HOUSE book, a collection of inspirations, ideas and patterns for the home, by Merchant & Mills.
A beautiful and inspiring book, which was born out of the success of the pieces made by Merchant and Mills for The Grove, which is their retreat house in Rye. Would make a lovely new home gift, or gift for a sewing fan.
The book contains patterns, alongside an exploration of the importance of handmade in the home. Carolyn, the founder of Merchant & Mills, shares the story of The Grove and the process of renovating and designing a home around Merchant & Mills fabrics. Read an interview with Victoria Barker of Faeger, an interior designer and expert in creating spaces that put handmade in the spotlight, and learn why Merchant & Mills champion natural fibres as not only a more conscious and sustainable option but also a practical and beautiful one.
Instructions for seven sewing patterns are included, with photographs of each pattern made up in Merchant & Mills cloth.
Patterns included:
– Simple Envelope Cushion
– Cushion Cover with Zip
– Peek-a-Boo Cushion
– Bolster Cover
– Quilt and Sofa/Bed Topper
– Relaxed Blind
– Duvet Set
Paperback book, printed in the UK
25cm x 18cm
HOUSE book, a collection of inspirations, ideas and patterns for the home, by Merchant & Mills.
A beautiful and inspiring book, which was born out of the success of the pieces made by Merchant and Mills for The Grove, which is their retreat house in Rye. Would make a lovely new home gift, or gift for a sewing fan.
The book contains patterns, alongside an exploration of the importance of handmade in the home. Carolyn, the founder of Merchant & Mills, shares the story of The Grove and the process of renovating and designing a home around Merchant & Mills fabrics. Read an interview with Victoria Barker of Faeger, an interior designer and expert in creating spaces that put handmade in the spotlight, and learn why Merchant & Mills champion natural fibres as not only a more conscious and sustainable option but also a practical and beautiful one.
Instructions for seven sewing patterns are included, with photographs of each pattern made up in Merchant & Mills cloth.
Patterns included:
– Simple Envelope Cushion
– Cushion Cover with Zip
– Peek-a-Boo Cushion
– Bolster Cover
– Quilt and Sofa/Bed Topper
– Relaxed Blind
– Duvet Set
Paperback book, printed in the UK
25cm x 18cm
Weekend Recipes, is the brand new cookbook by Jess Elliott Dennison.
Like her previous book, the best-selling Midweek Recipes, it features easy-to-follow beautifully photographed recipes for all of Jess’s favourites things to cook. Weekend Recipes is for when you have that little bit more time to pause and connect with your kitchen and ingredients.
Simple, tasty recipes with chapters for Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Baking, Dinner and Pudding, alongside sweet little illustrations by Lilly Hedley.
Highlights include a sherbet-y lemon curd for spreading over toast in the morning; roast pepper, charred silverskin onion and Parmesan crostini for midday; and spaghetti and oregano meatballs followed by blackcurrant pavlova with lemon and bay custard for the evening.
Written, recipe tested, photographed and independently published from Jess’s studio in Edinburgh, next door to what used to be her own cafe Elliotts.
Printed in Wales
245 x 170 mm, 168 pages
Published August 2025
Midweek Recipes, a cookbook by food writer Jess Elliott Dennison.
A beautifully shot, joyful, and very easy to follow recipe book, featuring of the everything Jess loves to cook during the week. Simple tasty recipes, with Jess’s go-to-ingredients and tips, alongside little illustrations by friend Lilly Hedley.
From crispy-edged Cheddar and kimchi fritters, to marmalade toast sponge pudding and entire sections of Things on Toast, this will easily become your go-to recipe book, and one you’ll want to gift to friends.
Written, recipe tested, photographed and independently published from Jess’s studio in Edinburgh, next door to what used to be her cafe ‘Elliotts’.
Printed in the UK
245 x 170 mm, 168 pages
Published August 2024
HOUSE book, a collection of inspirations, ideas and patterns for the home, by Merchant & Mills.
A beautiful and inspiring book, which was born out of the success of the pieces made by Merchant and Mills for The Grove, which is their retreat house in Rye. Would make a lovely new home gift, or gift for a sewing fan.
The book contains patterns, alongside an exploration of the importance of handmade in the home. Carolyn, the founder of Merchant & Mills, shares the story of The Grove and the process of renovating and designing a home around Merchant & Mills fabrics. Read an interview with Victoria Barker of Faeger, an interior designer and expert in creating spaces that put handmade in the spotlight, and learn why Merchant & Mills champion natural fibres as not only a more conscious and sustainable option but also a practical and beautiful one.
Instructions for seven sewing patterns are included, with photographs of each pattern made up in Merchant & Mills cloth.
Patterns included:
– Simple Envelope Cushion
– Cushion Cover with Zip
– Peek-a-Boo Cushion
– Bolster Cover
– Quilt and Sofa/Bed Topper
– Relaxed Blind
– Duvet Set
Paperback book, printed in the UK
25cm x 18cm
Vegetables Recipes, the latest cookbook by food writer Jess Elliott Dennison.
In the third book of the series, Jess shares her favourite vegetarian dishes that celebrate the glorious variety of vegetables available throughout the seasons.
Easy-to-follow recipes include Leeks Vinaigrette and Celeriac Remoulade for enjoying with baguette; crispy Fennel and Onion Bhajis; a light summertime lasagne with courgettes and ricotta béchamel and comforting pumpkin-curry pastries for the colder months.
Delicious, simple and reliable dishes for everyone to make and enjoy!
Written, tested and published from Jess’s beautiful studio in Edinburgh, with photography taken at The Hugo Burge Foundation glasshouses in the Scottish Borders.
Printed in the UK
245 x 170 mm, 168 pages
Published August 2026