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This is a really bumper issue of Prima Makes – it’s packed with projects. We have focused on stitch craft so there is lots of choice for lovers of sewing: simple makes for beginners and enjoyable designs for more experienced stitchers. The quick and easy key rings (page 42), using scraps of colourful fabrics, are great to sell at fêtes and school fairs; while the cross-stitch caravan embroidery (page 72) is one to treasure or make for a very special gift. The two amazing free gifts – a sewing roll kit (turn to page 130 for the instructions) and the stunning dress pattern worth £8.99 – make this issue great value. The wrap dress pattern can be adapted to make four designs, and on page 148 we show you how you can…

The BRIGHT STUFF

DEEPLY FELT Designed by Christine Leech of Sew Yeah, this kit contains everything you need to make a cute felt banner that will look great on the wall of your workroom. Plus, you can use the flower template to make more for other projects. Suitable for beginners, £16, cloudcraft.co.uk. CHALK IT UP PlastiKote has a great new range of spray paints with a chalky finish in seven earthy colours, perfect for adding a vintage look to furniture, mirror frames and other decorative pieces in your home. £6.79 for 400ml, from Hobbycraft, The Range or plasti-kote.co.uk. PERFECT SETTING This pretty Park Wildlife range from Cath Kidston is ideal for spring meals indoors or out. Prices are good, too. From £4, cathkidston.co.uk. HELLO DOLLY Textile designer Sarah Campbell’s handmade dolls are more for grown-ups than children. Made from Sarah’s…

The BRIGHT STUFF

HELPING HAND This clever pot holder makes a smart gift for a friend You will need Pieces of co-ordinating cotton fabric (we used four different designs) Polyester wadding Matching thread Sewing machine To make Using the heart template on page 246, cut out two pieces of fabric, adding a seam allowance of 1cm. Cut wadding to the same shape as the template. With the wrong sides together, enclose the wadding within the fabric pieces, pin to hold in place and stitch within 1cm of the outer edge all around. Using the smaller half-heart template, cut four pieces of fabric, adding a 1cm seam allowance, plus two pieces of wadding the same size as the template. Make up in the same way as the heart shape. Using bias binding or a strip of one of your fabrics cut on the bias, lay…

Use chain stitch to add a design or words to a plain tote bag for a cute gift You will need Plain cushion covers Embroidery thread in a darker colour Matching beads Needle Fabric pencil Sewing thread To make Draw simple leaf and flower shapes on to the front of a plain cushion cover using fabric pencil. Embroider around the outline of the shapes using chain stitch and embroidery thread in a stronger colour than the cushion. Sew on the beads by hand to finish. CHAIN STITCH Pull needle through to front at 1. Make a loop and insert needle next to 1, coming out again at 2, Keeping the thread under the needle as you pull. Insert needle again next to 2 and continue. FEATURE AND STYLING: CATHERINE WORAM PHOTO: SUSSIE BELL CUSHION COVERS: HEMASHOP.COM/GB…

For a great casual bag, use a striped ticking and a light denim fabric You will need Floral fabric Faux leather fabric Leather handles with D rings (u-handbag.com) Cotton webbing about 2.5cm wide, to match handle Sewing machine Matching thread To make Decide on the finished height, width and depth of your bag. Ours measured 35cm tall and 44cm wide, with a 12cm box base. The two fabrics for the bag are each cut in one piece, so there is no base seam. For our bag, the width of each piece measured 48cm and the length 86cm. Calculate your material by adding 4cm for seam allowances to your desired final width; for the length use double the bag height, plus the depth of the base, then add 4cm for seam allowances. Cut one in fabric and one in faux leather. Fold…

ABBREVIATIONS ch chain ch-sp chain space dc double crochet htr half treble crochet rep repeat ss slip stitch st(s) stitch(es) tr treble crochet yo yarn over YOU WILL NEED Crochet cotton or linen thread (no more than 2m needed per necklace) 1.5mm crochet hook Scissors Yarn needle for weaving in ends Fine-nosed pliers Wire cutters 2 sterling or silver-plated jump rings, 6mm in diameter Fine sterling or silver-plated chain with clasp, 45cm long with links about 2-3mm in diameter To make Make a slip knot and 6ch, joining with a ss to form a ring. Row 1 Ch 1 (does not count as st), 10dc into the ch ring. Turn. Ensure you make your sts close up to one another, so that they form a semicircle rather than filling the whole ring. Row 2 Ch 6 (counts as 1tr and 3ch-sp), miss 1dc at base of chain, 1tr into next dc, *…

Enchanted EVENING

You will need Craft wire and cutters Mason jars Pompom trim Tea lights To make Wrap a length of wire around the neck of the jar, secure with a twist and snip. Cut a length of wire for a handle and attach to the wire round the neck. Cover the neck wire with pompom trim. Add a tea light. Taken from Garden Style by Selina Lake (£19.99, Ryland Peters & Small). See page 184 for details.…

Enchanted EVENING

You will need Sample of patterned wallpaper Highlighter pen, to complement or contrast Picture frame Piece of white card Spray adhesive Ruler and pencil Scalpel and cutting board To make 1 Take the glass from the frame. Place on top of the white card, draw around it and cut the card to this size. Then place the glass over a suitable part of the wallpaper and lightly draw around this on the front of the paper. Measure the aperture of the frame and lightly pencil this rectangle within the area you have just marked. 2 Pencil a rough margin around three or four selected parts of the design outside the aperture area that will overlap the frame. Now cut around the outer (glass) pencil line and the roughly marked design areas. 3 Place the wallpaper piece on a cutting board. Within…

You will need Washable kraft paper fabric, in stone brown and white (merchantandmills.com, or search Kraft-Tex) Mother of pearl 3cm diameter button Small beads Thread Brown hair elastic Tracing paper Pencil Needle and pins Sharp scissors Sewing machine Bradawl To make Measure your tablet and draw a rectangle on the main paper (we used stone) measuring the width of the tablet x twice the length plus just over 25% of the length of the tablet to make the envelope flap. Then add 2cm all round to allow room for movement and the seam allowance. Cut out this shape. Cut a piece from the brown paper about the size of the front of the tablet (for the floral design), and two smaller squares from the stone and white paper (for the flowers). Roughly crumple the cut pieces to make multiple creases and then wash by…

Print each child's name and glue in place on the coloured strip You will need A4 pad of watercolour paper Watercolour paints Artist’s flat paintbrush Pinking shears Card for template Plain printing paper Pencil Scissors Glue or tape To make 1 Use a broad paintbrush to apply a wash of paint across the bottom of the A4 sheet of paper, about 4-5cm deep. Spin the sheet around and do the same at the other end (you will be cutting the invitations from both ends of the sheet). Leave to dry. 2 Apply more paint to the bottom two-thirds of the strip of paint, to create a darker strip. Do the same at the other end of the sheet. Leave to dry completely. 3 Add another strip of paint at the bottom third and repeat as before. Leave to dry. 4 Make a template of a…

Can’t crochet? Make simple flowers from felt and add a button in the centre You will need 1 metre top fabric (see right for width) Matching thread 1 metre bonded wadding (this is wadding bonded to a lining fabric) Crochet wool/cotton in three shades Varying sizes of crochet needle Tailor’s chalk Steel rule Sewing machine Needle To make Choose a fabric wide enough to lie across a single bed and drape on either side (using a metre of fabric makes the runner 92cm deep – you could make yours smaller if you prefer). Using a bonded wadding means you don’t need material to line the back. Cut the bonded wadding 4cm smaller all around than your top piece of fabric. Lie the top fabric on the work surface, right side down and place the bonded wadding centrally on top with the lining…

You will need White crepe paper Scissors Pair of compasses Pencil Watercolour paints Artist’s paintbrush Double-ended flower pips, for stamens Craft glue Florist’s stub wire in 25cm lengths Green florist's tape Card To make Fold a 24cm-deep length of crepe paper in half and, using the compass, mark out four circles in diminishing size. For the larger flowers (10cm in diameter), the circles should have a radius of 5cm, 4cm, 3.5cm and 3cm. The smaller flower uses circles with a radius of 4.5cm, 4cm, 3.5cm and 3cm. Cut out the circles so that there are two in each size for each flower. Keeping the pair together, fold in half, then in half again. Take the folded piece and cut the curved edge into two scallops, rounding off the outside corners. Snip down the middle of the scallops to about 2cm from the pointed end.…

Find macramé knot tutorials on the internet and incorporate beads to make your own designs You will need Keyring clip 4 x 1.2m lengths of cotton macramé cord Cork board (for pinning cords in place) Pins To make the orange charm 1 Attach each cord to the keyring using a reverse Larkshead Knot. To do this, fold the first piece of cord in half and place the loop under the keyring. Put the two loose cords through the loop (creating a pretzel shape) and pull the cords tight. Do this with all four cords, next to each other. 2 To make the bobbly diagonal rows, you will use a Diagonal Half-hitch Knot. Lie the keyring and cords flat on a cork board and pin the ring in place so it doesn’t move. Take the far left cord and…

Print photos on to canvas to personalise your projects You will need Hard-backed notebook Self-adhesive A4 fabric sheet for inkjet printer Digital image Computer and inkjet printer To make 1 Select the image that you’ll use to cover the notebook – you could scan in an image or download a free one online (try thegraphicsfairy.com). Using your computer software, resize it to fit the front of the notebook with a small margin, laying it out on an A4 format. 2 Before using the adhesive canvas, print the image on to paper and cut it out to check it is exactly how you want it. 3 Following manufacturer’s instructions, print the image on to the adhesive canvas sheet and allow to dry. 4 Cut the image to size, remove the backing sheet and fix to the front of the notebook.…

You will need Assorted printed fabrics (we used Sarah Campbell designs for Michael Miller Fabrics) Ribbon Sewing machine Thread To make the dress Cut two fabric rectangles to fit the doll or teddy, allowing a 1.5cm hem at the bottom and a 2cm turning at the top edge for a drawstring. If adding a pocket, cut a square from a scrap of fabric. Fold in and topstitch the top edge, then fold and press the remaining three sides. Pin in place on the front rectangle and topstitch around the edges to fix. Turn both dress rectangles in at the top edge, to make a channel for the drawstring. Press and stitch. With right sides together, pin and sew along the side edges from the bottom edge to the lower edge of the armholes. Press seams open, folding in and…

You will need Linen fabric (or use a ready-made cloth) Camera/phone Flowers and vintage teacups Inkjet-printable transparent silk sheets Computer and inkjet printer Sewing machine or needle and thread To make Use a ready-made cloth or make one up to fit your table. To do this, measure the width and length of the table and add 35cm for the drop plus a 1.5cm hem allowance all around. Hem the fabric by pressing and machine stitching. Set up and take photographs of flowers with your phone or camera. We used one large flower head for each of the images, placed in a vintage teacup and set against a plain background – short vessels work best for this. Use available daylight and enhance with a filter if you want to. Transfer the images to your computer and resize so that each…

THE SOFT OPTION

Use PVC printed fabric and wadding for wipe-clean key rings perfect for kids You will need Fabric scraps (we used Sarah Campbell designs for Michael Miller Fabrics) Matching thread Iron-on interlining Key ring Pinking shears Sewing machine To make 1 Cut two circles of fabric 7cm in diameter using pinking shears, and iron a circle of interlining to the wrong side of one piece following packet instructions. 2 Cut a strip of fabric about 6cm wide and 8cm long. Fold in the long edges and press. Fold in half lengthways wrong sides together, stitch along the open edge and press. Thread through the split ring and sandwich the ends between the two circles of fabric. 3 Machine stitch around the outside edge through all thicknesses. FEATURE: GILL WRIGHT STYLING: CATHERINE WORAM PHOTO: SUSSIE BELL…

THE SOFT OPTION

Best of the bunch

SIZE Approximately 12cm long ABBREVIATIONS ch chain cm centimetres dc double crochet dtr double treble htr half treble rep repeat ss slip stitch yrh yarn round hook YOU WILL NEED Small amounts of pure wool DK yarn in Avocado Green (A) and White (B). 3mm crochet hook Approximately 20cm of garden twine 1 thin double-pointed knitting needle or standard needle (for the i-cord) 1 large sew-on brooch back i-cord stems (MAKE 5) Make 2 that are 9cm in length and 3 that are 11cm in length. Step 1 With A, ch3, insert hook into second ch from hook, yrh and draw up a loop, insert hook into next ch, yrh and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Step 2 slip first 2 loops onto double-pointed or standard needle, yrh and draw through remaining loop on hook. Insert hook into first loop on needle, yrh and draw yarn through…

Best of the bunch

You will need Drop-in seat Plain linen fabric Scissors Embroidery thread in bright colours Embroidery needle Ruler and measuring tape Staple gun and staples Tailor’s chalk (optional) A few small tacks and hammer To make 1 Measure the seat you want to cover and cut a piece of fabric to this size plus at least 10cm of extra fabric all around. You will need to be able to pull the fabric tight before fixing to the underside of the seat. 2 Mark where you want the vertical embroidered lines on the top of the drop-in seat. Depending on the fabric, use tailor’s chalk or tailor’s tacks (running stitch) to mark in your lines. We had 13 stripes about 3cm apart. Choose which stitches to use depending on your experience. We opted for a repeat pattern of fern stitch, chevron stitch and herringbone…

When you need to clean the tea light jars, wipe with a damp cloth You will need Glass jars Card Self-adhesive plastic sheet Transparent glass paint (we used Marabu GlasArt in Carmine Red and Light Green) Blu Tack Old paintbrush Cutting mat and craft knife or scalpel To make 1 Using the template on page 244, draw a silhouette of a dragonfly on a piece of card and cut out. Draw around this on the paper backing of the plastic sheet – you will need five dragonflies facing alternate ways for each small lantern. 2 Cut out the dragonflies using a cutting mat and craft knife. 3 Place small balls of Blu Tack on to the paper side of the plastic dragonflies and stick to the glass jar to decide on placement. When you are happy with your arrangement, peel off the…

This is ideal used in conjunction with a roller blind where there is no space for curtains You will need Length of 25mm x 25mm wooden batten Self-adhesive hook and sew-in loop fastener (eg Velcro) Voile or light linen fabric Tape measure Pins Wooden printing block, fabric ink, foam board, sponge and paint tray (theartycraftyplace.co.uk) Sewing machine Needle and thread Screw fastenings for batten To make The ruched pelmet (also known as a London shade) can be fixed to a wooden batten within or outside the window recess. If the batten is fixed outside the recess, it does not need to have a square profile. Cut the batten to size and screw in place. Apply the hook fastener to the face of the batten. Measure the width and the required drop of your pelmet. Add an allowance to the width for pleats –…

SIZE To fit bust 81(86:92:97:102:107)cm Finished measurements: Bust 89(94.5:100: 105.5:111:116.5)cm Length 59(60:61: 61:62:62)cm Sleeve length 45(45:46:46:47:47)cm TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over st-st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS beg beginning cm centimetres cont continue dec decrease foll following inc increase k knit p purl patt pattern rem remaining RS right side st(s) stitch(es) st-st stocking stitch tog together WS wrong side YOU WILL NEED Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (or any 100% merino wool DK) 4(4:4:5:5:5) x 50g balls in Grey 04 (A) 2 x 50g balls in each of Citrus 69 (yellow) (B), Ink 101 (deep blue) (C), Apricot 88 (D) and Rose 76 (H) 1 x 50g ball in each of Chocolate 05 (E), Pool 70 (turquoise) (F) and Scarlet 12 (J) 1(1:1:2:2:2) x 50g balls in Ecru 02 (G) Pair each size 3.75mm and 4mm knitting needles 3.75mm short circular needle for neckband BODY STRIPE SEQUENCE 12 rows in A; 6 rows in B; 10 rows in…

Picture perfect

Domed or flat metallic screw cover caps give a neat decorative finish You will need Vintage seaside postcards PVA glue Clear acrylic sheet cut to size, with drilled screw holes Screws and rawl plugs (see right) Drill and screwdriver Clear silicone sealant To make 1 Measure the area you want to cover with the splashback strip. For the depth, use the height of your tallest postcard. Order the clear acrylic sheet to fit, specifying pre-drilled holes. You can buy glass-effect acrylic sheeting with a realistic green-tinted edge. 2 Position the cards on the wall and attach using PVA glue. Leave to dry. Place the acrylic strip over the cards. With a sharp pencil mark the position of the screw holes on the wall. Drill holes and attach the strip to the wall using rawl plugs and screws (if the wall…

Picture perfect

Make a brooch by glueing a badge pin to the back of a painted flower You will need Air dry clay Paints in bright colours Small round beads Coloured cord Rolling pin Cookie cutters Artist’s paintbrushes Glue Board Kitchen skewer or cocktail stick To make 1 Roll out the clay on a board until it is about 5mm thick. Cut out the shapes using a cookie cutter and use the cocktail stick or skewer to work a hole in the shape for the cord. Place the shape on a board to make the hole – don't hold it in your hand. 2 Before leaving to dry, press a small bead into the flower petals to make an indent where you will stick the small beads later. 3 To make the large beads, roll the clay into balls by hand, place on the board and insert…

Try this technique on other ceramic items, such as plain white doorknobs You will need White porcelain items Fine-tip pens, for practice Black and coloured porcelain paint pens Sponge Kitchen towel To make 1 Practise a design on paper combining black outlines with hints of colour, using ordinary fine-tip pens. Try simplified, repetitive doodles and more freehand motifs. Don’t be tempted to overcomplicate the design. 2 Prepare the porcelain pen by following the manufacturer’s instructions and practise on paper before using. 3 Apply the design to the piece of porcelain with a steady hand. The paint dries quickly so, if you make a mistake, immediately wipe it off with kitchen towel and then clean with a damp sponge. Make sure the item is dry before you try again. Once you are happy with the design, leave to dry for about…

Turn the tables

You will need Table, with a raised lip (see below) Acrylic sheet Card Paint cards Scalpel PVA glue Small paint brush To make 1 Paint cards come in two sorts: either loose, printed panels or cards with painted tiles stuck to them. You can use either version for this, cutting up the printed cards into individual pieces or peeling off the paint tiles (we used paint tiles). Measure the recessed area you need to cover and cut the card and acrylic sheet to fit. Work out which is the best way to arrange the individual tiles on the piece of card, ideally without cutting them down. If you have to trim them, do this to the ones at the edge, trimming both edges equally. Follow the graduating colours on the cards when arranging them, or use a random design. 2…

Turn the tables

SIZE To fit bust 81-86 (92-97:102-107)cm. Finished measurements: Width across back 40(45:50)cm; Length to shoulder 46(51:56)cm TENSION 24 sts and 42 rows to 10cm square over patt using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS beg beginning cm centimetres cont continue k knit p purl patt pattern psso pass slipped st over rem remaining rep repeat RS right side st(s) stitch(es) tbl through back loop tog together yrn yarn round needle WS wrong side YOU WILL NEED 6(7:8) 50g balls of Patons Merino Extrafine DK in Black 00199 Pair of 3.75mm knitting needles 8 small buttons Back With 3.75mm needles, cast on 103(115:127) sts. P 3 rows. Now work in patt as follows: 1st row (RS) P7, [k1, p3] to last 4 sts, p3. 2nd row P to end. 3rd row P7, [p2, k1, p1] to last 8 sts, p8. 4th row P to end. These 4 rows form the patt and are repeated. Cont in patt until back measures…

You will need Small plain lampshade Digital butterfly/botanical images Inkjet organdie fabric, A4 sheets Mini pompom trim Slim organza ribbon Iron-on hemming tape Needle and thread A4 paper Computer and inkjet printer To make Scan or download digital images of your choice and resize as necessary. Lay out your design on an A4 format. Before printing the images on to the organdie sheets, print out on paper to check the design and how many organdie sheets you will need to cover the lampshade – we used three sheets of a repeat design in a landscape format. Print on to the organdie following the manufacturer’s instructions. Join the sheets together using iron-on hemming tape to make a long rectangle. Hand-stitch a hem at the top and bottom, and stitch the pompom trim along the bottom edge. Join the two ends together using hemming tape…

GROWING KIT If you like to harvest seed from your plants, why not make your own seed packets, too! You will need Seed packet templates A4 paper Computer and colour printer Washi tape Scissors Botanical imagery PVA glue Rub-on letters To make Find a free seed packet template on the internet. Choose one that you can import pictures and text into. Then scan or download an illustration, resize it and position on the template – and print. If you don’t have a printer, add photocopied or decoupage images to the front of mini envelopes (try pipii.co.uk: £3.25 for 20 mini kraft envelopes.) Stick the tabs in place with glue, leaving the top one open. Use rub-on letters to label the packet. Add seeds, glue closed or use washi tape. IN THE WILD You can collect wild flower seed for your own use, but sparingly and from…

Adjust the length of your strap template for a shoulder or cross-body bag You will need Printed cotton fabrics (we used four contrasting fabrics from Gütermann Ring a Roses Portofino collection) Matching thread Paperbacked adhesive webbing (eg Bondaweb) Sewing machine To make 1 Using the diagram on page 243, cut two pieces for the bag and one piece for the strap from the main fabric; and the same from the main contrast fabric for the lining. 2 Draw the star on to the back of a piece of paper-backed adhesive webbing and cut out with a margin. Iron this to the back of a contrasting fabric and cut out neatly. Do the same using a piece of another contrast fabric. Peel off the backing paper and iron both in place on the front piece of the bag. 3 Work…

You will need 20cm square of Aida cross-stitch fabric 15cm x 15cm piece of Bondaweb Vintage embroidered tray cloth (or similar) White fabric for backing Anchor pearl cotton (size 8) in: lemon, coral, raspberry, pink, green, nude and white Selection of silk ribbons Beads and sequins 1.25m lemon organza ribbon 1m white satin ribbon 25cm lemon bias binding 25cm narrow coral silk ribbon 16cm embroidery hoop Tapestry needle Glue gun To make Follow the chart on page 241 to work the cross-stitch caravan design on to the Aida fabric, using the embroidery hoop to keep the fabric taut. Remove from the hoop. Trim the fabric down leaving a 2cm border around the design. Apply Bondaweb to the back following the manufacturer’s instructions, then peel off the paper backing and iron the design to a suitable area of the tray cloth that will fit the hoop with a…

Let's go SHOPPING

craft home garden stationery food kids craft Get the family busy with a colourful kit home Add a splash of sunshine with vibrant accessories stationery Buy the bright equipment for your paperwork food Treat yourself with a culinary indulgence garden Open up and make the most of the great outdoors kids Kit them out with pretty and practical gear…

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Use a ready-made stencil if you prefer. Stencil-library.com has a huge selection You will need Lampshade kit (the one used here is 30cm across and 21cm tall) Fabric (ordinary cotton sheeting works well) Fabric screen-printing ink in blue Metallic gold acrylic paint Tape measure Scissors Iron Newspaper Low-tack tape 2 stencil brushes (one large and one small) Sticky notes (optional) To make 1 Using the template on page 245, prepare the stencil following the instructions on page 94. 2 Cut the fabric to the dimensions stated in your kit. Make sure it is clean before beginning the project. Press with a hot iron, then fold the top and bottom edges together, smoothing along the length of fabric to create a central guide line for positioning the stencil. Open out and place on a piece of newspaper to protect the work surface. 3 Position the stencil, overlapping…

SIZE To fit bust 81-86(92-97: 102-107:112-117)cm Finished measurements: Bust 87.5(98:109.5:120.5)cm Length to shoulder 53(54.5:56.5:57)cm Sleeve length 43(43:44.5:44.5)cm TENSION 29 sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over Fair Isle st-st using 3.25mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS beg beginning cm centimetres cont continue dec decrease foll following inc increase patt pattern rep repeat rem remaining RS right side st(s) stitch(es) st-st stocking stitch tog together WS wrong side yrn yarn round needle NOTES Charts (page 247) are read right to left on odd-numbered (RS) rows and left to right on even-numbered (WS) rows. Strand yarns not in use loosely across WS of work. Labels on charts indicate the starting position for the first use of each Fair Isle panel for each size and pattern piece. When you return to the chart, line up the pattern with the previous panel. YOU WILL NEED Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in the following colours: 6(6:7:7) x 50g balls in Royal 070 (blue) (M) 2 x 50g balls…

You will need Medium-weight card in: light green, medium green, blue, brown, orange, light purple and red Scissors or craft knife and cutting mat Size 8 embroidery thread in various colours Size 20 chenille needle (a chenille needle has a long eye and a sharp tip) Masking tape Box or pot Craft glue To make 1 Using the templates on page 237, trace the whole outer cactus shape on to light green card and cut it out. Trace the shaded sections on to medium green card. Cut them out. Stitch the medium green card on top of the light green with yellow embroidery thread, using the chenille needle to poke the holes through the card. Secure the ends of the thread with tape on the back of the card. 2 Repeat the same process for the aloe template using blue…

You will need Selection of stamps or paper items Cork placemats Large sheet of paper Pencil Glue (to bond cork and plastic) Laminator or 2 sheets of sticky-backed plastic Craft knife or scalpel Scissors Cutting mat To make Lay the placemat on top of a sheet of paper and draw around it with a pencil to define the area to decorate (Fig 1). Arrange the stamps in a pleasing pattern and begin to glue them on to the paper. You could arrange them by colour or theme, whatever appeals. Don’t worry if they go over the edge, as anything overlapping your pencil line will be trimmed off later (Fig 2). Laminate the paper and stamps. Most large stationers or your local print shop can do this for you. Alternatively, use one sheet of clear sticky-backed plastic on each side and do it yourself,…

You will need Stencil sheet and pen Cutting mat and craft knife Square metal table (ours measures 70cm x 70cm) Low-tack masking tape Tape measure Stencil brush Off-white waterproof stencil paint (suitable for metal) To make 1 Using the template on page 245, make the stencil following the instructions overleaf. 2 Place the upright paisley shape at the centre point of one side of the table, using the tape measure as a guide. I positioned the bottom edge of my stencil along the edge of the table, but use a tape measure if you wish to position the border further in or out from the edge of the table, or if your stencil is a different size. Tape it in position. 3 Dip the tip of the stencil brush into the paint, removing as much as possible on the side of…

new SKILLS Put the word out If you are a fan of calligraphy, add your own lettering to ceramics with a nib and porcelain paint; cover small tins with matt paint ready to write on; or simply add script to cut-out card shapes. Get started with a calligraphy set and online instructions, and find ideas like these paper vases and flowers in Inkspired, by calligrapher and graphic designer Betty Soldi. Another way to use lettering decoratively is to decoupage boxes and other items with manuscript wrapping paper or sheet music. Taken from Inkspired by Betty Soldi (£16.99, Kyle Books). See page 184 for details.…

Finished size approx 213cm x 242cm (84in x 95in) You will need 30 rectangles of vintage embroidered fabrics Toile de jouy fabric, for backing White/neutral thread Wadding (queen size 93in x 108in) Strips of white cotton fabric, two 262cm x 11.5cm and two 196cm x 11.5cm 9.15m blue ric-rac braid 9.4m embroidered ribbon, 2.5cm wide Curved safety pins Sewing machine You can buy 100% cotton and cotton-mix quilt wadding in summer and autumn weights To make 1 Prepare the fabric blocks. Many of the blocks in this quilt were made using vintage tray cloths. You can also use old and damaged tablecloths and cut them to size. Don’t feel guilty about cutting them up: you’re going to give them a new lease of life. When cutting out blocks, trim off thick edges and old hems and pick out the best bits to use.…

You will need Sheets of coloured A4 card (one for each hat) Drawing compass Stapler 3D fabric pens Ribbons Hat elastic Glue To make the hats 1 Using the entire long edge of the A4 card, draw a semicircle – the radius will be about 14.5cm. Cut out and roll to form a cone shape, fixing in place with a couple of staples. 2 Use a 3D fabric pen to draw tiny dots around the brim of the hat and leave to dry completely. 3 Cut 20cm lengths of ribbon and fix to top of hat with glue. 4 Pierce a hole at the sides of the hat for elastic, thread through and tie a knot at each end. SWEET TREATS Fill plain jam jars with coloured sweets, and add sticky labels, ribbons and tags. Use jars with coloured lids or make fabric covers.…

Freezer paper is useful for appliqué and for patchwork hexagons as it adheres with heat but can be peeled off and re-applied You will need Set of shelves (ideally with a protruding top) Linen fabric Contrasting patterned fabrics, for appliqué Ribbon (optional) Curtain wire, screw hooks and eyes Plastic-coated freezer paper Scissors Pencil Iron Pins Sewing machine Needle and thread Bradawl To make 1 Work out where to position your curtain wire and screw hooks. Make a hole with the bradawl and screw the hooks in place. Cut the wire to fit, allowing for a stretch so it doesn’t sag and adding the screw-in eyes. Work out the correct drop of the fabric from the top of the wire to the bottom of the shelves, and add at least 6cm for the heading and hem. For the width of the fabric, measure the width of the…

Show your stripes

SIZE Approximately 76cm x 94cm TENSION 20 sts and 40 rows to 10cm square, over garter st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS cont continue k knit kfb knit in front and back of next st rep repeat st(s) stitch(es) YOU WILL NEED Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (or any 100% merino wool) Nine 50g balls in Ecru 02 (M) Two 50g balls in each of Scarlet 12 (A), Citrus 69 (B), Jade 71 (C), Ocean 72 (dark blue) (D) and Rose 76 (E) 4mm circular needle, 100cm long Yarn sewing needle To make With 4mm circular needle and M, cast on 152 sts. Work back and forth in garter st rows. K 44 rows. K 14 rows in each colour sequence as follows: A, M, B, M, C, M, D, M, E. Cont in M for 66 rows. K 14 rows in each colour sequence as follows: E, M, D, M, C, M, B, M, A. Change…

Show your stripes

You will need Washable kraft paper in grey, brown and white (eg Kraft-Tex) 70cm length of string Mother-of-pearl button 30 wooden buttons, 1.5cm across Dark wood stain Pair of 1cm square dice Ruler and pencil Scissors Craft glue Sewing machine Needle and thread To make With a ruler and pencil, mark out the paper pieces to make up the board. Cut a grey rectangle measuring 28cm x 43cm for the back of the board, a grey strip 3.5cm x 28cm for the central piece, a small grey strip for the dice 5.5cm x 1cm, and 12 grey strips 2cm x 10cm. Cut a brown rectangle 28cm x 43cm for the front of the board, and a brown strip 28cm x 4.5cm for the pocket. Cut 12 white strips measuring 2cm x 10cm. Roughly crumple the cut pieces to crease them and then hand wash…

5 CUTE & EASY CREATURES TO CROCHET

10% off for Prima Makes readers from only £17.10 PER KIT Suitable for complete beginners Start your collection These five TOFT animals designed by Kerry Lord, are based on the Japanese amigurumi crochet technique and are 18cm high. Each kit contains all the wool you need and a step-by-step pattern. 10% OFF Each kit contains: 100g of luxury 100% wool in the appropriate colour, sourced from the UK A step-by-step postcard pattern Alongside the kit, you will also require some toy stuffing, a 3mm crochet hook and yarn for stitching features. (Postage is not included in the offer price.) Use code TOFT10 for your 10% discount Visit createandcraft.com/pm or call 03300 415686 *Terms and conditions apply. Postage is not included in the offer price. This offer expires on 27 June 2018 at 23.59.…

5 CUTE & EASY CREATURES TO CROCHET

You will need Sheets of smooth-surfaced paper Acrylic paint Box of cornflour 5cm-wide hog-hair paintbrush Straight-edged combs in various widths Grout spreader with four sides Small saucepan Wooden spoon Old plate Plastic tablecloth or sheeting Sponge Bowl To make 1 To make a paste, mix together 6 level tablespoons of cornflour with 700ml cold water in a saucepan and stir until the cornflour has dissolved. 2 Gently heat up the mixture on a low heat until it is the consistency of custard. If it becomes too thick, stir in a little hot water. 3 Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool, stirring every so often to prevent a skin forming. 4 Once cool, mix together 4tbsp paste from the saucepan with 4tbsp acrylic paint (one colour) on a plate. 5 Cover a flat work surface with plastic sheeting and place a sheet of paper on…

You will need A collection of tea towels, preferably all the same size Tape measure Sewing machine and thread Net curtain wire with hooks and eyes (or a thin curtain rod) To make 1 Wash and dry the tea towels first to deal with any shrinkage, then press smooth with an iron. 2 Measure the area for the curtain: the drop from top to bottom, and the width of the space you want to cover. I made a half-curtain window, so just used the length of the tea towels as my drop, but you may want to make longer curtains. 3 Lay the tea towels on a large flat surface and measure out your drop and width measurements. Play around with the formation, try them portrait or landscape, or combinations of both until they nearly fit your measurements.…

SPECIAL FAVOURS Stitch little bags to fill with treats and add a name place card You will need White linen Cotton lace White thread 3D fabric pen Thin velvet ribbon Sweets to fill bags Decorative tags Cloches (optional) Sewing machine To make Cut one rectangle of linen measuring 22cm by 17cm, fold the 22cm edge over to the right side by 1cm, and pin the cotton lace to this covering the raw fabric edge. Topstitch in place. Fold in half with right sides facing, with the lace edge at the top of the bag. Stitch the side and bottom seam. Trim and notch corners and turn to right side. Draw the appropriate initials (bride and groom/new baby/birthday girl) in soft pencil and then fill in with pink 3D fabric pen. Allow to dry completely. Fill the bag with treats, such as sugared almonds, and tie with…

You will need Hardbacked plain notebook Two contrasting handmade papers Pressed flowers (see right) Spray adhesive Double-sided tape Ink pen To make 1 Tear two contrasting pieces of handmade paper to create a rough edge around each one. Make the top piece about 1cm smaller all around. Using spray adhesive, stick the sheets together and then to the cover of the notebook. 2 Decorate with pressed flowers. We used violas and rosebuds, but you can use any plant from your garden that presses well, such as daisies and buttercups, or even grasses. If you don’t have a flower press, place the flowers between two sheets of blotting paper and press under a stack of books for at least two days, preferably longer. 3 Secure delicate pressed flowers on to the paper with a small piece of double-sided tape and glue…

You will need Selection of rose gold charm carriers, jump rings and charms (beadsdirect.co.uk) Coloured elastic cord in varying diameters, from 1.5mm to 3.5mm Sewing needles, one regular and one with a large eye Matching thread Jewellery pliers Scissors To make 1 To make the bracelets with the wider elastic cord, choose a chunky charm carrier and thread the elastic through it repeatedly until it fits snugly. To work out how much cord you need, wrap it around your wrist the same number of times it took to fill the charm carrier (ours was four times) and cut to the required length. Thread the cord repeatedly through the carrier and stitch together the two ends with matching thread, wrapping the cotton around several times for a neat finish. Secure the charm carrier over the join in the cord…

Burst of colour

Displaying tulips like this means you don’t have to worry about, the stems flopping. Short order Use tape to arrange spring flowers in a shallow bowl You will need Tulips and narcissi in co-ordinating colours Wide ceramic bowl White florist’s tape or clear sticky tape Scissors To make Fill the bowl two-thirds full with water. Apply lengths of tape horizontally and vertically over the bowl in a criss-cross pattern to create a grid, leaving 2cm gaps between each strip. Cut the ends of the tape so that they wrap neatly over the side of the bowl, enough to hold securely but without showing too much. Cut the stems to size, removing some of the tulip outer leaves if necessary. Arrange the flowers within the tape grid, starting with the darker flowers in the centre, graduating to lighter flowers on the outside. FEATURES:…

Burst of colour

SIZE Approximately 188cm x 29 cm TENSION 19 sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over st-st using 3.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS cm centimetres k knit p purl patt pattern rep repeat RS right side st(s) stitch(es) st-st stocking stitch NOTES Each colourway forms an edged strip of three coloured squares, 26 rows deep. There are six colourways, which are repeated throughout. When changing colours across a row, twist yarns on the wrong side at the colour change to avoid a hole. Use separate balls of A to work each side edging. Do not cut the yarns unless it says to do so, yarn A is not cut until the cast off row as been worked. YOU WILL NEED 11 x 25g balls of Rowan Kid Silk Haze in colours as follows: 2 x 25g balls in violet (A) for the edging 1 x 25g ball in each of green (B), grey-brown…

Stitch your SEWING KIT

You will need Your free kit* Tracing paper & pencil Dressmaker’s carbon Scissors To make 1 Using the pattern on page 240 trace the pieces. Cut one large piece of felt for the inside and one for the outside of the roll from the appropriate colour of felt. Cut two pin-cushion circles (page 241), two tape-measure holder strips, one needle holder, one scissor pocket and one lower-pocket section from the third piece of felt. 2 Transfer the detail on the pockets and pin cushion using dressmaker’s carbon. Split the embroidery thread into two or three strands to embroider the details with back stitch. 3 After embroidering one side of the pin cushion, sew the front and back together with blanket stitch and pad with filling as you go. Stitch one piece of Velcro to the back of the…

Stitch your SEWING KIT

Make or buy animal and alphabet foam stamps for children to print their own tableware You will need Plain white ceramic bowls Small pieces of dense foam Fine felt-tip pen Scalpel Ceramic paint Ceramic pen, in a darker tone Old plate Newspaper To make 1 In the centre of a piece of dense foam about 5cm square draw a simple flower design in felt-tip pen. 2 Using the scalpel, cut around the design, removing the excess foam around it to leave a flower-shaped stamp with a hole in the middle. 3 For the dot, cut around a circle about 0.5cm in diameter on another small piece of foam. 4 Add ceramic paint to a plate and dip in the foam stamp. Before applying the motif to the bowl, experiment by stamping on newspaper or the edge of the paint plate to get the right…

A PACK OF BEARS

You will need Brown, pink and white paper Paper scissors Glue stick Strong glue Googly eyes Felt-tip pen Buttons Ribbon To make 1 Wrap your parcels in brown paper. For the ears (see picture above), cut out a brown paper circle, and a slightly smaller pink circle. Glue the circles together with a glue stick. Cut to the middle of the circles, fold into a cone and use strong glue to fix. Make the second ear. Leave both to dry. 2 Use strong glue to attach each ears to the top of the box. 3 Glue a black button and a pink paper tongue to white paper to make a muzzle. Draw on a mouth with black pen. Glue the muzzle to the box. 4 Add googly eyes, a bow and buttons to make it look like the bear is wearing a shirt. Taken…

A PACK OF BEARS

You will need White cotton fabric Embroidery needle Embroidery thread (see below for suggestions) Embroidery hoop, to fit design Needle Water soluble fabric To make 1 Iron the fabric. Transfer the mandala design on page 239 on to your fabric. The simplest way to do this is to photocopy the design on to a piece of paper – you can resize the design at this point – and tape the paper to a window (or light box if you have one). Then secure your fabric on top and trace the design using a water-soluble pen. 2 Place the fabric in the hoop ready for stitching. Use two strands of thread. This mandala uses three stitches: back stitch, lazy daisy and star stitch. See page 248 for stitch guides. 3 Start the embroidery with the green stems in back stitch, then…

HOME SWEET HOME

You will need Box of non-biological soap powder (unused 650g box) Cereal box White matt emulsion Tester pots of matt emulsion Small decorating brush Medium hog-hair paintbrush PVA glue Metal ruler Pencil or pen Cutting mat and craft knife All-purpose glue To make the house 1 Place the closed box face down, still with the powder inside. To make the front opening, draw a ‘door’ on the box, 1cm down from the top, 1cm in from the right-hand side and 1cm up from the bottom edge of the box. Cut along the three lines (take the top and bottom lines right up to the left edge of the box) using a ruler and scalpel. Tip out the washing powder. 2 Gently open the flaps at the top of the box. Trim 0.5cm off the top edge of the two longer flaps and patch in…

HOME SWEET HOME

IT’S PERSONAL

You will need Set of plain marble coasters Frame stencil (or make your own) Gold paint Small artist’s brush Straight calligraphy dip pen Nikko G nib Water-resistant black ink Coloured multi-surface pen (eg Edding gloss paint marker) Masking tape, optional Ruler To make 1 Position the stencil on the centre of the tile. Use a self-adhesive stencil or fix in place with small pieces of masking tape. (To make your own, use the templates on page 246, and see page 94 for tips.) Dip a small paint brush into the gold paint to pick up just a small amount of paint, and paint the frame shape. Allow to dry before removing the stencil. 2 Look online for a calligraphy alphabet to get inspiration for your lettering. Before painting a name at the centre of the gold frame, practise writing with the calligraphy penholder…

Flower cuttings

Use the colourful craft papers at the back of the magazine for your cut-outs You will need Patterned paper in contrasting colours Coloured washi tape Ribbon Tracing paper and pencil Scalpel and cutting board Small sharp scissors PVA glue Paintbrush Acrylic sheet Foam board To make Decide on the size of your picture (ours measure 18cm square) and draw a square to this size on tracing paper. Make your own design using simple outlines that are easy to cut out or trace an image from a book or magazine. Alternatively, use the template on page 239 to reproduce the collage opposite. Draw the exact shapes of your design boldly within the square on the tracing paper. Decide which decorative paper will go where, and make a mark on the tracing paper to identify where each one goes. Using sharp scissors or a scalpel, cut…

Flower cuttings

Use wallpaper to add decoration around windows and doors You will need Wallpaper (we used Persian Leaf, Blithfield) Large piece of paper for template Pencil Low-tack masking tape Wallpaper paste Paste brush Plum bob or spirit level Hanging brush Sharp scissors Damp cloth To make 1 Sketch your ideas for the shape first, then draw just one side of the headboard on plain paper. Cut out the mirror of this from another piece of plain paper to make sure you are happy with the whole design. 2 Most wallpapers are 52cm wide, so you will need two matched-up pieces to make the headboard for a single bed (some wider papers measure 68.5cm). Cut out a good length from the wallpaper to fit one side of the design and then match this against the pattern repeat on the roll before cutting out a second length.…

SIZE Approximately 10cm high and 15cm at the widest point. ABBREVIATIONS ch chain dc double crochet dtr double treble crochet htr half treble crochet ss slip stitch tr treble crochet YOU WILL NEED One 50g ball of light weight aran yarn in each of Smoke (A), Cherry Red (B) and Green (C) 4mm crochet hook One snap fastener Small amount of toy stuffing To make With 4mm hook and A, make 18ch. Round 1 2dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in next 15ch, 4dc in next ch, working on the other side of ch, 1dc in next 15ch, 2dc in last ch, ss to first st. 38 sts. Round 2 1ch, 2dc in next 2 sts, 1dc in next 15 sts, 2dc in next 4 sts, 1dc in next 15 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, ss to first st. 46 sts. Round 3 1ch, [1dc in…

1 So versatile, our wrap dress does work-to-weekend with minimal effort. Smarten it up with a blazer and glossy tote for the office, and swap in a denim jacket and statement earrings for off-duty days. In sizes 10-20 2 Designed to fit, flare and flatter, this white cotton dress is a summertime staple. Style it with sandals and a straw tote by day and layer in Breton stripes and block heels by night. 3 Found: the perfect summer top! The adjustable belt lets you customise the fit, while the slight flare skims over tummies and hips. Choose a lightweight fabric to keep you cool when the temperature rises. 4 Make your floral dress look more modern by adding casual accents. A zip-up bomber jacket and leather trainers will give pretty florals an unexpected edge. Need…

FRUIT OF THE LOOM

WATERFALL HANGING This piece is almost entirely made up of upside-down rya knots. Turn the page to find all the techniques you need to make this colourful hanging, just one of the many fun projects in stylish new weaving book Weave This. You will need 20cm x 30cm loom 11m white cotton thread, for the warp Selection of pink, green, cream and white yarn in different textures, fibres and weights Tapestry needle Comb Scissors To make 1 First, dress your loom (see how to do this overleaf). Plain weave 3cm to create a stable base (see overleaf). 2 You’re going to be working up from the bottom in rows of rya knots (info also overleaf), so make sure the tails of the knots in your first row are the longest, as each row will use yarn shorter than the previous one.…

FRUIT OF THE LOOM

You will need 100cm x 100cm striped linen 28cm x 41cm denim White dressmaker’s carbon paper and tracing paper White sewing thread 6.5cm x 5cm red felt, for label White stranded embroidery cotton Sewing machine To make Use an apron you already have or the dimensions on page 242 to cut out a paper pattern. Pin the pattern to striped linen fabric and cut out. Fold over a 1cm double hem on the bottom edge, pin and machine stitch. Repeat with the top and curved side edges, making sure the hem is flat, then stitch the straight side edges in the same way. Resize and trace the design on page 242 to transfer to the denim pocket. Lay dressmaker’s carbon paper on the fabric, carbon side down. Lay the traced design on top and trace over the motif with a…

Display your work in a small frame, or incorporate it into a sewing project You will need White interlock canvas, 10 holes per 2.5cm/inch (see right) Tapestry wool (see opposite) Size 18 tapestry needle Masking tape Blocking board or flat piece of wood Tacks Water spray To make 1 How much canvas you use depends on how you will use the finished piece. The design area is 13cm x 7.9cm, and you will need a border all around while working. Bind the edges of the canvas with masking tape to prevent your wool snagging as you stitch. 2 Find the centre of your fabric. Then locate the centre stitch on the graph below right by following the arrows on each side. This is where you start stitching. When starting a new colour, leave 2.5cm of thread at the back of your…

INDOOR SUNSHINE

You will need Craft knife and board Sharp scissors Bone folder Green florist wire Florist tape Double-sided tape Large needle (optional) Glue gun To make daffodils 1 The template (page 233) makes two daffodils (note that only one has a leaf). Cut out the petals and leaves with scissors. Cut out the cups and stigmas with a craft knife. 2 Take a petal base and make a small hole in the centre with a large needle or a craft knife. Take a length of green wire and bend the top over by 5mm. Wrap florist tape tightly around the wire from the top of the bend. Push the bend through the petal base and fold down 3 Cut slits in the base of four individual petals with a craft knife. Run glue down one side, overlap the other side and press firmly…

INDOOR SUNSHINE

You will need Old book Pencil Tracing paper Cutting mat Craft knife Glue Scissors To make 1 Using the templates on page 244, trace the pieces for the watering can, flowerpot and flower and transfer these to one of the book pages. Use coloured paper for the flower and pot. Using scissors, cut out all the pieces. Mark in the glue flaps precisely. 2 Take the main part of the watering can and mark a circle 15mm in diameter, 1.5cm up from one edge, half way along. With the craft knife make slits across the circle crossing at the centre (for fixing the spout at the bottom of the can). 3 Form the main part of the watering can into a tube. Glue along the side edge and stick the two edges together. 4 Make snips all around the edge of the…

Gardeners delight

You will need A4 tracing paper A4 printer paper Seed packets (see below) Ruler and pencil Mother-of-pearl flower buttons Fine waxed paper cord Invisible tape Bradawl or thick needle Printer To make Modern seed packets are colourful but ordinary, so see page 68 if you would like to make your own vintage-style packets. When you transfer the seeds you will also need to snip out any instructions to put inside the new packet or paste them to the back. Decide on the size of your tracing-paper envelopes. To make the envelope; mark the front rectangle in landscape format on a sheet of tracing paper. Add half of the width plus 1.5cm (for an overlap) to each side of the width. Add a 2cm flap at the top and bottom of the envelope front. Cut out and round off the right angled corners.…

Gardeners delight

You will need Plain linen or cotton pillow cover, with pad Pieces of felt in three or four colours (about 20cm x 15cm) Embroidery thread in two or three colours Scissors Pins Embroidery needle To make 1 Use the design illustrated or adapt it to fit your cushion or pillow cover. If you are using a rectangular cushion cover you could perhaps have five flowers next to each other or three in the middle. Cut out the shapes in felt with rounded corners: circles, oblongs, triangles and a simple leaf shape. Cut six to ten leaves per flower depending on the length of the stem. 2 Split your thread to use three or four strands, using about 60-70cm each time. Start by placing the largest piece of each flower on the cover and pin in place. Be sure to…

SIZE This pattern is for the larger dog, Boris. He measures approximately 25cm from head to foot. TENSION Tension isn’t critical on this project, but you need a closely-textured fabric – adjust the hook size if necessary to achieve this. ABBREVIATIONS AS asymmetric start: with an asymmetric start, Round 2 is begun by working into the first unworked stitch of Round 1. ch chain dc double crochet dc2tog double crochet 2 sts together ss slip stitch st(s) stitch(es) NOTES Patons 100% Cotton DK is only available in 100g balls, but you will need only small amounts of each colour to make the dog, so you could use any 100% cotton dk yarn you may already have. Amounts given are approximate. For where to find the pattern for the smaller dog, see overleaf. YOU WILL NEED Patons 100% Cotton DK (see Notes) 35g in Limestone 2716 (A) 20g…

You will need 2 cotton tea towels Matching thread 2cm-wide tape Cushion pad or foam to fit seat Sewing machine To make the back cover Fold one tea towel over the back of the chair and mark the desired length. Make use of one finished short edge to save on sewing. Measure across the width of the chair, and add 1cm for movement and 3cm for seam allowances. Cut the tea towel to size, allowing a 1.5cm seam allowance for the unfinished bottom edge. Keep the pattern centred on the chair. Hem the unfinished bottom edge. Fold the fabric in half, right sides facing, and stitch along the two sides. Press the seams and turn right side out. Slip the cover over the chair back. To make the cushion cover Use the most suitable cushion pad or cut foam to…

You will need Flowers (I used daises, ragged robin, angelica, cornflowers and leaves) Flower press (or heavy book and absorbent paper) Scissors Paper till roll or thin strips of paper Water-based glue Paint brush Glue stick To make 1 Choose and press your flowers; leave in the press for one week. If you don’t have an actual flower press, you can always use an old heavy book – place the flowers between two sheets of paper inside the book (the moisture can seep through to wrinkle the pages). 2 Cut a piece of till roll or paper strip to your desired length, and paint a thin layer of water-based glue over the top. 3 Arrange your flowers in a pattern down the paper (as pictured) and leave to dry. 4 Once the glue is dry, paint a second layer of glue over…

ABBREVIATIONS ch chain cont continue dc double crochet rep repeat RS right side tr treble YOU WILL NEED Strip of fabric (length of shelf x 7cm wide) Oddments of crochet yarn in green (A), pink (B), and yellow (C) 3mm crochet hook Sewing needle and thread Length of narrow ribbon Sewing machine (optional) To make With right sides together, fold the fabric in half lengthwise and sew along one end and the long side. Turn inside out, tuck the raw ends in and stitch closed. Press flat. Sew blanket stitch (see page 248) along the folded edge with each stitch about 1cm wide. With 3mm hook and A, work 2dc into the edge of each blanket stitch at the end of the row, turn the work (Fig 1). Row 1 Ch 1, work 1dc into each st to end, turn (see Fig 2 for Rows 1-3). Row 2…

You will need Two 30.5cm x 38cm pieces of blue spotted fabric, for front and back Two 30.5cm x 38cm pieces of pink floral fabric, for lining Four 30.5cm x 38cm pieces of thick wadding 15cm x 15cm white cotton fabric, for cake appliqué Scraps of 11 different fabrics, for flowers White cotton fabric, for flower centres Thick navy-blue thread, for embroidery Pink embroidery thread 8cm x 15 cm pink floral fabric, for tab Sewing thread Fabric adhesive spray Quilting pins Sewing machine with a darning foot and a walking foot Embroidery hoop (optional) To make 1 Using the tea cosy template on page 238, resized to fit your pot, cut two pieces of blue spotted fabric for the front and back and two pieces of pink floral fabric for the lining. Cut four pieces of wadding from the same template, 1cm shorter in length at…

Choose flowers with a flat head, such as gerbera, marguerite or oriental poppy You will need Large zinc container (eg a planter or bucket) Leaf stencil (see right) Stencil brush and paint (eg Liquitex water-based acrylic paint) Candle moulds Candle wicks with sustainers Candle wax Oil Fresh or faux flowers Old saucer or plate Masking tape Saucepan To make Tape the stencil in position under the outside rim of the container (we used Leaves & Berries stencil BB83 from stencil-library.co.uk; see page 94 for how to make your own, and use the template on page 242). Add some paint to the saucer, dab in the stencil brush and practise stippling on newspaper to assess how much paint you need on the brush. Stipple the design on the container and leave to dry before removing the stencil. Repeat to complete the design. To make the candles,…

1 CREATING THE VINTAGE LOOK by Ellie Laycock (£9.99, CICO Books) Get inspired to upcycle old objects into beautiful vintage-look accessories for the home and garden. Both practical and pretty, the revamping projects – such as upcycled silverware hooks, a brocade bolster and toy bookends – are fun, too! 2 HANDMADE GLAMPING by Charlotte Liddle and Lucy Hopping (£9.99, CICO Books) Add glamour to your home-from-home, whether that’s a seaside bolthole or a VW campervan. The projects, from pretty decorations to storage ideas, cover a range of traditional crafts with a modern twist, and there’s a how-to section for the techniques used. 3 MODERN STENCILS by Nicolette Tabram (£12.99, CICO Books) Inspired by the textile designs of the world, Nicolette shows you how to work with a wide range of stencils, while teaching you about repeating pattern and…

CREATIVE CAREERS

‘We have imagination inside ourselves. We have life experience. That’s the best inspiration’ Betty Soldi CALLIGRAPHER & DESIGNER You may well have come across Betty Soldi's beautiful handwriting in your local supermarket – she has collaborated with stores such as Waitrose and Fortnum & Mason to create eyecatching branding and packaging. This multi-talented designer has also produced a book, Inkspired: Creating Calligraphy, and opened a shop and two stunning boutique hotels in Florence. But calligraphy is her main love, and she has always added beautiful handwritten touches to whatever she does, whether that’s wedding stationery or the homewares and decorative objects in her shop. ‘I love bringing words to life,’ she says. ‘I started applying the idea of wordsmithing to different textures, for example on to ceramics and printed textiles, giving them another lease of…

CREATIVE CAREERS

stitching: Norway Improve your sewing skills on a creative tour Join this amazing week-long tour where every day is dedicated to the love of stitching and packed with visits, workshops and sightseeing. On the first day, your guide for the week, Karin Hellaby, will show off the sights of Bergen and a tour of the Norwegian Knitting Museum before the group takes the scenic route to the pretty village of Eidfjord for a two-night stay. Then it’s a trip to the island of Utne by ferry, to the Hardanger Folk Museum. Learn about the famous Norwegian Hardanger embroidery and try it out in a workshop with a local expert. On the way to the lively capital, Oslo, there’s a visit to the Institute of Bunad and Folk Costume, and a special viewing of their…

Tea-time GOODIES

For a citrus tang, add the finely grated zest of a lemon instead of mixed spice Spiced BISCUITS Icing sugar gives these lightly spiced biscuits an irresistible melting texture MAKES 20-25 INGREDIENTS 300g plain flour150g icing sugar1tsp mixed spice175g cold butter, diced1 medium egg, beaten with 1tbsp cold water125g currants1 egg whiteCaster sugar, for dredging YOU WILL NEED 6-7cm fluted cutter2 or 3 lightly greased baking sheets Clingfilm Whizz the flour, icing sugar, spice and butter in a food processor until it resembles breadcrumbs. With the motor running, gradually add the beaten egg until the mixture clumps together. Turn out on a lightly floured work surface and knead in the currants. Flatten the dough into a disc and wrap in clingfilm. Chill for 30min until it is firm enough to roll out. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan oven) gas…

Tea-time GOODIES

HIT THE SWEET SPOT

To get the best jellies, choose fruit that's in season and full of flavour MAKES 60 PATE DE FRUIT This recipe makes a lot, so there’s plenty to share with a friend Pâte de fruit translates as ‘fruit paste’. Hardly the most mouthwatering name, but the taste is intense and they look fantastically vivid, like little fruit jewels. They are also surprisingly easy to make. TO MAKE 1 The process for both flavours is essentially the same. For the raspberry flavour, put the raspberries into a food processor and process until puréed. Pass through a fine sieve to remove the seeds, and measure out 400ml of the liquid. For the mango, peel the mangoes and cut the fruit off the pit. Put the fruit into a food processor and process until smooth. Pour through a sieve…

HIT THE SWEET SPOT

COLOUR SCENE p88 Resize as required. NICE & COSY p179 Enlarge the tea cosy body x 2. Use cake and flower decorations actual size. BRIGHT BLOOMS p136 Resize as required. FLOWER CUTTINGS p142 Resize as required. STITCH YOUR SEWING KIT p130 Use actual size. HAPPY CAMPER p72 Stitch chart. KEY TO COLOURS KEY TO STITCHES Coral Green Raspberry White Nude Pink Cross stitch Long stitch French knot COOK'S PERKS p156 Enlarge embroidery design x 2. PARTY LIGHTS p182 Resize as required. HOME SWEET HOME p138 Chimney diagram (not to scale). STAR QUALITY p70 Use dimensions of diagram to cut one inner and one outer bag YES, YOU CAN p162 Use actual size. FLY-BY-NIGHT p48 Resize as required. CAFE SOCIETY p92 Resize as required. SHINING LIGHTS p82 Use actual size for 30cm diameter x 21cm tall lampshade. MIX + MATCH p10 Pot holder. Enlarge x 2, then add 1cm seam allowance around fabric pieces when cutting. MIX + MATCH p10 Stitch diagram IT'S PERSONAL p141 Resize stencils as required. BLUE HEAVEN p84 Key to colors Royal (blue) Primrose (yellow) Emerald (green) Peach Melba (peach) Lipstick (deep pink) Ecru (off-white) Candy Pink (pale pink) STITCH GUIDE French knots Pull needle through to front at 1.…

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