September is, to me, a month poised between two seasons. There are still warm, golden afternoons to enjoy, but the mornings are cooler, the evenings are drawing in fast and there’s an unmistakable sense
of autumn arriving in the countryside. Leaves are starting to turn, hedgerows are heavy with berries and it feels just the right time to think about our autumn and Christmas projects
This month’s magazine has plenty to enjoy as we move into the new season. We take a look at botanical dyes and the wonderful colours that can be created from plants, and take a look at the different types of sewing machine needles. There’s also a fascinating glimpse into stitching on the Home Front during the
Second World War, when knitting, sewing, crochet and embroidery were shaped by necessity, ingenuity and the restrictions and shortages of wartime life.
September’s patterns have a distinctly autumnal feel , including a cheerful scarlet toadstool and a design inspired by autumn leaves, perfect for welcoming the changing seas
