Description
Today’s world is busy, noisy and filled with demands upon our time and attention. All too often we put
ourselves and our wellbeing second to our day-to-day tasks and responsibilities, whatever these may be. For me stitching is the perfect mindful craft that helps me channel my creativity and spend time with myself and my thoughts, whilst not sitting “and doing nothing but daydreaming” – the ultimate crime in my ever-busy mum’s opinion!
My designs are so often inspired by the natural world around me, and I try to share some of my love of
nature between these pages, as well as the pleasure I take in making delicious (hopefully, not all my
experiments are successful!) and nutritious dishes for my family and friends. This makes the Bustle & Sew Magazine quite unique I think. It may seem an unusual combination – stitching, cooking and the natural world, but it’s one that works for me and, as we’ve now reached our 13th year of publication, it seems that others enjoy it too!
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:
