Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2021 i Ideas

THREAD COUNT Keep your spools of thread neat and tidy by slotting them onto dowels mounted on a block of wood. ORGANISING YOUR SCISSORS Make sure you always have craft scissors on hand by storing them on or in the centre of a roll of twine or rope. RIBBON AND ROPE Create a ribbon and rope station by hanging these often-used items on an easily accessible dowel stick. Store scissors and a measuring tape close by, ready for cutting. WELCOME MAT As you enter your craft room, remind yourself why you are there. We customised this welcome mat by stencilling a quote onto it with pale pink PVA paint. There will be wear and tear over time, so reapply the paint when your quote fades. HARDWARE HOLDER Create a storage…

ONIONS • KITCHEN CUPBOARD OR PANTRY ▴ KEEP IN A WELL-VENTILATED CONTAINER OR MESH BAG. ■ 2-3 MONTHS LETTUCE • REFRIGERATOR ▴ KEEP UNWASHED IN A SEALED CONTAINER. ■ 5-7 DAYS TOMATOES • ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM SUNLIGHT. ▴ STORE IN ASINGLE LAYER NOT TOUCHING ONE ANOTHER, STEM SIDE UP. ■ 5-7 DAYS GREEN BEANS • REFRIGERATOR ▴ KEEP IN A CONTAINER OR PLASTIC BAG. ■ 7 DAYS BEETROOT • REFRIGERATOR ▴ KEEP IN A SEALED CONTAINER, REMOVE LEAFY TOPS. ■ 2-3 WEEKS CELERY • REFRIGERATOR ▴ KEEP WHOLE AND WRAP TIGHTLY IN ALUMINIUM FOIL ■ 2-3 WEEKS • WHERE TO STORE ▴ HOW TO STORE ■ STORAGE LIFE SPINACH • REFRIGERATOR ▴ LAYER ON TOP OF PAPER TOWEL IN A SEALED CONTAINER. ■ 3-5 DAYS POTATOES • KITCHEN CUPBOARD…

DIFFICULTY: intermediate to advanced TIME: 2 weeks SPECIAL SKILLS: Fair Isle knitting MEASUREMENTS Measure the dimensions of your chair and adapt by increasing or decreasing the number of stitches to fit. Our chair measured: Backrest: 40cm x 22cm Seat: 43cm x 41cm Leg circumference: 7,5cm YOU WILL NEED ♥ a side chair♥ 5cm thick piece of sponge (cut to fit the seat of the chair)♥ about 500g double knitting yarn (For our project we knitted 2 strands of fingering yarn together to create the desired thickness. We used Nurturing Fibres Eco-Lush in the colours Mist, Charcoal, Cobblestone and Squirrel.)♥ 4,5mm knitting needles♥ tapestry needle♥ pins TENSION 18 sts x 20 rows = 10cm x 10cm using 4,5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS CC1 – second colourCC2 – third colourCC3 – fourth colourk –…

NOTE: Each strip or panel is joined to the previous strip creating an interesting two-colour ridge, which gives this poncho depth and intrigue. Strips are joined using the join-as-you-go method. When folded over, the polo neck adds a fun element. An I-cord border gives a crisp, neat outline to the finished poncho. DIFFICULTY: intermediate TIME: 4-6 weeks (depending on the amount of time you have at hand) SIZE Free size (Size adjustable by either adding or removing strips. Just remember, you will need to adjust the number of stitches on your shoulder seams when you do the three-needle B/O.) SPECIAL SKILLS: None, only basic knitting techniques are used in this pattern YOU WILL NEED ♥ Scheepjes Stone Washed XL (50g balls): 5 balls 973 Po (C1); 4 balls Narmada980 (C2);…

UNDER COVER Pin a note to yourself on the inside of your clothes to remind you that you are always strong. We used ink and letter stamps on organza ribbon to make our hidden secret message. STAMPED IN CLAY DIFFICULTY: medium TIME: a day Roll out a piece of air-dry clay and cut circles with a round cookie cutter. Use stamps to mark out the short affirmations in each circle. Place them in a muffin tin to curve them into little bowls and to dry in shape. Use them to store all sorts of little things. WISPY WHISPER DIFFICULTY: easy TIME: 30 minutes Create this gentle message by first tracing the words with pencil and then embroidering with running stitch over the letters in the same colour thread as the…

PREPARATION AND BASIC TECHNIQUE: ✶ Make yourself comfortable. Sit upright in a chair with a cushion for support or lie on the floor. ✶ Close your eyes. ✶ Let your eyes sink deeper into their sockets, as if you are looking down. ✶ Make sure you are completely comfortable. ✶ Roll your shoulders back and down. ✶ Become aware of: calmness, balance, comfort, quiet, peace. If your thoughts wander, bring them gently back to: calmness, balance, comfort, quiet, peace. ✶ Now become aware of your natural breathing rhythm. Don’t force the breath or exhale, just notice how you breathe. ✶ Place one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest. ✶ Breathe in through your nose and out your mouth. ✶ Feel your belly expand as you inhale.…

YOU WILL NEED ♥ old upholstered wooden chair and/or white curtain of pure cotton or linen ♥ Tjhoko chalk paint in the colours of your choice (we used Da’vid, Godfrey’s Glimpse and Stone Wash) ♥ craft brushes♥ Tjhoko stencil of your choice♥ Tjhoko stencil brush♥ Tjhoko Clear Glaze, for sealing (optional)♥ thinners♥ spray bottle with water♥ strong masking tape♥ pencil and ruler CHAIR 1 Remove the seat and wipe down the wooden frame thoroughly with thinners to remove any greasiness. Leave to dry. 2 Paint the frame with Tjhoko chalk paint in the colour of your choice. We used Da’vid, as it suits the French theme. Apply 2-3 coats, leaving each coat to dry properly, then follow the instructions on the packaging to apply Clear Glaze (if using). Tjhoko has…

PIN YOUR THOUGHTS Whether it’s for inspiration, keepsakes or hanging an important note in plain sight, a pinboard is an essential part of any work area. We made ours by hammering small panel pins into wood and using them to hang up a selection of bulldog clips which we could then use to clip up drawings and notes. Create a place to keep your pens and pencils nearby by attaching a basket or small cardboard box to the pinboard under the bulldog clips. TIP: A clever solution for your paintbrushes is to drill holes into a sturdy wooden block, deep enough for your brushes to fit into. DIFFICULTY: medium TIME: 24 hours YOU WILL NEED ♥ air-dry clay ♥ tin can (we recycled a 775g dog-food can) ♥ roller ♥…

NAARTJIE CAKES WITH VANILLA SYRUP Serves: 6Preparation time: 15 minutesBaking time: 20-25 minutesOven temperature: 170o C ♥ 2 naartjies, peeled and sliced♥ 150g butter♥ 150g castor sugar, plus extra for sprinkling♥ 2 large eggs♥ 50g cake flour♥ 50g fine polenta♥ 100g almond flour♥ 80ml milk♥ zest and juice of 2 large naartjies (clementines or mandarins work well)♥ double cream yoghurt or crème fraîche, to serve (optional) SYRUP ♥ 100g castor sugar♥ 100ml water♥ 2ml vanilla extract (or 3ml vanilla essence) 1 Grease a 6-hole giant muffin tin with cooking spray and sprinkle a little castor sugar in the bottom of each hole. Place a naartjie slice on top of the sugar. 2 Beat the butter and castor sugar together until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well…

TRAY SCONCE DIFFICULTY: easy TIME: half a day (drying time included) ♥ vintage tray♥ spray paint in the colour of your choice♥ copper elbow fitting that a candle fits into (look in the plumbing section of your hardware store)♥ washer♥ extra-strong multipurpose glue (we used UHU’s product) TO MAKE 1 Wash the tray thoroughly and make sure it is completely dry before you start. 2 Measure and mark where you want to attach the copper elbow to the tray. Glue the washer to the end of the elbow – hold it in place for a few minutes to make sure it is firmly attached – before you glue it to the tray. Hold it in place again for a few minutes and then set it aside for at least 2…

DIFFICULTY: moderate TIME: a few days YOU WILL NEED ♥ 5-6 balls Papatya light grey ribbon yarn♥ scraps of contrasting or darker yarn for decoration on front♥ 5-6mm crochet hook (invest in a soft grip hook, as crocheting the cat nest can be tough on the hands)♥ tapestry needle MEASUREMENTS The cat nest comes in two sizes, small and medium, and can be adjusted further. TENSION The tension must be very tight to help the nest stay in shape, so size down on your hook size if you need to. ABBREVIATIONS beg – begin(ning) ch – chain stitch dc – double crochet dec – decrease inc – increase rep – repeat rnd – round sl st – slip stitch st(s) – stitch(es) TO BEGIN BASE Ch6, sl st into first…

DIFFICULTY: easy TIME: nine and a half hours YOU WILL NEED ♥ design on the page overleaf♥ tracing method of choice♥ light-coloured fabric♥ embroidery hoop♥ embroidery threads♥ embroidery needle♥ scissors for the thread♥ fabric paint in the colour of your bag♥ paintbrush♥ Anti-Fray♥ paper scissors♥ cardboard♥ brooch pin♥ spray adhesive♥ glue (see step 6)♥ evening bag TO EMBROIDER 1 We traced the design onto our fabric using carbon paper and a pen because of the fine detail, but you can use any tracing method of your choice. Other alternatives are a water-soluble transfer pen or a light box. 2 Stretch your fabric in the embroidery hoop. Start off by filling in all the coloured areas of your beetle with any stitch of your choice (see the stitch guide overleaf). We…

Brown is not usually seen as one of our most glorious colours – that honour is reserved for vivid jewel shades like purple, ruby and sapphire. Colours that through the centuries have been regarded as luxurious because the pigments are scarce and expensive. In contrast, brown is ubiquitous, commonplace…we see it when we leave the house in the morning and return in the evening. It’s in the cosy intimacy and domesticity of a table of food, a creaking wooden floor and doors that keep you safe. Brown is everyday, for everyone. It’s in dirt roads and farmlands, the skin of a pumpkin, your favourite leather handbag and cup of rooibos tea. It’s in coffee and chocolate. Do we overlook the healing power of brown because it is the colour of…

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Her dream house in Zeeland was originally a farmhouse, says Annette: ʻI knew no-one lived there anymore and saw how the house continued to deteriorate. When even the windows were boarded up, we decided to contact the municipality to ask if we could buy it. We were told it was not possible, but we persisted. In the end the house was sold to a project developer from whom we could buy it.ʼ By then it was a ruin. ʻThere was nothing left inside. We had to restore the interior from scratch. Only the outer walls have remained and we have built a new timber-frame house within them.ʼ SUSTAINABLE AND NATURAL To make the ruin habitable, Annette and her husband Jos hired a contractor they knew and they started the renewal…

CEILING INSPIRATION DIFFICULTY: easy TIME: a few hours, depending on the size of the wall Create your own statement wall with off-the-shelf polystyrene ceiling panels. Arrange them to create a feature wall; they can even make a beautiful headboard. They are easy to cut with a craft knife so can work in any space. Paint the panels individually before you secure them to the wall and touch up any exposed polystyrene afterwards. Use either a polystyrene adhesive, available from most hardware stores, or rubber mounting tape to attach the panels to your wall. GREEN VASE FROM PEP HOME. LAMP AND OTTOMAN FROM MRP HOME. FLOWER FROM ABODE. RUG FROM HAUZ AT HERTEX. POLYSTYRENE CEILING TILES FROM BUILDERS WAREHOUSE. TURQUOISE PAINT: LAUGHING LEE FROM TJHOKO. DECORATIVE PANELS DIFFICULTY: medium TIME: a…

BEEF AND TOMATO SOUP WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND MARROW BONES The meat-lovers in your family will thank you for a bowl of this delicious soup. The marrow bones add extra flavour and richness as well as valuable nutrients. Serves: 4-6Preparation time: 30 minutesCooking time: 2½ hoursOven temperature: 200o C ♥ 40ml canola oil♥ 1kg beef stewing meat pieces with bones♥ 2 medium onions, chopped♥ 2 stalks celery, chopped♥ 250ml red wine♥ 1,5 litres prepared beef stock♥ 2 cans chopped tomatoes♥ 3 sprigs fresh thyme♥ 15ml dried mixed Italian herbs♥ 4-6 medium-sized marrow bones♥ 1 small bulb of garlic ♥ 25ml cornflour (dissolved in 60ml water)♥ 1 small punnet baby rosa tomatoes♥ toasted cheese sandwiches or baguette, to serve 1 Heat a thin layer of oil in a large saucepan and…

TOY STOVE DIFFICULTY: average TIME: half a day YOU WILL NEED ♥ old bedside cupboard, feet removed ♥ balsa wood 10mm thick ♥ 3 wooden doorknobs ♥ 5 small wooden blocks (available from stationery shops like PNA) ♥ pink and red craft paint ♥ blackboard paint ♥ black foamboard ♥ wood glue ♥ sandpaper (optional) ♥ craft knife and cutting mat TO MAKE 1 Sand the bedside cupboard to smooth, if necessary, and wipe it clean with a dry cloth. Turn the cupboard on its side so the door opening faces upwards. 2 Paint four wooden blocks pink and one red. Paint the three doorknobs and the cupboard’s handle pink. 3 With your craft knife, cut a strip of balsa wood to fit the width of the cupboard and glue…

DIFFICULTY: challenging TIME: half a day MEASUREMENTS 50cm height and 40cm diameter. YOU WILL NEED ♥ 2 x 16mm chipboard of 400mm x 400mm each, cut in circles♥ 8 PAR (planed all round) pine planks of 22mm x 44mm and 360mm long (You must make space in the height of the ottoman for the layers to measure 50cm all in all.)♥ 3mm x 360mm x 1,3m hardboard♥ quick-drying cold glue♥ wood screws, 40mm long♥ heavy-duty staple gun♥ 20mm foam for side of ottoman♥ 50mm foam, 400mm x 400mm, for seat♥ glue gun♥ 1,6m x 145cm upholstery fabric (we used velvet from SophiaHelen)♥ 400mm x 400mm lining fabric♥ pencil and measuring tape TO MAKE 1 Start with the base. To make the whole process easier, measure and mark the positions of…

DIFFICULTY: moderate TIME: a few days YOU WILL NEED BUNNY ♥ pattern on page overleaf♥ 25 x 50cm mohair fabric for head, ears, body, arms and tail♥ fabric remnants for nose and ears♥ pins or quilting fabric clips♥ matching machine thread♥ polyester toy filling♥ water erasable pen♥ hand-sew doll needle (it’s longer than the usual needles)♥ topstitch thread in brown and cream♥ tapestry needle DRESS ♥ Cowgirlblues DK yarn in Charcoal and Natural♥ 4mm knitting needles, straight or circular♥ 3,5mm crochet hook HAT ♥ Cowgirlblues Aran-weight yarn in Forest Green and scraps of Orchid♥ 6mm knitting needles SCARF ♥ Cowgirlblues Aran in Orchid♥ 6mm knitting needles HEART BAG ♥ red cotton yarn ♥ 3mm crochet hook ABBREVIATIONS KNITTING dec – decrease inc – increase k – knit p – purl…

SATIN STITCH Use this stitch to fill a small area such as a petal. It can be worked from left to right vertically, as shown here, or upwards horizontally. Care must be taken that the stiches don’t overlap. Bring the needle from the back of the work to the front at point 1 and pull the needle and thread through. Insert the needle to the back of the work at the edge of the outline, point 2; do not pull the thread through. Carefully pass the needle across the back of the work and bring it out immediately next to point 1 on the edge of the outline, point 3. Pull the thread through to make one stitch. Continue in this way, making sure the stitches are close together. FRENCH…

(@hanneskoegelenberg) @KLARA.V.W Johannesburg Art and décor lovers will find heaps of inspiration on Klara van Wyngaarden’s Instagram page. This décor stylist, art director and set designer likes sharing photos of her own creations and the experimental décor that inspires her. @GOLSA.GOLCHINI Milan, Italy Spend a few moments browsing artist Golsa Golchini’s Instragram. With backgrounds like plain cardboard and ornate frames, characteristic broad brushstrokes and thickly layered paint, her work provides a fresh take on everyday scenes. @WILLEMIEN_DE_VILLIERS Cape Town We can’t get enough of artist Willemien de Villiers’s work. With needle and thread, symbols and metaphors, she tell visual stories on pieces of unfinished fabric – about women, their bodies and their complex relationships with handicrafts, domesticity and healing.…

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