WRITING
Molly is a freelance writer who has written articles and reviews for various magazines such as The Observer and Embroidery Magazine.
Her critically acclaimed book The Art of Repair is a collection of stories, tips and fragments of history exploring the humble act of textile repair and was published in 2021 by Short Books.
‘With illustrations and inspiring photographs throughout, this beautiful hardback explores the origins of repair and what it means in the world today. It includes ancient and traditional techniques - from Indian Kantha stitching to Japanese boro repair - plus personal repair stories and helpful tips on how to do simple stitches yourself.’ - Short Books
“To repair something (anything) in the modern world is a defiant act, which flies in the face of consumerism and what it stands for. The Art of Repair offers an antidote to our increasingly disposable lifestyle by encouraging us to contemplate the positive and powerful effects we can gain from preserving the broken, and ultimately to reconnect with ourselves and the world we live in”.
Available from major book stores including The Victoria & Albert Museum, Kettles Yard, Waterstones, Foyles and online.
IN THE STUDIO SUBSTACK
A place for studio musings, news and contemplations. Read Here
“It’s almost like I’d seen it before. Familiarity rushed through me. A place I used to know. A space the mind has occupied. Then I read the title. A lump approached in my throat. A dinner table. A place inside. A womb. A container. A capsule . . . “
OTHER WRITING
BLUE SHOP GALLERY
“A portal of chalky light glimmers from the hazy mound in the distance. The shadows of dead giants live here” . . . Read
OBSERVER MAGAZINE
In today’s society, many of us go through our whole lives without ever working with our hands; we live, we work, we eat, we buy, we repeat . . . Read
EMBROIDERY MAGAZINE
“You can here the sound of birdsong before you enter the gallery . . . “ Read