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Welcome to the wonderful world of Bustle & Sew and our monthly digital magazine! We're entering our 5th year of publication with this issue (number 49) and as usual it's packed with projects, features, articles and much more besides, in fact it's a Jolly Good Read! To learn more about Bustle & Sew and to subscribe to the magazine please pop over to our website. That's www.bustleandsew.com/magazine

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A Bustle & Sew Publication

Copyright © Bustle & Sew Limited 2015

The right of Helen Dickson to be identified as theauthor of this work has been asserted inaccordance with the Copyright, Designs andPatents Act 1988.

All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system ortransmitted in any form, or by any means, withoutthe prior written permission of the author, nor beotherwise circulated in any form of binding orcover other than that in which it is published andwithout a similar condition being imposed on thesubsequent purchaser.

Every effort has been made to ensure that all theinformation in this book is accurate. However,due to differing conditions, tools and individualskills, the publisher cannot be responsible for anyinjuries, losses and other damages that may resultfrom the use of the information in this book.

ISBN-13: 978-1507752784ISBN-10: 1507752784

First published 2015 by:Bustle & SewCoombe LeighChillingtonKingsbridgeDevon TQ7 2LEUK

www.bustleandsew.com

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Hello again - It’sFebruary already!

Although it’s the shortest, February can often seem like the longest month of the year as itfeels as though winter with its short, cold, grey days has lasted forever and warmer weatherwill never arrive. But if we take the time to look carefully, then all around are signs that natureis beginning to awaken from her long sleep. There are snowdrops and even early daffodilsin the hedgerows around our village, the days are growing longer and the Newfies havedecided it’s time to begin moulting, which means black fluff everywhere!

This month’s issue celebrates the earliest signs of spring with our Snowdrops Hoop, as wellas a nod to Valentine’s Day with our two little lovebirds perched above their home and, oneof my favourites, the Love Letter Blocks inspired by lovely wooden vintage examples. Wealso have two very talented makers in our “Meet the Maker” features, some lovely icedmini-doughnuts from Emma, who like both Rosie and I, is a great fan of The Great BritishBake Off, and the second in our Best of British series featuring Susie Watson.

Next month I’ll be back with some Easter projects - expect to see bunnies, blossoms andmore - but until then I do hope you enjoy this month’s issue.

Helen xx

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When choosing your materials you must bear in mind what your finished work willbe used for. If you want to wash it you must choose washable, colourfast fabrics.If, on the other hand, you want to make a wall hanging or picture, the possibilities

are limitless and you can achieve all kinds of exciting effects using differentmaterials.

Tips for Stitchers

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ContentsFebruary Almanac Page 6

I Love You Picture Page 7

Meet the Maker: Three Red Apples Page 10

Poetry Corner: In February Page 12

Early Spring Snowdrops Hoop Page 13

Lovely Idea: Valentine’s Pins Page 17

Working with Vintage Linens Page 18

In a Nutshell: Sewing Machine Needles Page 22

Cupcake Bunting Page 23

Forever Baking: Mini Iced Doughnuts Page 26

Baking Shopping Corner Page 28

Bustle & Sew Needle Book Page 29

Best of British: Susie Watson Page 32

Crochet Notebook Sweater Page 35

Party Animal Softie Page 37

Thimble - Love or Hate it? Page 39

Meet the Maker: Be Good Natured Page 40

Lovely Idea: Quilted Coasters Page 42

Love Letters Blocks Page 43

Tea & Trivia Page 46

February Calendar Page 47

Baking Conversion Tables Page 48

Templates Page 49

ContributorsRosie Studholme

Puts together all our lovelyideas, shopping and bakingpages as well as researching &editing our features andinterviews.

Annabelle Ozanne

Talks to us about freehandmachine embroidery, how shegot into crafting and herbusiness, Three Red Apples, inthe first of this month’s “Meetthe Maker”

Emma (Mary Berry fan just likeus!)

Brings us this month’s edibletreat, Mini Iced Doughnuts.Check out more of Emma’srecipes on her blog, ForeverBaking

Dani Ives

Dani is our second “Meet theMaker” month and she tells usabout needle felting, her love ofanimals and how she started herbusiness, Be Good Natured

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I Love YouPicture

Two little birds building theirhome together this spring - aperfect image for Valentine’sDay - or perhaps if you orsomeone you know is movinginto a new home with their lovedone?

Possibly best for the confidentbeginner or intermediatestitcher as the applique shapesare a little fiddly - but not hardwith a little patience!

Finished design fits in astandard 8” x 10” frame.

Materials� 14” x 12” rectangle medium weight

fabric for background (you need extrafor framing)

� Scraps of printed cotton in pink, blueand brown

� Tiny scraps of pink and maroon felt

� Stranded cotton embroidery floss inpinks and maroon to match your feltand printed cotton, also three shades

of green - light, medium and dark,golden yellow, blue, brown andblack.

� Bondaweb

� Picture frame

� Sticky tape

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elieve in your skills andfind your own style, I ama big believer in adaptingtechniques and doing things

your own way”

talks to us about freehandmachine embroidery, how she got into crafting and

her business,

Meet theMaker

Annabelle Ozanne runs Three RedApples from her studio in Devon.Her work has an eclectic, grannychic vibe and she uses her sewingmachine to ‘draw’ straight ontofabric.

Like a lot crafters, I started at a veryyoung age. Crafting and more broadlymaking and mending were part ofnormal family life, on my dad's side ofthe family especially. My grandma wasan avid knitter, crocheter, sewer,embroiderer, you name it. Growing upI spent hours painting, drawing, cutting,hammering, sawing, sanding... Mum'skitchen table was my painting anddrawing station, while dad's hugeworkshop was the place for manytomboy experiments, hammer andchisel in hand. He has these enormousand very old woodworking machinesthat instilled both fear and respect. Iwas lucky to grow up in rural Brittanybefore our health and safety culturestarted to scare parents into cocooningtheir children. Whilst my parents alwaysmade sure I was safe, more often byshowing the safe way of doing thingsrather than forbidding, they also gaveme plenty of freedom to explore and try

things for myself - be it climbing trees(with my never ending quest for thedream treehouse), going off acrossfields or turning the huge wheel by handon my dad's scary bandsaw to cut thecrucial piece of wood for my latestproject. I am very grateful to them forthis, it encouraged problem solving andthinking for yourself which is certainlyuseful in all aspects of life.

Like the all best things in my life mybusiness came about quiteunexpectedly. After studying in Franceand the UK, I worked for about 10 yearsas a web designer using computers asmy creative tool. Whilst I enjoyed it thejob, it had become repetitive and feltrestricted. I was missing the hands onside of making and designing. I knew Iwas ready for a change but I didn'tknow what I wanted to do straightaway. When my job came to an end, itgave me the little push I needed to takea leap of faith. I came across freehandmachine embroidery one day and Iloved the idea of drawing with textiles.I already had a basic sewing machine Irarely used and a pile of fabricsaccumulated over the years, so I gaveit a go and quickly got hooked!

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The frozen ground is broken

Where snowdrops raise their heads,

And nod their tiny greeting

In glades and garden beds.

The frozen stream is melted,

The white brook turns to brown

And foaming through the coppice

Flows helter skelter down.

The frozen air is golden

With February sun,

The winter days are over,

Oh, has the spring begun?

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Early SpringSnowdrops

Materials� 10” square biscuit coloured

linen/cotton or blend

� 10” x 3” patterned fabric fortablecloth - I used a vintage blanketscrap

� 4” square white felt

� Scraps dark blue cotton fabric

� Anchor stranded cotton embroideryfloss in colours 2, 254, 256, 845,861, 926

� Black and cream sewing thread

� Embroidery foot for your sewingmachine

� Bondaweb

I love to see the snowdropsappearing in the banks andhedgerows around and about myhome. One of the earliest signs ofspring, they seem to be suchbrave little flowers, daring to bloomon the coldest, darkest winterdays.

This hoop celebrates this earliestsign of spring, inspired by a few Ipicked and brought indoors toenjoy this month.

Shown mounted in 7” hoop.

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Look!a lovely idea

Valentine’sPins

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

These gorgeous pins are the perfect Valentine’s gift, butwho says you have to give them away?! Pop over toAshlee’s website for the full tutorial.Image and FREE Tutorial:

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Crafting with vintage linens means making something truly unique

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CupcakeBunting

MaterialsYou will need for ONE cupcake:

● 2 x 10” squares medium weight fabric

● 6” x 8” printed cotton fabric for cupcakecase

● 2 ½” x 8” brown cotton fabric or felt forthe cake

● 7” x 5” pastel coloured felt for icing

● 7” ric-rac braid to trim cupcake case

● ¾” button for top

● Trimmings for icing sequins, buttons,lace or just embroider with cheerfullycoloured floss - up to you!

● Embroidery foot for your sewing machine

● Black and cream thread

● Tape for hanging flags - I used lace-trimmed bias binding. Allow enough tospace flags 12” apart with 24” at eitherend of your banner for hanging.

What could be nicer - and lower incalories - than some cheerfulcupcake bunting! Perfect for teaparties, birthday parties, children’sparties - or any event at all really!

Each cupcake flag measures 9”long and is attached at the topthrough a nice cheerful button.

The fun part of this projectis embellishing your cupcakes -just let your imagination run riot!I’ve given materials for just onecupcake - simply adjust for thenumber you plan to make. This isa great project to use up all thosepretty scraps and embellishments.

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> 175g plain flour

> ½ tsp baking powder

> ¼ tsp salt

> 55g caster sugar

> 60ml milk

> 1 egg, beaten

> 1 tsp olive oil

> ½ tsp vanilla extract

> Extra sugar for dusting

*Icing sugar, chocolate & sprinkles (optional)

> Preheat the oven to 160°C. Lightly brush the doughnutpan with oil.

> Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large roomybowl. Add the sugar and give it a good stir to combine.

> In a separate bowl whisk the milk, beaten egg, olive oiland vanilla extract together and add this to the dryingredients, mixing thoroughly.

> Using a teaspoon, carefully fill each of the doughnutcups around ¾ full with the batter. Place in the oven andbake for about 8 minutes or until firm, but springy, to thetouch. Allow to cool slightly.

> Sprinkle a little caster sugar onto a plate or other flatsurface. Turn the doughnuts out and dip them into thesugar and hey presto, fabulous sugar-dusted doughnuts!Or if you fancy using sprinkles mix up some icing sugar ormelt some chocolate and dip the doughnuts face downand place onto a wire rack and sprinkle away!

These mini doughnuts have a fluffy, cake-like texture that leaves everyone wantingmore! They’re easy to make, even easier toeat and lots of fun to decorate - they providea great excuse to use up all kinds of sprinkles!

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This is a project that I’ve planned fora long time. I love our new modernlittle Bustle & Sew bunny and thinkshe is just perfect for the cover ofthis little needlebook.

Apart from the spine the whole bookis made from felt so it’s very easy toassemble and looks very pretty tiedwith some narrow cream ribbon.

The needlebook has felt pages - Ileft mine plain as that’s what I prefer,but it would be easy to embellishthem.

Finished book measures 4” x 3 ½“(approx)

Materials� 9” square white felt

� 5” x 2” rectangle floral fabric

� 7 x 4” rectangle blue felt

� 6 ½” x 3 ½” rectangle pale pink felt

� 5 ½” x 3 ½” rectangle darker pink felt

� 12” narrow cream satin ribbon

� DMC stranded cotton floss in shades318, 522, 604, 818, 3761 and 3832

I used Sulky-Printable Sticky Fabri-SolvyStabilizer to transfer the design to my felt.These are printable sheets - just print designonto the front, then peel off the paper backing,position on your background fabric and pressdown to stick. You are left with a thin non-woven fabric printed with your design. Juststitch through this and then rinse away. Workcarefully round the stitches with an oldtoothbrush to make sure no fragments arecaught. I purchased mine from Amazon andwas very pleased with the results.

Bustle & SewNeedlebook

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Susie Watson offers aquintessentially English collectionof beautiful handmade homewaresincluding cushions, bed linen,candles as well as a range of prettypots, and gorgeous fabrics too.Susie began by making hertrademark spotty pots to sell in aLondon art gallery, though asdemand increased and sheneeded to expand production shefound it hard to find the rightpartner. After a long search, andsome false starts, she discovereda family run factory in Sri Lankawith whom she still works today.

Almost uniquely for a mediumsized business, all her designs arestill handmade. In this age ofmass-produced goods, she feelsthat many of us no longer fullyappreciate the skills andtechniques needed to createbeautiful handmade items.Although people have often saidher products are expensive, hercounter-argument, one with whichI think every maker is familiar, is to

remember that every flower hasbeen stitched, every spot spongedand every pompom woven byhand. Every product is specialbecause of the way it’s been madeand that is what makes SusieWatson unique. There simply isn’tanyone else on the British highstreet offering beautifully designedhandmade products on the samescale.

As well as the productsthemselves, Susie Watson alsooffers an interior design servicethat grew out of a number of yearsspent buying, selling andrenovating houses. Susie workedwith architectural designers, ranthe building teams and did theinterior designs herself even mixingsome of her own paints. Thecurrent collection features some ofher favourites. She made a smallcollection of cushions in silks andvelvets for her gallery, stitching onthe pompoms herself, but it wason her travels to India that thefabric side of the business really

We spoke to about interior design, theimportance of fair trade and how she started her

business,

“It’s not enough to designbeautiful products. It isimportant they are madeby people working in anenvironment where theyare treated with respect”

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> Red & grey worsted weight yarn

> Tape Measure

> 4.5mm (US 7) crochet hook

> Embroidery needle

For a notebook measuring 30x21cm(12×8 in). If your notebook is smallerthan that don’t worry, the pattern caneasily be customized to fit your note-book measurements!

> Ch 35, hdc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch2 and turn (33)

> R1-15: hdc in each st across, ch 2 and turn (33)

> R16-35: hdc in each st across, ch 2 and turn (33)

> R36: hdc in back loops in each st across, ch 2 and turn (33)

This will create the turning point to place your original notebookcover inside.

> R37-40: hdc in each st across, ch 2 and turn (33)

> Now repeat the exact same process at your starting ch

> R1: hdc in back loops in each st across, ch 2 and turn (33)

You will Need

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Party AnimalSoftie

This Christmas I acquired arather nice ornament - a littledog wearing a party hat sittinginside a glass dome. It wasmuch admired, and Rosie inparticular was rather jealous ofmy lovely acquisition!

So I thought it would be fun tocreate my own little dog allready to go to a party - nomatter what time of year!

He’s a very easy make from feltand measures just under 8” tall.You’ll also find a template toprint his paper hat.

Materials● 16” square cream felt

● 6” square light brown felt

● 4” square light brown felt

● Two small spherical black beads

● ½” brown button

● Paper or lightweight card

● 1 ½” pompom (make your own or readymade)

● 9” ric-rac braid (optional)

● Cream and light brown stranded cottonfloss or cotton perle thread

● Toy stuffing

● Glue

● Stuffing stick (this is as simple as abamboo skewer with the point broken offand the end frayed. Invaluable for“grabbing” and pushing stuffing into smallspaces

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The Thimble - love or hate? Some interesting facts ….

long time indeed …

Early thimbles were made from wood, bone,leather, ivory, tin, bronze, brass, silver, gold andiron. Until the invention of thimble moulds earlythimbles were crafted by hand, making eachone completely unique.

The earliest known thimble was found atPompeii and is of Roman origin. It is a bronzethimble, and has been dated from the firstcentury.

The origin of the word thimble is from the OldEnglish thymel which means thumbstall, inGermany the word thimble means fingerhutliterally meaning finger hat. Thimbles or someform of a thimble can be found throughouthistory and in every society. John Loftingintroduced the commercial production of brassthimbles in Britain in 1693.

A digitabulist is someone that collects thimbles,and today many ornamental china examples aremanufactured that are pretty, but completelyimpractical for sewing purposes.

Knurlings are the dimpled indents on the side ofthe thimble. These are a safety feature, providinga grip for any stray needles. Before the 18thcentury, all of these small dimples were addedby hand. Each thimble could have an originaldesign, pattern, or words created with thesedimples. By the mid-18th century these dimpleswere created by a machine and the word“knurling” comes from the action of the machinethat creates them. The machine "knurled"

(pushed into the thimble creating the dimple)when a wheel was turned.

And finally, did you know that …..

● In the board game Monopoly, first createdin 1904, the thimble is one of the eighttraditional metal game pieces used to marka player’s position on the game board.

● During the First World War, silver thimbleswere collected from “those who had nothingto give” by the British government andmelted down to buy hospital equipment.

● Thimbles are given as gifts in Peter Pan, whothinks thimbles are kisses.

● One superstition about thimbles says that ifyou receive three thimbles as gifts you willnever be married! So watch out if you’rehoping for a proposal this Valentine’s Day!

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“When others want toown and purchase theitems you make, that'sthe most wonderful

feeling!

talks to us about needle felting, her loveof animals and how she started her business,

Meet theMaker

Dani lives in Missouri with herhusband, two dogs, three cats andsix chickens. In 2011 she discoveredneedle felting and is inspired everyday by the animals she works with.

I've always been a creative type. I'vebeen drawing and doodling sincechildhood, and I've always lovedmaking things. There is something verypure and satisfying about creatingthings with your own hands.

My husband introduced me to Etsy andencouraged me to open a shop. Myday job is not necessarily a creativeoutlet, so I'm sure he knew that I wasitching to be more expressive andartistic. My shop wasn't always justwool art - I actually started with jewellerymaking but soon discovered needlefelting!

Yes, my favourite design is a woolpainting of a box turtle and astrawberry. I took the photo of the turtle

at my zoo job for my blog's Fur,Feathers and Scales series. I didn'tplan on creating a wool piece of it untillater. So far, it's been the most difficult,time consuming piece yet, but it isdefinitely my favourite. Though, I dohave to say that I am partial to my fancyraccoon design as well - he's verypopular, and I love him as much as mycustomers do!

The idea of using wool as a mediumwas, and still is, intriguing. When Istarted, I had no idea what I couldachieve with wool. I'm still learning andperfecting my techniques, but I feel likeI've made some great strides in thisparticular craft. Most people have neverheard of needle felting, so I lovedemonstrating and sharing somethingnew with them.

I am by no means an expert on this, butmy advice would include these twopoints: work hard and learn proper timemanagement skills. I'm still trying toenhance my time management skills

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Love LettersBlocks

I have always loved the look ofold wooden alphabet blocksspelling out a word and had fora long time I’d wanted to createa Bustle & Sew version.

But I wasn’t quite sure how togo about it until I discoveredthose wonderful Sulky StickyFabri Solvy Stabiliser sheetsthat you can put through yourprinter - they makeembroidering on felt so veryeasy.

Tallest letter is 4 ½” x 3 ¼” x 1”

Materials● Printed cotton fabric in 3 different colours as

follows:

q For the L two rectangles measuring 4½” x 3 ¼” and one measuring 1” x 15”

q For the V two rectangles measuring 3” x3 ½” and one measuring 1” x 13 ½”

q For the heart two 2 ½” squares and onerectangle measuring 1” x 10 ½”

● For the E you will need two white feltrectangles measuring 2 ½” x 2” and onemeasuring 1” x 9 ½”

● 4” x 6” pale blue felt

● 5” square pale pink felt

● Sulky Sticky Fabri Solvy Sheet (or your ownway to transfer the pattern to felt)

● Stranded cotton floss in shades 309, 519,520, 522, 550, 604, 727, 906, 935, 3382,3726

● Toy stuffing

● Poly beads/rice to weight bottoms of letters.

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