. Digi issues are also available but I prefer a paper copy myself.

The beautiful photography and styling, the matt pages, and the retro feel make this a lovely magazine to inspire. It promises a mix of making, thrifting, collecting and crafting and does not disappoint.  The projects are an adorable mix of sewing, embroidery, paper crafts, party  ideas, crochet, dressmaking, and softies – something for everyone.

I think a subscription might just be top of my Christmas wish list this year……

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Comments

  1. Terriaw says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:41 am

    Looks like a great magazine! I love hearing about the variety of topics too.

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  2. Silver Strands says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:08 am

    Glad to know about this … thanks for sharing.

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  3. Rocio says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:41 am

    I strongly recommend it! I discovered it this summer and immediately subscribed. I also bought the first issues and I am now waiting for the August number… Ir should be arriving soon… 🙂

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  4. LissyLou says

    August 22, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    I am so in love with mollie makes, they are a bit pricy, but i plan to keep all mine.
    I find them really hard to find where i live so i’m going to subscribe xx

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  5. Patchwork and Play says

    August 22, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    How disappointing to find the Victorian newsagents are all miles out of the city area where I live! Don’t think I can justify a 20km round trip to have a look!

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  6. Wisdom.Courage.Love says

    August 22, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    I have the first ussue (digital) but agree that it would be better in print so I can sit with a cuppa! Pity about the price of the paper copy though!!

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  7. eye_on_sparrow says

    August 22, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    I agree Mollie Makes is an adorable magazine. I spotted it at Barnes and Noble the other day and bought it right away. I had never seen it before I got issue 3. I may have to subscribe to this one too.

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  8. Linda says

    August 23, 2011 at 1:16 am

    We must have been looking at the same blogs as i have been reading about it a lot lately and went on their website to take a peek. Maybe i might be lucky and have it at a newsagent near me as well.

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  9. Maaike says

    August 23, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    it is an amazing magazine! I discovered it here in Canada (we moved here last week, from Europe) and I love it. Just wanted to let you know: I wrote a post about it on creJJtion and referred to your pretty blog as well.

    Have a lovely day!
    Maaike

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  10. Maddie Kertay- The Domestic Anarchist says

    August 25, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    I found it here in the states at Barnes and Nobel.. I have gotten it 2x so far… very pretty indeed.

    Maddie

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  11. Richard hill says

    August 27, 2011 at 12:37 am

    I am very happy to know about it..Thanks for sharing..:)

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  12. Indigo Blue says

    August 27, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I am rather hooked on this magazine as well.
    x

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  13. Rustic Tarts says

    August 28, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I have taken a subscription out for this mag, but I was disappointed that I wasn’t receiving the free kit that was available with it….until the recent issue arrived last week and there was the kit for the necklace. So I don’t know why the first few didn’t arrive?? ‘Tis a nice magazine.

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  14. Heather says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I found this beautiful magazine in a large newsagent and was captivated. It is truly inspirational. I will be subscribing as l cannot wait until the next issue. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

    Reply

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