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As the song goes… “summer time, and the living is easy….” I’m not sure that’s entirely true if you keep
chickens as there is an ongoing tussle in our house about whose turn it is to get up at 4.30 am when the ladies realise that it’s light outside and and demand to be let out of their house to begin their daily routine. But in lots of other ways, yes summer is an easy time of year. The spring planting is done, and there are long afternoons stitching in the garden to be enjoyed. It’s much easier to dry my washing on the line and I don’t need to clean and light the woodburner at the beginning of the day.
This month’s patterns reflect the summer mood – we have roses and a Tuscan landscape – reminding me of Italian holidays in days gone past. I hope you’ll enjoy the embellished book covers – I am definitely going to stitch more of these – and there’s also a chance to try your hand at using your printer to add a little extra to your embroidery. As well as all of this we take a look at social media Georgian style, look at some stash-busting tips and visit Grandma on laundry day.
The Bustle & Sew Magazine is the work of just one woman, me(!) Helen Grimes, the founder of and creative force behind the Bustle & Sew bunny. So if you’re expecting a glossy high-street, high-budget publication, stuffed with adverts and promotions, then this probably isn’t the magazine for you. But if you’re looking for quirky, unusual and fun sewing projects, all with my unique style, and enjoy filling your home with beautiful ideas, then you’re sure to love the Bustle & Sew Magazine.
Although stitching is very much at the heart of each edition, I also include lots of other articles and features. Seasonal recipes, craft ideas, poetry corner and much more besides, all celebrating life here in the English countryside that combine to make this a totally unique publication!
Don’t forget, you are free to sell items you personally have made from Bustle & Sew patterns. All the templates are included at full size, so there’s no awkward re-sizing – no fiddling around with photocopiers or hanging around at printing shops. You can start creating straight away! I don’t mind if you personally want to make items to sell from my patterns, but you are not licensed to go into mass production.
Just click on the image below for a peep between the covers:
