Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 64 i Mollie Magazine

Welcome to issue 64 of Mollie Makes – my first as Editor. I’m so excited to be working with this incredibly talented team (including our new Designer, Becki!), and to be part of the inspiring Mollie tribe of crafters, designers, makers and creators. On the theme of new beginnings, this issue is full of ideas for a spring refresh. Update your home with our colour-pop crocheted cushions on page 96, and add some sparkle to your wardrobe with our (seriously easy) sequin T shirt sewing hack on page 32. If you’re in need of yet more new season inspiration, flick through our gorgeous Spring Homestyle booklet. I’ll also be decorating my new desk with this month’s cute Mr Fox & Pals cover gift – don’t forget to share your versions…

Hold the jam and cream! Cath Kidston's latest helping of quintessentially English textiles and homewares is sweeter than ever, and we can't wait to get our hands on it. Inspired by traditional country gardens, it's a riot of colourful borders, bold blooms, garden dwellers and naughty gnomes. It's just what we need to refresh our homes and brave those first steps out into the spring sunshine. www.cathkidston.com THIS MONTH’S WISHLIST Forget dainty dots – if you're going to bust out the polka prints this spring, do it in a big way with this monochrome shirt from Boden.Your wardrobe will thank you. www.boden.co.uk You don't have to be green fingered to enjoy this fresh Grow Your Own art print by super-talented illustrator Francesca Iannaccone of Shape Colour Pattern, but if you're…

MATERIALS Cushion cover, 50 x 50cm (20 x 20"), (we used VIGDIS from IKEA) Cushion pad, 50 x 50cm (20 x 20") Iron Filbert or flat paint brush, 5cm (2") or larger Two bowls for mixing paint Jacquard textile paint (we used white 123, russet 127, scarlet red 105, periwinkle 125, sky blue 111) Jacquard colour extender (www.jacquardproducts.com) 01 Start by mixing the paint colours. To make Serenity, start with 55-85ml (2-3oz) of white. Then add two 2.5cm (1") dollops of periwinkle and two 2cm (¾") size dollops of sky blue. To make Rose Quartz, start with 55-85ml (2-3oz) of white, and add two 2.5cm (1") size dollops of russet, and one 2cm (¾") size dollop of scarlet red. 02 Once the paint is mixed, paint the top of the…

If Emilie’s striking palette of monochrome with flashes of colour has perked your interest, here’s an easy way to subtlety introduce this bold look into your home. Rachel from the blog The Crafted Life painted over this plain plant pot using acrylics, then created her own nifty stamp from a carved pencil eraser – a truly genius trick. We think it’d also suit the hand lettering from our project on page 80. See the tutorial and learn how to carve a stamp at www.thecraftedlife.com.…

We’re loving the fact macramé is firmly back on the craft table, but if you’re worried about your work looking just a little too 70s, bring it up-to-date by infusing with neon and the ubiquitous mason jar. This a great beginners’ project, and your final display could be switched up to include whatever beautiful blooms are in season. Find the tutorial, plus lots of other ways to celebrate nature and the seasons, in the gorgeous new book 365 Nature by Anna Carlile. www.hardiegrant.co.uk…

At the first hint of spring, we're all about ditching the cosy blankets and winter warmers and filling our homes with vibrant hues, tempting textures and modern florals. Whether you want to breathe new life into your favourite rooms or add a splash of fresh spring colour to your outdoor spaces, prepare for a rush of inspiration in our little book of new season trends. For a contemporary take on pastels, try our geometric tray project by Émilie Greenberg and Karine Thiboult-Demessence, or introduce bold botanicals with floral garden cushions by Hannah Silvani and Rosie Scott. We’ve also dotted through styling ideas from Charlotte Hedeman Guéniau, founder of RICE – you'll find a reader o er for her swoon-worthy new book on page 19. Don't forget to share your spring…

Clare Buswell If Clare’s not in her craft room making something, you’ll find her outside in the garden sowing seeds and planning her next mini wildflower meadow, while spotting garden birds, frogs and the occasional rabbit. Make Clare’s decorative Easter eggs on page 18. www.clare-buswell.blogspot.ie Helen Dealtry Helen is a British-born, New York-based designer with a knack for turning florals into bold, edgy textile prints. She’s living the dream in Brooklyn, where she spends her days at her studio alongside her dog, Dudley. Learn Helen’s creative secrets on page 26. www.helendealtry.com Stephanie Wolven Forever known as the ‘knicker lady’, lingerie designer Stephanie has the largest collection of delicates ever – she can whizz up a pair in 45 minutes! She loves hot chocolate with Baileys, high heels and the British…

01 Liberty-print partyware – choose from your favourite floral designs. 02 Gold animals? In party hats?We're all over these Oh Joy! for Target buys. 03 Forget baby pinks and blues – gift this gorgeous Donna Wilson blanket to a stylish mum friend. 04 This Liberty floral mini garland is a snip at just £9. 05 Oh Joy! photo cubes make for cute nursery decorations. 06 This Donna Wilson travel toy scores some serious design points. Whether you're a fan of Donna Wilson's off-beat illustrations, love a Liberty print or have a fixation with Joy Cho's colour-filled Oh Joy! blog, these latest big name pairings are fighting to make their way into our online shopping bags. British designer Donna Wilson has teamed up with Mamas & Papas (www.mamasandpapas.com) to create her…

Since I had my second child, my sewing, knitting and art have fallen by the wayside. I never seem to have any time or energy. For a long time, I felt bad that my own making was in hibernation, until it dawned on me – I am still making things. The things I make with my children, who are five and two. And I began to realise, the wildness and spontaneity of crafting with children has a valuable creative energy all of its own.What my children and I make is very basic – we might spend an hour painting pine cones, build a car out of cardboard, or fill and knot fabric scraps to make lavender bags. But I love playing with different materials, as well as the inventive challenge…

Cool charcoal greys and creams will always have a place in our design-loving hearts, especially when teamed with natural materials and plenty of lovely light. Danish brand Hübsch is always on point with its Scanditastic design and styling – and this gorgeous scene is no exception. www.hubsch-interior.com GET THE LOOK JUICY MONOCHROME This juicy tea towel will turn washing up into a tangerine dream. Or if you prefer sweetness to citrus, a kawaii-esque cupcake should do the trick nicely. We’ll take both, please. www.notonthehighstreet.com/victoria andabigail, www.todryfor.com No space on the wall for more prints? No problem – just take the gallery look over to your sofa instead with this abstract, collage-style cushion. www.fermliving.com Some people might say our planter obsession is getting a little out of hand. But when we keep…

HOW TO MAKE… FABRIC BOOKENDS MATERIALS Fat quarter cuts of five different coordinating fabrics Medium-sized bag of poly pellets One small bag of stuffing Coordinating thread Scissors Needle Sewing machine We do love a perfectly-styled bookshelf here at Mollie HQ – colour-arranged displays and plenty of knick-knacks are our kind of eye candy. This is a great rainy afternoon project, ideal for using up a fat quarter pack or some of your beloved leftover scraps. Use the same type of fabric in different colours or prints for a smooth finish. If you're mixing different prints, choose ones in the same pallette for a coherent look. All seams are stitched using an 0.5cm (¼") allowance. 01 Using the templates on page 100, cut four pyramid sides, one pyramid bottom, four tower…

HOW TO MAKE … A POM POM FOOTSTOOL MATERIALS Small footstool (this one’s body is approx. 10cm (4") deep and 40cm (15¾") diameter) Piece of stretchy soft fabric that doesn’t fray Various yarns in your chosen colour scheme 3.5cm (1 /8"), 5.5cm (2¼"), 7cm (2¾") and 9cm (3 /8") pom pom makers Scissors Darning needle Ribbon, 2m (2yrd) Pick up a plain footstool from a carboot sale or thrift shop and turn it into a statement piece of furniture that’s sure to raise a smile from visitors. This pom pom cover is also great for using up scraps of yarn – there’s everything from chunky aran to fluffy angora and cotton DK in there. Pick a good range of colours – ours features neutral grey, beige and white alongside brighter…

HOW TO MAKE… A GEO STAMPED TRAY MATERIALS A white wooden tray measuring 25 x 18cm (9 7/8 x 7 1/8") One A4 foam sheet Gouache paint in three different colours (blue, orange and green) Double-sided tape Three flat paintbrushes Three clear acrylic stamping blocks Water-based matt varnish Scissors Pencil Ruler Spring is the perfect opportunity for a declutter and a clean, which also makes it the best time to hunt out old items that with just a little TLC (and a dash of creativity) can be transformed into something glorious. Take this bright and breezy geo design by Émilie Greenberg and Karine Thiboult-Demessence. Applied with only a DIY stamp and lick of paint, it will convert an unremarkable wooden tray into boutique-worthy homeware. In under 30 mins (plus a…

HOW TO MAKE… PAINTED FLOWER POTS & BOXES MATERIALS Flower pots Selection of terracotta pots Water-based paint Ribbons, string and fabric for decoration Paintbrushes Masking tape Cotton buds Flower boxes Wooden crates Old table legs Water-based paint and wood paint Screws Paintbrushes Electric screwdriver or power drill Big or small, your outdoor space deserves some love right now. And what better way to show it than with Charlotte Hedeman Guéniau's thrifty spring updates? They're all about creating bespoke containers from what you already have to make your patio, porch or fave outdoor spot as well-dressed as your home. Load them up with spring bulbs, kick back and enjoy! Flower pots 01 Wipe down your plant pots and remove any cobwebs or grit with a damp cloth or sponge. 02 Plan…

01 For extra-luxe and on-trend gifting. www. notonthehighstreet. com/abigailwarner 02 You can’t go wrong with a mini pompom. www.maypoledesign. etsy.com 03 A slouchy wool dress for lazy days. www. thewhitepepper.com 04 Who’s ever owned too many bags? www. lacerisesurlegateau.fr 05 ‘Louis Blue’ and ‘Antoinette’ are Annie’s interpretations. www. anniesloan.com 06 Upcycled treats for your bathroom shelf. www.aimeebollu.co.uk 07 Bake up a feast in pretty dishes. www. formahouse.co.uk 08 An easy way to never misplace your pen. www.hay.dk 09 Capture that ideas stream. www.michelle  carlslundshop.com MAKE IT! TURN THE PAGE TO DIY ROSE QUARTZ AND SERENITY…

‘It’s always been my dream to have a dog and take it to work with me.’ Growing up surrounded by the beautiful botanicals of the British countryside spurred on Helen Dealtry’s love of nature, which has inspired an extraordinary career in hand-painted floral prints with a quirky edge. After earning a BA in Textile and Fashion Design from Winchester School of Art, Helen landed a job as a trainee textile designer at a New York-based studio where she worked her way up to creative director, generating an astonishing portfolio of over 4000 designs along the way. Having honed her craft working with several major interiors and fashion brands, Helen co-founded her own business in 2008 from a studio in Brooklyn, New York, that she shares with her dog, Dudley. When…

HOW TO MAKE… A PYJAMA SET MATERIALS Fabric, 1m (1yrd) long, 115cm (1/8yrd) wide Cotton bias binding, 2m (2yrd), 2.5cm (1") wide Picot or ruffled edge elastic, 1m (1yrd), 1cm ( /8") wide Matching thread Sewing machine Tape measure Pins Needles Scissors Iron SIZES Small (UK 8-10) Medium (UK 10-12) Large (UK 12-14) Fun, flirty, and oh-so-indulgent, this camisole and shorts set is just begging to be shown off. So what better excuse than to throw a retro pyjama party – we’ve even provided fun eyemask party invites for you to send (see over the page). Or if you'd prefer to wear it straight away, you could team the cami with jeans and a cardie for relaxed spring style during the day, too. We used a soft brushed cotton, but…

Getting the keys to her new house in Amiens, France, on her birthday four years ago was the best present that designer Emilie Rousseaux has ever had. It’s been a highly significant one too, not only o ering a huge renovation project for Emilie and her partner, Greg, but also turning into the inspiration and launch pad for her home décor and accessories brand, MilieO. The house is a typical old ‘Amiènoise’ home – narrow and long – and before Emilie and Greg started work it had lots of small rooms and was poorly lit. But they could see its potential, and weren’t daunted by the work ahead. “It was just the project we’d been looking for,” says Emilie, “the chance to create a home that is truly ‘us’.” The…

HOW TO MAKE… PAINTED MUGS MATERIALS Enamel mugs Pebeo porcelaine paint Fine paintbrushes Plate Pencil or pen Paper Baking tray Heat mat or chopping board Warmer months are on their way (we promise!) and we know what that means – outdoor adventures, camping near fields or beaches, with a roaring fire to toast marshmallows on while enjoying a mug of something warm. These painted enamel mugs make a great campfire accessory, or gift for any outdoor adventurers in your life. Get creative with your designs – just don’t skip the practising stage, as it will really help later on. Patterns with spaces in between each shape are best for keeping each colour separate, and a fine paintbrush will give you more control and a neater finish. 01 Preheat your oven…

I’VE PAINTED MY HALLWAY ENGLISH YELLOW – IT’S SO CHIC, YET CHEERY Colours in the home make me feel joyful and comfortable. I regularly go to a huge interiors trade show, Maison et Objet, in Paris, to spot new trends, and this year I found everything was confident, bright and colourful – it made my heart sing! The main colours were bright yellow, red and green, which I translated into my shades English Yellow, Emperor’s Silk and Antibes Green. Primaries can look a little too simple when paired with white, so I’d combine these with a neutral grey, such as my Paris Grey or Graphite, for a sophisticated look.The artist Ben Nicholson was a great inspiration for this palette – the way he combines grey with bright colours is fantastic.You…

HOW TO MAKE… A FLORAL WREATH MATERIALS Paper raffia ribbon in white, pink, grey and yellow Embroidery threads in matching colours Cardboard rings, two 3.5cm (1") and two 5.5cm (2") One bunch each of eucalyptus leaves, daisies, baby's breath and chrysanthemums Florist’s wire Cutting pliers Cutting guide Medium pompoms: four 60cm (23 5/8") strips, two 40cm (15 ") strips. Small pompoms: two 60cm (23 5/8") strips, three 30cm (11 ") strips. This garland combines fresh and paper flowers to create a pretty effect. As it dries, the eucalyptus will turn a beautiful silvery colour. To make the pompoms 01 Cut the paper ribbon to the correct size for your pompom (see cutting guide) and flatten it out. 02 Place two matching cardboard rings together, one on top of the other.…

HOW TO MAKE… BOHO FLOOR CUSHIONS MATERIALS 53cm square (20 7/8") of floral cotton fabric for each cushion 53 x 67cm (20 7/8 x 26 8of dotty cotton fabric for each cushion Matching thread One ball of yarn in a contrasting colour 10cm (4") square of cardboard Sewing machine Darning needle Cushion pads Now the sun is shining, it's time to get outdoors and enjoy the amazing colour and light that spring has to offer. For us, that means having a comfy spot to read a good book or entertain friends – cue these beautiful boho floor cushions by Hannah Silvani and Rosie Scott. Easy to stitch and finished with bright tassels, they'll add a quick splash of colour to balconies, benches, decking and tiles. Our cushions have been sewn…