Innehållsförteckning för October 2021 från Mollie Magazine

HOW TO MAKE PUNCH NEEDLE SLIPPERS MATERIALS ■ 40 x 50cm (15¾ x 19¾") piece of primitive linen ■ Punch needle tool ■ 1 ball of green and 1 ball of white yarn (we used Paintbox Simply DK in Spearmint Green and Champagne White) ■ Wool felt slipper soles ■ Around 35 x 45cm (13¾ x 17¾") wooden frame ■ Wool felt, double the size of template ■ Drawing pins ■ Fabric marker pen ■ Sewing clips ■ Sewing needle and thread ■ Waxed linen thread ■ Felt ■ Latex-based sock sole liquid (we used Sock Stop) ■ PVA glue If you’re already looking forward to autumn nights, we’ve got you. Is there anything better than pillowy punch needle to keep your feet cosy while you relax on the sofa…

HOW TO MAKE A PRINTED TOTE BAG MATERIALS ■ 35 x 70cm (14 x 28") printed quilting weight or canvas fabric ■ 45 x 70cm (18 x 28") canvas fabric ■ 35 x 35cm (14 x 14") gold washable paper fabric ■ 1.5cm ( 5/8") magnetic popper clasp ■ Small scrap of stiff single-sided interfacing ■ 1.3m (51¼") 3cm (1¼") wide faux leather strapping ■ Eight 1cm ( /8") wide Chicago screws with 4mm shanks ■ Bradawl ■ Flat head screwdriver ■ Fabric clips ■ Matching thread If you’re bored of using the same old canvas bag when you go out, Anna’s project is the best way to liven it up and feel a bit more glamorous while you’re getting the weekly shop done. It’s a nice, simple design if…

Lottie Storey For nearly a decade, Lottie has written for the UK’s top contemporary craft, interiors and lifestyle magazines. Lottie also specialises in wellbeing and holds qualifications in psychology and counselling. Take inspiration from Lottie’s countdown to Christmas on page 70 www.lottiestorey.co.uk Kim-Joy Since rising to fame as a finalist in the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off, ex-psychological wellbeing practitioner Kim-Joy now spreads positivity with fans around the world through her unique and intricate recipes. Bake Kim-Joy’s red velvet party cake on page 73 www.kimjoyskitchen.com Hannah Kilby Inspired by craft kits she had as a child, Hannah creates her own felt flower making kits and tutorials. Her best days always start with coffee and a chat with her pet chickens. Make Hannah’s felt flower autumn wreath on…

HOW TO MAKE CLAY STEM VASE MATERIALS ■ 300g (10½ oz) beige polymer clay (we used Fimo) ■ 30g (1 oz) white polymer clay ■ Wooden skewers ■ Grater ■ Retractable knife ■ Superglue These cool, sculptural shapes have been all over Instagram lately and are such a nice way to add a designed feel to your home without needing to change anything. We love the simple, calm vibes of these neutral tones, especially when paired with stems of dried flowers. If you haven't crafted with polymer clay before, this is the perfect project for beginners. And as it only uses two colours of clay, plus household and kitchen tools that you're bound to have at home already, it's a purse-friendly way to get started on your clay journey. You'll…

HOW TO MAKE A CHUNKY RUG MATERIALS ■ Yarn – Paintbox Yarns, Recycled Big Cotton – 60% Cotton/40% Polyester, 250g/90m per ball; 3 balls in Orange (013) (Yarn A) and 2 balls in Off White (003) (Yarn B) (we got ours from www.lovecrafts.com) ■ 10mm (UK 000, US 15) crochet hook ■ Large-eyed yarn needle ■ Stitch markers TENSION Approx 8 sts and 7 rows to 10cm (4") square measured over dc in BLO ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) ch chain dc double crochet BLO work st in back loops only RS right sides rep repeat SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Rdtr – Raised double treble; yarn around hook twice, insert hook into front loop as described in pattern (in this pattern it is always the front loop three rows below), yarn around hook…

01 Start simple in the chicest way with Hotel Magique’s striped art print. The soft yellow makes for a lovely warm tone in any room and we love it with a contrasting black frame to match the tiny French words hidden in each stripe. www. hotelmagique.com 02 Master of bold prints Ellen van Dusen has created her range of art and homeware to reflect the brain’s reaction to colour, movement and contrast. We’re all about this abstract throw for a vibrant touch. www. dusendusen.com 03 Jazzy tiles are an absolute dream if you want some pattern in your life. Channel an amazing Mediterranean villa with Otto’s checked versions. Pair with warm wooden furniture to remind you of summer holidays all year long. www.ottotiles.co.uk 04 OyOy’s handmade cake stand takes candy…

Christmas: the most wonderfully stressful and lucrative time of the year. Months of planning go into the lead up, not to mention the bleeding fingers and lack of sleep. But last year, all those best-laid plans went astray as lockdown hit the creative industry hard. Yes, we all remember Christmas 2020, but not for the right reasons. So, how can creative makers best approach Christmas 2021? Bethie Tricks (bethietricks.com) is a textile designer whose business and health both suffered in 2020, leading Bethie to pivot her business: “I was struggling with long Covid so needed to find a product that I could make without being overly ambitious,” she says, holding up one of the face masks that helped cover her studio costs. But she also needed to create something special…

A NEW KIND OF MATCHING SET. Claude & Co make beautifully crafted clothes for babies, children and adults. Designed in the UK by brand owner Abi, the cute slogans come in a range of soft neutral and pastel tones and are made from organic cotton. All the designs are gender neutral in simple, easy-to-style shapes to make shopping for a baby a little easier. Plus, they come in adult sizes so parents can match, too. www.claudeandco.co.uk LATEST DROP TIME FLIES when you’ve got pretty things to look at. This clock mimics the look of a starry night sky with recycled white jesmonite chips against a black background. The hands are designed and 3D-printed in-house and it’s finished with the brand’s own blend of vegan wax, so Ty Craft have got…

Janneke van der Heijden is one of those people that radiates positivity and joy. Her gorgeous homewares lift any room, and her plant-filled studio and colourful camper totally echo the playful aesthetic of All Things We Like, her homewares brand based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. But, those feel-good vibes don’t stop there. Janneke’s passion for sustainability and fair working practises lie at the heart of everything she does, from sourcing planet-friendly materials to working with local artisans to make her nature-inspired products. Since leaving art school to work as an art director at a creative agency, ecodesign has had Janneke’s heart, and over the last 10 years she’s built a hugely successful brand while staying true to her original ethos. She now works in a team of two but collaborates…

HOW TO MAKE FOLDED PAPER FLOWERS MATERIALS ■ 4 sheets of A4 in one pattern or colour, 2 sheets of A4 in a contrasting pattern or colour (we used Miesje's illustrated papers from page 55) ■ Guillotine ■ Ruler ■ Cutting mat ■ Elastic band ■ Wooden dowel This is a lovely way of bringing this issue’s papers to life and decorating your home or special event with something fun and floral that will last a little longer than the fresh versions – plus less watering to worry about. If you’re a regular Mollie reader, you’ll have lots of different art prints to choose from in the back issues. If not, it’s easy to get hold of A4 sheets in unique prints. Once you get the hang of the techniques,…

HOW TO MAKE A RED VELVET CELEBRATION CAKE SERVES 20–25 INGREDIENTS ■ Butter, for greasing ■ 450ml (15¼ fl oz) milk ■ 2 tbsp white wine vinegar ■ 320ml (11 fl oz) sunflower oil (or other neutral-tasting oil) ■ 1 tsp salt ■ 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste ■ 4 eggs ■ Red gel food dye ■ 180ml (6 fl oz) boiling water ■ 520g (18¼ oz) plain flour ■ 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda ■ 2 tsp baking powder ■ 700g (24½ oz) caster or granulated sugar ■ 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder For the buttercream ■ 550g (19½ oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature ■ 800g (28¼ oz) icing sugar ■ Salt ■ Milk ■ Vanilla extract EQUIPMENT ■ Four 18cm (7") diameter cake tins ■ Baking paper…