Innehållsförteckning för July 2021 från Mollie Magazine

HOW TO MAKE A PUNCH NEEDLE MIRROR MATERIALS ■ 50cm (19¾") primitive linen ■ 100g/295m yarn in mint (Yarn A), peach (Yarn B) and yellow (Yarn C) (we used Stylecraft Special DK in Apricot and King Cole Big Value Baby DK in Mint and Primrose) ■ 21 x 30cm (8¼ x 11/8") mirror (we got ours from www.ikea.co.uk ) ■ 26 x 35cm (10¼ x 13¾") wooden frame ■ Punch needle ■ Staple gun ■ Fabric marker pen ■ Glue gun ■ Felt ■ PVA glue ■ Foam brush What do you get when you take the most fun homeware trends and merge them into the ultimate IKEA hack? A statement mirror with pastel shades, squiggles, and the texture we love. It’s also a great way to jazz up a…

01 Artist Daniel José Cabrera Castro’s work often portrays male figures, but with a delicacy and sensitivity that gives his work such an intimate feel. Our current fave? His beautiful Ulíses print, combining classical and modern energy. www.eldibujo.com 02 Don’t fancy freehanding a statement mural? Lust Home’s here to save the day with their gorgeous wallpapers, all designed and printed in house. We’re picking Archie for Pompeii vibes with a punchy colour palette. www.lusthome.com 03 There’s something about a rounded edge that feels so much more welcoming than a stark, straight shape. Pair Kalandra’s Marble Oval Tray with the matching coasters that sit neatly inside – so satisfying, it’s like ASMR for your eyes. www.klndradesigns.com 04 Creating a beautiful backdrop for Grecian urns, or just regular everyday furniture, The Pickleson…

HOW TO MAKE ICE DYE BEDDING MATERIALS ■ 100% cotton bedding set ■ Jacquard Products Procion MX Dye in Hot Pink, Lemon Yellow and Turquoise ■ Jacquard Products Soda Ash Dye Fixer ■ Ice ■ Raised wire rack ■ Spoon ■ Gloves ■ Large dye-safe container If you’re obsessed with all things tie dye like us, you’ll love this super quick hack, getting the same statement swirl pattern in half the time. Forget bundling up swathes of fabric with string or elastic bands – ice dyeing does all the work for you, creating gorgeous swirls as it slowly melts. You can use the technique on tees, dresses and more, but we’re showing you a nifty way to jazz up your space and revive bedding that’s seen better days. And, as…

HOW TO MAKE WOVEN WALL ART MATERIALS ■ Small frame loom ■ Strong cotton warp thread ■ Medium-weight wool and cotton yarns in greens, brown, beige, yellow, burgundy, grey, black, white and blue ■ Tapestry needle ■ Weaving comb ■ Card ■ Dowel Recreating a beautiful scene in nature doesn’t always call for paints and a canvas – this work of art was inspired by the colour and sunshine of a spring day in the Scottish Highlands, and brought to life using yarn and a loom. It’s a gorgeous snapshot that’ll add the loveliest view to any wall. Plus, even if you’ve never tried weaving before, Mary’s thorough guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process. 01 Hold the loom with the pegs at the top and bottom, and tie…

Richard O’Gorman Richard went from model agency booker to Insta interiors sensation after posting his Victorian home renovations over lockdown. It’s maximalism at its very best, with pure mural magic on almost every wall. Look around Richard’s home on page 40. www.instagram.com/ househomo Liliana Buce Liliana’s a crochet lover, mother and chubby cat owner. She’s currently working on her own mini collection of crochet fashion from her Ireland home, as well as designing new patterns and working full-time. Safe to say she’s one organised woman. Hook up Liliana’s crochet espadrilles on page 78. www.knothingusual.etsy.com Jamie Hamilton Colour-lover Jamie is a plus size content creator and artist from Arizona, USA. She transforms vintage fabrics into amazing outfits, and is currently creating her dream mid-century style home. Read about Jamie’s inspo on…

HOW TO MAKE A MACRAMÉ BAG MATERIALS ■ 140m (55") of braided cord (we used Bobbiny Macramé Cord 3mm in Terracotta from www. bobbiny.com) ■ Card, 2cm (¾") wide ■ Card, 4cm (1 /8") wide ■ Masking tape If you’ve mastered the macramé plant hanger and run out of space for more wall art, we’re here to help take your knotted makes to the next level. Showing just how versatile our favourite 70s craft can be, this chunky tote bag is stretchy and sturdy enough for groceries, and funky enough to give any look a boho boost. Plus, it’s worked in planet-friendly Bobbiny cord, made from 100% recycled cotton. So not only are you saving on plastic bags, you’re championing sustainability. New to macramé? Turn to page 83 for a…

Championing colour, stories and characters, Ian Snow was borne from Ian’s love affair with India, and wife Jakki’s passion for reusing and recycling. Daughter Daisy now runs the show, bringing products with personality into people’s homes, while creating positive change for makers, artisans and our planet. www.iansnow.com…

HOW TO MAKE A PATCHWORK TABLE RUNNER MATERIALS ■ Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids in Aqua (Fabric A), Woodrose (Fabric B), Wasabi (Fabric C), Sunny (Fabric D), Flame (Fabric E) and Orchid (Fabric F) ■ Wadding, 18 x 42" ■ Sewing thread in beige and green ■ Spray baste ■ Rotary cutter ■ Quilter’s ruler ■ Cutting mat ■ Erasable fabric marker ■ Temporary tacking glue If you’re as excited as us about welcoming people back into your home, this is the project for you. No matter how distanced you might be across the table, there’s always room for creative ways to make the occasion super special. And, this statement runner is top of our list. Combining clashing colours and checkerboard style, it’s an interior trends dream. Plus, it’s a…

HOW TO MAKE CROCHET ESPADRILLES MATERIALS ■ Rico Creative Cotton Aran, 100% cotton, 50g/85m per ball, one (two, two) balls in Sky Blue (37) ■ 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook ■ Prym espadrille soles ■ Large yarn needle TENSION Approx. 15 sts and 16 rows to 10cm (4") square over dc ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet htr half treble RS right side FINISHED SIZE The pattern is written for three sizes: Size S – UK 3-4 (EUR 36-37) Size M – UK 5-6 (EUR 38-39) Size L – UK 7-8 (EUR 40-41) Espadrilles are a total must-wear for the warmer months. So, extend your current handmade wardrobe to include footwear with this easy weekend make. Using ready-made soles means all you’re…

“I make clothing out of vintage linen I found in the wild.” My two life-long obsessions are vintage things and style in general. I love the hunt and the process of both, and have a penchant for fashion editorials too. Vintage clothing isn’t on my radar that much as plus sizes in vintage just aren’t plentiful. Simultaneously, most brands in 2021 just don’t have my size either, especially local bricks and mortar stores. If they do have my size, the selection is dismal. I was completely fed up that I couldn’t shop for clothing in a physical store, and thought I’d literally rather wear a sack – funny because it’s true. While plus size vintage clothes are rare, vintage linens are abundant, so I decided to make clothing out of…

FABULOUSLY FABULOUS OUTFITS FOR EVERYONE, that’s what we say. And, thanks to Kemi Telford’s latest collection with John Lewis, that dream is fast becoming a reality. Bringing her already adored brand to the high street, we reckon women everywhere will have a Kemi dress in their wardrobe by the end of this season. And if they don’t, they 100% should. www.johnlewis.com NEW COLLAB TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK, as these must-stitch patterns from contemporary painter David M. Esquivel and embroidery queen Sarah K. Benning show. Combining his abstract landscapes with her clever use of texture, each PDF download is a work of art waiting to be recreated. www.sarahkbenning.com WE WENT THERE. Sorry to all the haters, but Crocs are back in a big way, and we’re not mad about it.…

“I scribbled this neon light design on paper, and a week later, Yellowpop made it.” Many of us started ambitious DIY projects while stuck at home over the past year or so, but none more so than former model agency booker, Richard O’Gorman. His March 2020 purchase – a Victorian terraced property in Erdington, Birmingham – became a channel for his creativity while furloughed, a canvas for his love of colour and shapes. “I just thought, I’ll never have so much free time again,” he recalls. “So I got a paintbrush and did as much as I could, and I’m still going. It’s completely snowballed.” Richard started documenting the process on Instagram @househomo and it’s no exaggeration to say his maximal approach to giving the house a lick of paint…

HOW TO MAKE A POLYMER CLAY DISH MATERIALS ■ Polymer clay (we used Sculpey Soufflé in Igloo, Mandarin, Guava, Bluestone, Sea Glass, Cornflower, Concrete and Canary) ■ Small ceramic dish ■ Cutting mat ■ Acrylic roller ■ Balling tool ■ Angled chisel ■ Scrap piece of card ■ Wax polish (we used Renaissance Wax) ■ Rotary tool ■ Fine-grit sandpaper ■ Tapestry needle, size 24 ■ Yellow embroidery thread ■ Masking tape If you’ve been obsessing over the polymer clay makes filling your Instagram feed, this gorgeous trinket dish is here to satisfy your creative cravings. With a sunshine-yellow stitched edge, it gets bonus points for combining our lifelong passion for sewing too. Plus, this simple project can be wrapped up in just a few hours – ideal if you’ve…

When you think back to school summer breaks, who else remembers being outdoors at every opportunity possible? Creating imaginary worlds in which a twig den became a castle, trying over and over again to fly – because if birds can do it, why can’t humans? – and arranging flowers, leaves and pebbles to create a wonderful scene using the ground as a canvas, all before racing home as the sun starts going down, just in time for dinner. For many of us, the past year seems to have reignited that adventurous spark we carried through childhood. Hands up if a yearning to be more creative has seen you dusting off your easel, digging out the crochet hooks, or buying a new set of paints? Or, perhaps you’ve dedicated more time…

UPCYCLED DENIM JACKET BY POLINA OSHU CROCHET CUSHION BY KATIE SOMCHAND CROCHET STITCH GUIDE USE OUR HANDY GUIDE FOR THE CROCHET PROJECTS IN THIS ISSUE HOLDING THE HOOK PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook in your dominant hand like a pencil, roughly 3-5cm (1¼-2") from the hooked end. If the hook has a flat area, hold it here between your index finger and your thumb. KNIFE METHOD Hold the hook between your thumb and your index finger, about 3-5cm (1¼-2") from the hooked end, resting the other end against your palm. This will give you plenty of control. HOLDING THE YARN METHOD ONE Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third fingers of your non-dominant hand, then behind the third and middle fingers, over your index…