Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 82 i Mollie Magazine

I’m writing this just after the Mollie Makes Handmade Awards 2017 – one of my absolute favourite days of the year. It’s a unique opportunity to bring the UK’s creative community together, and our annual celebration of all things handmade never fails to inspire me. We were thrilled to welcome to our incredible panel of judges who chose this year’s deserving winners – step behind the scenes on page 44 and meet this year’s talented finalists. A common theme among even the most successful crafters we spent the day with is the fear of imposter syndrome – that nagging feeling your creative output isn’t quite good enough. Turn to page 38 to find out how to overcome it – we think you’re all awesome!…

TOP READ Explorer pals Whip up a crew of mini travel buds for your holidays with Ilaria Caliri’s new book, Amigurumi Globetrotters. From sightseeing monkeys to sunbathing bears, it features 15 critters for you to crochet. www.amigurumipatterns.net Up your street cred with a screenprinted rucksack from Just Kim Prints. Hand-printed and handmade in BethLondon, the texture-inspired range also features holdalls, shoppers and clutches. www.justkimprints.com Helping us to stand out from the crowd, Manchester-based label LOELA creates hip, hand-printed clothing and jewellery. Their new Memphis necklace is a striking mix of clay shapes, striped beads and brass tubes. www.loela.co.uk Bright, painterly and super-stylish, Katie Martin’s accessories are ethically-made, wearable works of art. Her crush-worthy wares are due to go on sale any day now at her new online store. You saw…

What’s so unusual about the online world is that there are no exam boards for bloggers, crafters and creatives, no official bodies to rubber stamp our work, no qualifications for being creative, entrepreneurial and successful. Forget performance reviews and pay rises – success is marked by ‘likes’ and ‘follows’, online purchases and prestigious commissions. And, if you didn’t make your foray into a creative career until later on in life, that sense of accomplishment can be even harder to gain. Take fine artist, author and illustrator Lisa Congdon (www.lisacongdon.com), for example. “My journey began when I was 31 years old. I took an art class for fun, with zero experience in art and zero intention of becoming a professional artist,” she recalls. Fast forward seven years, and Lisa started her…

Head back to the nursery with Rachel Powell’s minimalist Milk print – we’re loving the retro vibe. Or, go mono with Jane Foster’s funky panda print, then add a pop of colour with a bold frame. www.rachelj powell.com; www.janefoster.co.uk Tiny trinkets need a display space to avoid getting lost amid the general clutter. Make them centre of attention with The Round Dorm shelf from Ferm Living. www.fermliving.com This Mini Gaston Lamp in Pretty Pink is just what your creative area is missing. We’ll be popping it next to a pastel sewing machine for a swoon-worthy deskspace. www.loaf.com Sian Elin’s hand-drawn prints combine a fresh look with pastel colour palettes. Snazz up your sofa with her Granada and Tress bolster cushions. www.sianelin.com You’d think summer would put a stop to our throw…

HOW TO MAKE… BABY BLOCKS MATERIALS • Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton, 100% cotton, 100g/142m per ball, one ball each in Yellow Brick Road (Yarn A), White Noise (Yarn B), Jog Grey (Yarn C), TV Static (Yarn D), Perfect Peach (Yarn E) • Three cubes of soft foam, 10cm (4") wide • Pair of 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles • Tapestry needle ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl st st stocking stitch mb make bobble – k the first stitch, leaving the old st on the needle. Bring the yarn to the front between the needles and p (2 sts). Return the yarn to the back between the needles and k, slipping the sts off the needle (3 sts). Turn work and p the…

HOW TO MAKE… A BACKPACK MATERIALS • Upholstery fabric, 1.5m (59 1/8") (we used Xander furnishing fabric in Steel from www.johnlewis.com) • Faux leather, 50cm (19¾") • Matching sewing thread • Two D-rings, 3cm (1¼") wide • Two strap adjusters, 3cm (1¼") wide • Magnetic popper fastener • Tailor’s chalk • Rotary cutter Not that you need an excuse to add to your bag collection, but we reckon this rucksack is the handiest thing you’ll sew this summer. Just the right size for a weekend away, a day at the beach, or your packed lunch and a picnic blanket, you’ll wonder why you didn’t swap your handbag sooner. Combining monochrome fabric and tan faux leather, Anna’s make is definitely less school playground and more casual chic. Use any leftover fabric…

HOW TO MAKE… A SUMMER TEE MATERIALS • Cotton fabric, 100 x 115cm (39 3/8 x 45 3/8") • Contrasting cotton fabric, 10 x 15cm (4 x 6") • Bias binding • Matching sewing thread • Erasable fabric marker Easy summer style? We’ve got it down to a tee. A casual, simple-sew, pattern-free tee, that is. With its flattering cap sleeves, cute contrasting pocket and not a template in sight, Sammy’s lightweight top is as effortless to wear as it is to make. All you need is a sewing machine, fabric, a tape measure, and a couple of spare hours. And, if you’re unsure whether you’ve taken the correct measurements, compare them with a top you already own. 01 Measure your bust line, then divide this by two and add…

If there’s anything to rival our passion for making, it’s probably found in the biscuit tin – Team Mollie has something of a collective sweet tooth. This issue’s custard cream keyring cover gift by Nikki McWilliams gave us a serious sugar rush, so we’ve put together this whole booklet of sweet projects to treat you. Don’t forget to share your makes on Instagram using #molliemakers. PS. You can find all the instructions you need to make your keyring on page 98 of the main magazine – enjoy!…

HOW TO MAKE… BISCUIT MAGNETS MATERIALS • White air-dry clay, 250g (10oz) • Rolling pin • Cling film • Acrylic paint in beige, brown, red, yellow and pink • Cocktail stick • Biscuit cutters, 3.5cm (1 3/8") and 4.5cm (1 7/8") diameter • Circular pen lid, 1cm ( 3/8") diameter • Fine sandpaper • Strong glue • Gloss varnish • Magnetic strip Ahh, biscuits. The perfect partner to a good cuppa, they’re always there for you in times of need. And, while it’s easy to get your head turned by a luxury chocolate-coated version, there’s nothing better than a classic dunk. Inspired by some of our favourite brands, Laura and Tia’s fridge magnets make for the handiest eye candy we’ve seen in a while. 01 To make the custard cream,…

Deidre Kindall Deidre loves spending quality time with her scissors and glue gun, and her felt florals have reached celebrity status, appearing on Good Morning America and The Ellen Show. When she’s not crafting, Deidre loves to cook. Make Deidre’s succulent wreath on page 18 . www.flohradesign.com Keith Brymer Jones Keith’s fascination with clay began at the age of 11, when he made a ceramic owl. Alongside pursuing a career in pottery, Keith was also the lead singer in a band for years, and still appears in the occasional playful music video. Explore Keith’s studio on page 26 . www.keithbrymerjones.com Louise Lockhart Louise spends her days creating designs from paper cutouts, dreaming up her own little worlds. She applies her illustrations onto all sorts,…

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 You’ll probably recognise Keith as the judge from one of our favourite crafty TV shows – BBC Two’s The Great PotteryThrow Down. But, when he’s not gracing our screens, he juggles running his own ceramics brand with his job as Head of Design at MAKE International. ‘Ceramic production is never-ending in terms of variations, finishes and use.’ A born and bred Londoner, Keith discovered his love of ceramics at 11 years old, and became an apprentice for Harefield Pottery at 18. After his apprenticeship, Keith opened a studio in North London, supplementing his income by running ‘creative clay’ classes at a local special needs centre. He created pieces for retailers such as Heal’s, Laura Ashley and The Conran Shop, before being recruited by MAKE. The Throw Down came about after…

HOW TO MAKE… A SWAN COLLAR MATERIALS • Yellow cotton fabric, 42 x 24cm (16½ x 9½") • Pink cotton fabric, 42 x 24cm (16½ x 9½") • Tailor’s chalk • White faux leather • Orange faux leather • Black faux leather • Green faux leather • Two gold seed beads • Pink satin ribbon, 2.5cm (1") wide, 1m (39 3/8") • White sewing thread • Yellow sewing thread • Fabric glue Forget chunky necklaces – this collar is the ultimate way to elevate an outfit from plain Jane status. Embellished with faux leather appliqué swans and a big pink bow, it might sound crazy, but it looks so right when paired with a simple shift dress or top. In fact, it’ll add a quirky designer vibe to any outfit,…

When Lewis Carroll’s Alice fell down the rabbit hole, she found herself in a jam-packed world of Mad Hatters and angry royals – maximalists to the extreme. Better known as Alice in Scandiland, blogger Alice Collyer’s world is a little less cluttered, and a lot more modern. Her Cornish home is a dream, a paean to Scandi style. But where did this story begin? Eleven years ago, Alice moved in with her then boyfriend, Stu, who bought the house in his early twenties. “When my husband moved in, every wall was covered in woodchip paper, disguising a number of issues – including a door that had basically just been papered over!” For Alice, it was the polar opposite of her style, “but to be honest, we were more interested in…

Impress fellow picnickers with Chelsea Foy’s embroidered pom pom blanket HOW TO MAKE… A PICNIC BLANKET MATERIALS • Patterned cotton fabric, 137 x 137cm (54 x 54") • Plain cotton fabric, 137 x 137cm (54 x 54") • Pom pom trim, 4.5m (5 yrds) • Fabric glue • Yarn • Yarn needle • Pencil • Twine Team Mollie likes nothing better than showing off our crafting skills, so Chelsea’s simple sew is right up our street. Using just a few haberdashery essentials, this fun blanket will earn admiring glances whenever you hit the park. If you want to make your outdoor lounging a bit comfier, add a layer of wadding between the fabric circles before sewing them together. Or, to make it more hardwearing, use a…

SEE YOU AT... Great British Sewing Bee Live Fans of The Great British Sewing Bee will love the first live show! Taking place at Excel London on 21st-24th September, judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young are joined by presenter Jenny Eclair and a host of past Sewing Bee contestants. Take part in a Great British Sewing Bee Live Challenge, see the latest trends, and enjoy lots of shopping! www.thegreatbritish sewingbeelive.com Come and say hello at the Mollie Makes Café at The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court Palace on 15-17th September – book your Full Experience tickets online today using code MOLLIE4 to save £3. www.thehandmadefair.com Crafty Fox Market are back in Peckham from 16-17th September as part of the Peckham Festival. Find them at the CLF Art Cafe in the Bussey…

01 LILY AND GIRAFFE This eyecatching Flamingo Pocket Dress in vibrant shades of pink is sure to make your little one stand out from the crowd. Visit Lily and Giraffe’s website to buy, and for more fun kids’ clothing. www.lilyandgiraffe.co.uk 02 ROXWELL PRESS Keep that summer vibe strong all year long with this Berries Ice Lolly print by Roxwell Press. Created from watercolour paintings, their prints are a lovely way to brighten up a corner of your home. www.roxwellpress.co.uk 03 THE BOHO STITCHER Rock and roll, fashion and cross stitch collide in The Boho Stitcher’s Hipster Pineapple design.Whatever the weather, you’ll be feeling totally tropical as you stitch it! Buy the complete kit or the PDF pattern. www.thebohostitcher.com 04 LUCY WILKINS Lucy Wilkins is the illustrator behind this summery retro…

HOW TO MAKE… A LOLLY PIÑATA MATERIALS • Coloured tissue paper • Corrugated cardboard • Cable ties, 14cm (5½") • Glue stick • Sticky tape • Craft knife • Cutting mat • Ruler • Sweets Take a casual barbecue to the next level, courtesy of Pinyatay’s essential party decoration. Made in sunglasses-worthy neon brights, this ice lolly not only looks good, but you and your pals can smash its sweet-filled contents all over the garden after dinner. You could make it for a kids’ party too, but why should they get all the fun? 01 Cut two 20 x 30cm (7 7/8 x 11 7/8") pieces of corrugated cardboard, then round off the top corners to make the main body of the lolly. Cut an 11 x 6cm (4 3/8…

One is never enough… “I designed my custard cream cushion in 2010, and it’s still one of my favourites. Over the years we’ve created limited edition colours, and in 2015 I created mini versions for my pitch at the Mollie Makes Handmade Awards.They went down a treat with the judges, so I knew I needed to develop the idea. I’m so excited to see them as plush keyring kits for the magazine that first inspired them! This keyring is so easy to make – I love the idea that you can take a little biscuit cushion with you wherever you go! I’ll be clipping mine to my favourite yellow backpack.” Nikki is Creative Director and Chief Biscuit Sampler at Nikki McWilliams Ltd. Her work is inspired by nostalgia, food and…

MATERIALS • Patterned cotton fabric, 35 x 99cm (13¾ x 39") • Plain cotton fabric, 35 x 99cm (13¾ x 39") • Matching sewing thread • Beige felt, 16 x 5.5cm (6 3/8 x 2¼") • Tailor’s chalk • Set square 01 Place the fabrics with right sides (RS) together and pin. Sew around all four edges using a 1.5cm ( 5/8") seam allowance, and leaving a 5cm (2") gap. 02 Trim the seam allowance to 1cm ( 3/8") and clip the corners. Turn the fabric RS out and press, folding in the edges of the turning gap to the wrong side (WS). Sew the gap closed. 03 Positioning the fabric patterned side up, fold the bottom right hand corner up to meet the top edge, creating a triangle. Fold…

Subscribe at molliemakes.com HOW TO MAKE… A SUNGLASSES CASE MATERIALS • Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima, 100% cotton, 100g/200m per ball, one ball each in China Pink (3711), Chartreuse (3746) and Spring Green (3762) • 3.5mm (UK 9, US E/4) crochet hook • Pink zip, 10cm (4") • Swivel lobster clasp, 4cm (1 5/8") • Stitch marker • Pink sewing thread TENSION Each square is approx. 10 x 10cm (4 x 4") ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet WS wrong side rep repeat TENSION 24 sts and 20 rounds to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4") FINISHED SIZE Approx. 10 x 18cm (4 x 71/8") Pay homage to Pantone’s Colour of the Year – or to that zesty twist in your G&T – with Maria’s…

On 3rd July, it was all aboard the Good Ship Mollie to celebrate our fourth annual Mollie Makes Handmade Awards at The Yacht London. This year’s awards were our biggest and best ever, with hundreds of talented designer-makers entering their handcrafted businesses into our UK-wide competition. The day was a unique chance for finalists to pitch their businesses to our star judging panel. Kate Allchin (Pinterest), Kat Molesworth (Blogtacular), Kate Faulkner (West Elm) and Patricia van den Akker (The Design Trust) were joined by illustrators Jane Foster and Donna Wilson, The Brand Stylist Fiona Humberstone, and blogger Sara Tasker of Me & Orla. Our nominees mingled with some of the UK’s top designer-makers, and took part in a Tatty Devine bunting necklace workshop before hitting the streets for a photo…

HOW TO MAKE… A MACRAMÉ PLANT HOLDER MATERIALS • 42m (46 yrds) of twined 0.5cm (¼") cotton rope • Four wooden beads, 2.5cm (1") diameter with a 0.5cm (¼") hole • Pink fabric dye • Paint brush If you’ve got more plants than places to put them, this dip-dyed macramé hanger is an essential make. Not only can you use it to brighten up your garden or interior, the retro ombre vibe will give a laid-back feel to any space. We’re loving the comeback for all things macramé, as not only does it add texture to a room, the only tools you need for this craft are your hands. Turn to page 98 to master the knots used, and you’ll have this 70s look tied up in no time –…

LAUREN RADLEY Lauren Radley is a stationery, gift and homeware company, often inspired by the beauty in nature. You’ll find a whole range of gorgeously illustrated botanical designs on their website, including this Moroccan Pots print, featuring a selection of cacti and succulents in colourful terracotta pots. Each design is hand-drawn and painted, then printed at their home studio. www.laurenradley.com MISS ELLA Visit the world of Miss Ella to find whimsical illustrations inspired by cats, nature and fantastical dreams of faraway places. Find their high quality fine art prints, cards, kits and homewares on their website, and check out their Instagram at@missellaillustrator. Plus, Mollie Makes readers can save 20% on any purchase using code Mollie17. www.missella.co.uk LUCY ELISABETH Lucy Elisabeth is a wirework artist creating delicate, simple wirework illustrations, beautifully…

Writer, presenter and blogger Momtaz Begum-Hossain (craftandtravel.com) 1 Scour the shoreline for small shells and incorporate them into a simple chain stitch crochet jewellery set with a matching necklace and bracelet. 2 Make like a mermaid. Applique a giant fish tail onto a plain beach towel using shimmering fabric, then draw on scales with glitter tube paint. 3 Turn a plain umbrella into a parasol by painting on summery motifs like ice cream cones and sunglasses with acrylic paint, then use it as a colourful sunshade. 4 With your hard work done, find a shady spot on the beach and tuck into a pack of Sunbites' new Honey Glazed Barbecue flavour. Packed with multigrains and natural flavours, they're the ideal summer snack.…

HOW TO MAKE… SILVER CLAY EARRINGS MATERIALS • 6g art clay silver • Craft knife • Plastic rolling pin • Leaf-shaped cutter, 2-3cm (¾-1¼") long • Sage leaves • Greaseproof paper • Flat glazed tile • Kitchen towel • Cooking oil • Firing gauze • Gas hob or camping stove • Long tweezers • Brass polishing brush • Pro-polishing pads (we got ours from www.metalclay.co.uk) • Long-nosed pliers • Wire cutters • Silver necklace chain with 2mm ( 1/8") links, 12cm (4¾") long • Six silver jump rings, 4mm (¼") diameter • Silver earring wires Silver clay is a magical substance, made by combining cotton and paper fibres with the finely ground silver recovered from printed circuit boards. Available in most craft shops, you mould or shape the clay any…

I LOVE THE FREEDOM EMBROIDERY GIVES ME – WHEN I SEW, IT’S MOSTLY FREESTYLE I started Junk and Glitter in 2015, designing prints and stationery, as it was an excuse to do something I loved. After I had my second daughter in January, I struggled to find time to sit at the computer and design. I wanted to develop a unique product in my style, but it needed to be easy to produce when trapped under a baby who would only sleep on me. Seven months later and she’s still attached to me all day! Shifting my focus from paper to textiles has definitely opened up a new audience to my work. I was anxious at first, but taking my designs in a new direction has been such a positive…

HOW TO MAKE… CAKE CUSHIONS MATERIALS • Soft toy filling For the cake slice • 60 x 112cm (23 5/8 x 44 1/8") main fabric (we used Cloud 9 Fabrics Brushstrokes by Holly Degroot in Trellis Purple) • 80 x 112cm (31½ x 44 1/8") contrast fabric (we used Cloud 9 Fabrics Brushstrokes by Holly Degroot in Speckled Purple) • Red pom pom For the doughnut • 60 x 112cm (23 5/8 x 441/8") main fabric (we used Cloud 9 Fabrics Brushstrokes by Holly Degroot in Trellis Coral) • 50 x 50cm (19¾ x 19¾") contrasting fabric (we used Cloud 9 Fabrics Brushstrokes by Holly Degroot in Confetti Multi) • 50 x 50cm (19¾ x 19¾") iron-on interfacing If you’re stuck for birthday gift ideas – especially for tricky-to-buy-for tweens…

HOW TO MAKE… NICE-CREAM LOLLIES YOU WILL NEED • Loaf tin, 21 x 11 x 7cm (8¼ x 4 3/8 x 2¾") • One handful of fresh raspberries • Lolly sticks For the base • Rolled oats, 75g (2½oz) • Four pitted Medjool dates • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut • ½ tbsp maple syrup For the lime layer • 1 banana, peeled and frozen • ½ ripe avocado • Zest of 3 limes • Freshly squeezed lime juice, 125ml (4 fl oz) For the raspberry layer • 1 banana, peeled and frozen • Raspberries, 125g (4oz) • 1 tbsp tinned coconut milk, chilled (thick part only) • 2 tbsp almond milk For the mango layer • 1 banana, peeled and frozen • Mango chunks, 160 g (5oz) (about ½ a…

Laura Minter & Tia Williams Laura and Tia are the Brighton-based mums behind Little Button Diaries, a crafting and baking blog full of ideas and tutorials. www.littlebuttondiaries.com Kate Jenkins Kate makes colourful piñatas, inspired by her children’s love of party planning. She started crafting them for fun, and now runs Pinyatay. www.pinyatay.com Charlotte Gray Determined to learn how to crochet, Charlotte spent hours staring at YouTube tutorials and now sells her makes from her home in Melbourne, Australia. www.littlehappygorgeous.bigcartel.com Margie Broadhead Margie’s book, Guilt-Free Nice Cream (Hardie Grant, £12.99), has over 70 different recipes using bananas as a base, making them delicious and dairy-free. www.hardiegrant.com Rebecca Reid Rebecca is an expert on all things sewing related. Currently working on Simply Sewing magazine, she also designs for TV channel Sewing Quarter.…