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In August we can tell that the season will soon be changing once more as summer draws to a beautiful
golden close. All around our house the hedgerows are heavy with glossy blackberries waiting to be
gathered, whilst my kitchen garden has beans, courgettes and more lettuce than I could ever eat (sure
the chickens will help me out here!) In the Engineer’s greenhouse there are ripe tomatoes for the picking.
There is a richness to the countryside that comes only at the close of summer. It is a lovely time to slow
down for a while, enjoy the longer evenings, and perhaps find a peaceful hour or two for stitching.
This month’s magazine celebrates all that late summer has to offer, with projects inspired by the season alongside articles exploring the traditions and treasures of the countryside. And, although I don’t want to remind you of the approach of Christmas, I have also included another seasonal pattern – Santa’s Little Helper – a baby brother for last month’s Carol Singing Rabbit. For many of us, handmade gifts and festive stitching are part of the pleasure of Christmas, and starting now means there’s plenty of time to enjoy every stitch without feeling rushed.
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:
