Cross Stitch & Country Crafts by EGW Publishing Co. (Crafts, Magazine, 1988, cross-stitch magazine, 80s crafts, country style, Christmas patterns, vintage magazine)

Cross Stitch & Country Crafts by EGW Publishing Co. (Crafts, Magazine, 1988, cross-stitch magazine, 80s crafts, country style, Christmas patterns, vintage magazine)

This is the December 1988 issue of "Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" magazine. It contains 36 projects, including Christmas ornaments, a Santa sampler, Bible covers, and a nativity scene on the cover.

Review:
A classic issue of a beloved craft magazine, packed with projects that perfectly capture the "country crafts" aesthetic of the late 1980s. The variety of projects makes it a great snapshot of the era's popular themes.

Author summary:
"Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" was a popular magazine during the 1980s and 90s, catering to the huge interest in cross-stitch and the rustic, folk-art-inspired "country" decorating style.

The collectible value is low. Vintage craft magazines are not rare, and this was a popular title. Its value is for the specific patterns inside and as a piece of historical ephemera from the 1980s country craft movement.

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