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If, like us, you’ve finished your summer stitching already and are starting to look ahead then you’re in for a treat with this month’s October issue. We’ve got a fantastic selection of projects to get you in the mood for autumn. This is my favourite time of year – I love the changing colours of the leaves and going for walks on crisp sunny days. The season is perfectly encapsulated in Nia Rhind’s colourful sampler (p26), Durene Jones’ basket brimming with harvest food (p66) and Kay Widdowson’s adorable hedgehog collecting fallen leaves for a snug hibernation (p38). Get your home ready for Halloween by stitching some super-cute bunting designed by Cheryl McKinnon (p74). This is a great project to get kids involved with too. If you’re after a slightly more challenging spooky…