{"product_id":"cross-stitch-country-crafts-by-egw-publishing-co-crafts-magazine-1988-christmas-stocking-cross-stitch-magazine-80s-crafts-vintage-christmas-country-garden","title":"Cross Stitch \u0026 Country Crafts by EGW Publishing Co. (Crafts, Magazine, 1988, Christmas stocking, cross stitch magazine, 80s crafts, vintage Christmas, country garden)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCross Stitch \u0026amp; Country Crafts by EGW Publishing Co. (Crafts, Magazine, 1988, Christmas stocking, cross stitch magazine, 80s crafts, vintage Christmas, country garden)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the July\/Aug 1988 issue of \"Cross Stitch \u0026amp; Country Crafts\" magazine, featuring \"Christmas in July\" projects. It contains 23 projects, with a focus on two large, detailed Christmas stockings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cross Stitch \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecross-stitch Christmas stocking, vintage craft magazine, 80s holiday crafts, retro stocking patterns, Americana sampler chart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehow to make a cross stitch Christmas stocking, collecting vintage craft magazines, what is an Americana sampler, 1980s Christmas decoration style, what is a childhood silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewhere can I find a vintage stocking pattern, value of old Cross Stitch \u0026amp; Country Crafts magazines, what were popular Christmas crafts in 1988, what is a country garden theme, what is EGW Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebuy Cross Stitch \u0026amp; Country Crafts July 1988, vintage stocking pattern for sale, used 80s craft magazine, cheap Christmas craft patterns, retro Americana sampler\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebest cross stitch stocking patterns, Cross Stitch \u0026amp; Country Crafts review, top 80s Christmas projects, guide to making a stocking, history of craft magazines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecross-stitch Christmas stocking, vintage craft magazine, 80s Christmas crafts, retro stocking patterns, Americana sampler\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll photographs are of this specific item (no stock photographs) and represent the specific item that will be shipped with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease reach out and message me if you have any questions about this item or would like additional information or photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is pre-owned (second-hand) or has been modified from the original condition as sold by the manufacturer. For example, the product shows wear or has been used before, the original packaging has been opened or is missing, or the product has been customized, repackaged, autographed, or otherwise modified from its original state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise explicitly stated in the description, the product is untested and operational status is unknown. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merritt Island Curios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44421929828438,"sku":"sku-45458266292414","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/0434\/8758\/files\/PXL_20251001_171653008_11d521fe-1722-4471-b2d4-2295fe22daa7.jpg?v=1775639677","url":"https:\/\/dudley-shop-2.myshopify.com\/products\/cross-stitch-country-crafts-by-egw-publishing-co-crafts-magazine-1988-christmas-stocking-cross-stitch-magazine-80s-crafts-vintage-christmas-country-garden","provider":"Dudley shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}