Innehållsförteckning för August 2021 från Mollie Magazine

Hi, makers! As a long-time admirer of Mollie, it’s an absolute dream come true to be joining the team and what a debut issue I get to bring to you. The summer we’ve been waiting for is finally here. The sun is shining and those much-missed hugs and longed-for coffee dates seem every bit sweeter than they did before. And, with our social calendars getting busier by the day, we’ve filled this issue with projects to make and wear for getaways, gatherings and garden parties. Channel some serious ‘70s vibes by crocheting Bruna Biavati’s granny square vest top to wear on a night out with friends and use eco-friendly raffia to update an old sun hat for lazy beach days. Plus, show off your post-lockdown baking skills with Dee’s Basement’s…

Trixi Symonds is the founder of the worldwide sew-together phenomenon Sew a Softie. A designer and teacher with over 25 years of experience,Trixi has held workshops in Kyoto, Amsterdam, and Melbourne, and in venues all over her home city of Sydney, including the Art Gallery of NSW, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Australian Museum. She’s also the author of Sew Together Grow Together, which shares 20 hand-sewing projects to bring parents and children together through sewing. www.sewasoftie.com…

It’s a classic print that looks amazing as a tiled wall and now you can have in art or fashion form, too. Give it an update with clashing colours or opt for a more fluid take on the grid pattern. 01 Take some time to reflect with this subtle addition. www.saltstudios.co.uk 02 Shopping sustainably has never looked so good. www.lalotheshop.com 03 The squishy texture your sofa is craving created by Zebra Knits. www.nataconceptstore.com 04 Get the nineties hairstyle of your dreams. www.chunks.shop 05 The best reminder to take some me-time. www.propergoodprints. etsy.com 06 Wave after wave. www.holliecooper ceramics.co.uk 07 Embrace the 2021 icon that is the bucket hat. www.good-habits.ca 08 It’s all about the details. www.takeshape-studio.com 09 A luxury way to make a style statement. www.this-belongs-to.com 10 An easy way…

HOW TO MAKE CROSS STITCH WALL ART MATERIALS ■ 60 x 90cm (23 /8 x 35½") metal trellis panel (we got ours from B&Q) ■ 9mm Bobbiny braided cotton cord in Avocado, Mustard, Natural and Black ■ Small black cable ties We’re challenging you to take your craft up a gear and go big for your home. If you’re new to cross stitch, Kate’s edgy hardware-meets-textiles design is a great place to start as there’s nothing too tiny or intricate involved. Get creative with the colours to lift your working from home energy levels – the grid shape's an amazing way to jump on the checkerboard trend. Plus, this piece doubles up as a wall organiser, giving you loads of space to peg other art or to-do lists onto it…

The simplest and most authentic way to learn about another country and their culture is by visiting their markets. Skipping the well-trodden tourist trail and heading to where the locals shop gives you the privilege of watching real artisans and crafters at work. As a maker, watching others create beautiful objects using traditional methods in their own country is incredibly inspiring, but with international travel proving tricky, or even impossible right now, what’s the alternative? A JOURNEY THROUGH HANDMADE Exploring the world through the medium of craft is a great way to celebrate traditional cultures. Donna Bramhall, who runs textile tours around the world with Haute Culture Fashion (www.hauteculturefashion.com) explains, “to learn the heritage of a particular craft is to connect with and respect the history of the people that…

CROSS STITCH WALL ART BY KATE BLANDFORD EGG PLAYMAT BY SOPHIA PALMER PLAYMAT JOIN PATTERN PIECES ALONG THE RED GUIDELINE 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…

Roeqiya Fris Roeqiya is a Dutch-Egyptian artist, always balancing an Arab heart with a Western mind. She’s working on her small city garden, trying to make it as wild and lush as the nature in her illustrations. While she hasn’t reached that goal yet, it sure shows her ambition. See Roeqiya’s stunning work on page 70. www.instagram.com/roeqie Juliet Gunn Born in Zambia, Juliet’s life has taken many turns, from immunologist, to church worker, to mum of twin toddlers. She loves mixing bright patterns and colours in her clothes, home décor and crafts, and is learning that life is rarely perfect – embrace the mess! Make Juliet’s embroidered sun hat on page 30. www.julietlgunn.etsy.com Becky Stevens & Sophie Molyneux In an attempt to inject more happiness into their lives, pals Becky…

After a long, hard day, there’s nothing better than coming home and unwinding with your favourite craft. For Sophie Sellu, woodwork was the key to letting the stresses of everyday life melt away. “I would come home after a tough day at work and I would make a spoon, really getting lost in the process, enjoying every moment of it. It was really therapeutic and I was just happy to be doing something enjoyable. I would carve pretty much every day,” she tells us. Feeling stuck in a job she didn’t enjoy and with some basic knowledge of the tools and machines after studying woodwork at school, Sophie booked into some one-day workshops for fun, trying out a few different courses – and became hooked on the process of spoon…

“Activism can be delivered in a kind and beautiful way.” I’m Sarah Corbett, the founder of the Craftivist Collective, an activist, author, introvert and hand-embroiderer. I believe in what I coined ‘gentle protest’ – that effective activism can be delivered in a quiet, kind and beautiful way. Within the Craftivist Collective, we use the power of handicrafts as a tool for positive change. It has worked well, too. I’m really proud to say that the Craftivist Collective has helped to change hearts, minds, policies and laws around the world. I’m currently writing my third book – a big project-based handbook – and helping craftivists across the UK to take part in our national craftivism climate project, #CanaryCraftivists. It’s for craft lovers and those who are new to climate action to…

THE SWEETEST PRINTS TO MAKE YOUR HEART MELT. Move over hearts and stars, we’re obsessed with the new motifs that handmade brand Little Loves Cornwall are serving us. Their made-to-order pieces include clothes for adults and kids and they’ve got some gloriously unique designs like whale babygrows and prawn rompers, but it’s this sausage dog co-ord two piece set that we’re loving this month. www.littlelovescornwall.co.uk LATEST DROP WE’RE ALL ABOUT JAZZING UP OUR HAIR for the ultimate low-effort style touches. Lucy Brassington of Custard Cloth has eight years’ experience designing for the high street so she knows accessories. She started her business last year and focuses on slow fashion with sustainability in mind. See more of her cottagecore scrunchies on Insta @custardcloth www.custardcloth.com STAINED GLASS, but make it cute. A…

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE-COVERED MADELEINES INGREDIENTS ■ 100g (3½oz) butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus extra for greasing ■ 2 free-range eggs ■ 100g (3½oz) caster sugar ■ 100g (3½oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting ■ 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract ■ ¾ tsp baking powder ■ 300g white chocolate ■ Edible flowers EQUIPMENT ■ Spatula ■ Silicone or metal madeleine tray ■ Mixing bowl ■ Whisk ■ Piping bag ■ Wire rack MAKES 18 If you want to live out your fancy Parisian dreams at home, madeleines are the best place to begin. Pretend you’re in a café by the Seine while you enjoy these little buttery cakes with a coffee. Pansies are great to use for edible flowers as you’ll have lots of choice for vivid…

HOW TO MAKE AN EMBROIDERED SUN HAT MATERIALS ■ Straw sun hat ■ Raffia yarn in red (Yarn A), orange (Yarn B), pink (Yarn C), yellow (Yarn D) and green (Yarn E) (we got ours from www. woolandthegang.com) ■ Yarn needle There is nothing that says summer quite like a wide-brimmed straw hat, so it’s time to dig yours out of the closet and give it a pretty update. Team it with a floaty linen midi dress and some retro sunnies to channel garden party glamour. This project is amazing for getting more wear out of a staple, plus most raffia is eco-friendly to help keep those sustainable goals in mind. Bonus points for sourcing your hat second hand. 01 Start front and centre of the crown of the hat,…

HOW TO MAKE A QUILTED THROW MATERIALS ■ 172cm (67¾") Hey Miss Designs, Large Ninety-Fifth Floor in AM (Fabric A) ■ 103cm (40½") Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Orchid (Fabric B) ■ 103cm (40½") Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Flame (Fabric C) ■ 46cm (18¼") Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Nacho Cheese (Fabric D) ■ 46cm (18¼") Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Saffron (binding fabric) ■ 355cm (139¼") Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Nacho Cheese (backing fabric) ■ 355cm (139¼") fusible fleece ■ White sewing thread ■ Rotary cutter and cutting mat ■ Washable fabric marker Give your bedroom the ultimate makeover with this bold and beautiful throw – or bring it outdoors for picnics in the park. Combining solid colours and one print, this design has its roots in…

HOW TO MAKE A GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET TOP MATERIALS ■ Yarn and Colours Epic, 100% cotton, 50g/75m per ball; 1 (1, 2, 2) balls in Teak (008) (Yarn A); 1 (2, 2, 2) balls in Sunflower (014) (Yarn B); 1 (1, 2, 2) balls in Papaya (017) (Yarn C); 3 (3, 4, 5) balls in Vanilla (010) (Yarn D); 1 (1, 1, 2) balls in Jade Gravel (073) (Yarn E) ( www.lovecrafts.com) ■ 5.00mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook ■ Yarn needle ■ Tape measure TENSION The flower and granny square worked to four rounds is approx. 14.5cm (5¾") square ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) sp(s) space(s) ch chain ch-sp chain space ss slip stitch dc double crochet dtr double treble tr treble yrh yarn round hook rep repeat RS…

HOW TO MAKE A TIE-DYE PLANT HANGER MATERIALS ■ 2 large cotton T-shirts ■ Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye in Violet and Blue ■ Rubber bands ■ Squeeze bottle ■ Gloves ■ Dye-safe container We’ve all done a spot of tie-dye in the past, but if the thought of wearing your creations doesn’t spark joy, we’ve got a solution that definitely will. This hanging plant holder is created from a simple white T-shirt – all it takes is some bunching, dying, cutting and knotting, and you’ve made a dream gift for pals, especially those that love the laid-back boho style. Pop in a pot of your favourite greenery for an instant update. And the best bit? You can even dig out an old T-shirt that’s seen better days and upcycle it for…