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The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway now, and even the less organised (such as myself) are beginning to sit up and take note! This month we have a number of seasonal projects, including one of my favourites, the little Piglet in Blanket decoration. (Pigs in blankets, or sausages wrapped in bacon, are a traditional accompaniment to family Christmas lunch here in the UK).
Of all our features this month, I think I most enjoyed writing about Flora Thompson – an English
Countrywoman. Though I’ve been familiar with her writing for many years, first reading her books when I was at school, I’m sorry to say I hadn’t realised just how hard her life had been in very many ways, and what difficulties she overcame to publish her most famous work, the Lark Rise to Candleford trilogy. There’s lots more between the covers as well of course and I do hope you’ll enjoy this month’s issue.
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:
