Mollie Magazine March 2022

This month’s issue coincides with International Women’s Day on 8th March, so we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate some of the amazing women making use of their creativity to inspire and empower others. Find our feature on page 42, try Cotton Clara’s fun, feminist hoop art on page 47, then turn to page 57 for artist Sakina Saidi’s gorgeous illustrations themed around beauty and the diversity of womanhood. If that’s got you feeling inspired, we have lots of projects this issue to help you harness your own creativity and welcome in spring. Dive into something new with our beginner-friendly guide to natural dyeing, then use your skills to create a rustic raffia basket on page 49. If you’re hoping to give your crafting more of a sustainable angle…

Samantha Siu Metalsmith and rainbow maker Samantha can often be found blasting out indie and rock music over the hum of her drill in her home studio. She enjoys muddy country walks and trips to the seaside, which inspire her work to promote mindfulness and positivity in the home. Light up your space with Sam’s suncatcher on page 24 www.peppysun.com Yojin Rah Yojin is a knot jewellery maker living outside Milan, Italy. Mimi from La Boheme and Yojin have a lot in common – they both live in the attic, make flowers with threads and sing. Yojin actually sings most of the time when she is not making knots. Knot Yojin’s jewellery set on page 74 www.guemandalice.etsy.com Sakina Saidi French-Moroccan illustrator Sakina lives in London where she creates beautiful, uplifting…

SEWING? C’EST CHIC Meet LA Jupe, the latest pattern release from French fabric brand, Atelier Brunette. Shown here in their Hilma fabric, the versatile silhouette makes it an instant wardrobe classic. Founders Annabelle and Rajeev are passionate about championing sustainable and ethical practises; Annabelle covers the gorgeous designs of their fabrics, while Rajeev keeps in close contact with their production in India. www.atelierbrunette.com LOVE LETTERS FUELLED BY PASSION Sarah and Maude is here to serve all your fancy stationery needs. The eponymous Sarah blends modern, simple designs with her traditional antique printing press, Maude, to create cards and bespoke invitations you can treasure. These bookmarks are recycled from test sheets used across Sarah’s collections. www.sarahandmaude.com DRESSING UP The cottagecore aesthetic (think gingham and frilly trims, ditsy florals and floaty fabrics)…

ColorMaps activity books are the great new way to enjoy adult colouring without the mental stress of selecting colours and deciding where to put them.With the ColorMaps series, you will create beautiful masterpieces in only three steps: 1) pick a design; 2) match your pencils; 3) follow the map to fill in with vibrant colour. It really is that easy! A totally new concept in adult colouring, these colour-coded patterns make filling in the pages easy and stress-free with handy colour swatches for every pattern. You'll find 60 patterns to colour inside this deluxe-format book with easy-tear pages. Full-sized colour examples are provided for every pattern, too. Unlike traditional “by-number” products, the ColorMaps series features coordinated coloured lines and numbered patterns to help you create with ease. And the best…

Olivia Gibbs is an illustrator and surface pattern designer whose colourful work has been licensed across multiple channels, including gift, home decor, and stationery. Her list of clients includes American Greetings, CR Gibson and International Greetings. She is the illustrator of other ColorMapsTM activity books and the author of The Better Day Book: 52 Ways to Have Happier Days. Originally from Spain, Olivia currently resides in Kansas, where she is inspired by nature and the world around her www.oliviagibbs.com…

HOW TO MAKE AN AMIGURUMI DOLL MATERIALS ■ Schachenmayr Catania, 100% mercerised cotton, 50g/125m per ball; 1 ball each in ■ Sunkissed (00437) (Yarn A), Reseda (00402) (Yarn B), Marsalarot (00396) (Yarn C), Zimt (00383) (Yarn D), Bast (00257) (Yarn E), Kaffee (00162) (Yarn F) and Vanille (00403) (Yarn G) ■ Black and white embroidery thread ■ 2.5mm (UK 12, US C/2) crochet hook ■ Soft toy stuffing ■ Stitch marker (or scrap yarn) ■ Yarn needle TENSION Tension is not too important, just aim for a dense neat stitch so the stuffing does not show ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) ch chain dc double crochet ws waistcoat st - insert hook into the middle of the ‘v’ of the previous round’s dc st instead of inserting the hook below the…