Cross Stitch & Country Crafts by EGW Publishing Co. (Crafts, Magazine, 1989, cross-stitch magazine, 80s crafts, country style, sampler pattern, vintage magazine)

Cross Stitch & Country Crafts by EGW Publishing Co. (Crafts, Magazine, 1989, cross-stitch magazine, 80s crafts, country style, sampler pattern, vintage magazine)

This is the Sept/Oct 1989 issue of "Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" magazine. It features 23 projects, including the cover's large sampler, a Hardanger heart, a carousel rabbit, and a design called "Homage to the Farm."

Review:
A quintessential issue of a leading craft magazine from the peak of the "country crafts" era. The cover project, a beautiful and intricate sampler, is a perfect example of the detailed, heirloom-quality work popular at the time.

Author summary:
"Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" was a major magazine for needlework enthusiasts during the 1980s and 90s, focusing on the intersection of cross-stitch with the prevailing "country" decorating trend.

The collectible value is low. This was a popular magazine with a large circulation, so back issues are not rare. Its value is for the specific patterns and as a historical snapshot of the popular 1980s country/folk art style.

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