Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i Mollie Magazine

NOT ALL TROUSERS ARE MADE EQUAL. Sewists, you’re going to want to get your hands on the Pietra pattern from Closet Case Patterns’ Rome collection. They’re a pair of beautifully skimming wide leg high-waisters with comfy elastic in the back for an impeccable fit. And for those who favour leg freedom or dwell in a toastier hemisphere, you can sew them as shorts too. The pattern’s available printed or as a PDF. www.closetcasepatterns.com NEED TO READ EMBROIDERED LIFE Sarah K. Benning is a key player in modern embroidery, so the chances are you’ll have spent a bit of time ogling her impressive botanical stitchery on the ‘gram before now. Sara Barnes’ new book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artist and her most popular pieces, and we defy anyone to…

HOW TO MAKE A NEEDLE PUNCH CUSHION MATERIALS ■ Four 100g balls of rug yarn or bulky weight yarn in four different colours (we used gold, blue, pink, and white) ■ Approx. 60 x 60cm (23 5/8 x 23 5/8") needle punch fabric (we used linen) ■ Needle punch tool (we used an Oxford Punch Needle in Size 10) ■ 42 x 42cm (16½ x 16½ " ) backing fabric (we used calico) ■ Two pairs of 45.5cm (18 " ) stretcher bar frames ■ Staple gun ■ Staple remover ■ Black marker pen ■ Polyester stuffing Just when you thought you were all good for cushions, this textured beauty is here to prove you wrong. Luring you in with its abstract landscape scene and tactile loops of yarn, you’ll…

01 Just when you thought the Amalfi Coast couldn’t get any more romantic, Rifle Paper Co. work their painterly magic on its sunkissed shores. Hang in your home for warming retro vibes. www.riflepaperco.com 02 Take your rattan obsession to the next level with this painted statement chair. Not only will it add a modern edge to any room, if you hadn’t heard, black is the new black. www.sweetpea andwillow.com 03 Fringing, tassels and texture galore in an earthy palette that evokes California desert vibes... We’re not crying, you’re crying. Shop All Roads x Anthro’s collab while you still can. www. anthropologie.com 04 You know a shelf is doing it right when it doesn’t even need accessories. Handmade from bamboo, rattan and plywood, the holy trinity of natural materials, Madam Stoltz…

01 CANDLE BY EVENTS Get involved in the candle-making experience, and learn to craft your own candle at Candle By Event’s stand.You can also visit their website to shop their candle-making kits and workshop gift vouchers. www.candlebyevents.co.uk 02 SPLATTER MAKE Spark kids’ imaginations with Splatter Make’s fabric paint stencil kit for funky T-shirt designs. Choose from eight fun themes – Unicorn, Llama, Dragon, Mermaid, Flamingo, Robot, Orangutan or Turtle. www.splattermake.co.uk 03 THE MODERN CRAFTER Master the art of tactile needle punching with The Modern Crafter, run by sisters Rachel & Siobhan. Make sure to pop by their stall for demonstrations, inspiration, and to shop their DIY kits. www.themoderncrafter.co.uk 04 AROMANTIC Organic skincare made especially for you, by you. Visit Aromantic’s stall to experience their products first…

YOUR GIFT BY SUZY ULTMAN MATERIALS ■ Metal ruler ■ Craft knife ■ Cutting mat ■ Double-sided tape ■ Ruler ■ Glue 01 Take a sheet of Santa paper and lay it down on a flat surface. Place the template on top, aligning the edges of the paper with the edges of the template. Trace the outline of the template, including the diamond shapes. 02 Remove the template and cut along the zigzag edges. 03 Use the ruler to mark fold lines through the middle of the diamond sections, and along the points closest to the edges. 04 Create a valley fold along the outer marked fold line, and a mountain fold along the centre of the diamonds. 05 Use the craft knife to cut out all the diamond shapes,…

The topic of sustainability has been huge this year, and we’ve loved embracing a more thoughtful way of crafting – although anything handmade is already halfway there! So, we couldn’t wait to put together this collection of festive makes, showing you easy ways to embrace natural materials, and clever ideas with your existing stash. We’ve still brought you the latest interior trends, all in this season’s gorgeous colour palette of forest greens, deep reds, and rich ochres, but this year we’re thinking of both you and our planet. Enjoy, and most important of all, have fun making! The Mollie Makes team x…

HOW TO MAKE A FAIR ISLE COWL MATERIALS ■ Cascade 220 Aran, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 100g/200m per skein, one skein in each Beige (8021) (Yarn A), Hunter Green (8893) (Yarn B), Christmas Green (8894) (Yarn C), Gold Fusion (9669) (Yarn D) and Flamingo Pink (7805) (Yarn E) ■ 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) circular knitting needles with 70cm (27 5/8") cord ■ Yarn needle ■ Stitch marker FINISHED SIZE Approx. 70 x 35cm (27 5/8 x 13¾") TENSION Approx. 19 sts x 24 rows in st st to measure 10cm (4") square ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl st st stocking st, k each round pm place marker sm slip marker RS right side WS wrong side rep repeat Ease yourself into the season of knitting with…

HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET LEAF JUMPER MATERIALS ■ James C. Brett Chunky with Merino, 70% acrylic/20%polyamide/10% merino, 150m/164yd per 100g, eight (nine, 10 ,11) balls in Red (CM05) ■ 6mm (UK 4, US J/10) ■ Crochet hook ■ Yarn needle TENSION Approx. 14 sts and 7 rows to 10cm square over treble crochet ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ch-sp chain space dc double crochet ss slip stitch tr treble yrh yarn round hook rep repeat tr2tog treble 2 together – (yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh and draw through all loops on hook tr3tog treble 3 together – (yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops)…

HOW TO MAKE A PLYWOOD MIRROR MATERIALS ■ Two sheets of plywood, one 30 x 60cm (11 7/8 x 235/8"), one 30 x 30cm (11 7/8 x 11 7/8") (ours were from www. hobbycraft.co.uk) ■ 20cm (7 7/8") mirror ■ Square pine baton, approx 2cm (¾") wide ■ Three leather hooks and fixings ■ Drill ■ Hand or circular saw ■ Strong wood glue ■ Spirit level ■ Screws ■ Sandpaper With its clean lines and subtle shelving, this petite vanity unit will fit in with a myriad of décor. Giving us pared-back Scandi vibes minus the hassle of an IKEA trip, it’s an easy way to add storage space to your bathroom. Once you’ve got the DIY basics down, experiment with different sizes and accessories to personalise it for…

ELM Norwich-based indie store Elm boasts thoughtful design-led homeware and gifts, and an abundance of plants you never knew you needed – they even have a pet-friendly section. The store is owned by ceramicist Paige Mitchell, who works from the top floor studio with her dachshund Rickley. www.elmshop.co.uk…

HOW TO MAKE AN AUTUMN MOBILE MATERIALS ■ Wool felt, 1mm thick in Natural (cream), Beige, Red, Fawn (light brown), Moss (dark green), Mocha (brown), Mustard and Apple (light green) (ours was from www. paper-and-string.net) ■ Felt balls, 2cm (¾"), two of each in red and brown, and one in moss ■ Wooden bead, 2cm (¾") ■ Embroidery thread in black, white, pink and light brown ■ Wooden embroidery hoop, 20cm (7 7/8") ■ Perle cotton thread in mustard ■ Matching sewing thread ■ Polyester toy stuffing It’s rare the autumn weather lives up to our picturesque expectations – we’re dreaming of crisp leafy strolls and chestnut foraging – but this beautiful woodland mobile has it covered. Worked in rich seasonal hues that adults will love, and featuring cute kawaii…

FLY STITCH This simple stitch can be worked as individual stitches or in a line. Come up at point 1, then go down at point 2, leaving the thread loose. Come up at point 3, catching the loop of thread, then pull to form a ‘V’. Go down at point 4. SATIN STITCH When you want to fill an area with a smooth finish, this stitch is the ideal choice. It’s best worked in small areas, because if the stitches are too long, they may snag. Come up at point 1, then go down at point 2. Come up at point 3, then go down at point 4. Repeat. Always work the stitches across the area you’re filling, coming up on the opposite side where your needle went down. BACKSTITCH…

HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS WREATH MATERIALS ■ Jute twine ■ Foraged sticks (we used beech) ■ Grasses ■ Eucalyptus ■ Berries ■ Glycerine ■ Water If you’re looking to go with a more eco-friendly décor theme this Christmas, a handmade wreath is the simplest place to start. Take a stroll on a crisp winter’s day to collect a selection of rich green foliage and bright red berries, then use them to craft a wreath that’s not only compostable, but can be hung on your front door. Sorry pom poms – this year it’s nature’s time to shine. For the base, willow, hazel and beech branches all work well as they’re nice and flexible and will easily bend into a circle. You could even add in some dried flowers, stems…

“I love creating characters, and I hope this set of friends gives your Christmas that extra ‘pop’. These fun cracker companions were inspired by the bright colours, simple designs and playful spirit of 60s and 70s wooden Christmas tree ornaments. The pom poms and glitter also add a bit of crafty vintage charm. The crackers can be used in so many ways – as stocking fillers, present toppers, Christmas tree ornaments and more. I’ll be customising mine with each person’s name, filling with special treats, and then setting them at the table as pretty placeholders for Christmas dinner. Hope you enjoy making them – happy holidays!” Find more of Suzy’s fun illustrations, makes and products on Insta @suzyultman and at www.suzyultman.com. Turn to page 92 to make your Christmas crackers,…

HOW TO MAKE A WRAPPED NECKLACE MATERIALS ■ Scrap chunky yarn in teal (Yarn 1) ■ Scrap DK yarn in white and mustard (Yarn 2 and Yarn 3) ■ 66cm (26") chain with lobster clasp ■ Jewellery pliers ■ Florist wire ■ Wire cutters ■ Large-eyed needle Take the wrapped fibre art trend and turn it into an accessory that you can wear again and again. A great opportunity to use up any leftover yarn you’ve been saving for a rainy day, the colours you choose are totally up to you. For the neatest possible finish, remember to wrap your shades of yarn in the same direction. 01 Measure out eight 20cm (7 7/8") lengths of Yarn 1, folding the yarn back on itself with each length to create a…

Mark Twain once famously said: “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” And, that’s exactly what Jo Want has done with Hello Sunshine. Turning her personal passions into a buoyant business has taken time, and while Jo’s experience in the corporate world of retail wasn’t always fulfilling, it gave her a solid base from which to grow her own brand. In just over a year of working full time on Hello Sunshine, Jo’s managed to pull together the two sides of her business – jewellery and illustration – to create a strong brand identity that seeps into her personal life, too. Surrounding herself with that trademark sunny yellow at home, at work, and in her campervan, Jo spends her days…

“Plants are such organic and beautiful living things. They add life and softness.” When that nurturing instinct kicks in, it’s often the right time to consider adding to your little family of two – perhaps a cat named Prickles, a dog called Rufus, or even a child (name choices might take a little more thought for that one). But when your job takes you around the world, those options aren’t necessarily doable. This was the dilemma faced by blogger Wendy Lau and her husband when they settled down and bought a 1970s home renovation project last year. Her solution? She became a plant mother instead. In fact, they now share their home with over 75 plant ‘babies’, each of which has its very own name. “Plants are such organic and…

HOW TO MAKE CROCHET BASKETS MATERIALS ■ Hoooked Zpagetti 100% Recycled T-shirt Yarn, approx. 50-60m/350g per medium bobbin, one medium bobbin each in Ocre Sunset and Graphic Jungle ■ 10mm (UK 000, US N/15) crochet hook ■ Yarn needle TENSION Tension isn’t crucial, but it’s important to keep the stitches dense so the basket holds its shape ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ch-sp chain space dc double crochet ss slip stitch 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 Round 1 and close the ring tightly by pulling loose end FINISHED SIZE Small basket approx. 14 x 19cm (5½ x…

There’s a lot to be said for feeling the fear and doing it anyway. If you think you might be ready to turn your side hustle into a full-time freelance job, there’s no time like the present to get things in place. That way, when you do make the change, it won’t feel like you’re jumping into the small business abyss. The benefits of being your own boss – from choosing your hours to paying the bills with your creative projects – can more than outweigh the risks of going it alone. And, being self employed means you can adopt a more flexible way of working that’ll fit around you and your lifestyle. Designer and letterer Lauren Hom of Hom Sweet Hom (www.homsweethom.com) quit her job as an advertising agency…

HOW TO MAKE PASSIONFRUIT TARTS WITH CAT MERINGUES INGREDIENTS ■ Black food dye ■ Freeze-dried strawberry pieces For the pastry ■ 180g (6½oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting ■ 125g (4½oz) slightly salted butter ■ 30g (1oz) caster sugar ■ 2 tblsp beaten egg For the curd ■ 12 passionfruits ■ 110g (4oz) salted butter ■ Five large egg yolks ■ 125g (4½oz) caster sugar For the meringue ■ 80g (3oz) egg white ■ 160g (5½oz) caster sugar ■ 80ml (3fl oz) water EQUIPMENT ■ Electric whisk ■ Tart tins ■ 12cm (4¾") cutter ■ Baking beans ■ Foil ■ Sugar thermometer Cat lovers, this bake’s for you. Bringing a whole new meaning to fluffy kitties, the light and airy meringue adds just the right level of sweetness –…

HOW TO MAKE A CLEANSING SET MATERIALS ■ 50cm (19 ¾”) of linen (Fabric 1) ■ 50cm (19 ¾”) of cotton flannel (Fabric 2) ■ Selvedge offcuts ■ 20cm (7 7/8") cotton tape (optional) Take an easy step towards a zero-waste beauty routine, or give the gift of conscious cleansing to a friend with this simple set. Including a face cloth, make-up remover rounds and a bath mitt, this reusable collection is a great way to start saving the planet – bye bye, face wipes. Plus, the quick-sew makeup rounds are ideal for using up any scraps of fabric. Make-up rounds 01 Using a stencil (like a large lid), draw and cut out 10 circles on both Fabric 1 and 2. 02 Hold one Fabric 1 round and one Fabric…

HOW TO MAKE A PAPER GARLAND MATERIALS ■ Old Christmas cards ■ Used wrapping paper ■ Extra card ■ Pens ■ Pencils ■ Inks ■ Paints ■ Paint brushes ■ Paper punches ■ Sewing machine ■ Thread ■ Hole punch ■ Twine Eliminate some of your Christmas-waste guilt with these pretty recycled garlands. If, like us, you find yourself hoarding your greeting cards from loved ones every year, this is a super creative way to put them to good use. Use a variety of designs, and add in some jazzy mirror or glitter card for extra Christmas pizazz. Feel like your design isn’t working? Just cut it where you’re not happy and, starting halfway down the last shape, re-join the next shape. 01 Gather together any old Christmas cards, greeting…

HOW TO MAKE BEESWAX CANDLES MATERIALS ■ Wick ■ 3kg beeswax pellets ■ Citronella oil ■ Dipping can ■ Saucepan ■ Thermometer ■ Long ruler or wooden dowel ■ Newspaper ■ Sharp knife If you’re anything like us, you can never have enough candles. Environmentally friendly and non-toxic, these hand-dipped artisan beauties also have a delicious fragrance, filling your living space with a subtle lemony fragrance that’ll perk it up during the darker months. The citronella oil means they’re also ideal for using outside in the summer – the gift that keeps on giving. 01 Measure and cut a length of wick 50cm (19¾") long. Each length of wick will be used to make two candles. 02 Pour the beeswax pellets into the dipping can and place the can into…

Miesje Chafer Originally training as a nurse, Miesje swapped one needle for another nine years ago to become a textile designer and screenprinter. Make Miesje’s garland on page 20. www.miesjechafer.com Becki Clark Crediting her creative inspo to walks with her studio assistant, dachshund Reggie, Becki loves strolling through the New Forest, foraging, and peeking at neighbours’ well-groomed gardens. Craft Becki’s wreath on page 16. www.beckiclark.com Eilidh Weir Eilidh grew up in a village pottery shop and left as a teenager, vowing never to return. She came back years later with two children in tow and a growing slow fashion business, which recently took on a top marketing team – two Jack Russell pups named Columbo and Patti. Sew Eilidh’s beauty set on page 13. www.allthatisbraw.uk May Babcock May forages for…