tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post2476278292269331077..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Mollie MakesJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-87129582353567213342016-08-31T21:15:20.986+01:002016-08-31T21:15:20.986+01:00I do enjoy magazines but as you say, they're s...I do enjoy magazines but as you say, they're so expensive, I can't justify buying them at full price. I should imagine that any animal paraphernalia would sell well at rescue open days.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26244675956613049962016-08-31T20:31:25.284+01:002016-08-31T20:31:25.284+01:00Magazines are so expensive these days aren't t...Magazines are so expensive these days aren't they? I used to buy gardening ones but stopped due to the rediculous prices. These do look interesting though, I like the beach finds and that little fox is lovely, they would sell like hot cakes on rescue open days.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-35387099782677494712016-08-27T09:24:03.589+01:002016-08-27T09:24:03.589+01:00You would probably like Mollie Makes as you do all...You would probably like Mollie Makes as you do all sorts of crafting, I thought you'd like the fox.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75069334767762161812016-08-27T06:43:43.441+01:002016-08-27T06:43:43.441+01:00I don't think I've ever bought this, but t...I don't think I've ever bought this, but the covers do always look tempting. That was a great offer you found. I do like the fox!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69924701724870609602016-08-26T09:12:30.041+01:002016-08-26T09:12:30.041+01:00I always think the magazines here are expensive bu...I always think the magazines here are expensive but I know the imports over there are even more so. We're quite lucky really that we have such a wide range of magazines to choose from, we're spoilt for choice really.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27825552137892201222016-08-26T09:08:28.684+01:002016-08-26T09:08:28.684+01:00I love these sort of offers, I don't feel as g...I love these sort of offers, I don't feel as guilty buying magazines when they work out at just £1 per copy but definitely wouldn't pay £4.99 for Mollie Makes, not just to look through it. There's a few projects I like in this issue but I doubt I'll ever get round to making them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-24788743513806809502016-08-25T22:34:01.962+01:002016-08-25T22:34:01.962+01:00I've really cut back on magazines as I've ...I've really cut back on magazines as I've found there can be a lot of repetition. I subscribed with the same offer when Mollie Makes initially came out, but only buy it occasionally now xxMylittlepieceofenglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010447131003277696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41740148384016326262016-08-25T20:54:13.458+01:002016-08-25T20:54:13.458+01:00I have bought that magazine only a few times, it i...I have bought that magazine only a few times, it is very expensive over here in the US, I do have one of their crochet books.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84499906322668510292016-08-25T08:58:54.272+01:002016-08-25T08:58:54.272+01:00I definitely prefer magazines which concentrate on...I definitely prefer magazines which concentrate on one aspect of craft, I feel as though I know what I'm getting with those and I'm more inclined to make something from them but I'm enjoying browsing Mollie Makes.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-8089927339408995582016-08-24T21:25:03.430+01:002016-08-24T21:25:03.430+01:00I've bought (I think) 3 issues over the years ...I've bought (I think) 3 issues over the years and passed them onto DD. They are nice, but along with you, I have others I like much better. Take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-65235942437280751172016-08-24T12:37:32.784+01:002016-08-24T12:37:32.784+01:00The crochet flowers are really pretty. I'm sur...The crochet flowers are really pretty. I'm sure you'll find time to learn to crochet once you've retired, not long to go now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-53716524793415549272016-08-24T10:42:16.688+01:002016-08-24T10:42:16.688+01:00I'm loving the crochet flowers. I've alwa...I'm loving the crochet flowers. I've always wanted to learn so i can make a hat for my granddaughter. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-53014486482173405522016-08-24T08:58:00.554+01:002016-08-24T08:58:00.554+01:00I'd have probably enjoyed Mollie Makes more if...I'd have probably enjoyed Mollie Makes more if there was more knitting and sewing in it. I don't do much other crafting but I do enjoy looking at the projects. The usual price of £4.99 isn't worth it for me to just look through but I don't mind at this price.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-39308924652978569492016-08-24T08:54:43.621+01:002016-08-24T08:54:43.621+01:00It's so annoying when you can't get a glim...It's so annoying when you can't get a glimpse inside because of the packaging. I'm always full of good intentions when I buy craft magazines thinking I'll make lots of things from it, but I rarely do.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-83892365855527805892016-08-24T08:53:02.668+01:002016-08-24T08:53:02.668+01:00From what I've seen, the projects look to be a...From what I've seen, the projects look to be a mixed bunch, some I'd never want to make but others are really interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing what's in the other issues I've subscribed to now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-44590681532380815142016-08-24T08:51:19.042+01:002016-08-24T08:51:19.042+01:00I have to walk past the magazines in my local supe...I have to walk past the magazines in my local supermarket as they're right in the doorway but I'm really good and keep my eyes focused in front of me. My temptation comes when I find an offer such as this one, but they're usually good offers so I don't mind.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-82116254998070006792016-08-23T23:04:57.256+01:002016-08-23T23:04:57.256+01:00I was given a subscription as a gift last year, th...I was given a subscription as a gift last year, the volume that you show is my last one and is the only one that has interested me. I did buy a few copies when it first came out, it was more crochet and sewing orientated then. I buy the odd magazine here and there but have not found one to tempt me to take a sub out. There is so much available online now and many free patterns out there.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9394137460008638192016-08-23T21:36:14.611+01:002016-08-23T21:36:14.611+01:00I tried to look inside it last week but couldn'...I tried to look inside it last week but couldn't as it was in a plastic wrapper, thanks for showing me. Some of it looks fun but I don't think I'd get round to doing them! Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104140914581346288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-56998882110491910322016-08-23T21:24:07.742+01:002016-08-23T21:24:07.742+01:00I have a bit of a love hate relationship with Moll...I have a bit of a love hate relationship with Mollie Makes. Some of the projects are lovely but I felt a lot of them were too young foe me, that said I enjoy looking through my past copy's. x Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-73578204221489580022016-08-23T21:22:46.296+01:002016-08-23T21:22:46.296+01:00I stopped buying magazines a few years ago because...I stopped buying magazines a few years ago because of the cost primarily but also because I rarely (if ever) made anything from them. I now don't even go past them in the supermarket so the temptation isn't there for me. Your 5 for a fiver sounds like a good deal - I hope you find something useful in them. :o)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-20201517162749217012016-08-23T20:15:31.231+01:002016-08-23T20:15:31.231+01:00I agree totally about the magazines being wrapped ...I agree totally about the magazines being wrapped in plastic, I too like to have a look through them before I buy but there's no chance when they're in packaging. The Knitter is one magazine I've never bought, perhaps I should look that one out, it sounds like it might have a bit more content than other, similar magazines.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45653631278436843412016-08-23T20:13:29.871+01:002016-08-23T20:13:29.871+01:00I think most magazines start repeating old article...I think most magazines start repeating old articles which have been slightly updated, that's the reason I stopped buying gardening magazines. I do think Mollie Makes is good for browsing but I'm not sure I'll make anything from it, still, I'm looking forward to receiving the other issues I've subscribed to.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-34156898533023581742016-08-23T20:11:07.053+01:002016-08-23T20:11:07.053+01:00I tend to get lots of ideas and inspiration from b...I tend to get lots of ideas and inspiration from blogs these days, I don't find I need magazines for that any longer but it is nice to sometimes have one in your hands when your browsing rather than pressing buttons. I didn't know that about the library, it's something I'll definitely look in to.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-79949962629900665572016-08-23T19:53:54.493+01:002016-08-23T19:53:54.493+01:00What I find annoying about a lot of knitting and c...What I find annoying about a lot of knitting and crochet magazines is that they come wrapped in plastic!I like to have a quick look to see if there is anything I could make but they are soooo expensive.My OH bought me a subscription to The Knitter and that at least has quite a bit of reading in it.busybusybeejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570020362062932692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-73824159962127413672016-08-23T18:58:01.797+01:002016-08-23T18:58:01.797+01:00I bought it for a while when it first came out, bu...I bought it for a while when it first came out, but like all these magazines I found that it was starting to feature projects similar to earlier ones. However, I do think it is a good magazine, and I still have all my old copies.frayed at the edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600298433343203269noreply@blogger.com