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

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

This is the July/Aug 1988 issue of "Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" magazine, featuring "Christmas in July" projects. It contains 23 projects, with a focus on two large, detailed Christmas stockings.

Review:
A wonderful Christmas issue filled with heirloom-quality stocking patterns. The designs are classic and intricate, representing the detailed, personalized projects that were the hallmark of the late 80s cross-stitch boom.

Author summary:
"Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" often featured holiday projects well in advance ("Christmas in July") to give stitchers ample time to complete complex, heirloom projects like the detailed stockings shown on the cover.

The collectible value is low. Holiday-themed issues of popular craft magazines are common and not rare. Its value is for the high-quality, classic stocking patterns and as a historical example of 80s Christmas crafting.

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