Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2019 i Mollie Magazine

WHOEVER SAID KNITWEAR WAS SEASONAL HADN’T MET THIS off-the-shoulder cotton sweater kit from Loopy Mango. Made using their Big Cotton yarn and 15mm needles, the sweater works up in a matter of hours and is a great way to learn or practise your cables. Pair it with a cami dress, or shorts and a bikini for summer evenings. Don’t have time to make your own? Shop the ready-made option in 17 colours. www.loopymango.com FANCY STEPPING UP YOUR POM POM GAME? Then wind, trim and sculpt your way to a fruitilicious garland with Fat Pom Pom’s new kits. Materials and instructions for eight fruits are included in each box, along with pre-wound amounts of yarn and detailed instructions. Hang it on your wall or upgrade your flower crown to a fruitier…

HOW TO MAKE A CANE LAMPSHADE MATERIALS ■ Plain drum lampshade ■ Lint roller ■ Painter’s tape ■ Flat edge paint brush ■ Small paint brush ■ Pale blue paint ■ Clothes pegs ■ Cotton string ■ Cane webbing ■ Flat wide ribbon or trim ■ Tassel trim ■ Tacky craft glue ■ Tape measure We’ve got a big crush on cane webbing and we don’t care who knows it. Some might say it’s fate, some might say it’s the inevitable next chapter in our passion for all things rattan, but either way this humble material is making a comeback in modern interiors. Keep it easy and breezy with a touch of boho styling to work the trend – this simple lampshade will get you there. If you can’t find…

HOW TO MAKE A STRAPPY DRESS MATERIALS ■ 2-3m (78¾-118 1/8") light to medium weight drapey fabric (we used a polyester crepe from www.minervacrafts.com ) ■ Matching sewing machine thread (we used Gutermann Polyester Sew All Thread) ■ Tape measure ■ Dressmaker’s paper ■ Tailor’s chalk or water-soluble pen ■ Fabric scissors Impromptu lunch date, beer garden catch up and maybe a family barbecue? People of the world, your summer wardrobe has its work cut out, so get you a gal who can do all three – the square neck shift. This versatile relaxed fit number is self-drafted, which means you’ll make it to your own measurements, deciding how long you’d like both the dress, and of course the all-important side split. Pair with a chunky shoe for top Spice…

Pine and Needles is run by fine art graduate Amy Sands. Working from Redcar in North East England, she creates personalised nursery décor including garlands, bunting, baskets and wall hangings. Cushions are her speciality. www.pineand needlesco.etsy.com…

Get the date in your diary, makers, 13-15th September 2019 is set to be another spectacular three days of championing all things handmade at Hampton Court Palace. To celebrate the diverse aspects of what craft really means, this year’s workshops, events and shopping experiences are centred around six exciting areas – Home & Garden, Food & Drink, Heritage Skills, Sewing & Textiles, Handmade Wellbeing and Contemporary Craft sponsored by Mollie Makes . This means you’re set for an inspiring visit, whatever you’re into. As well as insightful talks and hands-on workshop sessions where you can learn new skills from expert creatives, there’ll be two shopping villages dedicated to artisan produce and some of the UK’s most talented designer-makers. CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS Calligraphy is one of the most popular workshops at the…

Female empowerment is working its way to the top of the agenda, thanks to the #MeToo movement, Women’s March and the fight against the gender pay gap. There’s absolutely no question this call for equal opportunities is needed and, as a result, we’re seeing a huge growth in art and craft with a feminist message. So how can we get involved? Throughout history, crafting has been a tool for women to speak out and challenge the status quo. From centuries-old story quilts giving an insight into the lives of women through to the Suffragette movement, where thousands campaigned for the vote with embroidered banners and rosettes, crafting has given women a voice for protest. Traditionally, things like embroidery and knitting were seen as ‘domestic’ crafts and lost favour through the…

YOUR GIFT BY ALISON NORTH MATERIALS ■ Stitch marker TENSION Tension is not too important for this design, just ensure the sts are tight so the stuffing doesn’t show through ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) ch chain dc double crochet inc increase by working 2 dc in next st yrh yarn round hook dc2tog double crochet 2 sts together – (insert hook in next st, yrh and draw loop through) twice, yrh and draw through all 3 loops on hook BLO work stitch through back loop only FLO work stitch through front loop only magic ring hold yarn in your hand and wrap working yarn around forefinger twice to create ring, slip ring off your finger and insert hook to pick up first st, ch1, then work the necessary sts for…

01 A risograph of how we think we look when Earth, Wind & Fire comes on. www. hellohattieclark.etsy.com 02 Nail it the eco way with an organic cotton tee. www. rapanuiclothing.com 03 Laser cut earrings that don’t hold back. www. neonpunk.etsy.com 04 By Red Berry Apple, to note down your wildest dreams. www.noths.com 05 Legally Blonde hits the beach. www.uk.sunnylife.com 06 Even blush velvet gets an update, via colour pop poms. www.merimeri.co.uk 07 Chuck Taylors with soul. www.numbersixlondon.com 08 Takes one to glow one. www.chillysbottles.com 09 Official fringe goals. www.lomfashion.co.uk MAKE IT! TURN OVER TO DIY FESTIVAL BRIGHTS…

When Joanne Condon decided to display her upcycled furniture in a window of her dad’s lawnmower shop in Clonmel, Ireland, eight years ago, she had no idea of the journey she was about to embark on. The pieces sold out and, by popular demand, former art teacher Joanne started running furniture painting workshops and opened her own shop. Very quickly she became the go-to authority for colourful, handmade interiors in Ireland, with a regular column in Confetti magazine and a CV full of TV appearances. Recognise her? It’s likely you’ve seen her give expert DIY advice on RTE one’s Today Show. Joanne’s since crowd-funded and published her own craft book, Furniture Crush, and also launched online courses. Last year saw her win the Mollie Makes Handmade Award for Best Workshops…

“I like to mix modern styles with vintage. And I love pattern!” Like many of us, Croydon-born Medina had been waiting for that ‘forever home’ to bestow all her interior design dreams on. She loved art as a child and was often fantasising about her next big project. One decorating idea even involved the card game UNO. “I stuck the cards all over my bedroom wall; I thought it was super out there and cool!” she laughs. Fast forward to 2014 and Medina was juggling motherhood, a nursing job and midwifery exams, with little time for home styling. But, having returned home one day after a stressful shift at work, she made the snap decision to transform her living space into somewhere more inspiring – somewhere she could relax and…

HOW TO MAKE RESIN COASTERS MATERIALS ■ Set of stackable coasters with raised rims ■ Gedeo Crystal Resin and Hardener 150ml (ours was from www. hobbycraft.co.uk) ■ Flowers and stems ■ Blotting paper ■ Tweezers Let’s not beat about the bush, we’re all here for the petals. And if there’s a way we can keep them around for good, you can bet we’ll be trying it. Pressed flowers preserved in resin look amazing, and they’re so easy to create. Wooden coasters work best for a more natural look, and avoid using porous materials such as cork. 01 Prepare the flowers by pressing. Flatter flowers such as violas, pansies, cow parsley, ferns and violets work better than fuller flowers such as roses or lilies. Lay them on blotting paper with enough…

01 MY BUSY BOTS The Somewhere over the Rainbow busy bag from My Busy Bots is sure to fill little ones with joy as they have fun learning about colours and seasons using the jumbo reversible rainbow. www.mybusybots.com 04 FAERIE STORY Personalise your own custom bunting in rainbow candy stripe, 100% cotton fabric with silver glitter lettering. A wide range of bunting, cards and decorations are available ready-made or as kits at Faerie Story. www.faeriestory.etsy.com 02 TILLY & PRIMROSE Using felt balls in all of her work, Holly creates a wide range of beautiful finishing touches to decorate your home. Use code MOLLIEMAKES to receive 15% off. www.tillyandprimrose.etsy.com 05 DOODLE THREAD Add a pop of colour to your walls with a beautiful digital print or stitched…

HOW TO MAKE KNITTED NARWHALS MATERIALS ■ Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK, 75% merino wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere, 116m/127yd per 50g, one ball in Splash (0124) ■ Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK, 100% wool, 116m/127yd per 50g, one ball in Salty Grey (0010) ■ Sirdar Snuggly DK, 55% nylon, 45% acrylic, 164m/179yd per 50g, one ball in White (251) ■ 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) double pointed needles ■ Embroidery thread in black and beige ■ Yarn needle ■ Embroidery needle ■ Ribbon, approx. 0.5cm (¼") wide ■ Plain felt in cream ■ Fibrefill toy stuffing TENSION There is no set tension, just aim for a firm fabric so the stuffing doesn’t show ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl st st stocking stitch (if knitting on…

“It was really important for me to tell a story.” Being a designer has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. When we moved to our new home, Chateau de la Motte Husson, in 2015, my husband Dick and I discovered so many treasures left behind by the Baglioni family who’d lived there for over 100 years. We just wanted to bring The Chateau, and everything in it, back to life! That’s what I’ve channelled into my first homeware range, The Chateau. Some of my creations like the Wallpaper Museum designed themselves – finding all the old wallpaper used in the chateau since the beginning was such a gift. The Potagerie Suite is inspired by our walled garden and received an overwhelming response. Both designs feature…

HOW TO MAKE A MACRAMÉ BACKDROP MATERIALS ■ 3kg 3ply twist natural cotton rope, 0.5 (¼") thick (ours was from www.littlewhiteattic1. etsy.com) ■ 2.5m (98 1/8") sturdy pipe or pole ■ S-hooks Whether you’re getting hitched or not, there’s no denying the appeal of this statement wall art piece – it’ll look just as dramatically beautiful hung over a bed or special occasion dessert table as it would in place at a ceremony. A project of this scale is definitely a commitment, but one that’s worth every moment – this one’s for keeps. Until your friends, family and pretty much everyone you know want to use it, obviously. Before you get going, turn to page 93 to familiarise yourself with the different knotting techniques used throughout this make. 01 Hang…

01 Abstract, oddly calming, bold yet minimal – as prints go, this one’s pretty much a winner. It’s a House Doctor piece and, bonus, it comes mounted in a pine frame all ready to go. www.nunido.co.uk 02 Storage that’s easy on the eye? We like. Faff your heart out arranging, stacking, wall mounting and rearranging the delightfully industrial Stella 65 cage unit. So square, don’t care. www.tikamoon.co.uk 03 I have enough baskets, said no-one ever. This woven wonder’s made with bamboo and comes in three different sizes. It ticks the monochrome and graphic pattern boxes nicely. www. theforestandco.com 04 Add a tiny pop of colour where you need it most, and house your ever-growing plant collection into the bargain. We also love that Made+Good donate 3% of each sale to…

HOW TO MAKE A NEEDLE PUNCH CUSHION MATERIALS ■ 50 x 50cm (19¾ x 19¾") monk’s cloth fabric ■ 50 x 50cm (19¾ x 19¾") canvas backing fabric ■ 38 x 38cm (15 x 15") frame ■ Staple gun ■ Staples ■ Oxford Company #14 mini punch needle tool ■ Aran/worsted weight yarn in seven or eight different colours – two 100g balls in each colour for the details (we used light green, orange, dark green, light blue, dark blue, pink, burgundy and black) and two or three 100g balls for the background colour (we used mustard) ■ Staple remover ■ Sewing machine zipper foot ■ Sewing needle ■ Matching thread ■ Flame-retardant polyester or natural wool filling Like the ridiculous novelty of cutting sandwiches into triangles instead of squares,…

HOW TO MAKE SOAP AND CROCHET SOAP BAGS MATERIALS For the soap (six bars) ■ 600g melt and pour Crystal Shea Butter Base (ours was from www. thesoapkitchen.co.uk) ■ 108g Himalayan Pink Rock Salt (ours was from www.thesoapkitchen. co.uk) ■ Cherry Blossom Allergen Free essential oil (ours was from www. thesoapkitchen.co.uk) ■ Tray of six 7cm (2¾") diameter round silicone moulds ■ Kitchen scales ■ Sharp knife ■ Spatula ■ Heatproof Pyrex jug ■ Cooling rack For the soap pouch ■ Rico Creative Ricorumi DK, 100% cotton, 57m/63yd per 25g, one ball makes 3 pouches ■ 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook ■ Yarn needle TENSION Tension is not important for this design ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) sp(s) space(s) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet ss slip…

HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET CLUTCH BAG MATERIALS ■ Rico Creative Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 115m/126yd per 50g, two balls each in Black (020) (Yarn A) and Natural (002) (Yarn B) ■ 3.75mm (UK 9, US F/5) crochet hook ■ 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) crochet hook ■ 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook ■ Yarn needle ■ One magnetic bag clasp, 2cm (¾") diameter TENSION Approx. 13 sts and 11 rows in htr using two strands of yarn held together on a 4mm hook to measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4") ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet htr half treble yrh yarn round hook fhtr foundation htr – ch2 (does not count as st), yrh, insert hook into first ch made,…