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How to crochet a bow tie

May
15 Posted at 09.00

It’s Tutorial Tuesday and it’s time for a new how to! What about this crochet bow tie. Perfect for parties, weddings and special events, this adorable accessory will make any little boy look even cuter on the big day! Designed by Delia Randall of Delia Creates, it’s a lovely touch for birthdays and celebrations…
This free crochet bow tie pattern is perfect timing for spring or summer weddings… and it complements our free wedding supplement perfectly, don’t you think?
How to make crochet flower coasters

May
01 Posted at 11.00

We suspect you’re going to like these crochet flower coasters. Actually, scratch that, we know you’re going to go wild for these… Today’s Tutorial Tuesday is a special treat, because it’s spring and because we are in love with Yvonne Eijkenduijn’s style… Yvonne is joining us from Yvestown Blog to show us how to crochet these beautiful coasters…
How to needle felt: bunch of cherries

Apr
24 Posted at 09.00

It’s Tutorial Tuesday! Have you tried felting yet? Maybe you’ve seen our how to felt guide in issue 13 of Mollie Makes to make the felted doglets? If you’re new to felting and you’d like to practise before launching into Gretel Parker’s adorable felted dogs, this guide to making felt cherries by Katherine Jalaty of Making Chicken Salad is the perfect beginner’s felting project…
Tutorial Tuesday: fabric doorstops

Apr
17 Posted at 10.00

It’s spring and it’s time to prop open the doors and let in the sunshine and the fresh air. The prettiest way to do this is with homemade fabric doorstops in your favourite fabrics… We’ve invited Natalie Santini of Hungry Hippie to guest blog for us today and show us how to make one…
Easter Monday mini-makes

Apr
09 Posted at 08.00

If you’re at a loose end today and you want to work off some of those scoffed Easter egg calories, roll up your sleeves and get your craft on. We discovered two sweet as chocolate ideas over the weekend, an Easter chick garland and bunny lid storage jars…
Tutorial Tuesday: fabric flower hair band

Mar
27 Posted at 09.29

Everyone needs something pretty in their hair from time to time, and a cute hairband will always do the job. We’ve invited Duni Buesken over from Duni Studio to take us through this cute flower headband…
Tutorial Tuesday: Felted hand warmers

Feb
14 Posted at 12.30

It’s still pretty nippy out there, and we loved Jenny Warner’s make-in-a-moment hand warmers so much we had to share them with you. So easy, so thrifty and so cute! Read more to find out how to make these felted heart hand warmers…
Tutorial Tuesday: make a rubber stamp

Jan
31 Posted at 12.30

We love the speed and ease of stamping as much as the next crafter, but what if you want to make something totally hand-made and unique. Well, the answer is, design your own rubber stamp. Here Yi Farn of Cotton Candy shows us how to make a rubber stamp from an eraser in a step-by-step guide…
Tutorial Tuesday: Fabric fortune cookies

Jan
24 Posted at 13.38

As the Chinese Year of the Dragon enters, how about this for a quick and fun tutorial? These tiny fabric fortune cookies are perfect for secret messages, love notes, good luck tokens or just for fun… A great addition to children’s lunch boxes on birthdays too, the list is endless. We’ve invited Liz Havartine from Lady Havartine blog to share her fabric fortune cookie tutorial with you… Over to Liz…
Felt heart hanger tutorial

Jan
20 Posted at 10.08

Looking for a project for a lazy weekend… our friends over at The Making Spot have just posted this easy-peasy felt hanger tutorial by Sizzix, along with a link to lots of other free project ideas. How cute would this look with this month’s Mollie Makes Sweet Home Ribbon? Read more for further inspiration…