Innehållsförteckning för Issue 87 från Mollie Magazine

The best way to stay chipper on cold, grey days is to indulge in a new project. So, whether you’re reading this in the run up to Christmas, or as you’re looking forward to 2018 (happy new year!), we’ve got something inside to inspire. Prep for party season by whizzing up the sequin cape on page 32, or stay in and get your knit on with the chunkiest, cosiest socks on page 81. Be it a last-minute gift, or a make for yourself, our adorable polar bear hot water bottle cover on page 18 is sure to win hearts. And, there’s lots of inspiration for the new year, too. Make a copper wire wall grid to get organised, or put your feet up and look around Jane Foster’s creative space…

We like to look at our purchases on a cost-per-wear basis, so had zero guilt popping this velvety beauty from Anthropologie straight into our shopping bag. The tactile fabric is luxe enough to swish around in at parties, while its casual smock style means it looks just as good with jeans. Never has a wardrobe addition worked so hard. www.anthropologie.co.uk You can never own too many chunky knits, especially if they make you feel like the lead in a Nordic noir drama. Channel Scandi style and keep cosy in this Plumo version. www.plumo.com Indulge your inner stationery geek with Rifle Paper Co.’s gorgeous pencils. Adorned with metallic gold detailing and their pretty illustrations, they’ll make writing the first page of your 2018 journal so much easier. www.riflepaperco.com Make this New…

“I love Cornish pottery from the 60s and 70s that had a lot of imprinting on.” With their characterful shapes and quirky faces, Stella Baggot’s instantly-recognisable ceramics have built up a cult following, with new batches regularly selling out within days. However, despite her success, she became a potter completely by accident. After studying graphic design at university in Derby, Stella moved to London where she worked as an illustrator at a children’s publishing company, and took up pottery classes for fun in the evenings. “My job was amazing and I really loved it,” she recalls. A few years later, in 2011, she decided to take a stall at Renegade Craft Fair. “I just thought I’d sell a few pieces as a way of getting rid of all the work…

01 HYGGE COFFEE COMPANY Hygge Coffee Co enhances life’s simple moments with their high quality, ethically sourced, and expertly roasted coffees. Purchase today as a wonderful gift. www.hyggecoffeeco.com 02 LILY AND GIRAFFE Head to Lily and Giraffe for bright and colourful festive clothing for children and adults alike this Christmas. Use code MOLLIE for 15% off everything in the shop. www.lilyandgiraffe.co.uk 03 HOUSE OF WONDERLAND Shop House of Wonderland's handcrafted stocking fillers this festive period. From unicorns to cats, all sprinkled with magic, get 10% off your order with using code MOLLIEMAKES. www.how-store.com 04 THE HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CO. The Handmade Christmas Co. produces the finest quality personalised Christmas sacks, baubles and stockings. Use code MOLLIE for 50% off the entire collection. www.handmadechristmasco.com 05 MAKE IT IN DESIGN Winter School is…

HOW TO MAKE… CABLE KNIT SOCKS MATERIALS • Wool and the Gang Take Care Mohair, 78% kid mohair/13% wool/9% polyamide, 100m/109yd per 50g ball, five balls in Bubblegum Pink • Set of four 4mm (UK 8, US 6) double-pointed knitting needles • Cable needle • Stitch markers • Stitch holder • Tapestry needle TENSION Approx. 24 sts and 24 rows over pattern using 4mm needles measures 10 x 10cm (4 x 4"). 1 pattern repeat of 20 stitches and 24 rows measures approx. 8 x 10cm (3 /8 x 4"). ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl rep repeat m1 make 1 stitch by picking up the loop between stitches and knitting into the back of it skpo slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over knitted stitch DPN(s)…

THIS JOB IS A DREAM COME TRUE, AS I GET TO BUY AWESOME FABRICS FOR A LIVING Hi, I’m Fuz and I run Cloth&Candy. I’m a mega fabric hoarder so this job is a dream come true, as I get to buy awesome fabrics for a living. January sees Cloth&Candy’s third birthday and I’m so chuffed and incredibly grateful to be at this stage. Juggling life with a ‘helpful’ toddler and growing the business has been such an amazing journey and I’m super-excited for what’s to come. There are so many new fabrics on the cards. I look for modern, striking designs and I’ve got to absolutely love it for it to land in the shop. I love a giggle too, so you’ll find fun prints like crazy-cute unicorns, squirrels…

Jane Foster Jane is a children’s book illustrator and textile designer with a love for design from the 50s and 60s, and a soft spot for Dick Bruna’s Miffy. Her purpose is to bring joy into other people’s lives by creating happy illustrations. Peek inside Jane’s home on page 46. www.janefoster.co.uk Jessica Biscoe Knitter Jessica swapped a job in corporate finance for a career in crafting and has never looked back. She can usually be found under a mountain of yarn in her home studio, or cat-watching out of her window. Knit Jessica’s polar bear on page 18. www.jessicabiscoe.co.uk Kate Jenkins Queen of the piñatas, Kate has always been creative – one of her earliest memories is playing at her mother’s feet as she sewed. Fun…

MATERIALS • Two 42.5 x 42.5cm (16¾ x 16¾") squares of navy velvet fabric • Matching sewing thread • Metallic embroidery thread (we used DMC Mouliné E168) • Tear-away fabric stabiliser (we used Sulky Tear-Easy) • Wooden embroidery hoop, 25.5cm (10") • Fine marker pen • Embroidery needle • 40cm (15¾") square cushion pad 01 Using the template on page 98, trace the constellation design onto a square of fabric stabiliser using the marker pen. Tack the traced design on to the right side (RS) of one of the squares of velvet fabric with the sewing thread, using long stitches all around the edge of the fabric stabiliser. 02 Place the tacked fabric piece over the inner circle of the wooden embroidery hoop, RS up. Slide the outer hoop over…

HOW TO MAKE… A SEQUIN CAPE MATERIALS • 1m (39 /8") sequin fabric (we used Hanging Sequin Tulle Gold from www.whitelodgefabric.com) • Bias binding, 1m (39 /8") • Thin elastic, 5cm (2") • Small button • Marker pen Jazz up an LBD or your go-to jeans and top combo with this amazing party cape. It’s made using a drop sequin fabric with sparkles that hang freely, giving lots of shimmery movement – ideal for throwing shapes this NYE. We’re loving the Gatsby gold tone, but you could opt for space-age silver, or even iridescent mermaid hues. And, as you’ll only need one metre of shimmering fabric for this make, it’s cheaper than hitting the high street. 01 Measure around your neck and add 15cm (6") to this measurement – this…

Taking low maintenance to the next level, Howkapow’s Monstera print will flourish in any home – no watering necessary – while Ink & Ocean’s retro pear is guaranteed to look fresh for years to come. www.howkapow.com; www.notonthehighstreet.com/inkandocean Cheer up your day with this monochrome Tellkiddo storage bag. Not only does it hide away all your clutter, it does it with a big grin on its face. www.thismodernlife.co.uk Start your day with a pop of colour, courtesy of Jane Foster’s Scandiinspired mugs and coasters – affordable art at its best. www.johnlewis.com Tea, casseroles – anything made in an Orla Kiely pot tastes a whole lot better. Well, maybe that’s not strictly true, but her bold prints and retro colour combos mean it looks more impressive, anyway. www.orlakiely.com This bedside table’s impressive…

HOW TO MAKE… A PATCHWORK CUSHION MATERIALS • 40cm (15¾") Tilda Fabrics The Cottage Collection in Solid Off-white (Fabric 1) • 23 x 23cm (9 x 9") each of Tilda Fabrics The Cottage Collection in Botanical Red (Fabric 2), Sigrid Red (Fabric 3), Minnie Red (Fabric 4), Berry Leaf Red (Fabric 5), Minerva Red (Fabric 6), Berry Leaf Plum (Fabric 7), Botanical Plum (Fabric 8), Fireworks Red (Fabric 9), Sigrid Plum (Fabric 10), Minnie Plum (Fabric 11), Botanical Sage (Fabric 12), Sigrid Dove White (Fabric 13), Berry Leaf Sage (Fabric 14), Minerva Dove White (Fabric 15), Fireworks Sage (Fabric 16), Berry Leaf Blue (Fabric 17), Botanical Blue (Fabric 19), Minerva Blue (Fabric 20) and Sigrid Blue (Fabric 21) • 107 x 44cm (42¾ x 17/8") wadding • 107 x 44cm…

HOW TO MAKE… A DIAMOND PIÑATA MATERIALS • Four sheets of coloured tissue paper in different shades • Six sheets of metallic paper • Corrugated cardboard • Ribbon, 90cm (35½") • Sticky tape • Craft knife • Cutting mat • Sweets or other filling • Glue If party planning is your thing (Pinterest is such an enabler), then let us introduce you to our current obsession – piñatas. Get cutting and sticking to make this glitzy gemstone design festooned with bright tassels, and your NYE shindig will go with an actual bang. Not only is it an amazing metallic decoration, your guests will have fun discovering what’s inside. Sweets? Party favours? Confetti? There’s only one way to find out... Piñata 01 Using the templates on page 98, cut one hexagon…

HOW TO MAKE… A BABY BLANKET MATERIALS • Paintbox Yarns Aran, 100% cotton, 85m/93yd per 50g ball, six balls in Champagne White (603) (Yarn A), two balls each in Midnight Blue (638) (Yarn B) and Mustard Yellow (624) (Yarn C) and one ball in Lipstick Pink (652) (Yarn D) • 5.5mm (UK 5, US I/9) crochet hook • Yarn needle TENSION Approx. 13 sts and 12 rows in linen stitch pattern to measure 10cm (4") ABBREVIATIONS st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet htr half treble dtr double treble yrh yarn round hook RS right side rep repeat BLO work stitch through back loop only FLO work stitch through front loop only 6dtr-cl 6 double treble cluster – (yrh twice, insert hook in st indicated, yrh, pull…

Let love bloom “This design was inspired by my love for florals. You can ask anyone who knows me – I have florals on everything! Whether it be books about botanics, prints on shirts and fabrics, anything vintage that my grandmothers passed down to me, or some of the latest trends, I’m obsessed. It was only natural that this design came from that obsession. The colours used in this pattern were inspired by my sweet little girl, and her love for rainbows and all things bright and beautiful. Using just a few basic embroidery techniques, you’ll find this so easy to stitch, and will end up with a gorgeous hoop to brighten any space!” Amanda Bryde is a wife, mama and maker. She’s based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia and…

You might be bursting with ideas for growing your handmade business in the new year, but what if your bank balance doesn’t match your imagination? Instead of getting in debt or going begging to the bank manager, more crafters are turning to crowdfunding as a stress-free alternative. Whether you want to take the leap to open your first Etsy shop, or just want to launch new lines, taking to sites such as Kickstarter, Crowdfunder, and Go Fund Me are great ways of finding like-minded people who believe in your product as much as you do. Once you’ve chosen your preferred site, you’ll set up a page detailing the amount you want to raise and the target you’re looking to achieve, then ask customers, followers and supporters to help you raise…

Jane Foster has one of the most recognisable styles in the business, so we weren’t suprised that her Devon home is as bright and bold as she is.Walking through the illustrator, author and textile designer’s bright yellow front door into this 60s house, you’re greeted with swathes of white – white floor, white walls. But this is far from subdued Scandi chic. Pops of colour ping out from every corner, in Jane’s trademark red, yellow and blue palette. “I’m a big fan of choosing things you love instead of trying to fit into a trend,” says Jane. “I know within seconds if I love an item or not – I’m quite spontaneous.” When your colour compass is this strong, it’s easy. So did the same apply when Jane and partner…

HOW TO MAKE… A WIRE WALL GRID AND PEGS MATERIALS For the frame • Stripwood, 1.5 x 2.5 x 180cm ( /8 x 1 x 70 /8") • Saw • Mitre box • Sandpaper • Wood glue • Small screws • Screwdriver • Mint green paint (we used Valspar in Young Cactus) • Copper wire, 10m (11yd), 0.2cm (/16") thick • Wire cutters • Staple gun • Small hammer For the pegs • Small wooden pegs • Polymer clay in white and soft pink (we used Fimo) • Rolling pin • Copper acrylic paint (we used Daler Rowney) • Mint green paint • Masking tape • Marker pen • Hot glue gun Move over Insta, there’s a new grid in town. Part notice board, part mini gallery wall, these copper…

01 THE DRESS TREE If uniquely quirky is your style then you’ll love this little llama, just one of the porcelain necklaces from The Dress Tree. Treat yourself or bag that last minute gift. www.thedresstree.com 02 OLUMIS Use this amazing cotton jersey fabric, printed with llamas, to sew handmade clothing for little ones. More fresh, fun and modern printed fabric designs are available at Olumis UK. www.olumisfab.com 03 FIONA PURVES Illustrator Fiona Purves creates cards and prints featuring some of her favourite animals. These happy llamas are sure to spread their smiles to your nearest and dearest. www.fionapurves.co.uk 04 GINGER LINE DESIGNS Brighten up your workspace with this llama notebook, featuring a quirky illustration of a South American llama with a colourful geometric pattern on the back. www.notonthehighstreet.com/gingerlinedesigns 05 FUDGE…

HOW TO MAKE… A CLAY FEATHER HANGING MATERIALS • White air-drying clay (we used Hobbycraft British Airdrying Clay) • Acrylic paint in white and gold • Small branch, approx. 40-50cm (15¾-19¾") • White or clear plastic-coated thread (we used white Beadalon 0.2mm bead thread) • Twine, 70cm (27 /8") • Fine-tipped and medium-tipped paintbrushes • Baking paper • Clingfilm • Craft knife • Wire cutters • Small plastic sugarcraft roller • Rolling pin • Knitting needle Modelled on pheasant and jay feathers, each intricately detailed piece within this decorative hanging is a work of art in itself. The gold-edged plumes make it ideal for the festive season, but also subtle enough to leave displayed all year round. You could even make a few extra shapes at the same time, then…

YOUR FREE GIFT BY AMANDA BRYDE 01 Loosen the screw and separate the rings of the embroidery hoop. Place the inner hoop on a flat surface and lie the fabric on top, positioning the printed pattern centrally. Gently place the outer hoop over the top of the fabric and tighten the screw. Be sure to pull the fabric taut as you tighten it. 02 Use three strands of embroidery thread throughout, unless stated otherwise. For each section, start by knotting the thread at one end to stop it pulling through the fabric. Continue with the stitches. At the end of the thread, or the completed section, either knot off the end on the reverse of the hoop or sew through a few existing stitches to secure. 03 Start by embroidering…