Description Now, without a doubt, spring has finally and irreversibly sprung! April is such a beautiful time of year, immortalised in poetry by Robert Browning… Oh, to be in England Now that April’s there, And whoever wakes in England Sees, some morning, unaware, That the lowest boughs and the brushwood sheaf Round the elm-tree bole are in tiny leaf, While the chaffinch sings on the orchard bough In England—now! This year of course Easter falls at almost its latest – Sunday 20 April – so inside this issue we have bunnies galore, as well as taking a look at a less well-known Easter tradition – Pace Egging (page 29). There are seasonal recipes to enjoy too (page 39) and a little look at the life and work of a forgotten artist, Tirzarh Garwood, wife of the much better known artist Eric Ravillious (page 59). I’m off to start planting out some of my seedlings now – best to take advantage of the warm sunny intervals between those famous showers if I want to enjoy my own produce later in the year. Then it’s back to the needle and hoop for a little al fresco stitching! 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:
