Innehållsförteckning för Issue 80 från Mollie Magazine

...but we’re pretty sure it’s almost summer. I’ve toyed with the idea of leaving my coat at home in the morning at least twice, so by my reckoning, it’s time to get into the sunshine spirit with some fresh makes. This month’s felt floral wreath gift is a great way to get in the mood – find out how to make it on page 94. I’m also loving We Are Scout’s woven drinks tray – it’s a garden party must. Team Mollie has just got back from a great weekend at The Handmade Fair in Ragley – we were feeling all the summer vibes surrounded by an army of creative crafters, and it was lovely to meet so many Mollie readers. Couldn’t make it this time? Turn to page 42…

Behold this botanical beauty from Miss Patina. Made from soft cotton and wood pulp, the Fern Shirt features delicate embroidered leaves and soft lace sleeves – a must-have for summer ‘17. Did you spot the tiny ladybird details on the collar? www.misspatina.com Pssssst! Luxury British lingerie design house Aemilia Couture’s new collection is here. Handmade from exquisite silk and French lace, it features hand-drawn florals in chic blush tones. Ooh la la! www.aemiliacouture.com Rachel Cave’s new Confetti collection for Dashwood Studios is a riot of nature-inspired motifs. Rows of pretty flower heads, leaves and seeds create abstract patterns and pay homage to mid-century prints. www.dashwoodstudio.com Palm trees, glitter and faux fur. Need we say more? This stroke-ably soft Palm Fur clutch from Skinny Dip is fierce, fun and just a…

‘The frozen moment of a melting drop of glaze – it’s a tactile, sensory experience.’ In just over a decade, Anders Arhoj has gone from lone designer in a tiny studio to boss of a bustling ceramics brand. Originally founded in Tokyo in 2006, Studio Arhoj is now based in Copenhagen Harbour, where Anders manages ten full-time employees and 11 kilns packed with characterful ceramics. Beginning his career as an illustrator, Anders quit his job in 2005 and relocated to Tokyo. A chance encounter with a ceramicist inspired him to change tack after he fell in love with wheel throwing and glaze construction, and Studio Arhoj grew rapidly as Anders teamed up with different artists to hone its recognisable style. One of their most famous ranges are his Ghosts –…

Transform even the blankest canvas with a statement sofa. Personalise your space with this minimalist buy from Scandinavian design company Muuto. Combining pared-back, functional design with a fresh perspective, their pieces are future design classics. www.muuto.com Boost your design credentials with Swedish designer Olle Eksell’s iconic 1956 Ögon Cacao print, or add a colourful Scandi vibe with minimalist styling. www.scandinaviandesigncenter.com; www.dreamprintdesigns.etsy.com We love a concrete pot, and this contemporary make is packed with personality, courtesy of the abstract metallic and neon details. www.bon-maison.co.uk Ombré, macramé, plants... yes please. Tick all the boxes with this hand-crafted hanging planter by French designers Balky Bird – find them on Etsy. www.balky bird.etsy.com New Jersey-based furniture and décor company Grain & Grit creates hand-crafted wooden items such as this geodesic wall shelf. www.grainandgrit.etsy.com Repeat after…

HOW TO MAKE… A WASH BAG MATERIALS • Thick waxed cotton canvas (12-18oz), 35 x 60cm (13¾ x 23 5/8") • Medium-weight leather, 27 x 6cm (10 5/8 x 2 3/8") (we used 1.9-2mm Veg Tan Tooling Leather from www.artisan leather.co.uk) • 2cm (¾") cast brass roller buckle (available from www.artisan leather.co.uk) • Craft knife • Metal ruler • Cutting mat • Tailor’s chalk • Awl • Seam roller (available from www.cotton patch.co.uk) • Bulldog clips • 0.3cm ( 1/8") hole punch (or rotating punch) • Strong nylon thread Simple, functional, and built to last, Rural Kind’s utilitarian designs have that artisan aesthetic we can’t get enough of right now. And, with Father’s Day just around the corner, this wash bag will also come in handy as a gift for the guy who…

01 CANVASBUTTERFLY Colette’s artwork reflects her passion for the natural world. Pictures, cards and prints featuring butterflies, dragonflies, bees, hummingbirds and more are available from her Etsy shop. www.canvasbutterfly.etsy.com 02 FATPOPPYCAT Commission a bespoke mosaic of your house name or house number. Using light- and frost-resistant glass to cover a reclaimed slate background, they’re a lovely way to decorate your door. www.fatpoppycat.co.uk 03 QUEENIEBROWNE Glasgow-based Louise is a textile designer and illustrator with a love of nature and British heritage. Her collection includes wildlife prints and handmade lavender-filled animals. www.queeniebrowne.etsy.com 04 MIDDLEMIST MAKES Middlemist Makes create highly detailed and delicate wool paintings capturing flora and fauna.Visit their website for unique wall art and beautiful prints to hang in your home. www.middlemistmakes.co.uk 05 MISS ELLA These super-soft cat, bunny and capybara…

HOW TO MAKE… A CORK BAG MATERIALS • Cork fabric, 1m (39 3/8") (available from www.frameyourbag.etsy.com) • Tailor’s chalk • Glue gun • Contrasting sewing thread • Two D rings • Two bag clasps • Eyelets, 1cm ( 3/8") diameter • Eyelet pliers • Pinking shears • Coral faux leather, 3 x 130cm (1¼ x 51") • Faux leather in a selection of colours • Craft knife • Cutting mat • Metal ruler • VELCRO® Brand Stick On Coins Just looking at this bag puts us in a good mood, so imagine how amazing you’ll feel wearing it. Ticking off three of this season’s hottest fashion trends – cork fabric, fringed tassels and the cross body bag – this fun make will liven up even the plainest of outfits. Plus,…

Ilaria Caliri Ilaria is an Italian crochet designer who’s made her home in London. No matter how much she tries to grow her yarn stash, she uses it as quickly as she collects it. Ilaria loves tin boxes, ice cream and going for walks. Crochet Ilaria’s trio of birds on page 18 . www.airalidesign.com Clare Nicolson Stylist and designer Clare can find inspiration in a trip to the desert, a sports track, a walk through wildflowers, birds chirping in the trees... These all get mixed up in the Clare colour pot and turned into prints and ideas. Take a tour of Clare’s home on page 46 . www.clarenicolson.com Rural Kind Mike has an obsession with stationery and a love of carving wooden spoons, while…

MATERIALS • Pink velvet stretch fabric, 33 x 107cm (13 x 42 1/8") • Matching sewing thread • Beads and embellishments • Hot glue gun 01 With right sides (RS) together, fold the fabric in half along the length, then pin the two long raw edges together. 02 Either with a sewing machine, or by hand, sew the long raw edges to create a tube. 03 Turn the fabric through to the RS, using a knitting needle or similar to help. Tie a knot halfway along the length of the fabric – you want this to look quite chunky, so be careful not to pull it too tightly. 04 Repeat Step 3 to tie another knot on top of the first one, keeping it central. Again, don’t tighten the knot…

All you need is some porcelain paint, a sponge and The Lovely Drawer’s straightforward tutorial to turn a simple pestle and mortar into an artisan-inspired beauty. Teri Muncey has created a watercolour wash effect in soft shades, but experiment with shapes and colours to create your own unique take on the look. Baking your finished design in the oven at a low temperature will help to make sure it lasts, too. www.thelovelydrawer.com…

Crafting can be a wonderfully solitary activity. But, sometimes you want to share that creative process with a like-minded companion; to bond over those craft wins and fails. While some people are lucky enough to have friends and family with similar interests, what about those crafters going it alone? How do you go about meeting fellow makers? Finding friends can seem harder than it was in the playground, and taking that first step to connect with new people might feel nerve-wracking. Once you do though, the craft community is not only inclusive, but full of girl gangs that want you as a member. GETTING SOCIAL We all know the internet can be used to find a life partner, but if you know the right place to look, you can find…

Scottish stylist and designer Clare Nicolson knows how to get the most from a space.The one-bedroom flat she shares with fiancé John in Stoke Newington, London, may be small, but it’s a lesson in colour combination and allowing your personality to shine through. The couple has lived in this rented property just off Butterfield Green for two years, and in that time they’ve used their combined skills to create and source pieces to finish each room – John’s talents as a set-builder and furniture maker have certainly come in handy. Just casting an eye around their living room offers an insight into their passions, from the triangular shelf John made to house Clare’s beloved plants, to the coffee table he put together with reclaimed parquet flooring. Clare’s handiwork is on…

HOW TO MAKE… A CROCHET BABY BLANKET MATERIALS • Bernat Baby Blanket Big Ball, 100% polyester, 300g/234m per ball, three balls in White (4005) (Yarn A) and one ball in Peachy (4510) (Yarn B) • 10mm (UK 000, US N/15) crochet hook • DK yarn in pink (Yarn C), 1m (39 3/8") • Yarn needle ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain sp space ch-sp chain space ss slip stitch tr treble FINISHED SIZE Approx. 90 x 115cm (35½ x 45 3/8") There aren’t many things that are cuter than a baby, but we reckon this cosy, star-emblazoned baby blanket comes a close second. Adorned with matching pom poms and worked in the softest chenille-style yarn, it’ll keep your little ‘un as snug as a bug in a rug, and look…

01 MIY CRAFTS MIY Crafts make monthly subscription boxes and one-off kits for those looking for crafty, happy mail. They provide the instructions, materials and the inspiration – you Make ItYourself! www.miycrafts.co.uk 02 BONBI FOREST This sweet enamel pendant by Lee May Foster-Wilson is the essential summer accessory! It comes in both gold and silver, and can be personalised with an initial and a birthstone. www.bonbiforest.com 03 THE FOX IN THE ATTIC Bring a slice of paradise to a corner of your home with this pineapple cushion, printed from an original watercolour illustration. Use code Pineapple25 for 25% off all items. www.thefoxintheattic.com 04 NIC ALLAN Send cheery birthday wishes with a flamingo card, show some affection with an adorable love birds print, or check out Edinburgh-based Nic’s full range of…

SEE YOU AT... C ockpit Arts Open Studios Visitors can buy directly from makers and peek behind the scenes of their studios at this free open day hosted by Cockpit Arts.Taking place in Holborn on 9-11th June and in Deptford on 16-18th June, Open Studios features 170 craftspeople based at the studios, demonstrations from talented designer-makers and delicious food. www.cockpitarts.com Take lettering to the next level with a contemporary calligraphy masterclass by Embellishing the Ordinary and Paperchase. Held at Paperchase’s Tottenham Court Road store on 22nd June, you can book a place for £45, which includes a dip pen and ink set. www.paperchase.co.uk Join Gabriela Szulman and London Craft Club in Camberwell on 2nd July for an afternoon of découpage. This half-day workshop will leave a spring in your…

EVERY TIME YOU BUY A CARD, YOU’RE SUPPORTING THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY Handmade cards are irresistible treasures – beautiful pieces of art in their own right.They sit so close to my to heart. I make, collect, and run a campaign about them and now I’ve even written a book, House of Cards, on them too. Top designers join me on a mission to banish e-cards to the cyber graveyard, because nothing beats the unexpected joy of sifting through bills to discover a handwritten card. Whether you fancy learning a new medium, dream of turning your hobby into a business, or simply prefer to admire wonderful designs, the book has something for everyone. As those who follow the Just a Card campaign know, there’s so much more to cards than just pretty…

Shape, sew and grow your own... “One of my favourite things about the Pacific Northwest, USA, is the beautiful variety of flowers that grow here. I based these designs on the poppies that bloom along our road, the peonies we pick every year at the flower farm, and the delicate anemones that bloom well into the summer in our mild weather. This wreath is quite simple to make and suits any skill level. All the petals and leaves are pre-cut, so once you’ve pressed them out, the rest comes together in no time.The key is to enjoy the process of creating beauty!” Delia is a mama and maker who believes a happy life is handmade. She loves sewing, crochet, and crafting, and shares her creative projects on Instagram @deliacreates. Delia’s…

HOW TO MAKE… A BARDOT BLOUSE MATERIALS • Men’s shirt • Elastic, 1.5m (59 1/8"), 2cm (¾") wide • Safety pin • Matching sewing thread • Tailor’s chalk Transform a plain men’s shirt into one of this season’s must-wear items. With a Bardot neckline and dropped flute sleeves, Rosie’s blouse is a dream combo of wardrobe staple and statement piece, all in one easy update. Team with an oversized floppy hat for maximum summer vibes. For a comfortable fit, play around when measuring the elastic – you want it to hold the top up, but not feel too tight. 01 With the shirt right side (RS) up, use the chalk to mark a straight line across the top, at least 6cm (2½") above the top of the pocket. Cut across…

HOW TO MAKE… A CROCHET PENNANT MATERIALS • Hayfield Bonus DK, 100% acrylic, 100g/280m per ball, one ball each in White (961) (Yarn A), Mint (956) (Yarn B), Spearmint (727) (Yarn C), Pink (992) (Yarn D), Iced Pink (958) (Yarn E), Dark Grey Mix (790) (Yarn F) • 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) crochet hook • Yarn needle • Dowel, 30cm (11 7/8") long TENSION 17sts and 19 rows to measure 10cm (4") ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet FINISHED SIZE Approx. 20 x 40cm (7 7/8 x 15¾") Combining two crafts in one project was always going to win us over. But, when we heard ‘fringed wall hanging’ and ‘inspirational phrase’, we had our yarn at the ready in record time. This simple…

HOW TO MAKE… A RAFFIA TRAY MATERIALS • Raffia in pink, orange, teal and natural (we used Nutscene raffia from www.nutscene.com ) • Large darning needle Whether you’re serving cocktails poolside or G&Ts in the garden, use this kitsch-cool tray to bring LA beach vibes to your gatherings. You don’t even have to wait for that first glimpse of summer sun, either – it looks just as good loaded up with snacks for a girls night in. And, it’ll add a splash of colour to your kitchen as it sits waiting patiently to be used. Versatile, playful and easily customisable… This might just be our favourite new home accessory. 01 Gather a bundle of natural raffia, roughly the same width as a pencil, and line up the ends. This will…

1 Dial up the colour at your picnic by dip-dying wooden cutlery in a bowl of food colouring and water. Just dip the end of each handle – the wood’s capillary action will do the rest. 2 It’s not a summer party without a garland! Gather a bunch of your favourite wildflowers and tie them into mini bouquets using floristry wire. Stand them in jars and use them to decorate your picnic area. 3 Use white cardstock to create napkin holders, and decorate them in some suitably summery colours. To create a simple fastening, cut a small slit into each end. 4 With your crafting done, it’s time for a little reward. Find a sunny spot and settle down to enjoy a packet of Sunbites. The tasty snacks are bursting…