Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 71 i Mollie Magazine

The nights are drawing in, there’s the hint of a chill in the air and we’re starting to think about (whisper it) Christmas. Get into the festive spirit with this month’s kitsch-cool fairy tree topper gift, try appliqué with our bright Christmas present sacks on page 42, or make a thoughtful gift with a Nordic-inspired quilt on page 80. This festive season, we’re embracing the Danish concept of Hygge. Celebrating warmth and cosiness, it’s all about good friends and family, and finding joy in life’s simple pleasures. Add some winter warmth to your home with this issue’s bonus magazine – it’s full of handcrafted Scandi makes to ease you into the new season if you aren’t quite ready for Christmas.…

We’re welcoming winter with open arms this year. The reason? We’ve discovered Miss Pom Pom’s reversible scarf and are embracing any and every opportunity to wear it. www.misspompom.com Say hello to this fun scoop neck sweater from Letter Clothing Company – the new clothing brand by the talented folks at The Old English Company. Bonjour, Dreaming of Unicorns and Hustle are just a few of the chic slogan jumpers you’ll find in the online store. www.letterclothing.com Cosy and bright, this distinctive Southbank cushion is from a series of geometric designs by award-winning weaver Rowenna Mason. She makes each one by hand in her London studio using complex weaving and dimensional patterns. www.rowennamason.co.uk Calligraphy fan or not, Ash Bush’s crush-worthy nib holders are too exquisite to ignore.They’re available in so many…

We all know the joy that comes from making a baby blanket, or a sampler to celebrate a wedding. But when we mark life events and relationships through craft, we’re not only enjoying a hobby, we’re taking part in a centuries-old tradition, intertwined with the female experience. Throughout history, women have used crafts to tell stories and record their lives, from ancient tapestries to commemorative quilts, right through to contemporary scrapbooking. “Women have traditionally been – and still are – the archivers of family stories,” says Ann Rippon, an Academic Quilter at the University of Bristol whose work is focused on the role of cloth in society. THE FABRIC OF OUR LIVES Quilting is one of the most frequently-used mediums for crafty storytelling, thanks to its potential for bringing together…

HOW TO MAKE… A WOODLAND PAPERCUT MATERIALS • Six sheets of A4 white paper, 120gsm • One sheet of blush pink card • One sheet of A4 metallic card • Double-sided tape • Cutting mat • Scalpel and blades • Pencil • Glass dome, approx. 30cm (11 7/8") high (we used a Large Bevin Beech Based Glass Dome from www.rowanandwren.co.uk ) Glass domed bell jars are our top pick for showing off precious treasures and collectables, and we can’t think of a better piece to draw attention to than this festive woodland papercut. Whether set up on a sideboard and styled up with some simple foliage around it, or taking centre stage on your dining table on Christmas Day (move over, turkey), it’s bound to get lots of admiring looks.…

Fans of Holly Becker’s interiors blog, Decor8, won’t be surprised that her latest book, written with Leslie Shewring of A Creative Mint, is full of inspired styling ideas for the prettiest parties.To buy a copy of Decorate for a Party for £15 including free UK P&P (RRP £20), call 01903 858503 and quote QPG453. www.jacquismallpub.com Knitter and blogger Olivia Villareal loves the textures and colours of her yarn collection COLLECTING I’ve been knitting since I was a little girl when my grandmother taught me, and I suppose I’ve been collecting ever since. My mother and I used to spend Saturday mornings browsing yard sales and any time I came upon bags or boxes of yarn, I’d buy them. I’d share them with my grandmother – we’d spend hours together at…

HOW TO MAKE… A METALLIC SKIRT MATERIALS • Gold pleated fabric, 1m (1yrd) (we used gold crumple accordion pleated pleuche fabric from www.ivyverynice.etsy.com) • Black elastic, 1m (1yrd), 5cm (2") wide • Matching sewing thread Already shopping for an outfit to impress at all this year’s Christmas parties? Spend an afternoon with your sewing machine instead and whip up Hannah’s surprisingly easy skirt – you don’t even need a pattern as you’ll use your own measurements, adjusting the length to suit. Ticking the boxes for all this season’s biggest trends (metallics, velvet, pleats... no need to thank us), just add a simple black top and heels, accessorise with a bright clutch and a slick of red lipstick, and you’ll be party-ready in no time. See you on the dance floor!…

WHAT I LIKED MOST ABOUT CRAFT WAS SHARING THAT KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS It was when I was writing my third book, Felt Sew Good, that I realised what I liked most about craft – sharing that knowledge with other people. I decided I’d never be the kind of crafter who spent all their time making to sell; I just didn’t have the patience. A couple of years later, the lovely Ros Badger contacted me asking if I would help her run some craft workshops at Port Eliot festival – it was exhausting but so much fun. I loved seeing people learning a new skill or refreshing an old one, and cajoling dads into making pom poms with their children. One girl learnt how to make paper pinwheels, then got her…

Emma Block Emma is an illustrator living in London. She likes charity shops, sausage dogs and going on drawing trips with her trusty travel paint kit. She loves house plants, but can’t keep them alive, no matter how hard she tries. Find Emma’s illustration on page 36 . www.emmablock.co.uk Chloe Hardisty Outside her 9–5 working hours, Chloe is a designer-maker extraordinaire. Addicted to Insta, follow her feed for gratuitous doughnut shots on cake day (Tuesday), and to see the shade of pink she’s painting her front door. Sew Chloe’s pom pom muff on page 39 . www.cottonclara.wordpress.com Rosee Woodland Rosee first discovered her love of craft when she made earrings to sell at her infant school’s Blue Peter Bring and Buy sale. She’s been…

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‘Know your goal and ultimate vision, and don’t let anything get in the way.’ Maddie Flanigan has built her modern lingerie business, Madalynne, from a ten-year love a air with sewing and a determination to live life to the fullest. Learning her craft as a teenager in Florida from a local tailor named Myshka, she received an unparalleled education as this neighbourhood seamstress had worked for a host of designers, including Dior. Maddie later enrolled in the Savannah College of Art and Design, but transferred to Johnson and Wales University to study fashion merchandising and retail marketing on a full scholarship. For her work placement, Maddie applied to Urban Outfitters, never expecting to be chosen. To her surprise, she got the gig, and nearly seven years later she’s still there.…

HOW TO MAKE… A POM POM MUFF MATERIALS • Sweatshirt or jumper with a close knit stitch • Lining fabric in contrasting colour, 30 x 40cm (11 7/8 x 15¾") • Thirty felt balls, 1.5cm ( 5/8") diameter • Wadding, 135g/4oz, 60 x 80cm (23 5/8 x 31½") • Cord, 2m (78 7/8"), 0.5cm (¼") wide • Thin elastic, 1m (39 3/8") • Matching tapestry wool • Matching sewing thread This cosy project is a great way to make the most of an old pullover you know you’ll never wear again, but can’t quite bear to part with. Or, use it to salvage that gorgeous wool jumper that somehow found its way into the washing machine and now resembles children’s clothing. If you don’t have any lining fabric to hand,…

Caffeine addicts can make their priorities clear with this graphic print fromYourtype, or show your softer side with Cloud Walker Studios’ sweetly-striped monochrome XOXO print. www.yourtypeprint.com, www.cloudwalkerstudios.etsy.com Can’t fit any more stripes into your wardrobe? Then start on your decor, and throw in a couple of cheeky tassels for good measure. www.linenand stripes.etsy.com Bold geo textiles and Scandi-inspired furniture? Yes please.We want everything from the new Hubsch Interior lookbook this autumn. www.hubsch-interior.com Sometimes, you just have too much stuff. Clear up some of your creative clutter by hiding it away in these silver-dipped seagrass belly baskets from Olliella. You can choose from a range of colour combos and sizes, or opt for the fun pom pom versions. www.olliella.com X marks the spot with this understated monochrome enamel vase from Rose &…

Jess Payne, founder of Geeky Stitching Company, entered our Cratejoy competition to win $500 to help her develop her cross stitching subscription box business. She tells us how she’s developing her contemporary stitch kits. What inspired you to start your business? When I rediscovered my love of cross stitching last year, I realised the patterns available weren’t really my style, so I started to design my own. After posting a few pictures on Instagram, I realised that other people also liked my ideas, so thought it was a perfect opportunity for me to launch something I was really passionate about. Tell us a bit about your subscription boxes. There’s a different theme to the boxes each month – at the moment they’re all based around food. Each subscriber receives a…

HOW TO MAKE… A CROCHET CLUTCH MATERIALS • Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted, 85% wool/15% mohair, 113g/173m per ball, one ball in Sunburst Gold (M14) • 5.0 mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook • Yarn for tassel • Lining fabric, 29 x 38cm (11½ x 15") • Zip, 20cm (7 7/8") • Sewing needle • Matching sewing thread • Yarn needle TENSION 5.5 sts and 7.5 rows in puff st to measure 10cm (4") ABBREVIATIONS (UK) • st(s) stitch(es) • ch chain • ch-sp chain space • dc double crochet • ss slip stitch • tr treble • ps puff stitch • RS right side FINISHED SIZE 28 x 18cm (11 x 7 1/8") Team Mollie are always up for expanding their crochet repertoire –…

HOW TO MAKE… CROCHET-EDGED TEA TOWELS MATERIALS • DMC Natura Just Cotton yarn, 100% cotton, 50g/155m per ball, one ball each in Geranium (N52) (Yarn A), Giroflee (N52) (Yarn B), Aquamarine (N25) (Yarn C) • 2.5mm (UK 12, US C/2) crochet hook • Three tea towels approx. 40cm (15 ") wide • Tapestry needle TENSION Tension isn’t too important, just aim for a neat finish ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) sp(s) space(s) ch chain ch-sp chain space ss slip stitch dc double crochet tr treble yrh yarn round hook tr2tog treble 2 together (yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh and draw through all loops on hook 5ch picot ch5, ss in 5th ch from hook Upgrade the humble…

Starry, starry night... We all have our own rituals when it comes to hanging up those festive decs (trimming the tree while watching Elf, anyone?). But whether you string up your lights first or last, you’ve got to make room for Paloma’s cute felt fairy on the top of your tree this year. Your embroidered tree topper is kept sturdy with a cardboard insert, and you’ll need to add a small amount of stu ng to keep that retro star-shaped hairstyle standing. Otherwise, the whole project is hand-sewn, so you’ll be ready to spread fairy magic in no time. Don’t forget her little star-shaped friend too! Paloma Rocha Ferreirós is the designer-maker behind Noia Land.Visit her shop to buy the most gorgeous felt doll patterns, including unicorns and gingerbread men,…

MATERIALS • Plain cotton fabric, 40 x 36cm (15 x 14 1/8") • Metallic gilding paint (we used Martha Stewart Liquid Gilding in Gold) • Silver spray paint • Disposable baking tray • Lollipop stick • Cushion pad, 40 x 40cm (15 x 15 ") 01 Fill the baking tray with lukewarm water and place it on an even surface. Spray the silver paint onto the surface of the water until you’ve created a marble effect on the top. 02 Add small drops of the gold gilding to the water using the lollipop stick, keeping the stick close to the surface so the drops don’t sink to the bottom. 03 Once you have a few drops of gold on the surface, break them up by vigorously running the stick through…

HOW TO MAKE… PYJAMA BOTTOMS MATERIALS • Light to medium-weight woven fabric, 2.5m (2½yrds) • Matching sewing thread • Elastic, 1m (1yrd), 0.5cm (¼") wide • Ribbon, 60cm (23 5/8"), 1.5cm ( 5/8") wide • Paper for templates • Tailor’s chalk SIZES • Small (UK 8-10) • Medium (UK 10-12) • Large (UK 12-14) There’s nothing better than coming home on a chilly autumn evening and changing straight into a slouchy jumper, woolly socks and your favourite pjs. This pair will let everyone know you’re officially off-duty, and ready to curl up on the sofa for the evening. We’ve used Bonnie Christine’s Hello Ollie fabric in Swanlings Bevy Peach, designed for Art Gallery Fabrics, as we’re seriously crushing on all things swan-related. But, this straightforward pattern would work just as…

Romana Howells Brodie has developed a bit of a thing for home renovation since moving into her semi-detached Victorian house near Glasgow with husband John five years ago. Documenting her decorating progress on Instagram, her account quickly became hugely popular thanks to the property’s calm, soothing, black and white Scandi style. As of January this year, they now share this striking space with baby daughter Isabella, who often makes an appearance on Romana’s feed looking just as Instagram-worthy. “Believe it or not,” she says, “my flat before this was decorated in a very di erent way – it was pretty eclectic and busy. I felt this place was the opportunity for a clean slate, to start again.” The house needed a lot of work first though. After adding a bathroom…

HOW TO MAKE… A RAG RUG MATERIALS • Mesh rug canvas, 3 count, 70 x 94cm (27 5/8 x 37") (ideally two sides should be selvages) • Nine pairs of denim jeans in six different shades • Eight white shirts • Latch hook • Fabric scissors • Matching sewing thread • Fabric marker Every girl knows rocking an oversized white shirt with skinny jeans is an easy route to effortless style. Add the same laid-back appeal to your home with Elspeth Jackson’s rag rug, inspired by this classic fashion pairing. Raid the back of your wardrobe or visit local charity shops to source the fabrics you need, then follow the instructions to cut your strips and learn the loopy rag rugging technique before you get started. Cutting fabric strips 01…

HOW TO MAKE… A MORNING STAR QUILT MATERIALS • Background fabric, 2.5m (2¾yrds) • Scrap fabrics, 2.6m (2 7/8 yrds) total or 12 fat quarters • Backing fabric, 3.5m (3¾yrds) • Binding fabric, 0.5m (½yrd) or 2 fat quarters • Wadding, 1.7m (68") square • Paper for templates If you’ve never given quilting a go before, this Nordic-feel project is a great place to start. Not only does it tap into this winter’s trend for all things Scandi, it’s also a beautiful heirloom make. Start it now and give to someone special as a thoughtful (and seriously impressive) Christmas gift. Made using the traditional morning star quilt block in fresh, contemporary fabrics, you’ll piece together triangles and squares using basic quilting techniques that are easy to master. Lynne used a…

YOUR FREE GIFT BY PALOMA ROCHA FERREIRÓS PAGE 7 MATERIALS • Tissue paper • Erasable fabric marker • Soft toy stuffing • Scallop shears (optional) • Fabric glue • Pink pencil 01 Using the templates on pages 101-102, cut out the doll pieces from the felt, then trace the embroidery templates on page 103 onto tissue paper or thin tracing paper. If you need help with any of the embroidery stitches, you’ll find a stitch guide and tips on our blog at www.molliemakes.com . 02 Pin the tissue paper with the hair embroidery guide in place on the hair piece. Using split stitch and two strands of gold embroidery thread, sew along the lines. Add some lazy daisy stitches and two stars of four overlapping straight stitches using the picture…