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Craftseller office, I can tell you! With
fairs, markets, holidays and events, the
team have been travelling far and wide to find the best
new makes, materials and techniques to inspire your
new-season crafting. We’re bursting at our (neatly
finished) seams with ideas, projects and selling tips to
share with you, and they start just over the page!
What we couldn’t help but notice is the surge in
popularity of kids’ makes, and with back-to-school time on the horizon,
it’s the perfect month to whip up fun accessories for little people. Firstly,
there’s our super-cute bumblebee backpack on page 74. Waterproof and
durable, with w a bright yellow hue and fun features, it’ll catch the eye of
busy
bu y mums.
mum Or try our felt animal pencil toppers on page 27. They’re
quick,
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cover
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16 will charm everyone
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Shoppers will love this Our plate bunting is Swarms of buyers will
84 cheery cat clan and 92 the perfect finish for 74 be buzzing around this
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New girl in town! Fruity fruffin From junk to funk
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Meet our cover star – she makes a Cross a doughnut with a muffin and Turn bottles into wool-wrapped
very sweet friend for life! you get a fruity fruffin vases with this upcycling project
30-minute make Cream doissants Busy little bee
27 45 74
These animal pencil toppers are sure Bid au revoir to the croissant and Customers will be buzzing with this
to be big with September scholars say bonjour to the doissant brilliant bumblebee backpack
Colour riot Chocolate whoopie pies Top cats
28 46 84
Make a striking statement with this Bake up the ultimate treat with Tap into the amigurumi craze and
elegant embroidered necklace these gooey delights – delicious! create this cool cat collection
All eyes on you Snap happy Make a crafty tenner
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This cross stitch glasses case will be Use these papers to create teenage Embellish plain plates and more
a big seller for young and old alike tailored cards with cutting-edge cool with this beautiful bunting
36 Feet up fabulous 64 Mummy makes 94 More ways than one
These crochet slippers are perfect Up, up and away! This balloon is a Everyone loves floral flourish – this
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Meet three Craftsellerr designers who have Managing Directorr Andy Marshall
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Making News
Welcome to your one-stop shop for all the latest craft trends, ates and celebs…

HANDMADE HEAVEN 3MINUTES

WITH
It’s an exciting month for craft sellers – don’t miss
Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts, 11-13th September
STUART HILLARD
(ichfevents.co.uk), and Wayne Hemmingway’s
upcycling show, The Festival of Thrift, Darlington Q What have you been up to since Sewing
Bee? “I’m getting all geared up for the
release of my first book, Sew Fabulous. It’s
(27-28th September). Visit festivalofthrift.co.uk.
been a huge amount of work but worth it,
the book is crammed with fabric projects for
every room in the house.”

ALL Q Any events planned this autumn? “I am

honoured to be appearing with Kirstie

GLI Allsopp at The Handmade Fair. I’m teaching

classes every day.”
GOLD H
THE HOT Q What tips do you have for craft sellers?
“Use quality products in your work, be
kind to them, treat them simply!”
trends t
and this
continue
Whether
jeweller
or home
your ma
with shi
sequins
Team wi
E SUPER-SWEET
and teal STE OF SUCCESS
look, or year’s National Cupcake Week
pinks for s place from 15th-21st September
romantic includes the National Cupcake
mpionships. The closing date for
ies is 15th August, but if you’ve
ed the deadline, don’t worry - visit Want to read more about The Great British Sewing
Bee semi finalist? Visit stuarthillard.com or find
onalcupcakeweek.co.uk to see how
Stuart’s blog at sew.co.uk. Buy his book, Sew
can get involved! Fabulous, from 28th August (£20, amazon.co.uk).

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THIS MONTH’S SELLER Charity Dates

KATIE DOBSON Bake some tasty treats this month to
help raise funds for these three
fantastic charities…

BIG BAKE
TIME
Help provide
healthy meals for
Since starting out as a part-time craft seller in poorer families
2012, Katie has gone from strength to strength. with Buttle’s
Big Bake this
We love her unique, personalised cutlery, which
September.
have won a string of awards including Not on the buttleuk.org
High Street’s ‘Gift of the Year’. Take a look at her
lovely designs at thecutlerycommission.com.
Talent
SPOT SUPPER
CLUB
Host a dinner
VISIT: party to support
healthcare
Nourish Festival in Malawi.
positivesteps
This brand new event by the charity.org
organisers of The Contemporary Craft
Festival takes place on 5th and 6th COFFEE
September this year in Bovey Tracey, TIME!
Devon. With a focus on good food, Support National
local crafts and live music, it’s set to Lipreading Week
with a Coffee
be a fantastic new annual celebration.
& Cake event.
Visit the website at nourishfestival.org Find out more at
to find out more information. hearinglink.org

TRENDING:
PHOTOS clockwise from top: gigglinghedgehogs.co.uk; Rex Features; Parris Wakefield fabric

60S PRINTS SUPER SITES

Our pick of the best from the
WITH CUTESY VINTAGE florals world of online this month…
having dominated our decor
for the past few years, it seems craftgawker.com
only right that the trend tur Find all kinds of inspiration, ideas and
towards something more tutorials on this Pinterest-style site.
As chanelled by girl-of-the
moment and presenter of veryberryhandmade.co.uk
This Old Thing, Dawn e love the buying guides at Very Berry;
Porter, the look is all about t the shop to view and purchase the latest
having fun with bold print Liberty Tana Lawns too.
geometric shapes and
emmallamb.blogspot.co.uk
lashings of colour. Visit
mma’s beautiful blog is a lovely place to
donnaflower.com for a ran hile away your lunch hour. Expect pretty
of original vintage fabrics. atterns and oodles of handmade chatter.

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My latest creation is this lovely cosmetic purse.
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Fashionistas will love this bag – KATHY ASHDOWN,
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I HAVE BEEN SUBSCRIBING to your magazine for
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crafter and often struggle to concentrate on one full of new and creative ideas that inspire me.
type of craft. Thankfully, your magazine has My latest copy arrived the day I was going on
tutorials and ideas for everything and anything, holiday. I had a quick flick through and was
which is wonderful for people like me who can’t excited to see the Father’s Day papers included.
settle on one. I make everything from cakes I needed to make a card for my dad but had
and bags to hair accessories and clothing. Here no idea of design etc. I left the magazine open
is a picture of one of my makes – a crocheted on one of my many craft piles ready for my
handbag. Thank you, Craftseller, for being my return. Once home, I was able to make a great
main source of inspiration! card for him – here is my finished piece.
CATHERINE HARBOTTLE, BROADSTAIRS, KENT HAZEL SCHOFIELD, NORFOLK
People appreciate
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New girl in town!

Pollyanna, our long-legged beauty, will catch a buyer’s eye, but it’s her
cute little pup that’ll clinch the sale! By Vicky Craxton

MAKE
P R O F I TA!
MAKE FOR
£5.50

FOR £25

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INFORMATION How to make the fabric doll

Materials
* 15 x 27cm (6 x 10½in) floral fabric
and needle-felted pup
* 23 x 25cm (9 x 9¾in) green and
white dotty fabric
* 16 x 25cm (6¼ x 9¾in) skintone
fabric
* 11 x 21cm (4¼ x 8¼in) yellow
gingham fabric
* 13 x 29cm (5 x 11½in) dark
brown felt
* 11 x 13cm (4¼ x 5in) baby pink felt
* 2 x 4cm (1½in) white felt 1 2 Cut four green legs, two baby pink shoe
* 1 x 1cm (½in) black felt each pair of arms with right sides facing, fronts and two baby pink shoe backs. With right
* 8g white wool roving leaving the tops open. Turn through and sides of both facing up, pin one shoe front onto
* 2 x 0.7cm (¼in) two-hole baby stuff with toy filling. the foot of one leg. With right sides facing up,
pink buttons pin the shoe back onto the foot of one leg.
* 2 x 0.4cm (1/8in) round black beads Repeat so you have two legs with shoe fronts,
* 25 x 0.7cm (9¾ x ¼in) baby and two with shoe backs. Sew across the tops
pink satin ribbon and around the centre of the shoe fronts.
* Embroidery thread in black, pink
green and skin colours
* 25cm (9¾in) length of baby pink
lace bias binding
* 12cm of 0.5cm (4¾ x ¼in) white
flat elastic
* Polyester toy filling
* Fabric glue
* 38 and 40 gauge needle-felting
* Foam felting pad 3 Take one leg front and one leg back and 4 Cut two floral tops and two green bottoms.
* Pink chalk place right sides together. Sew around the With right sides facing, sew a long side of the
outside, leaving the top edge open. Turn them bottom shape to the long side of the top shape.
Size: Doll – 32cm (12½in) x through and stuff with toy filling. Repeat with Press open. Repeat.
13.5cm (5¼in) the other leg pieces.
Dog – 8cm (13¼in) x
4.5cm (1¾in)
Skill level: Medium
Note: The templates include a 0.5cm
(¼in) seam allowance.

T
his raven-haired collector’s doll,
with her finely-worked features and
handmade accessories, will be a 5 Cut one skin colour head. With raw 6 Take the head piece and with right sides of
stunning addition to your craft range this edges together and right sides facing, pin both facing up, sew hair front to the head on
autumn. Gorgeous as she is, we predict the the long floral top edge to the straight side inside edge. Take the second top-and-bottom
little pup sitting casually in her shoulder of the head. Sew this edge and press. Cut piece from Step 4, and with right sides of both
bag will be an equal attraction! Completely one brown hair front and one brown hair back facing up, sew the back hair onto the long floral
handmade, he’s needle-felted from white ready for the next step. top edge, so the hair overlaps 0.5cm (¼in).
roving, and his black features are stitched on.

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7 Cut two baby pink Peter Pan collars. With 8 Lightly sketch the eyes, eyebrows, nose and 9 With right sides facing, pin together the
right sides of both facing up, sew the flat edges mouth onto the face in pencil. Using skin tone head and body. Sew the outside edges of the
of the collars to the neck of the front body, thread, embroider the nose with backstitch. heads together. Pin the arms in between the
to meet in the middle. Attach the baby pink Using pink thread, embroider the mouth with body shapes, with the arms on the inside and
buttons down the middle of the floral top. backstitch. With green thread, embroider the their raw edges poking out from each side of
eyes using satin stitch. With black thread, the body. Sew together the sides of the body
embroider the eyeliner using backstitch and the to secure the arms in place. Leave the bottom
eyelashes and eyebrows with a straight stitch. edge of the body open. Turn the body and head
right side out and stuff with toy filling.

10 Place the ends of the legs inside 11 Cut two green bows and one knot shape. 12 Cut one floral print skirt. Sew pink bias
the bottom of the body. Turn the edges Place bow shapes together with wrong sides binding along bottom edge of skirt to cover both
of the body under and pin all the layers out and sew all four sides together. Pinch the sides of fabric. Turn top of skirt over towards
in place carefully. Next, sew the bottom fabric to pull the pieces apart in the middle. Cut the wrong side by 1cm (¼in), twice. Press. Sew
edge of the body together to secure the a vertical slit in one piece and turn bow inside along bottom edge of fold to make 0.5cm (¼in)
doll’s legs in place. out. With right side out, fold knot shape three channel. Attach safety pin to end of elastic and
times lengthways so it’s 0.7cm (¼in) wide. pull this through the channel so top of skirt
Pinch middle of bow and wrap knot around; gathers evenly. Pin ends and remove safety pin.
sew ends of knot at back. Sew onto doll’s head.

13 With right sides facing, sew raw edges of 14 Next, it’s time to make the rag doll’s 15 Turn over the top edge of a bag side to the
skirt together with a 0.5cm (¼in) seam. Sew an shoulder bag, for her little puppy to sit in! wrong side, and sew a 1cm (½in) hem. Repeat
additional zig zag stitch to prevent fraying. Make Start off by cutting out one yellow gingham with the other bag side. Pin each end of the
sure the elastic is secured tightly in place and bag strap and two bags. Fold the strap strap onto the top of one of the bag sides so
remove any pins. Turn the skirt the right way lengthways with right sides facing and sew the ends of the straps meet the bottom edge of
out. Tie the pink ribbon into a bow and sew in along one of the long sides. Turn this inside out the 1cm (½in) hem. Sew these in place. With
place at the top of the skirt. Pull the skirt onto and press. Now turn both long sides towards right sides facing, sew the bag shapes together,
the doll. Lightly draw rosy cheeks on the doll’s the centre and top stitch both along the length leaving the top open. Turn inside out and place
face in circular motions using pink chalk. of the strap. onto the doll so the strap goes across her body.

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FELT IT

16 Next up is the dog. To make its head, roll 17 For the paws, roll up four very small pieces 18 To create the dog’s tail, fold a 3cm
2g of the wool roving into a ball and stab of wool roving into balls and stab each one. (1¼in) length of the wool roving in half
it repeatedly with the 40 gauge needle to While the balls are still fluffy, attach onto the and stab it until you have a small sausage
make it solid but not too hard. For the body, body. Stab with the 38 gauge needle to make shape. Leave one end of the tail fluffy, as
roll 2g of roving into an oval ball and stab them more solid and smooth. To make the pictured above. Next, stab the fluffy end of
as before. Attach the head to the body by nose, roll up a small piece of roving into a ball the tail to the back of the dog’s body until it
stabbing the bottom of the head into the top and stab. While still fluffy, attach it to the front stays fixed in place. Your little dog is starting
of the body until it stays fixed in place. of the head. Stab with the 38 gauge needle. to take shape!

19 To make the dog’s eyes, position the 20 To finish, add layers of some fluffed up
two black beads above the nose and wool roving to the dog’s body and head by
carefully sew them in place. Next, cut out very lightly stabbing in place with the 38 SAFETY FIRST These characters are not
one black nose shape and one pink tongue gauge needle. Make sure the wool attaches designed as toys or meant for young
shape. Position onto the nose and sew but stays very fluffy. Avoid the nose and paws children. Always ensure your work
securely in place. Cut out two pink inside so they stay nice and smooth. Place the dog is well-stitched and loose parts are
ears and two white ear shapes. Attach each inside the gingham bag and your doll is ready securely attached. Remember, if you
inside ear onto each ear shape using glue. to be sold! To spice up your range, try making intend to sell these, even if not sold
When dry, sew the ears onto the top of the a few different versions of the doll, altering as toys, there are strict regulations
dog’s head. Using a strand of doubled-up the hairstyle, accessories and eye colour for to adhere to. Visit craft-seller.com for
black embroidery thread, sew two straight different seasons – how about a tweed dress more advice and information.
stitches onto each paw. and tartan stockings for a winter example?

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REAL LIFE

“Markets pay
my mortgage!”
Charlotte Rudkin has spent the last 20 years at Greenwich Market selling her
jewellery and has successfully made a living on the stall… By Karen Dunn

T
he sun shines down on the few pieces for friends and family and it another one once a month in Spitalfields.
magnificent Cutty Sark as we gave me the confidence to apply to Central It was great chatting to other traders and
make our way to London’s historic St Martin’s College to study jewellery full dealing with customers, but it did get
Greenwich Market in London. Nestled time. I was thrilled when I was accepted. rather cramped with four of us behind the
behind the imposing Maritime Buildings, “After the course finished I got a bedsit in stall! The travelling started to take its toll
the market is a hive of activity, with Blackheath, and set myself up with a bench too, so I decided to apply to Greenwich
shoppers from all over the world looking so I could keep making. I got a job at the Market as it was closer to home. The
at the stalls selling everything from food to jewellers, Asprey, on Bond Street as a shop waiting list for a stall was huge, but after
antiques, but most importantly crafts. assistant serving royalty and celebrities like months of hoping I finally got the call to say
Charlotte, 46, is something of a fixture Tina Turner. It was great fun, but I really there was a spot available. The next thing
at the ever-changing market, having had I knew it was 6.30am on a frosty Saturday
her small stall for over 20 years. As excited
customers admire her rings and necklaces,
“Life on a market stall morning in 1991 and I was setting out my
stock for the first time. It was so exciting
Charlotte admits that when she first started
selling here in the 80s she never expected
certainly has its ups and and scary – and freezing too, I hadn’t yet
learned about the thermals that you need!
that she could turn her small business run downs but I wouldn’t “My first sale was the best feeling in the
from a bedsit into one which could pay all
her bills. As the market packs down at the
have it any other way” world. In those days people often paid with
cheques and I remember clasping that first
end of another hectic weekend, we caught cheque for £12 and thinking, ‘I don’t want
up with Charlotte to discover how she to cash it, I want to frame it!’.
made markets work for her… wanted to be making. When a position for “As my sales started to grow, so did my
“Life on a market stall certainly has its a jeweller came up and I didn’t get it, I took confidence. I worked every weekend and
ups and downs but I wouldn’t have it any matters into my own hands. bank holiday at the market and gradually
other way. I first started making jewellery “My mum had a stall at Covent Garden people started to recognise me and come
30 years ago. I left school at 16 with very Market selling cushions and I’d often help back again. I’ve had people come from
few qualifications and decided to enrol on a her out at weekends. It gave me a real other countries and buy my pieces then
two-year craft and design course so I could insight into how markets work and gave return four years later to buy something
try out all types of crafts from photography me the idea to try and run a stall too. I’d got else. I was in New Zealand once and got
to clay modelling, but it was jewellery chatting to a woman in a boutique who
PHOTOS: Teri Pengilley/UNP

another part time job at the London Assay

design that got me hooked. I started Office where I was hallmarking gold, so I recognised the jewellery I was wearing
making my own jewellery at home in could still pay my rent. from Greenwich!
Northampton on a bench that my boyfriend “Along with a few friends from my “Some days are brilliant – I’ve taken over
(who is now my husband!) set up for me jewellery course we clubbed together to do £1,000 in a day before, although on others
in my mum’s carport. I started making a a stall every weekend in Merton Abbey and you only just cover your costs. That’s the

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Clockwise from top left: Over the years, Charlotte has
perfected her stall set up, ensuring her jewellery items
are set at different heights to catch people’s eyes; a
trio of bracelets; the stall is packed with a wide range
of jewellery, including rings for special occasions;
the historic Greenwich Market; one of Charlotte’s
distinctive, swirling brooch designs
REAL LIFE

Charlotte Rudkin’s
Top Three Tips
Set out your stall
You have to make sure your stall stands out from
the crowd and is more than just some items
laid out on some fabric. It doesn’t have to be
expensive – I used to use shells and stones from
the beach on mine. Make sure your stall has
some height rather than just being laid out flat
and make it eye catching to someone passing by
so they want to take a closer look.

Have an identity
You have to create distinctive items that
Clockwise from top left: Charlotte loves the people immediately recognise as having
personal connection that you get with shoppers been made by you. I’ve had clients strike up
when running a stall; a linked heart design; shiny conversations on the tube because they’ve
silver rings just waiting to be tried on (and bought!) noticed a necklace that’s been made by me.
Other customers like to keep you as a secret,
which is flattering too!

Go with the flow

Be prepared for there to be quiet times as well
as busy times and use those to make sure you
have enough stock and new ideas. Often,
I have to make a last-minute item for a repeat
customer and that’s why they come back
because they know I’ll be able to deliver at short
notice. Also, don’t forget to treat it like a job.
I work set hours in my studio – it’s not a hobby
after all, it’s your living.

thing with having a stall, you have to be feedback straight away on what works and gold bangles and had to ask him to give
prepared to stand there in January when what doesn’t. I make wedding rings too them back. To my surprise he did, but
sales are slow and the wind is whipping and it’s wonderful to be such a big part of you’re not always that lucky! Now I keep
around you, so you can still have a stall someone’s life. I even have people coming my most expensive stock locked in cabinets
at Christmas when the sales are good. back for me to make anniversary presents. and people have to ask to try it on, but I
Gradually my business grew and I started think that makes it look more exclusive!
supplying a few small galleries as well “I now teach crafts at a school and sell
as a department store in Japan! I’d given
“I was very shy as a more from my website, but I’ve no plans to
up my part-time job a year after starting
at Greenwich so I could concentrate on
child and you have to give up my stall. I’ve made amazing friends
here and I get to do what I love, I couldn’t
making and suddenly it dawned on me that shake that off when you ask for anything more – except maybe
the stall was paying all my bills, including some extra thermals in the winter!”
my mortgage! There was a point where I
start running a stall”
was turning over £30,000 a year which was
amazing, but it did take a lot of hard work
and it can be tough watching everyone else “I was very shy as a child and you have For more information on
having a lovely weekend, while you’re just to shake that off when you start running a what Charlotte does, or to
sitting behind your stock! stall. You also have to learn to speak up for buy some of her beautiful
handmade jewellery, visit
“Being face to face with your customers yourself, especially when there are thieves
charlotte-rudkin.co.uk
is incredibly insightful and you get about. I once caught a man pocketing four

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INFORMATION and stick to the body.

Materials
* Felt scraps in brown, grey,
black and white for the bodies, 3 To make the monkey: y gglue
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This beautifully-embroidered, statement piece ticks all the trend boxes

with its bold colours and geometric design. By Dorothy Wood

S
tatement necklaces show no sign
of losing popularity – they are just
INFORMATION evolving with different techniques.
This on-trend, geometric design is stitched
Materials using stranded cotton onto a stiff backing
* Stranded embroidery cotton in with simple embroidery stitches and then
bright yellow, bright pink, bright edged with seed beads to add a little sparkle.
blue, bright purple, pastel yellow, It doesn’t take any longer to add the seed
pastel pink and pastel blue beads than just stitching the edges but
* Lacy’s Stiff Stuff backing fabric they do add the finishing touch, linking the
* Felt embroidered panel to the chain. Choose
* Repositional spray adhesive four shades of bright hues and then another
* Seed beads, galvanised aluminium four matching pastel shades to add contrast.
size 11 The template can be shortened by a third to
* Silver-plated rollo chain, make a smaller 12cm (5in) wide necklace or
approximately 30-40cm (10-15in) you can use a one third section to embroider
* Four silver-plated jump rings a statement brooch.
* Silver-plated lobster clasp
* Embroidery needle, size 10 How to make the necklace
All materials used here are available
from I-beads (i-beads.co.uk)

Length: 17cm x 4.5cm (6¾ x 1¾in)

Skill level: Moderate

TOP TIP
irect trace the template on page 102 Work a small back stitch into the
Always sew tails in onto Lacy’s Stiff Stuff with a pencil or
2 reverse of the Lacy’s Stiff stuff and
with two backstitches embroidery marker. Cut around the outer bring the needle out in the middle of the top
so that the thread pencil lines, leaving a 1-2cm (¼-¾in) border. pencil line. Pull the thread straight down the
won’t pull out if you
Cut a 60cm (23½in) length of stranded segment and hold in position. Stitch between
snag the necklace
cotton in bright pink and split into two the threads into the pencil line and pull the
bundles of three threads. needle through. This is called ‘railroading’.

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MAKE IT

Take a tiny stitch to one side of the Start in the centre again and work The remaining triangles are filled with
3 thread where you last took the needle
4 your way out to fill the other side of
5 horizontal stitches using the pastel
down and pull the needle back through to the segment. Choose the next bright colour coloured threads. Take the first stitch across
the front. Repeat the railroad technique to and fill with vertical stitches. Repeat the the widest part of the segment going into
make the second stitch. Continue working process until you have filled all of the some of the holes made by the previous
across the segment with straight parallel trapezium-shaped segments with stitches. Continue to fill the triangle shapes
stitches closely packed. brightly-coloured thread. one at a time with horizontal stitches.

Lightly press the embroidery on the Pick up a seed bead and drop down Cut two pieces of chain – 15cm (6in)
6 reverse side with a steam iron and trim
7 to the edge of the panel. Work a
8 for a collar style and 18cm (7in) for a
to 2mm (1/12in) all round. Cut a piece of felt blanket stitch to secure the bead on the longer necklace. Sew a jump ring at the top
to the same size. Stick the two layers outside edge. Work a second blanket stitch corner on each side, open the rings and
together with a light spray of repositionable without the bead. Repeat all the way around attach a piece of chain to each side. Add a
adhesive. Using three strands of cotton, sew the edge of your necklace. Sew in all your jump ring to each end of the chain then open
through the felt to come out between the ends securely. You have now finished the the jump ring on the right hand chain and
layers. Work a single blanket stitch. main part of your design. add a lobster clasp.

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All eyes on you!

Buyers will love keeping their glasses safe and stylish in this monochrome
case that’s quick and easy to stitch. By Sarah Heys

Stitch the hipster motifs 2 Back both pieces of fabric with iron-on
INFORMATION Find the centre of your fabric and chart by interfacing.
following the black arrows and start stitching
Materials from here. Using the chart as a guide, stitch Fold over a 2cm (1in) hem at the top
* Threads, as listed in the key the hipster motifs using full cross stitch in
3 edge of each piece of fabric, then fold
* 28-count natural coloured two strands of thread. Tie off and trim any down another 2cm (1in) and press to create a
evenweave measuring 17 x 25cm loose threads at the back. hem. Sew along 1cm (½in) down from the
(7 x 10in) edge to secure in place.
* Medium weight interfacing How to make up the
glasses case 4 Place the front and the back pieces
Size: 8 x 15cm (3¼ x 6in)
Skill level: Easy
1 Once you’ve finished stitching, press and
trim the fabric to measure 12 x 20cm
together with right sides facing and sew
along the bottom and side edges using a 2cm
(4¾ x 8in). Cut another piece the same size (1in) seam. Turn through and press.
for the back of the case.
HIPSTER MOTIF CHART

S
titched onto evenweave, this glasses
20 10 10 20
case inspired by the hipster hype will
catch the eye of spectacle-wearing TOP TIP kkkkkkkkkkkkk
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customers. Stitched in a single shade, this If you’re not
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k kkk kkk k
makes for a quick stitch and is easy to confident stitching 20 k kk
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fashion into a glasses case. Stitch the motif in on evenweave, try k k
k k
a multitude of colours for added eye-catching stitching on aida kk
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detail or embroider a repeat pattern and add instead kk
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DMC Anchor Madeira Colour
k 310 403 2400 black 10

Stitch count 54 high x 45 wide

14 HPI (28-count evenweave) – 10 x 8cm kkkkk kkkkk
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SELL IT

10
LITTLE
best-selling
makes for

ONES
We round-up the best crafty makes for kids over the

PHOTO: iStock
Be inspired by kids’
past year and see what trends are going to top the love of colour and the
great outdoors!
charts for 2015. By Verity Gough

W
hether you make tiny knits for newborns, tiaras for toddlers or print t-shirts
for teens, there’s no doubt that aiming your makes at the children’s market
is a savvy move. Not only is it booming, but there are always new parents to
snap up your wares! That said, this market is competitive, and craft sellers need to cut
2Brit-cool clothing
With shops like Etsy having an
international reach, creating British style
the mustard to ensure mums, dads, aunties, uncles and grandparents choose your items for our American cousins is a no-brainer,
over the rest. With that in mind, here are our top 10 picks for next year… as Gemma Payne of MollyMoo&JessicaToo
on Etsy has discovered: “One of my best
sellers over the last year has been my
Union Jack baby outfit, with two in
three orders being sold overseas.”

1 Woodland finger
puppets

3Personalised
All children love puppets
and the great thing is, they’re
easy makes for craft sellers to aprons
try. “Two of the key trends Karin Duguid from littlechook.co.uk has
for young children, animals
managed to tick two trend boxes at once
and bright colours, are
with her cute aprons: “I find customers
totally unaffected by changes
in fashion and I’ve therefore kept are often aunts, uncles and grandparents
these at the centre of my collection,” who are looking for an alternative to a toy
says Amy Wilson from AmyPanda – I had a surge in orders around the time of
on Folksy. “In the past year or so I’ve the Great British Bake Off final!” Her tips
seen a huge increase in orders for for 2015? “Personalisation is here to stay.
puppets to use as party favours, and Parents are looking for little extras too
will be looking to grow this side of Thumbs up: Childrens’
love of wild animals is such as a personalised apron with a small
my business in 2015.” still going strong cupcake in their child’s favourite colour.”

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 5Retro robots
Retro-style robots have been hot in
kids clothing and interiors, appearing on 8 Dribble bibs in
pretty prints
everything from duvet covers to t-shirts. Cowboy, or dribble bibs have grown
Brighton-based Vicky Day from Woah in popularity this year. “Making dribble
There Pickle! on Etsy has noticed her bibs has been a great decision for my
Greg the Robot lino print being snapped business as they have quickly become
up. So what are her trend predictions for best sellers,” says Kayleigh Cooper
2015? “I’ll be building on the old classics of Lacey Rose Handmade on Folksy.
as always and probably introducing “Classic florals and birds have proved
more space and science themes as well as popular, but I’m keeping an eye out for
designs incorporating 90s pop culture, some tropical rainforest fabric – this is
troll dolls and dancing sunflowers.” on trend for 2015,” she adds.

9 Play tents
Whether it’s hiding under a
blanket or building a den in the woods,
tents and tipis are other old favourites
that are seeing a revival. “It’s important
to give children a space to call their own
and spark imagination,” says Janine
Payne, creator of Little Me Teepee on
Folksy. “A big seller is set to be our
Marching to success:
Offer craft kits featuring bright chevron range – they work well
Greg the Robot is a best
popular animals for a
seller on Etsy for Vicky ! ”
surefire route to success

6 Fairytale designs
“Our fairytale embroidery
patterns have been great sellers – no
Helen’s bespoke superh
capes are flying off the
ero
shelves!

one ever gets tired of Cinderella!” says

Julie Ryan, co-founder of Little Dorrit
& Co on Etsy. “Adults are enjoying the
inner child more, so the trend for art
that both kids and parents can enjoy w
continue.” Julie’s tip for 2015? “Make
items that are cute enough for kids but
with a sense of whimsy for grown-ups

4Make your own kits

Parents looking for something a
bit different have been quick to buy into
‘make your own’ kits, and they remain
a favourite for 2015: “The winners are
7Fun with food
Role-play toys, like crochet food, is
at the heart of Canterbury-based Janice
10Superhero fun
With Spiderman, X-Men
and Captain America a storming the
anything with an owl on it,” says Fiona Burton’s Etsy shop, Bottletopboy. “I love box office, the trend for superhero
Hesford from sewgirl.co.uk. “Over the designing English food patterns – there costumes looks set to stay: “Superhero
next 12 months I’ll be selling woodland- seems to have been a move towards capes are my biggest seller,” says
themed kits as the trend is more traditional values and pastimes recently. Helen Burton of Folksy shop Happy
popular than ever!” add that, I’m currently Handmade Heroes. “Boys love the
Clempson from Clara an g a salmon and cream personalised capes while girls are
Macy on notonthehigh se bagel pattern!” influenced by Sofia the First, Doc
street.com. McStuffi
uffinss and Frozen.”

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Feet up fabulous!
Keep summer feet cosily cool in a colourful pair of warm, light slippers,
crocheted lovingly by you. By Liz Ward

INFORMATION
How to make the summer slippers
Starting with teal, make a magic ring and work repeat 2 more times, tr in last 6 sts. 18sts.
Materials 8tr into the ring. Sl st to join, ch 2. 8sts. Round 25: tr in first 6sts (tr2tog) repeat 2 more
* 50g DMC Woolly in Teal (074) and Round 1: 2tr into each st to the end, sl st to times, tr in last 6sts. 15sts.
Lilac (063) join, ch 2. 16sts. Cut yarn leaving a long tail and fasten off. Fold
* 3.5mm (UK 9/10, US 4) crochet hook Round 2: (tr in the first st, 2tr in the next st) the last row in half to close the back of the
* 1cm (½in) lilac buttons repeat to end, sl st to join, ch 2. 24sts. slipper and sew shut. Weave in and cut off any
* Wool needle Round 3: (tr in the first two sts, 2tr in the next loose ends.
* Stitch marker st) repeat to end, sl st to join, ch 2. 32sts. Rejoin with contrasting yarn to the stitch marked
Round 4: (tr in the first 3sts, 2tr in the next st) with stitch marker.
Size: Adult size 4 repeat to end, sl st to join, ch 2. 40sts. Working around the top edge of the slipper, work
Skill level: Easy Round 5: (tr in the first 19sts, 2tr in the next one htr in each st. Sl st to join and fasten off.
st) repeat to end, sl st to join, ch 2. 42sts.
Round 6-12: tr in each st to the end, sl st to Flowers
join, ch 2. 42sts at end of round 12. Make six with contrasting yarn.

F
orget fluffy sheepskins – for the Round 13: tr in first 12sts, dc in next 12sts, Make a magic ring and work 5dc into the ring.
warmer months, buyers will be (place a stitch marker in the next stitch) tr in 5sts.
looking for lighter makes to keep feet last 18sts. 42sts. Round 1: (dc, 3tr, dc) in each stitch, sl st to join.
comfy and cool. These crocheted slip-ons are Cut yarn and fasten off. Work is now in rows Cut yarn and fasten off.
just the ticket: made from fine, light merino back and forth rather than rounds as before. Sew a button into the centre of each flower and
wool for a neat fit that won’t irritate. Really Rejoin with same yarn to stitch marked with then sew onto the slipper using the photo as a
quick to work up, two 50g balls of this DMC stitch marker (leave stitch marker in place). guide for placing.
yarn will make two pairs of slippers. Round 14: tr in the next 30sts, ch 2, turn.
30sts.
Round 15-20: tr in each st to the end, ch 2,
ABBREVIATIONS turn. 30sts.
* For a larger size slipper, repeat the last row a
ch: chain stitch
dc: double crochet couple more times.*
dtr: double treble crochet Round 21: (tr2tog, tr in next 8sts) repeat to
htr: half treble crochet end, ch 2, turn. 27sts.
sl st: slip stitch Round 22: (tr2tog, tr in next 7sts) repeat to
st/sts: stitch/stitches end, ch 2, turn. 24sts.
tr: treble crochet
Round 23: (tr2tog, tr in next 6sts) repeat to
tr2tog: treble crochet the next two
end. 21sts.
stitches together
Round 24: tr in first 6sts (tr2tog, tr in next st)

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Crossover bakes
Embrace the new craze for fusion bakes and introduce your customers to some of
the most sought after patisserie on the planet. By Angie Holland

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O
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out in the marketplace. You’ll love our
doissants – a hybrid of the croissant and
doughnut, filled with custard and glazed
with icing. Cross a muffin and a doughnut
and you get our fruity fruffins – these
almond-flavoured muffins filled with
morello cherry jam taste amazing. And to
complete our festival of fusion, why not
bake some whoopie pies – these chocolate
and cream cookie-cakes are irresistible!
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Fruity fruffins
INGREDIENTS 1 First, grease the muffin pan thoroughly cherry jam and then top with another
with butter as you will not be using spoonful of mixture. Place a few flaked
For the fruffins: muffin cases. Preheat the oven to 190°c, almonds in a flower pattern on the top.
* 200g (7 oz) self-raising flour 170°c Fan, Gas Mark 5.
* 100g (3½ oz) caster sugar Bake for 20 minutes until well-risen
* 125ml (4½ fl oz) whole milk Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl then
5 and golden brown then leave to cool a
* 85ml (3½ fl oz) vegetable oil
2 add the sugar. little before gently removing each fruffin
* 1 egg from the tin.
* ½ tsp almond extract Combine the milk, egg, oil and almond
* 100g (4 oz) morello cherry jam
3 extract and whisk with a fork. Add this Melt the butter in a small pan. Mix the
* 50g (2 oz) flaked almonds mixture to the flour and mix together to form
6 cinnamon with the granulated sugar
* 25g (1 oz) butter to grease the muffin pan a soft batter. To keep the fruffin light, do not and put into a deep bowl.
over mix at this stage.
For the glaze: Use a pastry brush to coat the fruffin
7
* 100g (4oz) unsalted butter
* 150g (5 oz) granulated sugar
4 Using a dessert spoon as a measure,
place a portion of batter into each cup
with butter and then dip into the sugar.
You could also use a sugar shaker to decorate
* 2 tsp ground cinnamon of the muffin pan. Add a teaspoon of the the top if you have one.

Special equipment:
12 hole muffin pan

Time: 1 hour
Makes: 10-12
Skill level: Easy

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crossover bakes, make sure you label all
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Doissants
INGREDIENTS 1 Put the flour into the mixing bowl along until they are a deep golden brown. Drain on
with the yeast, salt and sugar. Combine kitchen paper and then dip the sides in the
For the doissants: the milk, water and eggs in a jug and add to granulated sugar.
* 500g (1lb 2oz) strong white flour the flour and yeast. Stir with a bowl scraper
* 2 tsp easy blend dried yeast until it forms a soft dough. Tip out onto the Make the custard by heating the milk and
* 50g (2 oz) caster sugar work surface and knead for five minutes until it
8 vanilla extract until almost boiling. Blend the
* 1 egg is smooth and springy. egg yolks, sugar and flour together then pour the
* 125ml (4½ fl oz) milk milk onto the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
* 125ml (4½ fl oz) water Put the dough into a floured mixing bowl, Pour back in the pan and cook gently, stirring
* 150g (5oz) unsalted butter
2 cover with cling film and leave to rest in constantly until it has thickened. Cover it over and
* 2tsp salt the fridge for 3 hours or overnight. leave to cool.

To fry: Place the butter between two sheets of Put the cooled custard into a piping
* 1 litre (1¾ pts) vegetable oil
3 cling film and, with a rolling pin, pat it to
9 bag fitted with a small plain nozzle and
make a flat square shape approximately 20cm inject into the top of each doissant at four
To coat: x 20cm (8 x 8in). Put it back in the fridge to equidistant points.
* 200g granulated sugar firm up again.

10 Sieve the icing sugar into a bowl, add the

For the custard:
* 4 egg yolks
4 When the dough is ready, turn it onto
the work surface. Pat the dough with
egg whites and mix to form a stiff icing. Add
pink food colouring and blend in well. Pipe a swirl
* 300ml milk the rolling pin and form a large square of icing on the top to cover the holes where you
* 2 tsp vanilla extract approximately 30cm x 30cm (12 x 12in). Place injected the custard. To finish, add a raspberry to
* 50g (2oz) plain flour the chilled butter on the dough at an angle so the top for an extra splash of colour.
* 50g (2oz) caster sugar that it forms a diamond shape in front of you.
Stretch and fold the four corners of the dough
For the icing: over the butter to encase it.
* 2 egg whites
* 300g (11 oz) icing sugar With the dough square in front of you, roll
* Pink food colour
5 it out, maintaining an even pressure to
* Fresh raspberries to decorate form a rectangular shape approximately 20cm
x 40cm (8 x 15½in). Fold the top third to the
Special equipment: centre and the bottom third over the top (as if
Thermometer you were folding a letter). Put the dough back
in the fridge, covered on a shallow tray, to rest
Time: 4 hours plus resting 6-12 hours for 30 minutes. Repeat this stage three times.
Makes: 24
Skill level: Challenging Divide the dough into two and roll out to
6 about 1cm thickness. Cut with a plain 9cm
(3½in) cookie cutter, then cut out the centre
with a 2cm (1in) plain cutter. Repeat with the
other half of the dough. Leave for two hours at
room temperature until they have puffed up.

Heat the oil in a pan until it reaches 170°c

7 then fry the doissants a few at a time
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FOR 60P Chocolate and cream

whoopie pies
INGREDIENTS 4 Sift the self-raising flour, cocoa powder overfill as they will spread and join together
and baking powder into the bowl and in the oven.
For the whoopie pies: fold gently into the wet mixture.
* 140g (5 oz) granulated sugar Bake the pies for 10 minutes before
7
* 85g (3½ oz) butter
* 2 eggs
5 Fit a plain 1cm (½in) nozzle into a
piping bag and fill with the cake batter.
turning out onto a cooling tray.

* 150ml (¼ pt) whole milk Hold the end of the bag over the bowl as the Sift the icing sugar into a bowl add the
* 150ml (¼ pt) buttermilk mixture is quite wet and may leak out.
8 cream cheese and vanilla extract and
* 250g (9 oz) self-raising flour beat together until smooth. Using a plain
* 25g (1oz) cocoa powder Pipe the cake batter into the whoopie 1cm (½in) nozzle, pipe the cream cheese
* 2 tsp baking powder
6 pie tin or macaroon mould, filling each onto the centre of a pie and then sandwich
circle with an equal amount of batter. Do not with another pie to complete.
For the filling:
* 75g (2½oz) butter

For the syrup:

* 300g (11 oz) cream cheese
* 75g (3oz) icing sugar
* 2 tsp vanilla extract

Special equipment:
Whoopie pie tin or macaroon mould

Time: 1 hour
Makes: Up to 40, depending on the type of
tin used
Skill level: Moderate

Preheat the oven to 190°c, 170°c Fan,

1 Gas Mark 5.

Place the sugar and butter into a

2 bowl and cream together with an
electric mixer until light and fluffy. Set aside
for a moment. TOP TIP
Put the milk, buttermilk and eggs Stack your whoopie
3 into a jug and lightly beat with a fork pies on their sides
to combine before adding to the creamed in pretty cardboard
sugar and butter. The mixture will look quite trays and sell
sloppy but this is how it is supposed to be at 10 for £5
this stage of the process.

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Snap happy
This issue’s uber-cool paper collection is perfect for style-conscious teens and
20-somethings. Use them to make fun and fashionable cards. By Vicky Sheridan

Camera card To make the lens, cut a circle of silver

INFORMATION 4 card measuring 6.5cm (2½in) and layer
Cut a piece of white card measuring onto a black card circle, then an orange
Materials for this camera card, and
1 28 x 9cm (11 x 3½in). Score down the patterned circle. Back the orange circle with
the back to school card on page 59 middle and fold in half to make your base card. white cardwhite card. Print the word ‘smile’
* Free Craftsellerr papers onto orange patterned paper and stick behind
* Templates on p102 Cut a piece of yellow glasses paper the camera lens.
* Card in black, silver and white
2 measuring 14 x 6.5cm (5½ x 2½in) and
* Grey button attach to the front of the base card, as shown. Attach the lens to the centre of the card,
* Green chevron ribbon
5 as shown below.
* Computer and printer Cut a strip of colourful patterned paper
3 measuring 6 x 2.5cm (5½ x 1in) and stick Stick a mini button onto a small
Skill level: Easy to the top left of the card. Cut a small rectangle
6 rectangle of black card, as shown,
of silver card for the flash and attach to the top and glue securely to the top left-hand
right corner, as shown. corner of the card.

W
ith their stylish, retro designs
in on-trend colours and classic
hipster motifs, this issue’s free
papers are perfect for turning into cards
for little ones starting school or older kids
going off to college and uni. This month
we’ve designed two example cards to give
you some inspiration, each of which uses
bold, striking shapes that will make a strong
impact on your stall or online shop. If you
want to get the most out of your free papers, TOP TIP
plan your card and tag designs so you’ll have
enough paper to make as many as possible. Be sure to use strong
And don’t throw away any scraps – they’re glue when attaching
perfect for turning into mini notecards.
buttons to cards so
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Little ones donning their uniform for the first time will love receiving this
colourful house-shaped card to wish them luck. By Vicky Sheridan

School house card

1 Cut a piece of white card measuring

22 x 14.5cm (8¾ x 5¾in). Score down
the middle and fold in half to make your
base card.

Cover the front of the card with

2 number paper and, using the template
on page 102, mark out four windows and a
door. Use a craft knife and ruler to carefully
cut the solid lines through the paper and
card and fold them open.

Use the template on page 102 to cut

3 a roof shape from white card. Cover it
with orange paper and stick to the front top
edge of the base card.

Cut out the ‘1st day at school’ tag from

4 page 51 and attach to the roof, as
shown. Cut out the ‘1st Day!’ star. Fold a
piece of green ribbon in half and attach
behind the star. Stick the star to the base
card using sticky fixers, to finish.

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Birmingham
Markets v nues, all-weather
England’s heart brings unusual ve
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Enjoy yummy food and Bert & Gert’s market at The

makes at the brilliantly Square, Dale End, runs on the
named 24 Carrots market! first Saturday of the month

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A rich traditi
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MAC BIRMINGHAM beautiful Jewellery Quarter, St Paul’s. The Sealife Centre and The National Indoor
Originally a yearly Christmas market, mac market returns on 14 August 2014 (between Arena this July, but you can find them in
birmingham’s craft markets have grown 4-8pm). Showcasing some of the great Banbury and Market Drayton in August,
into a year-round event. Run on the first local names in street-food, artisan produce and Ellesmere in September.
Sunday of the month from 11am–5pm, the and craft. Look out for their Christmas and canaltraders.org.uk/markets
event is packed with stalls selling ceramics, spring fairs too!
jewellery, paintings and other craft items. facebook.com/24CarrotsMarket BERT & GERT’S MARKETS
This Christmas, mac birmingham’s craft Discover Bert & Gert’s many Birmingham
market will be held on 6-7 and 13-14 THE FLOATING MARKET markets. We love their urban-vintage
December 2014, from 11am–5pm. Situated at one of the loveliest venues, market at The Square, Dale End on the first
macbirmingham.co.uk along the banks of Britain’s canals, you’ll Saturday of every month, and their arts,
find the RCTA Floating Markets selling crafts and vintage market at The Pavilions
24 CARROTS MARKET everything from arts and crafts to herbs on the last Friday and Saturday of the
24 Carrots is a volunteer-led community and bakes. We caught up with them in month. Discover more on their website.
market held in the heart of Birmingham’s Birmingham, nestled between the National bertandgerts.co.uk

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fts
Cooll contempporaryy craf
at mac birmingham Craft fairs in October
Get even craftier this year with
these great October markets

HYDE END AUTUMN

CRAFT SHOW
3-5 October
Hyde End, Great Missenden,
Buckinghamshire
Bringing together some of the best of
Britain’s artisan craftspeople, at Hyde
End Autumn Craft Show you can stroll
through the well-presented marquees
looking for those special gifts.

ABINGDON CONTEMPORARY
CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
Birmingham’s many markets SHOW
show off the skills and talents 16-19 and 23-26 October
of their city perfectly
Medieval Abbey, Abingdon
This great show, now in its 43rd year,
is an excellent opportunity to enjoy
the historic atmosphere of the Abbey
while browsing jewellery, leather
work, ceramics, woodwork, aromatic
soaps and much more.

THE BURGHLEY CRAFT, FOOD

& GIFT FAIR
25-26 October
Burghley House, Stamford,
Lincolnshire
Host to over 100 stalls and
demonstrators, including jewellery
makers, basketweavers, glass
blowers, children’s entertainers and
puppet shows, this packed fair is
Enthusiasm and inspiration is
never lacking at the fabulous overflowing with creative inspiration.
Mummies Market

MUMMIES MARKET MARVELLOUS MAGPIE MARKET

Conceived in January 2014, this friendly Every two months, this predominantly Next month
market runs in different venues around second-hand, table-top market runs we’re in
Birmingham and includes boutique alongside a small selection of local,
MANCHESTER
jewellery, papercut artwork, printed handmade craft businesses at St James’s
clothing and much more. Their next event Church Centre, Mere Green Road. The next
is to be held at Veseyans Sports Club, event is on 5 October (then again on the 7
Aldridge on 30th August 2014. Following December 2014). This thrifty market offers
events are roughly every four weeks. an Aladdin’s cave for bargain hunters!
facebook.com/themummiesmarketgroup.org marvellousmagpie.co.uk
www.visitmanchester.com

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KNIT IT

Mummy makes
Take your knitting to new heights with this novelty hot air balloon, the
perfect find for a child’s bedroom or playroom. By Angela Turner

MAKE
P R O F I TA!
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P
arents, grandparents, aunties and
INFORMATION uncles are always on the lookout
for that unique gift or special piece
Materials to add to a child’s bedroom, and they’ll love
* 1 x 100g Stylecraft Special DK the hand-crafted qualities of this gorgeous
in the following colours: Cloud hot air balloon room hanging. We adore
Blue (1019), Denim (1302), Silver the colours used here – cool blues and fresh
(1203), Teal (1062), Meadow greens – and can think of a hundred little
(1065), Sandstone (1126), Sherbet treasures to put in the basket at the bottom!
(1034) Try sweets, amigurumi figures, felted dolls or
* 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) foil-wrapped chocolate figures to display or
knitting needles sell alongside. Invest in seven of these 100g
* Balloon balls of yarn for just £14 and you’ll get three
* Newspaper, torn into 5cm balloons out of them if you vary the stripes
(2in) squares slightly. Of course, you can always tailor the
* Wallpaper paste or PVA glue colours to your own taste or to offer a wider
* Paper clip choice for customers. This is also a great
chance to get messy with glue and revive
Size: 71cm (28in) around balloon’s your childhood papier mâché skills to make
widest point; 43cm (17in) from top the balloon base!
of balloon to base of basket
Skill level: Easy How to make the
Tension: Using 3mm (UK 11,
US 2/3) needles, cast on 26sts and
hot air balloon
stocking stitch 34 rows to give a Make the papier mâché balloon first and
10cm (4in) square. this can be left to dry while you knit your
cover. Blow up a balloon to a diameter of a cute
70cm (27½in). Tie a paper clip to the knot Why not knit side
o in
end. Cover the balloon with glue or paste travelllleerr to g
and overlap the newspaper pieces to cover the basket?
the balloon. Repeat twice until a solid layer
is formed. When completely dry, cut a small
hole in the neck of the balloon and pull it
out using the paper clip. Row 2: Inc in every st. 16sts.
Row 3: Purl.
Basket Sides (make 4) Row 4: (K1, inc in next st) to end. 24sts.
Using Sandstone, cast on 14sts. Row 5: Purl.
Work 14 rows g-st. Row 6: (K2, inc in next st) to end. 32sts.
Cast off. Row 7: Purl.
Row 8: (K3, inc in next st) to end. 40sts.
Base Row 9: Purl.
Using Sandstone, cast on 12sts. Row 10: (K4, inc in next st) to end. 48sts.
Work 20 rows g-st. Row 11: Purl.
ABBREVIATIONS Cast off. Row 12: (K5, inc in next st) to end. 56sts.
alt: alternate Sew side seams. Place base on top and sew Row 13: Purl.
dec: decrease all four edges. Turn upside down so base is Row 14: (K6, inc in next st) to end. 64sts.
g-st: garter stitch at bottom. Do not turn right way round, as Change to Denim.
inc: increase seams are to be at the front. Row 15: Purl.
k: knit
Row 16: Knit.
k2tog: knit two stitches together
p: purl Balloon Row 17: Purl.
st(s): stitch(es) Begin at base of balloon using Cloud Blue Change to Silver.
st-st: stocking stitch and cast on 8sts. Row 18: (K7, inc in next st) to end. 72sts.
Row 1: Purl. Row 19: Purl.

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Next row: (K20, k2tog) to end. 168sts.

Next row: Purl.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: (K19, k2tog) to end. 160sts.
Next row: Purl.
Change to Meadow.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: Purl.
Cont to dec in this way till 136sts, then dec
on every following alt row till 104sts.
Change to Teal.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: (K11, k2tog) to end. 96sts.
Next row: Purl.
Cont to dec in this way, changing to
Sherbet and working three rows, Denim for
five rows then Cloud Blue till 8sts remain.
Cut yarn and thread through.
Gather round these sts and pull up tightly.
Sew the seam to the middle Cloud Blue
stripe. Turn right side out and insert the
TOP TIP papier mâché balloon. Sew rest of seam to
base. Gather round cast-on sts and pull up
Take your time when tightly to finish.
attaching the twist
cords to ensure you attaching the basket
get a professional
finish to the balloon
Using Silver, cut four lengths of yarn
about 92cm (36in) long to make four
twist cords. Take one length of yarn, fold
in half and knot ends together. Attach the
loop end to a secure object such as a drawer
Row 20: Knit. Row 38: (K13, inc in next st) to end. 120sts. knob or coat hook and insert a pencil at
Row 21: Purl. Row 39: Purl. the knot end. Twist the pencil so the yarn
Row 22: (K8, inc in next st) to end. Row 40: Knit. twists and when it starts to pull into a twist
80sts. Row 41: Purl. naturally, take the pencil end up to the
Row 23: Purl. Row 42: (K14, inc in next st) to end. 128sts. secured end, and a twist cord should form (be
Row 24: (K9, inc in next st) to end. 88sts. Row 43: Purl. careful the end doesn’t slip off the drawer
Row 25: Purl. Row 44: (K15, inc in next st) to end. knob though). Carefully secure the ends to
Change to Meadow. 136sts. stop them from unravelling. Neatly sew one
Row 26: Knit. Row 45: Purl. end of each cord to each corner of the basket
Row 27: Purl. Change to Teal. and the other end to the Silver stripe where it
Row 28: (K10, inc in next st) to end. 96sts. Row 46: Knit. meets the Denim stripe. Ensure all loose ends
Row 29: Purl. Row 47: Purl. are tied in neatly to finish.
Row 30: Knit. Cont to inc in next and every following fourth
Row 31: Purl. row in same way as before till 176sts. Then SAFETY FIRST This balloon is not designed as
Row 32: (K11, inc in next st) to end. 104sts. work without shaping and, at the same time, a toy or meant for young children. Always
Row 33: Purl. change colour to Sherbert on the second row ensure your work is well-stitched and loose
Row 34: (K12, inc in next st) to end. 112sts. and work eight rows, then Denim for five parts are securely attached. Remember,
Row 35: Purl. rows, then Cloud Blue for 14 rows. if you intend to sell this item there are
Row 36: Knit. Change to Denim and st-st three rows. strict regulations to adhere to. Visit craft-
Row 37: Purl. Change to Silver and purl one row. seller.com for information for advice.

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CRAFT SELLER’S DIARY

Diary of a craft
selling mum
Every month, craft seller and mum of two, Erica Martyn, who makes
toys for her business Odds & Soxlets, invites us into her world…

All about me Day 2

Today is my 35th birthday and the best
Day 9
Today I am making my first funky bear
I am 35 years old, and mum to four-year-old Harry presents I could get is people saying ‘Wow! out of some little girl’s baby clothes – a
and baby girl, Lottie Rose! I have a husband called 35? You don’t look it!’ and then adding gorgeous cardigan, a baby grow and a
Martin and a naughty but very sweet 12-year-old ‘You look so much younger.’ However the pair of trousers but I’m not sure where
Yorkshire Terrier called Mr Biggles. We live in Dorset years really are flying by and having small to start! Although my pattern design
and I began my business in May 2011. I’m still children seems to be taking its toll so just is in place and I’m usually super-quick
learning heaps, while at the same time juggling in case nobody says it, I’ve drawn up a list at getting all my cutting done, it took
home life, finances, and the needs and demands of of alternative gifts: a new dress, a pair of me ages. I couldn’t decide exactly what
my growing family and my customers… shoes, some comfy wellies and a chilled pattern parts to cut out of which fabrics.
day with my lovely family. I also received I realise it’s because, unlike my usual
the most precious compliment ever when makes where spare fabric is available,
Harry announced I was definitely the most these makes are much more precious
beautiful mummy in the world. and need more consideration before
making that first cut with the scissors
Day 7 – there are no second chances.
After years of crafty making, the business
can still surprise me. I really thought
my memory bears idea were a
guaranteed hit but they’re just
not that popular. I asked a few
of the school mums and it turns
out the traditional style of bear
isn’t as appealing anymore. So
with this in mind I went back
to the drawing board and have
designed a new, more funky

THIS MONTH bear doll, similar to my ‘Dinkie

Doll’ collection. This seems to have done
* Crafty makes: 8 the trick and already I have few orders,
* Memory makes: 8 with memory bears going to girls and the
* Exciting new purchases: 1 memory monsters the first choice for the
* Holiday days: 7 boys. It really is worth going directly to the The new-look, funky
memory bear, made
* Stress-free days: 7 people you want to appeal to and getting from old baby clothes
some honest opinions and feedback.

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Day 13 car, you’d think we were moving house

Next on my sewing table today is a memory forever. And that was just the essentials.
monster, and I have worked out a new As me and Martin struggled over how to
fail-safe approach. I have decided it is best fit everything in, and still leave room for
to let my customer see a rough layout of the children and ourselves, I had a slight
the make before actually cutting into any pang for the days when I could throw a
of the fabrics to ensure they are happy. It toothbrush, a change of clothes and a glossy
may initially seem more time consuming mag into a stylish overnight bag and be on
but it means I can get on with the sewing, my merry way…
comfortable in the knowledge that they
won’t be disappointed. Day 27
Wow, hear that? Yes – the sound of
Day 15 silence. No pinging emails, beeping texts
I popped a little sneak peak of my monster or ringing phones. There is no internet
onto my Facebook page this evening and it’s connection here. We didn’t know that Erica put her shops into
holiday mode to enjoy
really taken off in a big way! The response when we came and nor did we realise
some family time
has been amazing, and although I wasn’t just how lovely it would be. Thankfully
planning on opening up my order books I had the foresight to suspend my eBay
just yet I may have to think of another plan shop, put my Etsy one in holiday mode and
so I don’t lose out on custom. add a note to my website to let customers
know that orders will be dealt with upon
our return. I also arranged a few scheduled
Facebook posts to keep my page active so I
didn’t really need to worry about work at
all. It’s bliss here – there are acres of land to
explore, farm animals, a fishing lake, indoor
swimming pool and a play area for kids, and
all without any distractions. I think next
time we book a holiday, instead of looking
for self-catering, swimming pools or five A fishy tail: Harry loved
catching some little
star, top of the list will be ‘poor internet wrigglers in the lake!
and mobile connection’!
Erica’s new camera
will ensure her
makes look amazing!

Day 21
I’ve noticed that the standard of product
images is improving all the time and it’s
made me reassess my photography. Since
my compact stopped working, I’ve relied
on my phone, which is good but I think
I need to up my game. I spent the day
researching cameras and asked fellow
crafters for their opinions and it seems an
SLR, Nikon D3200 is the way forward. I
found a great deal online so took the plunge
and ordered it. I’m itching for it to arrive!

Day 26
We are going away for one week to a cottage The family took a
much-needed break
in rural Devon. However if you were to look
and got back to nature
at the amount of stuff we’ve packed in the

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From junk to funk

Turn everyday bottles into on-trend, colourful vases with this quick, easy
and fun upcycling project. By Claire Watkins

T
hese simple vases are not only easy To change to another colour, snip off
INFORMATION to make but look great on a craft stall.
4 the yarn but make sure that it is at the
They’re also really cost effective as ‘back’ of the bottle (the point at where you
Materials you can find bottles of all shapes and sizes started your yarn). Continue to wind each
* Glass bottles at boot sales or charity shops for between colour as desired, remembering to snip and
* Yarn in various colours (we 50p-£1. We used double knitting yarn but a change colours at the back to create an even
used Stylecraft Double Knit chunkier yarn or twine would work equally finish at the front of your vase.
Special in Aspen, Citron, as well and create a different effect. For
Shrimp, Violet and White) maximum profits, ask any crafty friends if Experiment with different colours or
* PVA glue they have any small yarn leftovers in their
5 weights of yarn for different effects.
stash that you can use. Display your finished vases together and fill
Size: Varies them with an assortment of flowers.
Rating: Easy How to make the wool-
wrapped bottles
Make sure the bottles are clean and
1 free from stickers by washing them in
warm, soapy water and leaving to dry.

Starting at the bottom edge, apply a

2 stripe of PVA glue about 3-4cm
TOP TIP (1-1½in) up the bottle. Start with your yarn
colour of choice and push the yarn onto the
This project can get glue, making sure that it lies flush with the
a little messy so do it bottom of the bottle (if it’s underneath it will
on an old surface or cause the bottle to topple). Wind the yarn
cover your table in around the bottle, making sure that each
newspaper first round butts up against the previous circle of
yarn so there are no gaps.

Continue applying glue and yarn until

3 you’re happy with the amount of that
colour on the bottle.

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Bee cool!
A practical and fun children’s backpack in the style of a bright
and cheerful bumblebee. By Jane Tooze

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INFORMATION How to make the bumbleebee bag

Materials
* ¼m (10in) yellow canvas
* ½m (20in) yellow sandwich PUL
* 26cm (10in) square brown canvas
* 10cm (4in) square black felt
* 12¾cm (5in) square white felt
* 3.5m (138in) of piping
* 1m (40in) brown webbing
* Two pieces of 7½cm (3in)
brown cording 1 Cut out templates on page 102. Pin 2 Lay your piping lengthways in the centre of
* 18cm (7in) yellow zip templates onto relevant fabrics, adding 1¼cm your bias strip. Fold the bias strip in half. Pin this
* 43cm (17in) yellow zip (½in) seam allowance to each. Cut out fabric. securely then sew the piping tightly into the bias
* Bondaweb You have canvas fabric in brown and yellow for strip. You will need to put a zipper foot onto your
* Yellow thread the main body of the bag and yellow PUL for the sewing machine to allow you to get close
* Black thread lining and piped edges. Cut two 1m (40in) bias enough to the piping and create a neat piping
* Plastic black 32mm (1¼in) strips and three bias 25½cm (10in) strips out of edge. Once you have made all your five lengths
strap adjusters yellow PUL to make your piping. of piping, put them to one side.
* Sewing machine (with zipper foot)
* Scissors
* Pins
* Sewing needle
* Pencil

Size: 31¾ x 23cm (12.5 x 9in)

Skill level: Difficult
3 Take section one of your bag front. Iron 4 Cut two wings (four white felt shapes) using
bondaweb onto your 10cm (4in) square of black the templates. Placing two pieces together to

T
his cheerful bumblebee is made from felt. On the paper side of the bondaweb, draw create one wing, pin them together then sew
a practical canvas fabric and is lined and cut out the eyes and mouth. Peel off the around the edge leaving the flat edge open.
with a sandwich PUL which makes paper and, with the sticky side laid onto yellow Snip away the seam to neaten and cut into the
it waterproof from the inside out – ideal for section one, iron the pieces in place. Stitch curved seam to help with turning your shape.
protection from spilt drinks or as a swimming around the shapes using blanket stitch in black Turn the whole thing in the right way around
bag. The backpack design and adjustable thread. Cut out two antennas from remaining and iron. Repeat with your second wing. Put
strap feature mean that this will appeal to a the felt and put to one side. these to one side.
range of ages, while the embroidered face
and fun wings attached onto the sides will
delight boys and girls alike. The bag has
piping all the way around to make its edges
TOP TIP
tougher and more resilient to any rough and PUL is ideal to use
tumble, plus a front zip pocket for little bits when you want a
and pieces, and a roomy main section to waterproof fabric
store books, packed lunch or clothes. which is still soft and
easy to sew
SAFETY FIRST When making anything
designed for children, always ensure your
STEPS DIAGRAMS: Vicky Craxt

work is well-stitched and loose parts are

securely attached. Remember, if you
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 5 You can now create the front of your bag. 6 Joining numbers 3 and 4, you’ll be putting in 7 Take yellow back piece and two strap pieces.
You will have templates numbered 1-5 cut out a 7in zip to create a pocket. Sew seams 3 and 4, Fold straps in half lengthways with seam edges
of your yellow and brown canvas. These sections placing the right sides together, and at each end folded in to be top stitched. One end will also be
will be joined together with a piped seam. You sew in 2½cm (1in) from each edge. Insert zip folded in and neatened. At this end of the strap,
do this by taking your piping and sewing this into the channel. With your pocket pieces, pin insert brown webbing to attach your strap
into the seam. Lay your piping facing inwards on them together then sew around curved edge, adjuster. Pin webbing and top stitch around
the following numbered piece of fabric and then leaving straight edge open. Open the zip and strap. Place un-neatened strap ends at top of
lay right sides together as normal, trapping your turn your completed front panel so it’s wrong bag back, 5cm (2in) from top. Fold ends under
piping between your two numbered sections: side facing up. Using your zip seams, lay your and, using crosshatching, stitch straps to bag.
join together numbers 1 and 2, 2 and 3; 4 and 5. pocket upside down on your panel. Line up Using 7½cm (3in) of webbing, pin to top centre
Pin and sew them together tightly pinning as bottom straight edge of pocket to your zip seam. of bag to create a hook. This will be sewn into
close to the piping as possible. Stitch along edge; repeat along other zip seam. the seam. At bottom edges of bag, pin on
Hand stitch edges of pocket hole to strengthen. brown cording to make loops for webbing.

8 Attach bottom gusset to zip gusset. Pin and 9 Place bee wings into seam so the wings lay 10 Now, leaving the bag zip open, repeat the
sew into your zip gusset the 43cm (17in) zip. inwards. These sit in section 3, just above zip, stitching of the PUL piping into the back/gusset
Sew bottom gusset ends to zip gusset ends, facing downwards. Pin, then tack, your piping seam. Once the back is sewn onto the gusset,
creating a large, continuous oval. Attach gussets and bee wings to your front panel first before thread your strap adjuster onto the bottom of
to front panel. Take the 1m (40in) piped PUL laying right sides together (front panel and your webbing. Thread the webbing through the
strip and sandwich piping into your seam. gusset) and stitching the whole front together. loops and stitch the webbing closed.
Piping starts at bottom and travels all the way
around with a small rectangle of PUL to cover
the join and the bottom sewn into the seam.

11 Now sew the lining. Attach gussets as before

but leave zip out. Attach front and back to
gusset. Place it into your bag and turn open 12 Blanket stitch your felt antennas onto each
edge in where it meets the zip. Pin edges side of the top of your bag.
together. Top stitch along zipper edge.
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your profit. Don’t underprice your example, your note could say ‘Let’s bee that will fit into the bag to help the shopper
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W
hether it’s buying a house, n to sell at craft fairs, you’ll need public
having a baby or setting bility insurance - visit ukcraftfairs.com
up your own craft- here you’ll find lots of handy
selling enterprise, doing something nformation and tips for first timers.
for the first time always feels a little
bit daunting - but also extremely e’re in business!
exciting and rewarding. Yet unlike , you’ve got your Facebook page and
the waiting game of the first two life- ’ve secured some sales from friends and
changing experiences, selling your ma ily. What’s next? “This is when things
is something that you can do immediat exciting!” says Emma Jones, founder of
- all it takes is a little bit of research an terprise Nation.“You first need to think
can start reaping the rewards right aw ut how to price your products. Work
After all, what have you got to lose? the expense of materials, add in the
Jane Smallcombe, who sells her t of your time and look around to see
hand-sewn brooches, cushions and at others are charging for comparable
jewellery under the name Applique en years a er an Jane a co e is s i se in
ducts. Test the market with different
Originals (appliqueoriginals.co.uk), crafts like this hand-sewn brooch on her Etsy page prices to see what sells.”
started selling after having her son 10 years To keep costs down, shop around for
ago. “I began by creating small pieces of your work (search guide to photography on your materials. “With the internet, we
jewellery as gifts for relatives and close the Etsy blog to find out how to make yours have the ability to research suppliers
friends. The designs proved popular so I as strong as possible). If you’re planning 24/7,” says Derrick Sutton, author of How
decided to start selling through eBay,” she to set up an online shop, this can take a to Sell Your Crafts Online. “Familiarise
tells us. “It was a way of testing the water. little more time and research, but as Sara yourself with your supply market and shop
After a year, I opened an Etsy shop where O’Dwyer at MiowandMolly on Etsy advises, around (the savings can really add up), but
several of my eBay customers followed me don’t forget that reliability is important
and continue to make purchases today. too. I try to have more then one resource
I now have a Facebook page with almost “Just go for it! Start listing for key materials.”
5,000 followers.”
Setting up a Facebook account and
what you have and don’t You’ll also want to think about tax
(but don’t worry - this isn’t as scary as it
selling to those who know you best is the worry if it’s not perfect” sounds). “Get an accountant as soon as
quickest and easiest way to get started. Ask you can so you can focus on making and
everyone to spread the word and provide selling,” advises Emma. “The Institute of
you with some honest feedback. It’s also “just go for it! List what you already have Chartered Accountants of England & Wales
important to upload good quality photos of and don’t worry if you don’t consider (ICAEW) have a Business Advice Service
your shop perfect just yet - you can make where you can have up to three free calls
Jessica Andress first sold her makes at craft fairs improvements as you go along.” with accountants to get some initial advice.
before setting up her shop, SunnySpirals, on Etsy Craft fairs are also ideal for boosting You can then consider accounting software
your self-confidence when you’re first such as Sage or Intuit quickbooks or hire
starting out. If you’re a little daunted by an accountant. If you are a sole trader with
doing all the set up and sales on your own, good records, the annual accounting fee
why not ask a friend to do one with you so will be around £700.”
that you can support each other and make Finally, surround yourself with support.
it a fun day out? “From the government website and
Jessica Andress at SunnySpirals on Etsy schemes like StartUp Loans, to peers who
started selling her crocheted clothing and are on the same journey, there’s always
toys at fairs. She found that she gained a lot help available,” Emma reassures. Join a
from the experience: “Before my first craft small business network like Enterprise
fair, I had shown some friends what I was Nation to get access to events and meet-
making and they loved it. I was nervous – it ups with other small business owners. Of
feels very personal because you put some of course, you can log on to craft-seller.com
yourself into everything – but also excited. to find even more advice on every aspect
I’m very glad I did it though... I get such of starting out. Feeling inspired? Then why
a buzz when I sell something!” If you do not have a go at selling something today?

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Five ways to sell to

family and friends
1. PUT A FACEBOOK POST UP and
encourage everyone to share it. If you set up a
page, rather than using your personal account,
you’ll be able to track how many views you’re
receiving along with other statistics.

2. PUT A POSTER UP at work with a link to

your Facebook page. Use a clear font and high
quality, attractive images.

3. WEAR YOUR ITEMS – you’ll be a walking,

talking advert for your own makes! Plus, any
compliments will boost your confidence.

4. INVITE FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS over for

a coffee morning or cheese and wine evening
to show them your crafts and get feedback
(and maybe even a few sales!)

5. SEND AN EMAIL to your nearest and dearest

with a couple of pictures attached to let
everyone know about your new venture. Don’t
be too pushy – encourage them to spread the
word and let people come to you.

4
PHOTO: John Lewis

3 1 Set up your own craft area

at home and shop around for
materials to get the best price
2 Jessica Andress says she gets
‘such a buzz’ when she sells
one of her makes, such as this
crochet poncho 3 These badgers
are one of many items Sarah
O’Dwyer sells on her Etsy shop,
MiowandMolly 4 At Applique
Originals, Jane’s intricate
designs have really taken off

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Top cats!
These street-smart alley cats are the ultimate amigurumi make – unusual,
intricate and cute. Set the scene and watch them scram! By Liz Ward

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INFORMATION
How to make the alley cats
Cats
Materials Head 12sts. Stuff now.
* DMC Natura Just Cotton 4-ply, Make one in yellow yarn, one in brown yarn and Round 13: (dc2tog) repeat to end. 6sts.
1 x 50g balls in: Ivory (N02), Gris one in black yarn. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through
Argent (N09), Noir (N11), Pistache Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts. loop to secure.
(N13), Tournesol (N16), Jade (N20), Round 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12sts. Using a wool needle, weave the yarn through
Passion (N23), Blue Jeans (N26), Round 2: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st) the last six stitches and pull tight to close. Weave
Siena (N41) and Safran (N47) repeat to end. 18sts. in yarn ends and cut off remaining yarn.
* 3.5mm (UK 9, US E4) crochet hook Round 3: (dc in the first 2sts, 2dc in the next st)
* 0.9cm safety toy eyes repeat to end. 24sts. Legs
* Wool needle Round 4: (dc in the first 3sts, 2dc in the next st) Make four in yellow yarn, four in brown yarn and
* Toy stuffing repeat to end. 30sts. four in black.
* Fabric glue Round 5: (dc in the first 9sts, 2dc in the next st) Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts.
* Black and pink embroidery thread repeat to end. 33sts. Round 1: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st)
* Approx 20cm of pipe cleaners (for Round 6: (dc in the first 10sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 9sts.
each cat) repeat to end. 36sts. Round 2: dc into each st to the end. 9sts.
* Scrap of blue felt Round 7-10 dc in each st to the end. 36sts. Mark Round 3: (dc2tog, dc in next st) repeat to
* Air erasable pen round 8 with a stitch marker. end. 6sts change to purple yarn at the end of
* Approx 20cm fishing wire (for Round 11: (dc2tog, dc in next 9sts) repeat to this round.
each cat) end. 33sts. Rounds 4-5: dc into each st to the end. 6sts.
Round 12: (dc2tog, dc in next 9sts) repeat to Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through
Cat size: 10 x 6cm (74 x 2½in) end. 30sts. loop to secure.
Skill level: Moderate Insert the toy eyes now, they go on the marked Cut a piece of pipe cleaner to the same length
round 9sts apart. as the leg and insert inside the leg to make it
Round 13: (dc2tog, dc in next 3sts) repeat to more stable.
end. 24sts. Use the photo on the previous page as a

A
migurumi’s so popular, if you make Round 14: (dc2tog, dc in next 2sts) repeat to guide as you sew the legs onto the underside
these lovable rogues you’ll create end. 18sts. of the body.
a real buzz at your next craft fair. Round 15: (dc2tog, dc in next st) repeat to end.
Complete with old-fashioned dustbins, apple 12sts. Tail
cores and fish heads, the only pong will Round 16: (dc2tog) repeat to end. 6sts. Make one in yellow yarn, one in brown yarn and
be the sweet smell of success! We've used Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through one in black yarn.
DMC’s Natura 4-ply cotton because of the loop to secure. Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts.
huge range of colours, but delve through Using a wool needle, weave the yarn through Round 1-11: dc in each st to the end. 6sts.
your stash and find oddments for the smaller the last 6sts and pull tight to close. Weave in yarn Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through
pieces to save on outlay. ends and cut off remaining yarn. loop to secure.
Cut a piece of pipe cleaner to the same length
Body as the tail and insert inside the tail to make it
ABBREVIATIONS Make one in yellow yarn, one in brown yarn and
one in black yarn.
more stable.
Use photo as a guide and sew the legs onto
blo: stitch through the back loop Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts. the body.
only Round 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12sts.
ch: chain stitch Round 2: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st) Ears
dc: double crochet repeat to end. 18sts. Start with 4dc into magic ring. 4sts.
dc2tog: double crochet the next two Round 3: (dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the next Round 1: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st)
stitches together st) repeat to end. 24sts. repeat to end. 6sts.
flo: stitch through front loop only Round 4-10: dc in each st to end. 24sts. Round 2: (dc in the first 2 sts, 2dc in the next st)
htc: half treble crochet Round 11: (dc2tog, dc in next two sts) repeat to repeat to end. 8sts.
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch end. 18sts. Round 3: (dc in the first 3 sts, 2dc in the next st)
Round 12: (dc2tog, dc in next st) repeat to end. repeat to end. 10sts.

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Round 4: (dc in the first 4 sts, 2dc in the next st) Round 7: working in back loop only, dc in each st Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail and pull through
repeat to end. 12sts. to end. 42 sts. loop to secure. Weave in and cut off any loose
Round 5: (dc in the first 5 sts, 2dc in the next st) Round 8: dc in each st to end, sl st to join. 42sts. ends you may have.
repeat to end. 14sts. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through loop to secure. Weave in and cut off any loose Lid
loop to secure. ends you may have. Make two using grey yarn.
Sew in place on the head. Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts.
Handle Round 1: 2dc into each st to the end, sl st to join
FINISHING OFF Ch 7. round. 12sts.
Use black embroidery thread and long stitches to Dc in 2nd ch from hook dc in next 5 ch sts. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through
embroider a V for the nose and lines for mouth. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through loop to secure. Sew onto can base using the
Cut short lengths of fishing wire and glue in place loop to secure. Use same yarn to sew in place photo as a guide.
to form the whiskers. on the lid. Cut a small square of blue felt and stick onto the
With the help of the pipe cleaners, pose the feet can with fabric glue.
and tail into a position you are happy with. Crate
Base Fish
Bin Make one in green yarn. Bones
Make one of each piece in grey yarn. Ch 13 Make three in cream yarn.
Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each st Ch 10.
Base along ch. 12sts. Round 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next
Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts. Row 2-16: ch 1, turn, dc in each stitch to end. st, (*ch 4, sl st in 2 ch from hook, sl st in next
Round 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12sts. 12sts. 3 ch sts, sl st in next ch st in original ch, sl st in
Round 2: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st) Cut yarn and fasten off next st*) repeat twice, 2sl st in last ch st. turn and
repeat to end. 18sts. work along the back of original ch, sl st in next
Round 3: (dc in the first 3 sts, 2dc in the next st) Sides two sts, repeat (*-*) 3 times, sl st in last 2sts.
repeat to end. 24sts. Make two in green yarn. Ch 7. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Round 4: (dc in the first 3 sts, 2dc in the next st) Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each st
repeat to end. 30sts. along ch. 6sts. Tail
Round 5: (dc in the first 4 sts, 2dc in the next st) Row 2-16: ch 1, turn, dc in each stitch to end. Make one in blue, one in red and one in
repeat to end, sl st to join. 36sts. 6sts. orange-coloured yarn.
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through Cut yarn and fasten off. Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts.
loop to secure. Round 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12sts.
Short sides Round 2: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st)
Sides Make two using green yarn. repeat to end. 18sts.
Ch 17. Ch 7. Cut yarn and fasten off. Fold in half and sew
Row 1: dc in second ch from hook, dc in each st Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each st to close the open end. Secure the yarn to the
along ch. 16 sts. along ch. 6sts. middle of the flat edge, wrap around the tail
Row 2-36: ch 1, turn, dc in each stitch to end. Row 2-9: ch 1, turn, dc in each stitch to end. 6 sts. twice and pull tight to form a B shape. Sew into
Cut yarn and fasten off. Sew edges together to Cut yarn and fasten off. the bones.
form a tube. Sew base to one end. Weave in and Sew each side to the top of the box then sew up
cut off any loose ends. the corner seams. Head
Cut cardboard to the same size as the veg box and Make in colours to match tails.
Lid place inside to stiffen the box. Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts.
Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts. Use an air erasable pen and write the letters VEG Round 1: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st)
Round 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12sts. on blue felt. Cut out and stick to the box with repeat to end. 9sts.
Round 2: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st) fabric glue. Round 2: (dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the next
repeat to end. 18sts. st) repeat to end. 12sts.
Round 3: (dc in the first 2 sts, 2dc in the next st) Tin can Round 3: (dc in the first three sts, 2dc in the
repeat to end. 24sts. Make two using grey yarn. next st) repeat to end. 15sts.
Round 4: (dc in the first 3 sts, 2dc in the next st) Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts. Round 4: dc in each st to end. 15sts.
repeat to end. 30sts. Round 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12sts. Cut yarn and fasten off. Fold in half and sew
Round 5: (dc in the first 4 sts, 2dc in the next st) Round 2: working in BLO dc in each st to end. the open end closed. Use black embroidery
repeat to end. 36sts. 12sts. thread and small stitches to make crosses for
Round 6: (dc in the first 5 sts, 2dc in the next st) Round 3-6: dc in each st to end. Sl st to join the eyes then sew on the bones using the photo
repeat to end. 42sts. round. 12sts. on the previous page as a guide.

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Hat Round 2: (dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the Banana skin
Make one in brown. next st) repeat to end. 12sts. Worked in one piece, make in yellow yarn.
Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts. Cut yarn and fasten off. Round 1: (ch 7,sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in
Round 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12sts. next 5 sts) repeat two more times.
Round 2: working in blo throughout (dc2tog, Core Cut yarn and fasten off. Wrap a bit of brown yarn
dc in next st) repeat to end. 9sts. Make one in cream yarn. around the stalk end and fasten off. Sew in place
Round 3-4: dc in each st to end. 9sts. Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 on the brown cat’s head.
Round 5: working in flo throughout (dc in ch sts.
the first st, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. Sew each end of apple to the core using the
12sts. photo on page 85 as a guide. Weave in and cut
Round 6: (dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the off any loose ends.
next st) repeat to end. 18sts.
Cut yarn and fasten off. Knot a piece of blue Drumstick
yarn around the hat then sew in place on the Start with 4dc into magic ring. 4sts.
top of the cat’s head. Round 1: dc in each st to end. 4 sts. Change to
brown yarn at end of this round.
Scarves Round 2: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st)
Make one in blue and one in red. repeat to end. 6sts.
Ch 5. Round 3: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st)
Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each st repeat to end. 9sts.
along ch. 4sts. Round 4-6: dc in each st to end. 9sts. Stuff now
Row 2-36: ch 1, turn, dc in each stitch to with toy stuffing.
end. 4sts. Round 7: (dc2tog, dc in next st) repeat to end. SAFETY FIRST These cats are not
Cut yarn and fasten off. Wrap around the neck 6sts. designed as toys or meant for young
of the cat and sew in place. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through children. Always ensure your work
loop to secure. is well-stitched and loose parts are
Apple Using a wool needle, weave the yarn through securely attached. Even if not sold as
Make two in red yarn. the last six stitches and pull tight to close. toys, there are strict regulations to
Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts. Sew a few stitches of pink embroidery thread adhere to. Visit craft-seller.com for
Round 1: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next to form the bite mark – again, use the photo on more selling advice and information.
st) repeat to end. 9sts. page 85 as a guide.

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Ask the Experts

Our panel of experts is on hand to answer all your crafting and selling questions

Our experts Picture perfect

There is no question that is too big or Q I love baking cakes and want to start
a food blog. Do you think it’s worth
too small for our crafting gurus
investing in an SLR camera for photos?
CHRIS MOSLER DIANE, BY EMAIL
Freelance copywriter,
photographer and
A
CHRIS SAYS: Good food
author of the award- photography uses texture and colour
winning lifestyle blog to tempt the reader to try and to taste, and
thinlyspread.co.uk Chris while an expensive camera is nice it really
is here to help with isn’t necessary; many food bloggers take
your blog queries pictures using their phones. Take your
pictures in good light (natural if possible),
CLARE YUILLE frame your shot carefully and don’t be
is a retail coach for afraid to get in close. A slice of cake with a
creative people cup of tea in the background will tempt
who want to start your followers in. Use some of the featured
Get up close and
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Her words of wisdom their texture with flowers as your backdrop.
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and the founder of core values to emerge. When working for a
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Ecademy. Visit her at the exchange for your skills is money. Be Make it work by
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MY TOP FAQ
TEN TIPS This month our
top Facebook
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Q I want to be
ahead of the
social media game but
I find it all so vacuous
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2 Create what makes

you happy, then
you will be happy to
Don’t lose heart! Try
not to let rejection
get you down
get-involved/campaigns.

promote it!

3 Don’t undersell
yourself. If you’re
not charging enough,
High pitched
it can put people off.
Q Help! I pitched my work to a store and they
said no. What do I do now?
4 Set realistic time
frames, otherwise
you’ll rush and panic.
ANNE STEWART, HIGH WYCOMBE

A
CLARE SAYS: There are two steps to take now.
The first is to do something lovely for yourself.
5 Take a breather.
A calm mind will
achieve more.
Pitching to shopkeepers can be intimidating, but you
did it- you are to be congratulated! Step two is
Get y
righ our costi
deciding what to do next. Look again at what the

6 If people are
jealous it means
retailer said. Was it a definite ‘Thanks but no
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8 Be open to
opportunity.
Penny wise
for your studio, for example, or hosting fees for
your website. Part three is payment for your time

9 Fabric is an
investment. It
doesn’t depreciate. Q How do I work out what to charge retailers for
and labour. Part four is a dash of straight-up profit.
Work these costs out on a per-item basis, then add
the cards I make? Sometimes they cost very them together to get your basic wholesale price. If
little to make and sometimes loads! the maths is freaking you out, take it step by step.

10 Let your real

self shine
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ESSENTIAL CRAFT TOOL GUEST SPEAKER

Amanda Vlahakis of Truly
“I like to use eco-friendly
Ace (trulyace.com) has been
materials from the UK for managing design projects for
all of my products and in small business for over 10
the design process where draw with when designing years. Here she talks about the
possible. It suits the ethos that I haven’t used anything importance of originality.
of my business and reflects else since! Other pencils can
1 Be ethical: Avoid ripping-off other people’s
my belief in trying to recycle become uncomfortable to
work. Copyright theft is rife, and not pretty!
NAME: Christina Batchelor and avoid landfill wherever work with over a long period
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TYPE: Personalised plastic cups, I thought they when sharpening, as the 3 Watch out for stock art: You cannot use
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AVAILABLE: remarkable- of being wonderful to use in the sharpener! I’d definitely be used by potentially hundreds of businesses.
eco.co.uk my work! I have found them recommend them to anyone
4 Do your research: Spend time researching
COST: £1.75 for three so comfortable and easy to who works with pencil.”
your company name in Google images. That way
you can consider what you’ve seen and compare
it to the logo concepts you’re working with.

Bird soap dish,

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co.uk, £8.95 the computer and visit a museum, an art gallery,
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strong colour palette alone – think of Orange!
Keep the imagery extremely simple.

5 Think outside of the box: While your logo

design is a representation of your business, it
does not need to visually represent what you
actually do. Don’t be afraid to be abstract.

7 Don’t confuse people: Be original but still

consider practical matters such as how it’ll look
Skin deep on a business card.

8 Seek second opinions: This is where

Q My daughter has very sensitive
skin and it has got me thinking
cosmetics and toiletries that more and
more people are developing sensitive consulting a fellow professional for objective
advice can be useful.
about starting up my own skincare skin. It’s easier than you think to work
range. I’d like it to be as natural as with natural ingredients and requires no
9 Get it right from
possible, but is that a difficult process? special equipment, for example a the start: The less
MARYANNE, SWINDON luxurious exfoliating face soap can be original your company
made using oatmeal, goat’s milk and name is, the harder it
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Make a crafty tenner

Brighten up plain white plates with strings of bright and breezy bunting to add
an instant contemporary twist to your homeware range. By Sally Mountain

How to make the plate

INFORMATION
Using the template on page 102, Using colourful ceramic pens, fill in the
Materials
1 copy the bunting design onto a sheet
4 flags with patterns. Leave to dry.
* White ceramic rimless dinner plate of tracing paper.
* Ceramic pens Follow the instructions on your ceramic
5
* Pencil
* Tracing paper
2 Turn the tracing paper over, place it into
position on the plate and with a little
pens and bake in the oven to set your
bunting design.
Sellotape, attach it so that it doesn’t move
Size: 27cm (10½in) around whilst tracing. After firmly tracing
over the lines, remove the template.
Skill level: Easy
TOP TIP
Draw over the pencil lines on the plate Always double check
3 using a black ceramic pen. When your oven settings

O
ver the years, we all accumulate finished, leave the ink to dry. and set a timer to
a bunch of mismatched kitchen avoid over-heating
plates and homeware. But rather
your plate!
than hiding them in your cupboard or
throwing them out, why not upcycle them
and give them a crafty makeover?
ith
This easy and effective technique will
Decorate w f
a variety o s
transform old plates into beautiful, unique,
contemporary pieces of homeware. If they ot
prove to be popular sellers, you can hunt out stripes, sp s
more plates to decorate by visiting car boot and flower
sales or charity shops.
The bunting design we’ve created here is
a great way to add a vintage-style, shabby
chic edge to ceramics. Create a whole range
of designs in different colours to cater for all
your shoppers’ tastes, or choose a coloured
plate in pale pink or mint green for an even
brighter outcome. You could even charge a
little extra and provide a personalised service
– offer to add a little mesage, the person’s
name, or the date of their wedding. And
don’t forget to cater for christenings too!

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Ladies who lunch will make a beeline for this crisp vintage tableware
set – it’s sure to make a pretty profit. By Rebecca Spencer

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INFORMATION How to make the table set

Materials flowery material to the bottom, both 4cm in,
* 4 x 2cm (¾in) cream buttons from the long sides.
* 40cm (15¾in) length of
cream ribbon
* 50cm (20in) length of cream
lace trim
* 130 x 40cm (52in x 16in) polka
dot fabric
* 75 x 35cm (30 x 14in) flower fabric
* Iron-on interfacing as required
* White cotton thread
* Cardboard for templates

Size: Mat & holder – approximately

52 x 29cm (20½ x 11½in)
Napkin – 31 x 31cm
(12¼ x 12¼in) 4 Cut 4 x 8cm (3¼in) lengths of cream
Skill level: Easy ribbon, make them into identical loops and
How to make the cutlery holder stitch to secure.
1 Make a template measuring 12 x 12cm
(4¾ x 4¾in) from cardboard. Fold a piece of 5 Place the ribbon loops down the left-hand

T
o compete with the mass-market, flowery fabric in half with the wrong sides side of the cutlery holder, using the placemat
you need to keep on your toes and together. Press and use your template to buttons as a guide and lining up the loops
create something a little different. draw a pattern line on one side of the fabric. towards the centre. Sew in place behind the
These floral place settings are very special Turn the fabric over. Along the folded edge, stitching line (so the ribbons won’t slip when
and will appeal to anyone who likes to make sew a length of lace trim. you sew everything up).
an effort at mealtimes or enjoys hosting
dinner parties. Choose your fabrics carefully
– despite looking delicate, these cottons are
smart yet washable and will press to look
neat and crisp. Create a range of designs
using different fabrics – comic book or
nursery-style fabrics will appeal to children
while sturdy linens are ideal for harvest
suppers and picnicking. For the organised
among you, we’re thinking red polka dots
and Scandi-style prints for Christmas, finished
with a gingham trim instead of lace.

2 Make a template measuring 29 x 12cm 6 With the right sides together, pin the
(11½ x 4¾in) and cut out two pieces of polka polka dot and floral piece to the reserved
dot fabric cutting roughly 1.5cm (½in) around piece of polka dot material cut earlier.
TOP TIP the pattern line. Reserve one piece for later.
Pin the flowery fabric – lace trim facing up –
Machine stitch all the way around using
the pattern line as a guide, leaving a small
Mix and match your to the front of the remaining polka dot fabric gap for turning through.
buttons for a folksy with both short raw edges aligned.
feel, and include 7 Trim the seams, snip the corners and turn
colourful cutlery 3 Leaving the outside edges unstitched, through. Press and sew up the gap to finish.
with each set sew these two pieces together with two
rows of stitching from the top of the folded

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How to make the napkin

1 Make a template measuring 31 x 31cm
(12¼ x 12¼in) from cardboard. Draw around
your template on the back of the polka dot and
flower fabrics and cut out two squares leaving
approx 1.5cm (½in) of fabric around the edges.
This is the pattern line. If your fabric is thin,
back with iron-on interfacing.

5 Machine stitch along the pattern line, 4 On another piece of polka dot fabric, draw a
leaving a small gap for turning through. rectangle measuring 40 x 29cm (15¾ x 11½in)
and cut out at least 1.5cm (½in) away from the
pattern. Place the two rectangles right sides
facing, pin together and machine stitch leaving
a small gap for turning through.

2 Measure 10cm (4in) away from each corner

of the square template and make a triangle
template. Using this, cut out a small triangle of
polka dot fabric adding a 1.5cm (½in) border, 6 Trim the seams and snip the corners. Turn
as before. Lay the triangle template along the through, hand sew up the gap and press. Using
pattern line on the corner of the flower fabric white thread, machine stitch a border
and cut off the floral corner. approximately 1cm (¼in) in from the edge.
5 Trim seams and snip off corners. Turn
How to make the placemat through and hand sew up the gap. Press.
1 Start by making a template measuring
30 x 29cm (11¾ x 11½in) from cardboard. 6 Using white thread, machine stitch a
Use it to cut out a square of flowery fabric, border around all four sides, approximately
cutting 1.5cm (½in) outside the pattern line. 1cm (¼in) from the edge. On the right-hand
Next, make a template measuring 10 x 29cm side of the finished placemat, sew four
(4 x 11½in) and use it to cut out a piece of cream-coloured buttons to the polka dot fabric
polka dot fabric, cutting outside the pattern at equal distances. Take care to sew them to
line as you’ve done before. the top layer of fabric only so that your stitches
3 With right sides together, machine stitch the don’t show on the back of the placemat.
polka dot triangle onto the corner of the floral
fabric square. Trim off the excess fabric and
press. Cut a piece of lace trim to the required
length and hand stitch to the right side along
the join. Use small stitches that can’t be seen.

2 With right sides facing, match the

29cm (11½in) edges and pin together the
two fabrics. Machine stitch. Trim and press
open the seams.

3 Cut a 30cm (11¾) piece of lace trim and

neatly hand stitch along the join where the
4 With right sides facing, pin together the two fabrics come together. Take your time to
edges of the two squares of fabric. get a professional finish.

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delivers fashion, food and craft with passion. By Sophie Jordan olette

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ith a love of good food, How long have you been crafting? blog, and as it’s such a young industry,
photography, fashion, craft NL I have been crafting since I could hold we, as bloggers, get to shape it. The second
and more, there’s little you a needle and thread. My granny was a thing I love about it is how global you can
won’t be inspired by when you visit patient woman and we spent endless be. I have made international friends and
Nicolette Lafonseca-Hargreaves’ blog – afternoons in her sitting room making have also managed to reach out to other
archieandtherug.com. Presenter on TV’s things from matchboxes and fabric scraps. women who have suffered from breast
Superscrimpers, new mum to 19-week-old cancer and had miscarriages.
son, Sebastian Felix, wife to Joe and owner When did you decide to start a blog?
of Archie the dog, Nicolette’s life is filled to NL I started my blog three and half years How do you organise your life around
the brim with ideas and experiences she’s ago. After I was diagnosed with breast your crafting?
happy to share. Written mainly from her cancer it served as my online escape to NL On my blog I work at least three
homes in Todmorden and Paris, 36-year- the things I was most passionate about, months in advance to ensure that every
old Nicolette’s blog has a fresh outlook on namely craft and cooking. month has a good mix of posts between
life’s wonders, delivering a sensitive read craft, lifestyle and food. Forward planning
and creative hub for anyone interested in What’s your favourite part of blogging? allows me to manage my time and be
lifestyle crafting and so much more. NL I love the creative control I get with my adaptable. If I had planned to photograph

Nicolette’s homemade
granola makes for a super-
healthy start to the day

Discovering the right

Why wear plain ballerina
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pumps when you can
your creativity brilliantly
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look at my spreadsheet and find something to abandon something, you need to learn
else to fill that time. when to quit and when to push through
the tough parts.
What would be your first piece of advice
for anyone considering selling their crafts? Where do you get your crafting
NL Work out your pricing properly whilst inspiration from?
still being aware of the market. So often I NL Nature, music, the past. I love leafing
would meet a really talented crafter who through old mid-century design books, or
was paying themselves less than a £1 an simply watching old movies.
hour, or nothing! For more about Nicolette visit
Where’s your favourite place to shop for archieandtherug.com,

“As blogging is such a crafty materials?

NL When I’m looking for materials and
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archieandtherug or tweet
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bloggers, get to shape it” Fred Aldous in Manchester.

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anywhere in the world, where would it be? the future? Can you tell us about it?
NL I loved Barcelona, so beautiful, creative, NL I am writing my first online course for
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during this five-day course

Break! Decoupage,
Italy
Learn the ornate skill of the sights and visit local museums, you will
découpage in the beautiful leave with a unique skill.
We’ve picked
holidays to h vethe be t
surroundings of Italy’s capital
city. Held in an elegant palazzo INFORMATION
fun
learn a e s il and in the heart of Rome, students
* 6-10 October (other dates in September available)
will learn how to create their * Cost: A five-day course starts at £2,500 (three day
own art works on glass using courses also available). Flights and accommodation
fine papers. With plenty of time not included.
* To find out more about decoupage holidays in
in the studio to create your own Italy, France and the UK call 0203 004 9087 or
collection, plus time to take in visit leporellodecoupage.com

Textiles tour,
Rajasthan, India
Immerse yourself in local crafts and take
a holiday which really is off the beaten
track with this unique tour of India.
Visit Old Delhi’s cloth and embellishment
market and meet genuine artisans making
everything from camel wool shawls to
miniature paintings and even puppets as
you journey through this breathtaking
egion. You can truly immerse yourself in
he local culture and crafts with a group
f like-minded travellers on this once in a
ifetime trip – plus everything is included!

NFORMATION
WORDS: Karen Dunn

25 October–7 November
Cost: Prices start at £1,950 and include all flights,
ccommodation, meals and a private tour guide.
Take in the sights of the
Rajasthan region and
Colour is a strong For more visit colouricious.com, call 01494 721471
discover textile techniques theme in this r email Jamie at [email protected]
unique trip
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Great
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Try these UK
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BONDAWEB,
APPLIQUÉ AND
CREA IVITY
19–21 September
Farncombe Estate,
Worcestershire
Cost: £310
Learn how to create
An artist’s retreat: forget the decorative appliqué
jewellery making – we’re
and make your
sold on the view alone!
finished product look
professional in this three-day residential course.
Beginners’ jewellery to silver pendants. It’s the perfect place to
unwind and learn a new hobby.
farncombecourses.co.uk

making, France PAPER

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Step back in time and stay in a beautiful 19–21 September
* 6–10 October 2014 (courses run throughout
300-year-old farmhouse amidst the natural the year)
The Grange, Shropshire
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accommodation, airport pick ups, loan of tools Spend a relaxing
France. Experienced tutor Karen Sarll will
and all materials, plus breakfast and lunch each weekend learning the
guide you through all the basics you need day. Flights must be booked separately and can be art of paper marbling in
to get making jewellery, from making your booked via Ryanair to Rodez. a gorgeous Shropshire
own findings to wire wrapping, plus a day retreat. Have fun
* To find out more about Karen and Tim’s jewellery meeting new people
learning the basics of soldering and a choice courses visit lavidalerie.com or call 0033 630 742035
and trying out all types
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of inks and patterns. Accommodation and meals
are included. h grange.uk.com

GLASS FUSING
AND SLUMPING
27–28 September
Snails Halt, Pool Hill,
Gloucestershire
Cost: £200
Create bowls, platters or
panels with your own
fused glass designs in
this two-day intensive
workshop. A variety of
accommodation options can be found nearby.
creativebreaks.co.uk

Needlework cruise, CURTAIN AND

Australia to BLIND MAKING
4–5 September

Singapore J A Milton Upholstery

Supplies, Ellesmere,
Shropshire
Take to the seas and brush up on your * 1–15 April 2015 Cost: £228
needlework skills on this relaxing and * Cost: Prices start from £1305 and include all meals Learn basic or more
and onboard entertainment. Flights must be booked advanced techniques
inspiring craft cruise. Pick from a variety of separately and excursions when in port can be and even bring along
projects with expert tutors from quilting to booked at an extra cost. your own project and
embroidery. When you’re not getting busy own sewing machine
* To find out more about Needlework Tours visit
learning new stitches you can enjoy the needleworktours.com.au or call 0011 03948 34238
so it can be set up correctly for future making.
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ROSETTE
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MOUTH
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PANDA PANDA
EYES EARS
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HAIR FRONT
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MONKEY
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MONKEY
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SECTION 2
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YELLOW CANVAS

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