Finding the one for you
If you buy your magazines from a newsstand, bookstore or cross stitch shop, you can browse before you buy. This way you will know what designs you are getting. If you subscribe to a magazine, you won't know what designs you are getting each month, but you do get the added benefit of having them delivered right to your door!
My recommendation would be to browse through several different cross stitch magazines before subscribing to any. Look for one that fits your style. Cross stitch magazines can be a great way to collect designs.
Magazines Online
Several cross stitch magazines have web sites where you can preview their current issues. They will display pictures of the projects or list the table of contents, so you know what's inside. Of course, they don't give you the designs online - they do want you to buy their magazine!
Some sites provide a free chart and other useful cross stitch information. I've listed several below and provided descriptions based on the web site information. I've visited each site, but haven't personally reviewed each magazine. (That's my disclaimer!)
Cross Stitch & Needlework (formerly Cross Stitch & Country Crafts) Up to 30 exclusive new projects. Techniques and embellishments. Color-coded charts. Step-by-step instructions. Expert finishing tips. Triple-checked charts and projects.
Cross Country Stitching Each magazine features delightful and inspiring designs such as: Samplers, Christmas Themes, Gardens & Florals, Country Kitchens, Stitching Poems, Whimsical Children, Noah's Ark, Baskets, Bird Houses,Sunflowers and much more!
The Cross Stitcher Seasonal, Florals, Wildlife, Inspirational & Humorous designs in every issue, More than 100 designs a year-For Every Skill Level, Special tired eyes designs in every issue, Countless tips, ideas, and all the latest techniques and materials.
The Needleworker A quarterly magazine bringing you designs and projects for cross stitch, step-by-step instructions for specialty stitches, and new techniques to add texture and dimension to your work.
Cross Stitch! Magazine This 32-page, full size magazine comes complete with a stitchers' spotlight, getting started section, shopping by mail information, easy-to-read instructions and colored graphs.
Go To Page: 1 2
