Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 84 i Mollie Magazine

Doriana Draghici Doriana loves anything creative. In addition to blogging about her doll-making life, she’s obsessed with bread making, is busy knitting her first ever pair of socks (one down, one to go), and wants to learn the art of pottery, too. Make Doriana’s heirloom bear on page 18 . www.doricicadolls.bigcartel.com Cath Chamberlain Based in rural Gloucestershire, Cath has a love of bold colour and texture. She’ll find inspiration anywhere, from landscapes and tropical plants to taxidermy and other curiosities she picks up at local flea markets. Weave Cath’s hanging on page 52 . www.cathchamberlain.etsy.com Nina Cosford Renowned illustrator Nina lives in Hastings, and has worked on a host of projects, from illustrating books to collaborating with HBO, drawing characters from each episode of…

MATERIALS • Glass vase (we used an IKEA CYLINDER vase) • White spray paint • Acrylic paints • Paint brush • Paper plate 01 Make sure your vase is clean and dry before beginning. Working in a well-ventilated area, protect a flat surface using an old sheet or newspaper, then spray the vase white. Start off with a thin layer, then repeat once or twice more to achieve an even coverage, leaving the paint to dry in between each layer. 02 Once dry, put together a paint palette on a paper plate, using bolder shades as well as lighter, softer tones like grey and white. 03 Use the paint brush to create tiny geometric shapes on the vase. Use abstract squares, rectangles, triangles and short stripes in different shades. 04…

HOW TO MAKE… UNICORN SLIPPERS MATERIALS • Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, 55% wool/33% acrylic/12% cashmere, 125m/50g per ball, two balls in White (100) (Yarn A) and one ball in Candy Pink (006) (Yarn B) and Lake (301) (Yarn C) • Debbie Bliss Cotton DK Print, 100% cotton, 84m/50g per ball, one ball in Bouquet (04) (Yarn D) • Small amount of black DK yarn (Yarn E) • 2.75mm (UK 12, US 2) straight knitting needles • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) straight knitting needles • Rico Sock Stop in Orchid, Jeans and Neon Yellow • Tapestry needle TENSION Approx. 25 sts and 34 rows in st st to measure 10cm (4") ABBREVIATIONS  st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl kfb increase by knitting into front and back of next st st…

HOW TO MAKE… A STATEMENT BRACELET MATERIALS • White aida, 25 x 15cm (9 7/8 x 6") • Backing fabric, 25 x 15cm (9 7/8 x 6") • 10 ply yarn in pink, grey and lilac • Metallic gold thread • Blue seed beads, 3mm ( 1/8") • Pink faceted beads, 4mm (¼") • Wooden beads, 0.5cm (¼") • Blue seed bead, 1.5mm ( 1/16") • Strong sewing thread (we use Habu Silk Wrapped Paper) • Yellow embroidery thread • Beading needle, size 12 • Darning needle, size 3 • Embroidery hoop Whether you’re at the office or a weekend brunch, this intricate cuff will add next-level style to any outfit, be it jeans and a white tee, or a plain black playsuit. Work up the design using beads, basic…

HOW TO MAKE… A WOVEN WALL HANGING MATERIALS For the loom • Four pieces of wood, 90 x 3 x 1.5cm (35½ x 1¼ x 5/8") • Hardboard nails, 12 x 14mm (1/8 x 1/8 ") • Two clout nails, 12 x 3.5mm (1/8 x 1 3/8") • Hammer • Chisel • Set square For the weaving • DY Choice Aran with Wool in Peat (Yarn A) • Women’s Institute Cotton in Cream (Yarn B) • Katia Peru in Yarn 11 (Yarn C) • Katia Concept All Seasons Cotton in Salmon Range (Yarn D) • Knitcraft Aran in Coral (Yarn E) • Knitcraft Hug It Out in Steel (Yarn F) and Shell (Yarn G) • Patons 100% Cotton DK in Nectarine (Yarn H) • Four packs of natural wool roving…

HOW TO MAKE… CHRISTMAS BAUBLES MATERIALS • White baubles • Pink nail varnish in three shades • Gold leaf • Gold leaf adhesive • Paint brush • Sponge brush As if we need another excuse to buy nail varnish. These festive decs are created by daubing complementary shades of varnish to a plain bauble, then applying gold leaf around the base. They’ll twinkle and twirl on your Christmas tree, reflecting the lights and adding a playful zing of neon. Plus, you can also use any leftover gold leaf to create a matching mani for the big day, wowing friends with your craft skills and your nail art. 01 Clean the baubles with a damp cloth before starting, then dry. 02 Use the nail varnish brush to apply a thin layer…

Once a place to share snaps with friends instantly, Instagram has quickly become one of the biggest social media platforms in the world. Craft is a visual medium, which makes Instagram an obvious choice for sharing and promoting small businesses – leading to ‘key influencers’ (a term originated on Instagram) earning hefty incomes. As numbers have risen, so has the expectation that Instagram feeds should be carefully curated, seamlessly beautiful places to go for hits of photographic Prozac. But as the platform continues to grow, some ’Grammers have been falling out of love with the pic-sharing platform. TIME FOR A REVOLUTION Creative entrepreneur Allison Sadler of The People Shop (www.allisonsadler.co.uk; www.thepeopleshop.co.uk) tapped into a growing discontentment when she posted about peonies, the all-too familiar photo subject that fills thousands of…

Stay young at heart with this bold monochrome Don’t Grow Up print from Made at Twenty Two. If you prefer a softer colour palette, opt for Wonder & Rah’s pink leopard. www.notonthehighstreet.com/madeattwentytwo;www.wonderandrah.co.uk Pick up these simple Tapered Cement Pots to add some greenery to your living space – the neutral style means they’ll complement colourful décor. www.gardentrading.co.uk Suspend this orange Megapolis factory-style light by Regenbogen over a dining table for an instant injection of colour – we love the lime rope it hangs from, too. www.regenbogen.co.uk Donna Wilson’s quirky critters add personality to any sofa they’re propped up on – Bunny Blue here loves candyfloss, but isn’t so keen on porridge. www.donnawilson.com Spell it out with a retro-look letter board by Cubic at Papermash.We’d like to think we’ll use ours…

HOW TO MAKE… A TUNISIAN CROCHET CUSHION MATERIALS • Rico Essentials Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 50g/130m per ball, three balls in Natural (51) (Yarn A) and one ball each in Turquoise (33) (Yarn B), Grass Green (66) (Yarn C), Candy Pink (12) (Yarn D), Banana (63) (Yarn E), Purple (18) (Yarn F), Aquamarine (31) (Yarn G), Salmon (23) (Yarn H) Red (02) (Yarn I) • 5mm and 6mm Tunisian hook • 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook • Cushion insert, 30 x 45cm (11 7/8 x 17¾") • Yarn bobbins • Pom pom maker TENSION Approximately 21 sts and 15 rows to 10cm (4") measured over the lattice pattern on the side panels ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet crab st work as…

01 CUTER THAN A BUTTON What’s better than unicorns and rainbows? A rainbow unicorn, of course! This popular design is available as a badge or magnet, and is designed, printed and made inYorkshire. www.cuterthanabuttonuk.etsy.com 02 JAZZY MENAGERIE Everyone deserves a bit of fairytale magic in their lives, so add some to yours with this majestic sparkling unicorn necklace from Jazzy Menagerie. www.jazzymenagerie.etsy.com 03 MIDDLEMIST MAKES Give any outfit a touch of whimsical unicorn magic with these detailed statement brooches. Middlemist Makes pieces are all beautifully made, and come in their own gift boxes. www.middlemistmakes.co.uk 04 FIZZY PIGG Show your walls some love with Yorkshire-based Fizzy Pigg’s embroidered art. Their quirky hoops come in a range of sizes, and lend a splash of colour and sass to any room. www.fizzypigg.co.uk 05…

01 INKABILLY Set your table Scandi-style with these geo placemats and coasters from Inkabilly. Made from high gloss, easy-clean melamine, they not only look good, but they’re practical, too. www.inkabilly.com 02 GINGER LINE DESIGNS This bold floral print uses colour blocking in vibrant shades to create a contemporary piece of art. Hang on your wall for a fresh, modern feel. www.notonthehighstreet.com/gingerlinedesigns 03 HOOGLY TEA Made with hygge in mind, Hoogly Tea use the finest natural ingredients to develop blends that are both indulgent and healthy. Upgrade your cup of tea and create a little hygge in your life. www.hooglytea.com 04 LA MARTIZ HANDMADE Cosy up your home this autumn with La Martiz’s handmade homewares. Combining Scandi designs with Italian creativity in the colours of your choice, visit their website for…

HOW TO MAKE… A CAFETIÈRE COVER MATERIALS • Two pieces of light blue felt, 28 x 12cm (11 x 4¾") • Felt in green, light pink, dark pink, peach and orange • Backing fabric, 32 x 16cm (6 3/8 x 12 5/8") • Embroidery thread in white, light pink, dark pink, peach and light blue • Light blue ribbon, 120cm (48") Brewing a pot of proper coffee always feels like an indulgent way to start the day, especially when it’s paired with a leisurely breakfast – preferably lovely buttery croissants. Served to you in bed. Use Laura’s Scandi-folk cafetière cover to keep your coffee warm for as long as possible, and to brighten up your kitchen (or bedroom) with a splash of colour. We’ve chosen a soft blue background for…

TOP READ Knot on For a contemporary take on macramé, dip into Macramé for Beginners and Beyond by Amy Mullins and Marnia Ryan-Raison. With 24 fresh projects for home and garden, there’s plenty to get you started on a new craft this season. www.sewandso.co.uk The new AW17 collection by Swedish label Gudrun Sjödén is inspired by the lush gardens of Sintra in Portugal. Expect vibrant prints, touchable textures, relaxed silhouettes and a riot of rich autumnal colour. www.gudrunsjoden.com Mollie fave Christine Leech has teamed up with Cloud Craft to create a set of felt flower kits containing everything you need to make a mini wall hanging. We’re crushing on this new season colourway. www.cloudcraft.co.uk Illustrator Jacqueline Colley, winner of the Best Illustrator Award at this year’s Mollie Makes Handmade Awards,…

 roamed the fields around their country home. At the age of 10 the family moved to Paris, and, missing the familiar landscape of her native Normandy, Claire began painting natural scenes using fluid movements. ‘I draw sketches, then paint in a free way onto paper. Nothing I do is predetermined.’ Having found her passion, she went on to study Fine Art in Switzerland, before moving to London in 2012. Claire still lives in London today, with her husband and their 11-month-old daughter, Victoria. We visited her home studio to find out more about how she creates her vivid watercolour designs. There’s something changing in the world of textiles. Exciting new names are enriching our interiors with their fresh approach and artistic flair for fabric design. Using both traditional processes and…

MATERIALS • Blossom flower wooden shapes • Wooden leaves • Pack of wooden circles and dots • A wooden mobile ring • Versamagic ink pads (colours used: tea leaves, pink grapefruit, cloud white) • PVA glue • Jute twine (colour: olive) • Satin ribbon (colour: pistachio) • A pair of scissors • A ruler You can find everything you need from www.artcuts.co.uk This pretty floral blossom mobile is easy to make and will happily take pride of place in your home. As you’re inking the wooden shapes, just be careful not to press too hard when applying the ink to the wood, because a new inkpad is very squidgy! Instead, use a light swiping action to build up the colour. You can use the inks on paper, too,…

Founder of Konoc bags Sally Tooth describes her home as “ever changing, with an eclectic mix of furniture and tactile materials.” She shares the space with her partner Jay and their two young children, Rocco and Maddi, and their home, along with her business, is steeped in the memories of the couple’s travels together. After studying fashion with photography, Sally ventured to Thailand. Enchanted by the tropical surroundings and simple lifestyle, she stayed for almost a decade, working as a bridal make-up artist. During this time she met fellow creative Jay, who taught her the skills involved in making leather accessories. It was there on Chaweng beach, Koh Samui, as they began to design and hand-stitch a line of accessories to sell, that their business, Konoc, was born. In 2014,…

HOW TO MAKE… A PATCHWORK QUILT MATERIALS • One fat quarter each of Moda Fabrics Big Sky by Annie Brady in Montana in Azure (Fabric A), Tulip in Azure (Fabric B), Leaf in Azure (Fabric C), Grizzly (Fabric D), Dot in Azure (Fabric E) and Birch in Azure (Fabric F) • Two fat quarters of Moda Fabrics Big Sky by Annie Brady Tulip in Teal (Fabric G) • Backing fabric, 1m (39 3/8") • Binding fabric, 50cm (19¾") • Matching sewing thread • Wadding, 85 x 105cm (33½ x 41 3/8") • Cardboard • Rotary cutter • Cutting mat • Fabric marker If the thought of sewing a gorgeous heirloom quilt has always appealed, this mini version for kids is a fun starting point. And, they’ll love the fact it…

HOW TO MAKE… A CAT COLLAR MATERIALS • Two pieces of black cotton twill fabric, 43 x 32cm (17 x 12 5/8") • Iron-on interfacing, 43 x 32cm (17 x 125/8") • White embroidery thread • Embroidery needle • Tailor’s chalk • Sewing thread in white and black • Spotty ribbon, 60cm (23 5/8"), 0.5cm (¼") wide • Fabric glue • Two small gold bells • Hook and eye When it comes to all things feline, we’re definitely somewhere on the crazy cat lady spectrum, which puts Hannah Read-Baldrey’s cat collar top of our ‘to-make’ list. We’ll be wearing it with an LBD and bright red lippy to give cute-but-spooky vibes at Halloween parties, then pairing it with a simple top to add a touch of kitsch to everyday wardrobe…

HOW TO MAKE… A BABY ROMPER MATERIALS • Drops Cotton Merino, 50% wool/50% cotton, 50g/110m per ball, two balls in Sea Green (29) • 3mm and 3.5mm circular needles, 40cm (15¾") long • 3mm double-pointed needles • 6mm cable needle or double-pointed needle • Three 1.5cm ( 5/8") buttons • Two 2cm (¾") buttons • Tapestry needle • Stitch holder • Stitch marker TENSION Approx. 22 sts and 30 rows in st st to measure 10cm (4") ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl sl slip st st stocking st (if straight needles, knit one row, purl one row repeated, if knitting in the round knit all rounds) k2tog knit 2 stitches together p2tog purl 2 stitches together dpn(s) double pointed needle(s) tbl through back loop yo yarn over…

1 Bring some heat to autumn with a spicy and aromatic wreath. Dry out orange slices on a low temperature in the oven and team with dried red chilli and cinnamon sticks. 2 Swap a traditional lavender bag for a warming clove one. Sew a small fabric pouch, fill with fragrant cloves and enjoy the fiery aroma. 3 Arrange your crafty bits and bobs by re-using spice jars to store beads, buttons and embellishments. Replace the label with a DIY one and arrange them in colour order on a spice rack. 4 Add a Mexican theme to next month’s Day of the Dead festivities. Hang chilli-shaped bunting made from red and green card and make them sparkle with a little glitter. 5 After a way to spice up your snacking…

 I got into podcasts when my daughter started school – it was a twenty minute drive over the hills to drop her off each day, and suddenly I had time to listen to things by myself. Discovering podcasts for women like me was a huge revelation – it felt like having a friend sat next to me, talking about the problems we shared. I already had a big audience on my Instagram and blog, so I immediately saw the potential for creating my own podcast. I’d met so many amazing creatives through my business already, so I knew right away who to bring onto the show. I reached out to people who inspire me in my work, and I can tell it’s a great episode when I’ve learnt a ton…