Cross Stitch & Country Crafts by EGW Publishing Co. (Crafts, Magazine, 1990, cross stitch magazine, 90s crafts, country style, bee sampler, vintage magazine)

Cross Stitch & Country Crafts by EGW Publishing Co. (Crafts, Magazine, 1990, cross stitch magazine, 90s crafts, country style, bee sampler, vintage magazine)

This is the May/June 1990 issue of "Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" magazine. The cover features a large sampler with a bee skep and a Bible verse ("Pleasant words are like a honeycomb..."). Other projects include graduation gifts and folk art chatelaines.

Review:
A lovely issue featuring a beautiful and intricate sampler that was very much in style in the early 90s. The magazine showcases the more refined and detailed side of "country crafts," moving toward an heirloom, slightly more sophisticated aesthetic.

Author summary:
"Cross Stitch & Country Crafts" was a premier magazine for needleworkers in the 80s and 90s. It was known for featuring complex, heirloom-style projects that often incorporated inspirational verses and detailed nature motifs.

The collectible value is low. This popular magazine is not rare. Its value is for the high-quality patterns, especially the detailed sampler, and its historical representation of the early-90s "cottage garden" style.

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