Published by Herrschners, this magazine showcases some of the best designs of August/September 1990. It also has articles about designers, as well as new products and techniques. It is discontinued.
Included designs are:
1. Back to School - Start off the school year by sending a reminder of your love with your special student. Bright, cheery colors adorn 14ct Aida cloth in suitable designs for students of any age.
2. Cactus & Baskets - Hot pepper red adds spice to this warm piece of flowering cactus and Native American basketry. The 18ct fabric allows graceful curves to contrast with the black spikes of the cactus.
3. Flowering Cactus - The magical appearance of a flowering cactus is recreated for your home. It's easy to see the soft colors and sensitive shapes are adaptable to many uses.
4. Squirrel Box - Stitch this beautifully shaded squirrel for mounting in a sturdy oak box. What a wonderful gift this would make!
5. Choo-Choo Pillowcase - happy train chugs along the border of this pre-finished pillow case.Have fun stitching it on the 14ct border as we show it, then use it on a blanket edging or paint it on the toy box.
6. Sewing Chest - Plan to enjoy stitching this lyrical design for the cover of a divided sewing Chest. There is no back stitching, just the wonderful use of well placed cross-stitches.
7. Country Craft Shop - Capture the tradition of Pennsylvania Dutch countryside where you can enjoy wandering among the assorted crafts in a sign maker's shop.
8. Lazy Daisies & Hearts - For a cross-stitch change of pace, try this quick and easy project to expand your evenweave stitching skills. Decorate some coasters and a cloth to cover some muffins then invite a friend to share a sparking glass of iced tea and admire your stitchery.
9. Christmas Stocking - This Christmas stocking is for someone special. Stitch with lustrous pearl cotton to give a subtle gleam on quick-to-stitch 11ct Aida. The result is a rich heritage look with country flavoring. This is sure to be a holiday keepsake.
10. Christmas Bows - Stitch a sweet little Christmas bows on a pretty eyelet bib for your princess. won't she Garner extra exclamations when she graces the company with her presence? The two different bow motifs are stitched on a pre-finished bib to make this a special but quick gift, too.
11. White Poinsettia - The beautiful white poinsettias is used to grace a rich-looking tablecloth for the holidays. Center the blooms wherever you choose - at the corners only, all around the edges, scattered about or in alternating blocks.
12. Lacy Hardanger - Add to your representative of classic stitches by trying this lovely Hardanger pincushion. Cross stitches scallop around the center open work highlighted by the color of the backing fabric.
Plus much much more! Thank you for looking and happy stitching!