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Before You Pay Too Much For Sewing Magazines

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Magazines are a great solution to have "take it with you" reading about sewing and a great resource for learning. Find bargains and special offers bu having the magazines delivered to your mailbox. Subscriptions are much less expensive than buying issues off the new stand.

Sew News

Sew News Magazine emphasizes fabric reviews, fashion trends, and expert advice on new products. Sew News also features pattern news, book reviews, notions, fabrics, and new techniques.

Threads

Threads Magazine is an inspirational sewing magazine focused on sewing and embellishing fashionable garments and sewn home furnishings. Threads shows you clearly how to master each step of the sewing process. Threads articles offer first-hand instruction on a variety of sewing topics including: fabric, design, fitting, finishing, alterations, embellishment, supplies, notions, and tools.

Clotilde's Sewing Savvy

Clotilde's Sewing Savvy Magazine, formerly Sewing Savvy, will expand your sewing horizons to home decor, gifts, accessories and much more. While other sewing magazines primarily focus on sewing clothes. Sewing Savvy is dedicated to elevating the art of sewing to an all-time high. Each issue of Clotilde's Sewing Savvy offers features such as "Sewing Solutions", a reader-interactive section offering subscribers an opportunity to receive professional tips and advice, and sewers on the go will appreciate "Sew Quick", showcasing projects that can be completed in just an evening or two.

Creative Machine Embroidery

Creative Machine Embroidery Magazine not only emphasizes machine embroidery but features many articles and projects that can be made without machine embroidery. Loads of inspiration and ideas.

McCall's Quilting

McCall's Quilting Magazine is designed for quilters of all skill levels. Each issue of Quilting contains complete how-to instructions for quilting projects, including quilts, wall hangings, wearables, and small projects. McCall's Quilting features beautiful photographs that enhance each project and detailed instructions on how to use the latest techniques, as well as traditional methods. Quilting inspires readers with creative and innovative quilting ideas. The patterns found in Quilting are easy-to-use, easy-to-store pull-out instructions explained step-by-step with color diagrams.

The Cross Stitcher Magazine

The Cross Stitcher Magazine is a great idea and how-to guide for cross-stitch enthusiasts. Projects vary from quick-and-easy to advanced. Each issue offers display ideas and finishing tips for stitched pieces, as well as specialty stitches and exclusive "Tired Eyes" large print charts.

Designs in Machine Embroidery

Designs in Machine Embroidery Magazine is the leading resource for machine embroidery enthusiasts. The magazine motivates readers of all abilities with wonderfully creative how-to projects and insightful columns. Every issue contains four departments: Wearables, Home Decor, Crafts and Quilts. With features that both instruct and inspire, Designs in Machine Embroidery is the definitive reference for the machine embroidery industry.

Sewing World

I was VERY fortunate to get my hands on a few issues ofSewing World Magazine. The UK variation from typical US sewing magazines had me considering moving! Wonderful pictures and reviews to show what is available, where the sales are and more. A magazine WELL worth a subscription!

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