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Nothing makes me happier than feeling the sun on my face, and I love it when you get that same sense of joy from a craft project too. This month, we’ve injected colour and cheer into all our makes, from the zingy cassette tape purses on page 18 to the rainbow piñata cushion on page 76. Summer is the ideal time to dabble with different hues, be it botanical green embroidery updating a tee (page 32), a pop of pink on a jute crochet rug (page 58), or the out-and-out jazz of a statement sequin bumbag (page 39). And, you’ll find even more inspiration on page 26 from The London Loom, a crush-worthy weaving studio with colour and creativity at its heart.…

What do casual tailoring, La La Land yellow and lightweight cotton twill have in common? Yep, they’re all features in your new dungarees. The team at Lucy and Yak didn’t want us to go without this summer, so have introduced a new lightweight short version of their classics. Ideal for showing off those socks. www.lucyandyak.com THIS MONTH’S WISHLIST Dress your babe in the softest of organic cotton tees, then grab yourself the ’Mama Bird’ one to match.Twinning is always winning, especially when cute slogans are involved. www.thebeeandthefox.com Now that mustard is a neutral (in our eyes, anyway), you have the best excuse to decorate every room with it. Start with this knitted beauty of a blanket from House of Rym and you won’t go far wrong. www.houseofrym.com You thought you…

MATERIALS • 57g polymer clay in leaf green • Non-stick baking parchment • Non-stick rolling pin • Craft knife • Grade 800 wet and dry sandpaper • Water-based gloss varnish • Shallow oven-proof dish • Craft tool • Cornflour • Kitchen towel 01 Using the template on page 96, trace the monstera leaf shape onto a sheet of non-stick baking parchment and carefully cut it out. 02 Warm the polymer clay in your hands for a minute or two so it becomes easier to use. Roll the clay out evenly until the leaf template can fit comfortably on top. Cut out the leaf design using a craft knife. 03 Smooth any rough edges with the craft tool then, using the image as a guide, mark a central vein on the leaf…

HOW TO MAKE… AN EMBROIDERED T-SHIRT MATERIALS • Plain T-shirt • Embroidery thread (we used DMC stranded cotton in 3847 (dark green), 3812 (green), 993 (light green), 581 (apple green), 3819 (lime green), 772 (pastel green), 951 (pale peach), 3824 (peach), 973 (yellow) and 349 (red)) • 15cm (6") embroidery hoop • Embroidery needle • Erasable fabric pen Isn’t it time you showed off your stitches beyond the confines of their native hoops? Update a tee and let your plant lady flag fly. Use two strands of embroidery thread throughout, unless stated otherwise, and turn to page 96 to find instructions for each stitch. 01 If it’s new, wash the T-shirt before you start – the design will pucker if the fabric shrinks. 02 Position the templates on page 96…

Add colour with prints that can hold their own solo or in a gallery wall. Dowse’s Mountain Lake print has a quiet calm about it, but we’re equally sold on Francesca Iannaccone’s Let’s Cook kitchen shelfie. www.trouva.com; www.francescaiannaccone.com Playful modern prints with a mid-century feel? Mix ‘em up and pile ‘em high. These cushions will happily earn their keep on the sofa, armchair or bed. www.thehambledon.com If minimal’s your thing, you’ll want your trinkets and doodads to be always present but never visible. This Scandi candle holder is as subtle as they come. www.housedoctor.dk Red and yellow and pink and green… you know the drill. A little bit of coaster action can go a long way, especially when they’re rainbow-coloured hexies. www.berylune.co.uk We like a vase that doesn’t take itself…

HOW TO MAKE… SWIRL ART MATERIALS • Patons Alpaca Blend, 60% acrylic/22%wool/10% nylon/8% alpaca, 142m/155yds per 100g ball, one ball each in Peony (Yarn A), Celestial (Yarn B) and Butternut (Yarn C) • Patons Classic Wool Roving, 100% wool, 110m/120yds per 100g ball, one ball in Low Tide (Yarn D) • Aunt Lydia’s Metallic 10 Crochet Thread, 88% cotton 12% metallic, 91m/100yd per 19g ball, one ball in Gold (Yarn E) • Curved yarn needle • Strong cotton thread • 115cm (45 /8") three-strand cotton rope, 2.5cm (1") thick • 1m (39 /8") 12-gauge metal wire • Wire cutters • Masking tape This is wall art as you’ve never seen it before – a unique celebration of yarn and colour blocking in one beguiling swirl of rope. We need one…

01 ODDLYWILD A charming, playful addition to any interior, these handmade clocks are crafted from birch plywood with silent pendulum mechanisms. Choose from a delightful selection of different animals. www.oddlywilduk.etsy.com 02 LITTLE LAPINS Make all your unicorn dreams come true with this pastel unicorn-inspired dream catcher, made by Little Lapins. It has a crystal in the centre and is adorned with handmade felt flowers. www.littlelapins.com 03 MADEBYLUCY Adopt a unicorn from Madebylucy – each unique, unicorn-shaped cushion is individually handmade with a ribbon mane and added sparkle.These cushions can be personalised too. www.madebylucyx.etsy.com 04 MADE WITH LOVE & SPARKLE These rainbow unicorn cushions are a must for anyone who loves unicorns.They can be personalised with any name in sparkling rose gold text, making them the perfect gift for any occasion.…

HOW TO MAKE… A PRINTED TOWEL MATERIALS • Stencil paper • Screen • Pencil • Squeegee • Craft knife • Cutting board • Masking tape • Packing tape • Spatula • Printing ink in yellow, pink, blue and white • Large cotton beach towel Move over, doughnut inflatables, there’s a new beach VIP on the scene – a custom screen-printed towel that’s your ticket to reserving that coveted sun lounger. Memphis-style brights and bold, playful shapes are the order of the day here, so don’t be shy with your summer print design. If you’re using a towel made from terry towelling, it’s best to stick to solid, simple shapes when planning your design – it’s nearly impossible to capture fine detail on the rough texture of the towel. You’ll want…

HOW TO MAKE… CROCHET SANDALS MATERIALS • Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 125m/137yd per 50g ball, one ball each of Bubblegum Pink (451) (Yarn A) and Buttercup Yellow (423) (Yarn B) • 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook • Embroidery needle • Espadrille soles (we used Prym in size 5 (UK)) TENSION Approx. 7 sts and 6 rows to measure 3 x 3cm (1¼ x 1¼") ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet FINISHED SIZE The pattern fits a UK size 5, but can be adapted easily to other sizes by adjusting the length of the straps: Size 3-4: 4.5 x 15.5cm (1¾ x 6") Size 5-6: 4.5 x 18cm (1¾ x 7") Size 7-8: 4.5 x 20.5cm (1¾ x 8") This summer,…

Emily Close When designer-maker Emily isn’t sewing, painting, gardening or crafting with her girls, you can find her with one of her many pets: a dog named Yuri, a cat named Chester, three chickens and Sandy the cornsnake. Sew Emily’s activity roll on page 88. www.sewdarnclose.com Gillian Roe Blogger Gillian’s love of styling began at an early age, when her favourite thing to do was arrange her Cindy doll’s house. Today, she styles her Hampshire home, where she lives with her husband, children and whippet. Tour Gillian’s bright abode on page 46. www.talesfromahappyhouse.com The London Loom Francesca and Brooke opened the doors to their creative East London studio at the beginning of last year. The pair published their first book one year later, and now weave 24/7, fuelled…

Pompom du Monde The story of Pompom du Monde is every bit as magical as its creator, Pascaline. Her aim is to give children the tools to turn their imaginations into real adventures, an idea that grew from Pascaline’s own childhood. Now realised in a creative play and accessories range, hand-drawn prints are used alongside traditional Liberty fabrics. Sewn in the UK, this new brand has big dreams. Shop the collection at www.pompomdumonde.com.…

Without realising, we tell stories everyday.When we put on our favourite vintage skirt, those playful perspex earrings or a badge stamped ‘feminist’, we’re giving away clues to our personality. Likewise, the treasures we hold dear in our homes all speak their own narratives, telling others about our passions and our past. The things we make are an expression of us, too. Our choice of colours, fabrics and form come together to create a story that embodies our own personality and imagination. And there’s nothing more authentic than your own creative ideas. “When it comes to story-telling, it’s important to be yourself and let your style develop organically,” says Nikki McWilliams (www.nikkimcwilliams.com), who’s been making biscuit-inspired badges, pins and home accessories since 2009. “There are loads of amazing creatives out there,…

Surface pattern designer Carole is a lover of retro, and that shines through in her Maggie Magoo Designs output. She makes prints, tote bags, tea towels and enamel pins emblazoned with her joyous designs, although our personal faves are the DIY hoop art printed fabrics, ready to be stitched. www.maggiemagoodesigns.etsy.com…

HOW TO MAKE… WOODEN TRIVETS MATERIALS • 36 wooden beads, 2cm (¾") diameter • Acrylic paint in white, grey, bright yellow, bright pink and pale blue • One ball of fine natural twine • White nylon thread • Sewing needle • Washi tape • Sandpaper • Flat paint brush You probably didn’t wake up this morning longing for trivets. In fact, it’s more likely that the word trivet conjures up visions of those swirly cast iron thingamajigs on little legs, but that’s all about to change: enter the wooden beaded trivet. It’s the Scandi-inspired solution to those ‘where do I put down this hot thing?’ dilemmas, with smooth, half-painted beads and simple geo shapes. You can pop your trivets on the dining table or kitchen counter, underneath plant pots, or…

HOW TO MAKE… A MACRAMÉ WALL HANGING MATERIALS • 50m (55yd) roving yarn (we used Extremely Chunky Acrylic Mammoth in Mushroom Pink from www.woollymahoosive.com) • 60cm (23 /8") wooden dowel, 2cm (¾") wide • 1m (39 /8") string • Masking tape Primed for a fresh take on macramé? Change things up by creating hefty knots with squashy roving. For extra boho points, swap your dowel for a tree branch. Refer to the guide on page 96 to familiarise yourself with the knots used before starting. Roving yarn can break easily, so take care not to pull it – you may wish to practise the knots on a different yarn first. 01 Tape the ends of the dowel to the work surface or hang it from a door frame with S-hooks.…

TRY SOMETHING NEW The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court is bigger and better than ever! Playing host to some of the country’s most talented makers, there are so many creative sessions to take part in. This year, when you buy your ticket, you can add on as many as you can fit in! Get your craft on with the interactive Skills Workshops sessions, where you’ll be taught techniques ranging from lino printing to needle felting by an expert in that field. Add a Grand Makes to your basket, too – you’ll join 300 like-minded crafters and learn to make a quick project with maximum impact. You’ll also want to pay a visit to the Super Theatre, where you can take inspiration from creatives such as Annie Sloan, MasterChef Champion 2018…

YOUR BONUS GIFT BY MANUELA TRANI Use two strands of thread, unless stated otherwise, and turn to page 101 for a stitch guide. 01 Using the templates on page 97, cut one body, one wing and one beak B piece from the black felt, and four legs, one cheek and one beak A piece from the pink felt. From the turquoise felt, cut one eye and one tail A piece. From the gold faux leather, cut one chest and one tail B piece. 02 Whipstitch the beak A and B pieces onto beak C. Turn and trim off the excess yellow felt from both ends. 03 Backstitch the gold chest piece onto the body, then whipstitch the eye piece on top. 04 Embroider feathers onto the wing using fly stitch…

Let’s get tropical... “Meet Toko the toucan – a colourful, squishy companion sure to brighten up your day. He’s been designed to make a cute keyring, but you could use the pattern to make a very summery garland, a jungle-themed birthday cake topper or a toucan flock for a baby mobile. Toko is quick and easy to make, but you’ll need to arm yourself with some sharp embroidery scissors. A bit of extra accuracy is required, especially when cutting out the pieces as they’re quite tiny. Pin the templates as close to the felt edges as possible and make sure you’ll have enough felt for all your pieces before cutting them out, leaving just a few millimetres between each piece.” Felt-loving Italian crafter Manuela lives with her two-year-old boy and…

Be so laidback, your sofa’s outside – with an indoor/outdoor rug, naturally. www.anthropologie.com 01 A painterly, Peter Pan-collared take on a Hawaiian shirt? Ooh yeah. Pass the coconuts. www.oliverbonas.com 02 Dress for the weather you deserve. www.tattydevine.com 03 Channel island living vibes with a playful print by Wacka. www.eastendprints.co.uk 04 Rifle Paper Co have got that lush botanical thing down. www.riflepaperco.com 05 All about those IRL leaves? You’re gonna need a bulb vase. www.urbanoutfitters.com 06 It’s not just a tote, it’s the cool bag we’ve always dreamed of. www.bando.com 07 Balance exotic prints with sunshine staples. www2.hm.com MAKE IT! TURN THE PAGE TO DIY THE HOT TROPICS…

Talking tequila and textiles with… There aren’t many creative businesses that celebrate their second year of business and launch their first book on the same night, but the London Loom is one such success story. After closing her sewing studio in New Zealand to move to London with her family, Brooke bought her first loom and fell in love with a gentle, tactile practice that allowed her to flow with her intuition rather than following patterns. Meanwhile, Francesca discovered freestyle weaving at a beginner’s class in Japan while visiting her sister, before training to teach the technique in New York. The pair met in London, bonded over bagels and looms, and decided to open their own studio (or “just a colourful place with ace tunes and good chat”, according to…

The sea has always been a part of Gillian’s life. Growing up in the 1980s, weekends were spent playing on the beach with her sisters, sailing, and relaxing at the family beach hut. Having moved away to study English Literature at Leicester University, followed by an MA in Sussex, life took her north, where she spent the next 14 years. But two years ago, the pull of the sea bought her back to her hometown near Portsmouth, and this is where we meet her today, in the 1960s chalet-style home she shares with husband John, daughter Bella (11), son Angus (9) and Ziggy the whippet. “I was astonished by how much I could miss the sea once I lived in land-locked West Yorkshire,” she recalls. Coastal influences are evident throughout…

HOW TO MAKE… A PIÑATA CUSHION MATERIALS • Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, 100% acrylic, 276m/302yd per 100g, one ball each in Bubblegum Pink (150) (Yarn A), Mandarin Orange (117) (Yarn C), Buttercup Yellow (122) (Yarn D), Pansy Purple (147) (Yarn G), Paper White (100) (Yarn H) and Pure Black (101) (Yarn I) • Stylecraft Special DK, 100% acrylic, 295g/322yd per 100g, one ball each in Lipstick (1246) (Yarn B), Aspen (1422) (Yarn E) and Turquoise (1068) (Yarn F) • 2.5mm (UK 12, US C/2) crochet hook • 3.5mm (UK 9, US E/4) crochet hook • Soft toy stuffing • 10 x 10cm (4 x 4") piece of cardboard • Yarn needle TENSION Tension is not overly important for this project, just ensure you keep it consistent throughout ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s)…

HOW TO MAKE… AN ACTIVITY ROLL MATERIALS • 1m (39 /8") Rifle Paper Co. for Cotton + Steel Menagerie in Jungle Hunter (Fabric 1) • 50cm (19¾") Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids in Creamsicle (Fabric 2) • 50cm (19¾") fusible fleece • 50cm (19¾") lightweight fusible interfacing • 40cm (15¾") green zip • 15cm (6") gold elastic, 2.5cm (1") wide • 2m (78¾") white cotton webbing, 2.5cm (1") wide • 28cm (11") Velcro tape, 2cm (¾") wide • White sewing thread • Two 3cm (1¼") D-rings • Erasable fabric pen • Fabric glue stick Be it a long haul flight or a night at grandma’s, prepping little ones for a trip is no joke. Get the upper hand with an activity roll sewn in a playful print – this one’s…