Magazines revisited

Ooh - I like this magazine - I often drool over copies at B&N. . .

Let me know what you find out about subscribing -

Linda

Love it - this one is right up your alley!

Can't help you there - I buy mine at Barnes and Noble.

Cheryl

Subscription info is here

Looks like about 50 US dollars for an annual subscription (6 magazines)

"anne" wrote

I have only recently noticed this one in the selection at the store where I work, and really enjoy looking at it for the variety of techniques and items shown. I think it is a publication that would reallly help someone stretch their work. I also like the emphasis on individual creativity. Although some of the fibers and other materials are not things I have seen locally, the articles usually leave me with the sense that I could do something similar with fibers I can find, and enjoy the process. I also like the mix of very contemporary with traditional. I haven't worked anything from it, I am trying very hard to resist something based on a photograph of a embroidery by Elsie Myrtle Williams in issue 56 (the most recent one we have received; our import magazines tend to be a least a month behind).

Dawne

I agree, I have never been disappointed in the occasional copy that I have picked up.

I love this magazine. It's my absolute favorite. I don't subscribe. Instead I haunt the local bookstores until it comes in. I've got a friend who loves it, too, and we e-mail each other when we spot the new issue.

Donna in Virginia

Thanks to the heads up about single issues being available at Barnes and Noble, I was lucky enough to find a copy of the December/January issue in my local store. Now, I really want to get a subscription and will email them to see if they've got any advise about ordering directly from them or from Amazon.

All things being equal (i.e., not a huge price differential), order directly from the publisher. That way they get the bucks, rather than amazon. For a small publication, every penny helps, and I suspect amazon is taking a chunk out as the middleman if, indeed, they're matching price.

(Actually, I just checked price, and it's a bit cheaper from the publisher. Probably because it reflects current exchange rate, which benefits the dollar compared to a few months ago, which is probably when amazon set their prices.)

sue

While I'm not Donna's friend that shares - I definitely like this magazine - and pick it up as I see fit at the B&N. At this point the only things I get on subscription are guild mags, and Gift of Stitching. I have to renew my Threads and Quilters' Newsletter. With the stitching mags, I've got so many projects, and so many are just another cute thing that I really don't need/want too many of them. The occasional Piecework, or Historic Stitches, Inspirations, etc. but this is just me being selective for a change.

Enjoy - ellice

Historic Stitches? Never heard of that one? Got a link?

Good idea! Thanks.

Actually, my credit card implements an exchange rate penalty or something like that for non-US purchases so it's hard to say if a direct purchase might be less expensive.

My typo - the flu effect. Of course I was thinking of Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly. I must've recently been looking at some historic needlework sites for research.

Ellice

You've got it now - oh dear, I AM SO SORRY!

I did subscribe to Sampler etc and had to drop it. Lovely mag, not up Anne's alley at all.

Cheryl

I'd think Belle Armoire (spp?) - the art clothing one would be good for Anne. I pick it up at B&N or Borders on occasion. Has some great ideas that are translatable from garments into other types of needlework. And showcases the application of some really interesting handwork into art garments.

Ellice

I've literally drooled over that one and Art Doll Quarterly. In my next life, I want to be able to sew and draw and ...

Funny you mention that one last one. I saw it today for the first time and immediately thought of you

LOL - we should combine - you'd likely help me with my procrastination....and distractedness. Though, I will confess I'm moving into the drawing/painting phase again and have been thinking about some canvas designs based on my landscape photos - both charted, and some painted.

I love Belle Armoire - and do try to use it for some how tos

Ellice

Belle Amour and threads appeal to some of my guild and we often pass around magazines during our meeting.

STitches Art Doll Quilting Arts Martha Stewart's Christmas and Halloween editions are only I buy occasionally. INspirations was another magazine to drool over,

As I am a very traditional stitcher with streaks of rebellion working on mostly 19th entury reproductions these magazines stretch the mind.

Does not everyone's mind need a stretch now and then?

My two cents, Nanc

Since getting involved with EGA about 6 years ago, my mind has stretched to the breaking point ;-) I've availed myself of educational opportunities and can legimately say 'no, I can't do that' when someone suggests not too gently that I could do a project if I tried.

My passion du jour is beaded embroidery. I've just about convinced myself to buy new beads instead of using bargain basement ones in my stash for several projects from Helan Pearce's Beaded Dimensional Embroidery

I'll see your 2 cents and raise you 3 ;-)