Magazine Issue 178 November 2025

$7.50

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November is, for me, a month of promise and anticipation. Though Halloween is behind us now,
here in England we have Bonfire Night ahead, whilst across the Atlantic it will soon be time to
celebrate Thanksgiving. Then, of course, comes Christmas! In this month’s issue we ask “Are
you Christmas Ready?” and offer a few tips to help prepare for the festivities to come. There are
five festive patterns to stitch – I can’t decide which one’s my favourite, though I do like the little
toadstool decorations – a great example of using your stitching skills to create something pretty
out of (almost) nothing!
We also look at the life of Mary J Newill, whose embroideries, though she lived a century ago,
are strikingly modern in appearance. Then I attempt to demystify sewing machine needles,
indulge in toffee making for Bonfire Night and much more besides.

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: