Description As the final frost of the year settles over the fields and the days grow short, I find myself reflecting on just how much this past year has meant — not just for Bustle & Sew, but for myself, my family and all of us who treasure the beauty of making with our hands and living in harmony with the seasons. Inside this edition you’ll find craft projects inspired by the quiet magic of winter. There are ideas for gifts and decorations, articles that I hope you’ll find both interesting and informative (colour classification and the history of tinsel anyone?). There’s a Christmas story of course, and recipes for traditional country fare, all celebrating the spirit of this season. 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:
