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Okay - if you're a beginner
I'm a fairly advanced beader, and was hoping for some new ideas when this magazine appeared. The projects are pretty, but if you have more than a year or so of beading experience, this one isn't for you. The magazine uses shortcuts rather than teaching the more standard techniques, and teaches newbies bad habits they'll have to unlearn. There's also very little about how to find quality beads, which seems to be the hardest thing to learn when beginning this hobby.

Like all of the beading magazines currently available, there is at least a page of advertising for each page of content. Normally, that's fine with me, but Step-by-Step takes it to a new level. It's misleading to accept ads from dealers who only work with members of the trade and put them in a beginner hobbyist's magazine. A full page ad with great prices is terrific, until the new beader discovers that the company only deals with wholesalers and has a minimum order of hundreds of dollars. It would be far more ethical for the publishers to limit wholesaler's ads to more high end publications.

To decide whether beading is for you, and to see what pretty and fashionable jewelry is available, this is a good magazine. However, understand it as a beginner's guide, and know that if you decide you want to advance in the craft of jewelrymaking, you'll need to unlearn some bad habits and buy much better tools and supplies than those recommended in this magazine. More advanced beaders and jewelrymakers will probably want to skip it - there's nothing new here. ... Read more

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How-to craft magazine for today's busy woman. It presents crafts for the mature womanwho is comfortable with contemporary fashions and styles.
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Articles, information and resources for and about ceramics and pottery.
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Sumptuous!
Ceramics Monthly offers articles featuring influential international ceramic artists, sumptuous photographs, and current information on residencies, fellowships and grants. There is a good representational mix of abstract and functional, pottery and sculpture.
Every issue I have had the delight of thumbing through has both pleased the senses and pushed the envelope of what ceramic arts can offer. I find even the advertisements have something to offer, great products, workshops etc. This Magazine is a very good buy! ... Read more

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Focuses on practical advice & techniques for hobbyists & professionals.
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this is great magazine
well, this is really great knitting magazine. but if you want to subscribe this,you should do it on thier own web site. the price is much cheaper than here. ... Read more

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If Martha Stewart were French, she'd publish this magazine
If you read French or not, this is a wonderful magazine. The crafts include embroidery, collage, knitting, tapestry, cooking and more. The fashion and style areas give novel ideas for using junk like funky-labeled tin cans for a beach house door curtain, making mirror frames from bottle caps. Think sort of, Martha Stewart with a French twist. The trimestrial issues have a holiday or seasonal theme, Christmas, Spring, Summer, Autumn.

Every issue has an abecedaire (sampler) in a clever type of embroidery. Usually there is a knitted pattern, most often for babies but not always. There is usually a travelogue to an exotic place, with great photos. And you can get a long long advance look at US style trends--for example, Marie Claire Idees featured toile and transfer printed china years before it got to be a hot trend in the US. I save every issue.

Great Ideas and Photos
I love this magazine! I was in Paris and found it in the airport and couldn't put it down on the plane. It's full of pictures and ideas and instructions in the back, not lots of wordy fluff or advertisements, but just packed with beautiful, inspiring ideas. I subscribe to Martha Stewart Living and I'd have to say this beats it, however, it is in French and it's pricier to order. It was cheaper in France but I was very happy to find that Amazon offered it since I didn't think I'd see another issue again without going overseas, I think the price is worth it.

A French Idea!
I love this magazine. The presentation is so lovely and refreshing. I took French in school, but not enough to follow the instructions given for the projects. So, It's purely "follow the pictorial directions." I wish there were some way that this beautiful magazine could be captioned in some way. As part of it's charm is in the french language.

Great Ideas
this magazine is in french. I found very original and refreshing ideas for crafts and all kind of do-it-yourself stuff. Include instructions, easy to follow. The pictures are beautiful and it has great taste. ... Read more

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five stars
it's a wonderfull magazine, full of ideas. Special for toddlers and little girls.

THE Smocking & Embroidery Subscription to get!
Australian Smocking & Embroidery is by far, the best of the smocking/embroidery magazines that are available today. Not only are the projects and pictures glorious, but the patterns are included with each project. Most issues offer a variety of sizes and styles for using smocking, but focus mainly on children's clothing. These magazines become valuable after time, as some issues as they are out of print, will double and triple in value. This is a much sought after magazine in the finer cloth/heirloom shops. Inside each issue, there will be a step by step lesson of a technique used in a project. Smocking and Embroidery plates abound, and you can order the kit to make the projet from Country Bumpkin in Australia.

Beautiful & Unique magazine, it's one-of-a kind
This magazine is a one-of-a-kind, it has the most unique and beautiful patterns for smocking and embroidery. Each issue offers many gorgeous infant, children's and ladies patterns. Each issue includes full-size patterns and gives complete instructions on every detail. This magazine has inspired me to create many beautiful gowns that I know will become family heirlooms.There is nothing else like it. It has become a must for my sewing library. ... Read more

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Journal devoted to providing new patterns, lessons and ideas in the art of quilting.
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The best feature is . . . . . . . . . .
As a subscriber to McCalls Quilting for the past three years, the feature I enjoy best is the table of contents page picturing the quilts in miniature. Then turning to the actual instructions page, I see if it is within my skill level with the rating listed for every quilt project in the issue. That is the best feature and the variety of patterns in each issue.

Great magazine
This is a great magazine because it offers a great number of patterns in each issue and it has a nice balance of background information and interesting articles. Each pattern and technique offered in this magazine is complete with concise directions, often including pictures and diagrams. This magazine is well worth buying and even subscribing to.

quilting
I need information about patchwork, I am very interested in suscribme in this magazine

Learners aren't intimidated by this magazine
I am particularly fond of the McCall's format for this magazine. I am a beginning quilter and sometimes I am overwhelmed by some of the more "art" quilting mags. McCall's staff explain projects and techniques simply and often provide pattern pieces with the price of the magazine. Lovely photos give me color ideas and teaches me about the how the same quilt pattern can be completely altered by using different types of fabric. ... Read more

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The one and only
In my search for craft magz I have found this one to be full of what is needed and what was previously unknown. There is no other craft mag so devoted to spinning. the full color pages and ads help out those who are in areas devoid of spinner aid.
I could go on but only those interested in spinning would get what they realy whant. Interweve Press has some of the best craft magz. Including weaving, beading, and knitting.

ancient craft
This is a beautiful magazine.It is of course focused on the art of spinning.Transforming the raw wool of a sheep into yarn by spinning it,usually with the help of a tool (a spindle or a spinning wheel).Although a spinning magazine,it also covers other topics that will interest anybody with a love for textiles:weaving,dyeing,knitting,etc.etc.
It is very detailed in techniques and has beautiful color photos.It is also a serious magazine offering interesting information.It is not full of corny or stupid things to do.Although you might not share the taste of some authors,you will enjoy their knowledge and the quality of their work. ... Read more

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Ornament magazine is a 25-year old international publication devoted personal adornment, covering ancient, ethic & contemporary jewelry, beads & historic and artist-made clothing.
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Name says it all
If you need a quilt real quick, then this magazine is for you! I've made several of the quilts in Quick Quilts and have found them to be very easily put together due to the magazines clear and straight forward directions. There is always a lovely variety in the number of patterns and the techniques used within. Quick Quilts breaks down difficult design patterns and shows you how to make them up easily and fast! (I made a Double Wedding Ring wall hanging in an issue from 2 years ago and I finished it with in a couple of weeks.) ... Read more

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It's an OK little magazine
I haven't found tons of stuff I want to make in it, though, and a some of the patterns that are published in this magazine, I've found for free on the net or as give-aways from yarn & thread companies! So...I don't think I'll subscribe again, but it was a nice little mag to get in the mail.

Great magazine except
they could include more clothing patterns that are easy to follow. Most of the projects are for children's toys and doily's. For a prolific crocheter I suppose it's best to develop your own patterns because you will quickly get bored with the scant clothing items included in the magazine.

This magazine prompted me to crochet years ago. I saw a pattern for a crochet bikini that I had to duplicate. I did it but I took it apart & never made another one. So I suppose I owe my crocheting career to this magazine. It's a shame they don't include more innovative clothing designs with different types of yarns.

Lots of variety in a small magazine.
This little magazine is full of a variety of beautiful, charming and useful patterns from seasonal decorations, doilies and afghans to very pretty clothing and accessories. The patterns don't employ lots of special stitches so it's easy going for just about anyone. Having checked out nearly every crochet magazine currently offered, I'd say this is well worth the subscription price for all but those who want only specialty and/or really challenging projects. ... Read more

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Articles, interviews, product reviews, patterns, the latest in professional techniques and time saving tips for the home seamstress.
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Only Subscription I Keep Renewing
If you sew anything, quilts, clothing, crafts, embroidery, you will enjoy this publication. I have had a subscription for nearly six years, ever since I began sewing clothes for my family and friends.
Sew News is packed with great ideas, tips, and tidbits on various subjects (i.e notched collars, working with silk, the history of scissors). Online resources and mailorder sources are also included with each issue. Sometimes, free patterns are offered as well.
The only thing which bothered me this year was when they changed the binding from a thicker, substantial binding to the thinner, stapled type. It annoyed me because I save these in my sewing library for later reference and sometimes they can get damaged a little in the mail. However, I strongly recommend applying for a subscription because these mags are tough to find in stores and, of course, the sub rate is better. ... Read more

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Inspiring Magazine
Somerset Studio is a beautiful magazine displaying creative art pieces in varying medium. I love seeing the different artists approach on the assignments such as the 'Alice in Wonderland' theme!

Visually inspiring!
If you are an artist, aspiring artist, or 'just' a scrapbook creator or journal writer, this magazine is sure to catch your imagination and spark an idea or three. Filled with the artwork and ideas from contributing artists, the pages of this magazine are visually rich with photographs and well-written descriptions of ART, not merely "projects to try at home". Unlike other magazines and books that deal with scrapbooking or stamping aimed at a first-grader, Somerset Studio will impress you with refined images and accomplished artists. Truly inspiring!

Simply the Best
Somerset Studio is a must have for artists and craftspersons. I have been reading it for two years now and still eagerly await the release of each issue. It is filled with beautiful collage art, rubber stamping art, calligraphy, jewelry making, and much, much more. Each issue contains great how-to articles that even the seasoned artist can benefit from, not to mention the beginner. Each project or topic treated contains many wonderful and inspiring submissions from readers with full instructions on how-to. Visually stunning, this magazine gets the creative juices going big-time, and if you can only get ONE magazine, this is the one to get! ... Read more