Craftswoman, Helen, has designs on making an entrance this Christmas with her homely skills
By Deborah Bowyer 26th Nov 2023
No front door is complete without a Christmas wreath and nearby resident Helen Mollart should know.
For every year, the talented craftswoman makes around fifteen or so wreaths for residents living near her Haslington home.
Helen, treasurer of Haslington Support Group, pops into the garden of her Haslington home in Ashley Meadow to find ivy and foliage to make her wreaths which she describes as 'rustic'
"I like them to look natural with trailing ivy. I get the ring to make them from Hobbycraft, buy water retaining moss and get to work," said Helen.
"I went along to a wreath making workshop about three years ago and had a go and discovered I had a talent for them.
"I prefer to make free flowing wreaths, with loads of ivy and other foliage."
Helen, who moved to Haslington from Alsager, has always done crafting, advertises them on Market Place and other avenues such as Nantwich Civic Centre.
But it's not just wreaths which Helen is selling for the festive season – her book cushions, peg bags and tote bags are also doing well.
Using a vintage Singer sewing machine from 1921 named 'Betsy' along with a refurbished 1974 electric Singer machine, Helen gets to work.
Just like scouring her garden for foliage for the wreaths Helen scours jumble sales and charity shops for fabric to make her handmade items.
Often though people donate fabric to her and the result is handmade peg bags and tote bags.
"I've always loved crafting but I think I get some of my skills from my mum who used to love to draw and paint.
And Helen has a tip for those buying natural Christmas wreaths this year – make sure you water them every four days or so to keep them fresh.
"I lay ours on the water feature at the front of the garden every four days to keep it fresh. Just make sure you give them water occasionally.
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