Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i Mollie Magazine

WHEN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING MEETS JEWELLERY DESIGN, magical things happen. Glasgow-based designer, maker and researcher Lynne MacLachlan’s work is a celebration of movement and colour. It’s also a careful study of geometry, the structure of the helix, and a masterclass in how to use 3D printing as a tool to create wearable works of art. Visit Lynne’s website to shop the new Helix collection and read more about her research. www.lynnemaclachlan.co.uk HOME ELEVATE THE HUMBLE GARDEN BENCH from forgotten workhorse to design feature by investing in this cobalt blue beauty from Habitat. With its sleek curves and powder-coated steel slats, the Indu bench is a contemporary update on a classic design. It has the making of both a bold piece on an urban patio, or a fun graphic addition to a…

01 Oh floaty co-ord, forgive us for what we said about beige. www2.hm.com 02 Some see a cane icon, others see an empty loom. www.dassieartisan.com 03 For off-duty mermaids. www.ashajewellery.etsy.com 04 It’s a whole lamps that look like vases thing. www.coxandcox.co.uk 05 1970s style Dutch ceramics – enough said. www.coffeeandcloth.co.uk 06 A cushion called Carlotta – she’s boho and a little bit fancy. www.cultfurniture.com 07 Proving platforms can be subtle. www.toms.co.uk 08 Never not won over by roving and fringing. www. bybelladesigns.etsy.com 09 The right side of rustic. www.thefuturekept.com MAKE IT! TURN OVER TO DIY HUMBLE MATERIALS…

Hannah’s had an eye for making jewellery for as long as she can remember. At 16, she began creating costume jewellery from bits and bobs lying around the house. “From then on, I started buying interesting, kitschy things from charity shops or car boot sales to turn into new designs,” Hannah recalls. “I liked making something unique and expressing my creativity through wearing it.” At college, Hannah and a few friends started sourcing vintage clothing to sell online. “I started adding in some of my jewellery to ‘the shop’ to subsidise and complement the clothing,” she says. While her friends soon got bored of the project, Hannah didn’t: “It turned out I loved making the jewellery more than thrifting for clothing!” When she moved to London to pursue a degree…

Former editor of Essential Kitchen Bathroom and Bedroom Ciara Elliott knows a thing or two about interior design, it’s fair to say. The Red House, based in the village of Mistley, is the property she shares with husband Ben and daughters Edie and Astrid. It’s an inspiring space, a testament to her amazing style, but it was by no means a straightforward project. “We bought the house about four years ago,” Ciara explains. “It was built in 1805, so it’s a Georgian house with some Victorian additions, and it’s been a huge renovation project – much bigger than we first realised! We had to strip everything down to make it habitable. I’m talking new lighting, new heating, new roof, underpinning the foundations – the lot. We pretty much used all…

HOW TO MAKE A WOVEN ORGANISER MATERIALS ■ The Women’s Institute Soft and Smooth Tweed Aran, 100% acrylic, 3% viscose, 600m/656yd per 400g, one ball in Marl (Yarn A) ■ The Women’s Institute Soft and Chunky, 70% acrylic, 30% Merino wool, 110m/120yd per 100g, two balls in Cream (Yarn B) ■ Erika Knight British Blue Wool, 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 55m/60yd per 25g, two balls in Dance (112) (Yarn C) ■ Rico Essentials Alpaca Blend Chunky, 50% acrylic, 30% wool, 20% alpaca, 90m/98yd per 50g, one ball in Powder (004) (Yarn D) ■ Wool Couture Cheeky Chunky, 100% Merino wool, 130m/142yd per 200g, one skein each in Mustard (Yarn E), Mink (Yarn F) and Teal (Yarn G) ■ The Women’s Institute Home Cotton Aran, 85% cotton, 15% polyester, 160m/175yd per…

HOW TO MAKE AN UPCYCLED TRUG MATERIALS ■ Three pallet wood planks, 7.5cm (3") wide ■ Tape measure ■ Saw ■ Sandpaper ■ Wood glue ■ Hammer ■ Nails ■ Drill driver ■ 9mm wood drill bit ■ Four 2.5cm (1") wood screws ■ Wooden dowel, 9mm diameter ■ Wood stain ■ Lint-free cloth Got heaps of wooden pallet DIYs pinned to your dream garden Pinterest board, but not a lot to show for it yet? Summer’s here so it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to it. Saw, sand and nail your own take on the classic trug basket – just what you need for gathering up your prize veg and picking home-grown cut flowers. Green fingers or not, this simple upcycling project definitely gives off that…

EDITORIAL Editor Yvette Streeter Art Editor Sarah Malone Deputy Art Editor Sally Bufton Commissioning Editor Lindsey Newns Production Editor Becca Parker Picture Editor Emma Georgiou Digital Content Editor Phoebe Burt ADVERTISING Senior Advertising Manager Penny StokesClient Partnership Manager Beckie PringSenior Sales Executive Emily Williams MARKETING & CIRCULATION Head of Newstrade Marketing Martin HoskinsNewstrade Marketing Manager Janine SmithSubscriptions Director Jacky Perales-MorrisDirect Marketing Manager Penny Clapp PRODUCTION Production Director Sarah Powell Production Managers Louisa Molter/Rose Griffiths Production Coordinator Lily Owens-Crossman LICENSING Director of International Licensing and Syndication Tim Hudson tim.hudson@immediate.co.uk BUYING TEAM Paul Torre, Karen Flannigan, Jennifer Morgan MANAGEMENT Managing Director, Lifestyle Catherine PotterAssistant Publisher, Lifestyle Catherine DeanGroup Senior Editor Julie TaylorChief Executive Officer Tom BureauGroup Managing Director Andy Marshall…

HOW TO MAKE A PICNIC QUILT MATERIALS ■ 50 x 100cm (19¾ x 39 3/8") orange quilting cotton (Fabric 1) ■ 65 x 65cm (25 5/8 x 25 5/8") pink quilting cotton (Fabric 2) ■ 114 x 100cm (44 7/8 x 393/8") royal blue quilting cotton (Fabric 3) ■ 122 x 122cm (48 1/8 x 481/8") royal blue canvas cotton (Fabric 4) ■ 122 x 122cm (48 1/8 x 481/8") cotton wadding ■ Strong white cotton thread ■ Rotary cutter ■ Cutting mat ■ Water erasable fabric marker ■ Fabric ruler ■ Quilting clips (optional) ■ Pins ■ Basting spray ■ Lint roller ■ 120cm (46¼") leather strap, 2-3mm thick, 2.5cm (1") wide ■ Leather hole punch ■ Two solid brass round head buttons 0.5cm (¼") diameter ■ Two solid…

BOOKMARK ABSTRACT HOUSE If there’s anyone who knows how to win at gallery walls, it’s Abstract House. Their website, founded by an art loving husband and wife team, is a one stop shop for contemporary trend-led art prints and original abstract paintings. UK shipping is free and they also have a selection of high quality frames. www. abstracthouse.com BRAND FOCUS THE FOREST & CO Devon-based indie homeware store The Forest & Co favour beautifully handcrafted pieces that are made to last. Their collection includes carefully curated textiles, tableware, furniture and lighting, and they’ve recently added some cane and rattan stunners. Visit them in Dartington or online. www.theforestandco.com…

HOW TO MAKE CROCHET FACECLOTHS MATERIALS Nurturing Fibres Eco-Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 124m/136yd per 50g, one ball each in Vanilla (Yarn A), Bessie (Yarn B), Ruby (Yarn C), Lime (Yarn D) and Charcoal (Yarn E) 3.5mm (UK 9, US E/4) crochet hook Yarn needle TENSION Tension isn’t important for this project, just aim for a finish that’s not too tight ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es)sp(s) space(s)ch chainch-sp(s) chain space(s)ss slip stitchdc double crochethtr half trebletr treble magic ring make a magic ring, hold thread in your hand and wrap working yarn around forefinger twice to create ring, slip ring off your finger and insert hook to pick up first st, ch2, then work the necessary sts for Round 1 and close the ring tightly by pulling the loose end FINISHED SIZE…

HOW TO MAKE GRANOLA POPSICLES MATERIALS Makes 6-8 ■ 60g granola ■ 5 tablespoons clear honey ■ 250g Greek yogurt ■ 150-200g prepared small fresh fruits such as grapes, strawberries, and/or kiwi, peeled and diced ■ 50g frozen or fresh raspberries, thawed if frozen ■ 1 tablespoon icing sugar EQUIPMENT ■ 6-8 popsicle moulds and sticks ■ Small baking sheet, lined with baking parchment ■ Blender ■ Sieve There are very few things that’ll get us out of bed with a spring in our step in the morning, but ice cream for breakfast is definitely one of them. These raspberry-drizzled fro-yo ice lollies are worth waking up for – creamy and sweet with a good bit of crunch from the oaty granola. Add your choice of colourful fresh fruit and…

HOW TO MAKE BEADED EARRINGS MATERIALS ■ Size 11 seed beads in green, dark blue, white and pale yellow ■ Beading thread in size 0 or 00 ■ Size 10 beading needle ■ Beading mat or fuzzy cloth (optional) ■ Two earring ear wires Bead weaving without a loom? You’re ready. Take the leap and discover a whole new way to create miniature masterpieces you can hang from your lobes. This pair of earrings is finished with the all-important swishy fringe, a must for carefree, artisanal summer style. Use the colour chart on page 91, as a guide to bead placement, or create your own design. The triangle shape is worked from the bottom up, and then the beaded fringing is added afterwards. 01 Thread the beading needle with about…

HOW TO MAKE EMBROIDERED ESPADRILLES MATERIALS ■ 50cm (19¾") medium weight plain canvas fabric ■ Embroidery thread (we used DMC stranded cotton in 18 (yellow), 926 (green), 608 (orange), 606 (red), 3765 (blue) and 353 (pink)) ■ Prym Espadrille Soles ■ Iron-on transfer pencil ■ Tracing paper ■ 15cm (6") embroidery hoop ■ Embroidery needle ■ Ruler Move over, furry sliders – now it’s finally warm enough for your toes to see the light of day, you’ll want to opt for artisan style. Think modern geo and sew a pair of open-toed espadrilles with colour block shapes in pretty chain stitch. Summer, we’re ready for you. Use three strands of embroidery thread throughout and turn to page 91 to find further instructions for chain stitch. You can use interfacing to…

HOW TO MAKE SUNSET EMBROIDERY MATERIALS ■ Two 25 x 25cm (9 7/8 x 97/8") pieces of cream cotton fabric ■ Embroidery thread (we used DMC stranded cotton in 310 (black), 550 (dark violet), 797 (royal blue), 915 (dark plum), 601 (dark cranberry), 3340 (medium apricot), 353 (peach), 745 (pale yellow), 972 (canary yellow), 993 (light aquamarine) and 943 (medium aquamarine)) ■ Erasable fabric pen ■ 18cm (7 1/8") embroidery hoop ■ Size 5 embroidery needle ■ Fabric glue ■ Fabric scissors Whether you’ve got flights booked or not, you’re going to want this as your summer project – a sunset embroidery hoop just as stop-you-in-your-tracks beautiful as the real deal. Dramatic colour block gradient in satisfyingly smooth satin stitches? Yep. Island paradise silhouette complete with palm trees? Absolutely. And…

We’ve all had a teacher who’s inspired us at some point in our lives. So, as a maker who’s spent years honing your craft and working on new techniques to get the best results, why not pass on your knowledge and become that person that inspires others? Sharing the know-how you’ve used to grow your own creative business won’t just give you a warm fuzzy feeling as you see others benefitting from it, it’s a great way to take your hustle to the next level. A few hours teaching could turn out to be a lucrative revenue stream, bringing in extra cash on the side of selling your makes. But, there’s a whole other heap of benefits to teaching, too. Not only can you get more people to share the…

YOUR GIFT BY LAURA REED MATERIALS ■ Quick drying PVA glue ■ Ruler or tape measure 01 Using the templates on page 92, cut 24 petal A pieces, three of piece A and three of piece B from the coral paper. From the yellow, cut 18 of petal B, three of piece C and three of piece G. From the peach, cut 12 of petal C, three of piece A and three of piece D. Cut nine of piece E, six of piece F, three of piece G and 12 leaves from the blue. 02 Lift the right hand tab on all the petals and glue on top of the left hand tab to create curves. 03 Group the petals with the matching B, C and D pieces. Glue the…

“I have lots more ideas for playing with this aesthetic!” The idea of flowers on tulle embroidery came to me unexpectedly from a lot of messing around and maybe a bit of divine inspiration! It started not with embroidery at all but with my hobby of making wreaths. I got in the habit of posting them regularly on Instagram, and that spurred me into thinking up new approaches. One day I tried using a garden sieve as a frame for a wreath. As part of that I arranged some flowers in the metal mesh. It must have been on my mind that night as I dreamed about real flowers on fabric. I woke up thinking “how interesting, I wonder if it’s actually possible?” I realised that tulle on an embroidery…