Which crafts magazine do you read ? [Archive]

beadsbydesign

09-08-2006, 05:26 PM

Angel Crafts

14-08-2006, 10:42 PM

My favourite is Scrapbook Inspirations, love it!

Peter

15-08-2006, 08:57 AM

Beadwork, Bead & Button, BeadStyle.:)

swirlyarts

15-08-2006, 01:08 PM

Card making and Papercraft is a favourite of mine. I tried Crafts Beautiful and wasn't keen.

SteveG

21-08-2006, 07:50 PM

As a cardmaker I like Quick Cards Made Easy and Cardmaking and Papercraft.

Good luck with your research

Helen
(Steve's wife)

Dotty

22-08-2006, 08:59 PM

I read and advertise in creative scrapbooking, scrapbooking inspirations, I honestly think that you must reconsider advertising in magazines unless you can do a trial to test the water of your exact market. I have been advertising with not much success. A few locals who wanted to join my workshops but other than that not many sales or site traffic. I think this is because the craft market is so saturated with not enough new crafters to fill in the gaps. What do you think

Funkyhand

24-08-2006, 08:44 AM

Hi
I am advertising in Card Making and Papercraft, but I read this mag before I started adverts. As I am a subscriber I now get two copies every month which is entertaining!!
I have had some increasse in hits to my site and a few extra sales that I can attribute to the ad but I have just about covered the cost of the ad no more. But I am looking at it that I never throw away my craft magazines and do go back and look for ads for things I want months later so maybe these dripping sales will keep coming!
Or maybe I am just kidding myself!! :rolleyes:
Anice x

HollyR

01-09-2006, 12:12 PM

I tryed a few as im new to making stuff and thought i could do with learning some tips but so far i only really like crafts beautiful - love all the ideas but its all a bti tricky for em because im not very good eyt!!

Thought some of the others were more like comics to be honest and was very disappointed by the card ideas mainly as ive been doing these the klongest. Am i still 8 years old? no? so why do they talk to me like i am! rant rant rant!! (no offence to anyone that deos liek them) I did see the cover of Quick and Crafty this month and thought it looked good but didnt have enough cash at the time.........might giev that one a go next tho. :) Im a sucker for anythign that says its quick and easy - so much to learn, so little time!!:D

HollyR

01-09-2006, 12:15 PM

PS - wot is up with my typing at the mo?!!! :o lol! sorry everyone :D

bigbird842

02-09-2006, 02:44 PM

Hi
I just love quick and crafty, it has all sorts of quick easy projects from card making to home decorations. My 11 year grabs it as soon as it arrives and starts making. I like it so much I now advertise my site and get lots of new customers from it.

Teresa

HollyR

03-09-2006, 03:45 PM

bought a copy with the weekly shop - LOVE IT!! cant wait to get started but where to start......?!!

luckyheather

29-10-2006, 01:10 AM

I read most x stitch mags , Cross stitcher, Cross stitch crazy, The card shop . I like the ones with free gifts ! I also get card making ones sometimes but i've only just got into card making.:) :) :) :)

Craft Chick

14-11-2006, 10:41 AM

I only really used to get two mags, Crafts Beautiful and Quick and Crafty, mainly for the projects because they have a really good variety and also some good reads in there too for when you're all crafted out!!!! :)

I recently bought Lets Make Cards more as a one off just to be nosy because it came in a bag with lots of freebies (Well i inteded for it to be a one off) but I think I've got hooked in again! Although it is just card makign it's got such a good variety and shows u how to do different techniques as well and stuff which I think it good because I cant always do the fancier stuff just from the project instructions.

I used to get a cross stitch mag years ago but then stopped because I got bored of actual cross stitch I dont actually have the patience anymore!

Seahorse

14-11-2006, 10:51 AM

I dont read any.

Jane_Russell

21-11-2006, 09:00 AM

I don't read any either. I used to take The Spinners, Weavers and Dyers mag but it got so expensive and thin! The ones that you get in the supermarkets I don't like much.

Jane

beaderharriet

12-12-2006, 03:21 PM

My favourites are Bead & Button and Beadwork (US magazines).

carolinemhannon

12-12-2006, 04:11 PM

i love step by step wire which is an american one aimed at people who make jewellery with wire

and i pick up any other beady mags that catch my eye

and as a member of british lampwork we advertise in quick and crafty

bronwen

05-01-2007, 08:42 AM

i've got a subscription to quick cards made easy. always loads of good iedas in there and helpful tips and advice.

indri

27-02-2007, 12:30 PM

I only read the quilling guilds magazine - quillers today. I don't find any of the ones I see in the shops of any particular use to me.

frantastic

27-02-2007, 07:12 PM

At the moment im enjoying simply cards & papercrafts and a new mag out called complete cardmaking it is very expensive £6 but has loads of card ideas if your stuck! i wont be buying it too often xxxxx
frantastic

urban objects

28-02-2007, 09:17 PM

My favourite is Quick & Crafty as it covers a selection of crafts - it is young and modern and lots of things can be done quickly which suits me - no patience!!!

I am also enjoying Lets Make Cards - it is on it's third issue and it has lots of free card making goodies with each issue - it is a bit expensive (£7) but you can make lots of cards out of the freebies.

Lor xx

candles by lisa

01-03-2007, 08:20 AM

My favourite is Quick & Crafty as it covers a selection of crafts

Thats what I need cause don't get many candle making magazines on the shelf. I can't think of a one actually! If anyone else can I would be really pleased to hear it!!

EMEvans

05-03-2007, 07:52 AM

I have bought a few different card making mags. The best one for me is 'The complete card making hand book' by Practical Publishing (who are also responsible for Simply stamping, the scrapbook mag, simply cards and papercraft etc). This Mag is published on a quarterly basis, it's full of hints and tips. It's also a bit of a tutorial with there 'how to' pages on a variety of different techniques. It has between 150-200 pages and costs about £7.99. It's suppose to be exclusive to WHSmith but you get a better deal on there website. I'm thinking of advertising in here because it's more of a reference mag which people will keep and use more than a standard mag, therefore your advert hangs around there workspace istead of the bottom of a drawer.

twilightsewn

10-03-2007, 04:47 PM

I've just purchased the first two copies of the new Craft magazine from the states.

It covers all sorts of crafts and has some really quirky articles! Even my other half, a non-crafting person, has been reading them!

Shana

Apple Tree Crafts

19-03-2007, 11:01 AM

I want to look at a copy, and can't find any news agent that sells it in my area.

I've found it online, but I really don't want a subscription.......it's so annoying. Might have to take a trip to Bristol or somewhere just to track down a copy.

I want it, primarily to find out about advertising for the Craft Fairs. Might ask if our little newsagent can order it for me.

Jules

twilightsewn

19-03-2007, 11:59 AM

I got my copies from amazon.co.uk (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Craft-v-1-Carla-Sinclair/dp/0596529287/ref=pd_ka_1/203-9147968-6715149?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174305374&sr=8-1)

Shana

Katianne

04-04-2007, 10:19 PM

I haven't bought a craft magazine before but had a look for some today and found it quite a task (at which I failed!). Found quite a few on cross stitch, card making and scrapbooking but nothing on general crafts or mosaics (although didn't expect to find any!). Do you find you have to order magazines on general crafts or am I not looking hard enough? Can anyone recommend a good magazine for crafts in general?

Thank you!!!

indri

05-04-2007, 08:49 AM

Onething that puts me off buying a magazine is when its wrapped up in a plastic bag so you can't have a quick flick through to see which one might suit that month. Because they often come with some sort of free tat the magazine publishers feel the need for this excess packaging! Whats wrong with a bit of sellotape holding the "free gift" in place?

I'd say the best selection of magazines is always in Borders... I see so many there that you just can't buy in most newsagents.

Blooming Felt

10-04-2007, 06:45 PM

EMEvans

10-04-2007, 08:12 PM

I enquired with cards made easy and it can range from £1055 for a full page to £15 for an ad in the classifieds. The prices go down if you commit to a few adverts.

Hope this helps.

Blooming Felt

10-04-2007, 11:28 PM

Thanks Emma. I might consider doing a small advert for a bit then - have already spent far too much money with little return on other stuff !!!

Katianne

11-04-2007, 07:06 AM

What magazines would you recommend advertising in? Do people advertise their crafts as well as selling supplies and is this a good way of selling them?

icecreamgirl

11-04-2007, 08:54 AM

I read a few craft magazines and do use the adverts in the directories to find new suppliers.
I don't think i've ever noticed people advertising their products this way though - unless it's an article about the seller/shop.
My opinion (for what it's worth) is that a craft magazine isn't the best place to advertise your finished product simply because the people who read these magazines are generally crafters themselves who are more likely to think - 'that's nice i'll have a go at making that' rather than 'that's nice i'll buy that'
Just my humble opinion......

Katianne

11-04-2007, 09:27 AM

That's what I was thinking so thanks for your advice! :)

heavenlygirl

20-04-2007, 08:30 AM

Hi. I've been reading through this thread and notice that a number of you advertise in various mags. I was just wondering how much it costs to advertise in the magazines? I'm thinking of doing a spot of advertising myself and am interested to know what the costs are and whether it's worthwhile?

Thanks :)

I've advertised in a few magazines it costs about £30ish for a 5cm by 2/3cm ad in the classifieds. The best results i got was from Crafts Beautiful.

Heather

Samm

22-04-2007, 06:40 PM

I'm subscribed to Papercrafts US magazine now, I love it so much, I've got a pile of back issues I bought off ebay!

Buttonberry

24-04-2007, 10:25 PM

icecreamgirl

24-04-2007, 10:33 PM

I sometimes get Quick and Crafty, i get it from WHSmiths:)

Blooming Felt

29-04-2007, 08:54 PM

I've advertised in a few magazines it costs about £30ish for a 5cm by 2/3cm ad in the classifieds. The best results i got was from Crafts Beautiful.

Heather

Thanks Heather. Funnily enough I got an email from Crafts Beautiful mag a couple of days ago saying they were running a needle-felting article and wondered whether I might be interested in placing an advert alongside it. I'm going to call them tomorrow to find out costs etc.

swirlyarts

29-04-2007, 10:18 PM

I've just subscribed to Craft - it's an American mag but it looks fab. I can't wait for it to arrive but until then I've got the online version to read!

PerkyPigs

26-05-2007, 01:04 PM

I like pretty much all the card-making and papercraft magazines.

This month I got Papercraft Essentials, Quick and Crafty, Simply Cards and Papercraft, and Quick Cards Made Easy :)

Jules x

GilliBeth

28-05-2007, 05:47 PM

Hi - I take a regular copy of Stitch by the Embroiderer's Guild - also think about contacting Maggie Grey - Workshop on the Web - may be keen to mention this forum on the site - not a member long enough to post the www address

lizard

13-07-2007, 10:33 PM

I have read Craft Beautiful and it is fabulous. Full of ideas

Artyz

27-07-2007, 10:34 AM

I love all craft magazines! especially anything that comes with a free gift....

My favourites have to be : Beautiful Cards , Card Making & Papercraft , Papercraft Inspirations, Quick & Crafty, Scrapbook Inspirations & Quick Cards Made Easy. I know theres a lot of magazines but these really are my favourites. i love the ideas they give but most of all the hands on guides...

Enjoy
Artyz

samsq

01-08-2007, 11:07 PM

I sub to an Australian mag called Scrapbook Creations and I love it. It has quite a different feel to the UK scrapping mags - the only way I can describe it is - it has a sunny attitude!:confused:

LOUIW

08-08-2007, 11:22 PM

i like cardmaking and papercraft/scrapbook inspirations and sometimes crafts beautiful

Dovile

17-08-2007, 09:12 PM

I like all craft mags, but especially I love Cards Beautiful as it comes with a little craft book. Very inspirational...

caketopper

04-09-2007, 06:07 PM

i like polymercafe mag and I bought one the other day I think it was called crafts beautiful or something along those lines. I wish there was a polymer clay mag which was produced here in the U.K, as far as I know there arent any? :)

GoldenGirl

14-09-2007, 03:53 PM

Hi everyone, a friend of mine has got me into card making and I must say I'm really enjoying it, she swears by cardmaking & papercraft as she loves the free gifts and creative ideas. I have just subscribed online and was really impressed to find that I could download a number of card making ideas straight away. The ideas are fab and I can't wait to receive my first issue. I don't know if this is of any interest to anyone but if you want to check it out the link is:- MOD EDIT - PLEASE READ POSTING RULES

cbastitcher

22-09-2007, 12:34 PM

I used to subscribe to CSC and Cross Stitcher but to be honest I think they've all gone a bit downhill lately - the only one I read now is Q&E Stitch & Craft, the free gifts are better quality and there are some great projects.

Paula xx

rowanb

26-09-2007, 04:35 PM

I think the UK produces some really interesting craft mags. CRAFTS from the Crafts Council is one of the best, Crafts Beautiful is also the best of the aceville publications and of course there is Craft Caboodle.

bx

Craft Chick

01-10-2007, 11:29 AM

Yes I read Crafts Beautiful, Quick & Crafty and occasionally get Lets Make Cards. I used to get a few of the knitting magazines but never saw any patterns that I like so cancelled my subscription.

I like Crafts Beautiful & QC because they have lots of projects that are quite modern and not boring, and also have a good website with free downloads and mega competitions. I'm a sucker for free stuff what can I say.

I was toying with the idea of getting some scrapbook mags for a while but I'm not sure if they're worth it, anyone got any good recommendations?

vInTaGe VioLeT

09-06-2008, 11:36 PM

i just bought cloth.paper.scissors it's a US magazine and has altered art - 3d collage - textile art - mixed media, it's really great and very different.
i've been looking for a new mag for ages as i've been buying CRAFTSbeautiful purely out of habit for years but feeling totally uninspired by it now and i've been mourning the loss of scrapbooking answers which i LOVED.

polkadot

11-07-2008, 07:01 PM

Ok where to start!!! :D
I buy.. Scrapbook magazine, Scrapbook Inspirations, Scrapbooks etc (USA) Simple Scrapbooks (USA) Creating Keepsakes (USA)
& sometimes, Beautiful Cards, Complete Cardmaking, Papercrafts (USA)
Simply Cards & Papercraft, Papercrafts Essential, & sometimes a couple more!! do you think maybe i buy too many!!???!!! i love craft mags though, i keep them all too, can't bear to part with them!! Its a good job i have never totted up how much its cost me!! :o

Purple Heart

29-07-2008, 12:05 PM

Magazines ... I love them and read every one of them from cover to cover!

I subscribe to Making Cards, Papercraft Inspirations, Card Making and Papercraft. However, I have a couple of others reserved at the newsagents for me:

Craft Stamper (my absolute favourite)
Simply Cards and Papercraft
Quick cards made easy

and very occasionally I buy Crafts Beautiful if I need a read. :)

JayneT

16-08-2008, 05:07 PM

bead and button... american publication and craft beautiful (only since I started advertising in it) and will probably start reading quick and crafty as my advert is now going in there too!
I would love to read a british beading magazine.... maybe one day someone will actually get round to publishing one!!

I have just got into seed beading, and went on ebay to see if I could find some books or something on the subject. I stumbled across someone selling the latest issue of "Bead" magazine. I bought it, and love it! Thats a British publication with British adverts etc. I've no idea which shop you could get it from but I'm thinking of asking my hubby to get me a gift subscription for my birthday next month! :mf:

Pebbles

17-08-2008, 11:05 AM

Most of the bead shops sell bead,

WH Smith sell it

I subscribe because I like to read it cover to cover every month, I have not yet made anything from it, I just like the pretty colours and ideas.

go to www.beadmagazine.co.uk for subs details

BeadsbyLili

17-08-2008, 11:59 AM

There's also another UK beading mag called 'Beads & Beyond' magazine which you can get from WH Smiths amongst others (our local 'costcutter' gets it in too & I think you can ask most newsagents to stock a particular mag for you). I also notice many of the established 'craft' magazines are introducing bead articles & projects now too.

purplemac

25-08-2008, 12:15 PM

I'm a dabbler so I get Sew Today, Sewing World, Artists & Illustraters and Knitting. The magazine I love is Selvedge. It costs £7 and is out every 2 months but it's fantastic. It's all about textiles, textile art, etc. and even the adverts are gorgeous to look at.

sunshine

26-08-2008, 04:11 PM

'Beads & Beyond' and 'Bead' magazines :mf:

justoneoff

31-08-2008, 02:13 PM

I really find Prima magazine has some great help & inspiration.

Hope this is helpful.

Debbie

Vonnie

31-08-2008, 03:44 PM

Sorry if this has already been posted, but there's a brand new magazine being put out by Kerrie Allman of HipKnits - it's going to be called Sew Hip. It looks like a particularly interesting team behind it and the first issue is out October.

shiner

03-09-2008, 11:08 PM

I have to order both the mags I enjoy as I can never find them on the shelves, Art jewellery and Polymer cafe. Both are American publications but I dont know of any uk mags that have the same content

ngjewel

03-09-2008, 11:38 PM

I occasionally get Bead, Bead & Button and once Beads and Beyond. The Crafts Council Magazine is great inspiration, but my favourites and the ones I subscribe to are Craftsman and Art Jewelry.

Both the last two are amazing eyecandy and help keep my hope alive that there are actually people out there that are truely appreciated for their craft/art.

Louise88

03-09-2008, 11:45 PM

The two magazines that i buy and also the shop i work sell out of without fail every month are Creativity and Crafts Beautiful. Ooh I can't believe i forgot!!!!! Making cards sells out too.

ms_mandy

07-10-2008, 08:11 PM

I find the US Magazines are fantastic and enjoy them far more than those available in the UK. I regularly subscribe to Somerset Studio and Cloth Paper Scissors!

Fluffy Squirrel

07-10-2008, 09:04 PM

I regularly buy Creativity, Crafts Beautiful, Quick & Crafty and Let's Make Cards.

I've also got a subscription to Papercraft Inspirations.

I keep every issue of the magazines I buy and quite often go back and look at them months later but I hate to imagine how much I've spent over the last couple of years lol.

NorthernChancer

28-10-2008, 12:24 PM

Inspirations its a embroidery magazine, gorgeous sewing patterns, covers lots of sewing areas!! blackwork, tread painting, smocking..etc.

Has review on textile and sewing books! its a great read....

oh i also love Vogue and Elle for fashion ideas :)good for colour and trend forcasting!

Erm im trying to think or more...Zakka mags which are in :DJapanese!!

littleted62

31-10-2008, 05:06 PM

I subscribe to Cardmaking & Papercraft, I buy Simply Cards & Papercraft every month, and I occasionally buy Papercraft Essentials; Craft Stamper; and Papercraft Inspirations. I'm just a hobby cardmaker, I don't run a business, but I like the above mags as they cover the crafts I enjoy and give me lots of inspiration and ideas.

Alexis

17-11-2008, 06:38 PM

Thought I'd jump in on this one- I am regular reader of Cloth Paper Scissors (have had it since the beginning - sooooooo good) Quilting Arts - so much more than quilting believe me! And Somerset Studio - although this is getting a little bit samey. Someone mentioned Selvage(?) totally fab too!
cheers
Alexis

matt.chatterley

17-11-2008, 07:18 PM

Oky..

Looking to do some more advertising for both this forum and the craft directory...

So .. You crafty people what you reading ?

I got the other half a subscription to Simply Knitting recently. After some investigation in the various newsagents around here - limited selection of dedicated knitting magazines (on the shelves in Jersey anyway!) - it seemed to be the most interesting, and useful to her (she's only a beginner).

They also have some nice give-aways! :D

Incase anyone is interested - the publisher run a website: http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/ where they offer a bit of a discount on subscriptions to mags over a wide range of topics - think there are a fair few craft ones in there too!

Must admit I haven't personally read it cover to cover, but I've skimmed through, and it seems like quite a good un.

janetdc

17-11-2008, 07:20 PM

Well as some of you know I was interviewed last week for a craft article to be published in Prima magazine next March, so I want ALL of you to read it!! Hehe. Meanwhile I read, Beads & Beyond, BeadStyle and Bead & Button magazine.;)

hancock

17-11-2008, 11:16 PM

Just found this thread - I love magazines - well thats an understatement really - I have a serious addiction to them. Have to stop myself buying every one on the shelves!

My favourites though - I have a subscription to Embroidery - loads of inspiration and ideas for all things textile. Stitches is good too.

I am about to subscibe to Selvedge - so beautiful - even the adverts are wonderful.

Fiberarts and Surface Design are both lovely american ones that I buy when I find them - Borders is good for magazines particularly unusual or foreign ones.

I just wish I could get to Japan - they have some amazing publications.

Marie Claire Idees is another great one - can't often get it though - maybe I should get a penfriend :)

crazycraftet

18-11-2008, 01:27 AM

I read making cards as the free papers are usually worth having

Fuchsia Fairy

19-11-2008, 09:02 PM

I subscribed to cardmaking nd paper craft a few years ago, used to get one of the cross stitching ones way back, I love reading through old issues and seeing stuff I missed first time, my lovely oH bought me some crafting magazines back in July when i had had an op for carpel tunnel, god that was frustrating lol

stacym

23-01-2009, 12:27 AM

I've bought 1 issue of lets make cards and 2 of cardmaking papercraft. I sit with my head in them when the hubby is watching the football at weekends and have found them really helpful as I'm new to this

stacy x

cosmic grammie

02-02-2009, 04:30 PM

cloth, paper, scissors is great

I also go to a UK site online for daydreaming fun - Stitch. I have yet to actually try any of their fabulous ideas but the embroidery on paper is really cool looking!

Madly Creating

02-02-2009, 08:39 PM

Bead & Button :D Just got 3 back-issues in the post and can't believe how much they've inspired me after a 5min look! :pc:

crafty_cat

02-02-2009, 10:41 PM

Lets make cards!

Had 3 issues so far, and i love it!

you get lots of freebies with it and some really good ideas, also lots of tips!

Only thing is the price, at just under £8 I'll have to cut down on buying other bits while out shopping! haha!

Pink and Dizzy

07-02-2009, 01:33 PM

I read 'Bead' and 'Beads and Beyond' and I advertisine in both of these as well.
I also advertise in 'Lets Get Crafting' and had some good responses from this one!
xxx

crafty sara

07-02-2009, 06:22 PM

I read Beautiful Cards

swimfish

01-06-2009, 08:11 PM

I actually buy and read quite a few craftings magazines as a lot come with really good cover gifts. I never copy ideas from the mags Iread but they are great for reminding you what items you have in your craft stash that you had forgotten about - this is a common problem for all us crafters!

Mags I read are; Quick Cards Made Easy

Do Crafts CREATIVITY magazine

Simply Cards & Papercrafts

Critchley

01-06-2009, 08:13 PM

Quilter - when I can afford it.

dichrofindings

01-06-2009, 08:23 PM

I read a publication called Glass Art . . it's an American publication about glass art in all its forms . . also read Making Jewellery . . its a relatively new mag with lots of how to's and ties up the how to's with current fashion trends as well . . also two other jewellery mags . . Art Jewellery and Bead & Button . . when I can fit it all in!

Psssst . . *looks over shoulder to see no-one else is within earshot* . . I sometimes have to read them in the bathroom! :o

C Hupfield Ceramics

01-06-2009, 08:53 PM

I used to read CRAFTS magazine but havent renewed my yearly subscription for a while, and I thought I heard that it is no longer available anymore. Does anyone know if this is true?

Critchley

01-06-2009, 09:30 PM

Just realized this thread was 2006. I think the info is now a bit obsolete.

Lyndilou

15-01-2011, 03:08 PM

I read anything I can get hold of to do with jewellery making especially polymer clay pieces.

smellies.by.heidi

25-01-2011, 02:35 PM

The only craft mag I buy is one recently started called makes Scents.
Its new as I say so a little sparse in areas at the moment but I suspect with some tweaks itll turn out great once well up and running !
H xx

Carol29

29-01-2011, 09:04 PM

I have a subscriptiont to Beadstyle Magazine which I love and I buy Beads & Button and Jewellery Making every month. Just can't resist them!

Carol

amo_angelus

03-02-2011, 04:34 PM

I subscribe to world of cross stitch and cross stitch collection

StarlightSerenity

27-05-2011, 01:21 PM

I previously read just any that took my fancy but I absolutely love two new magazines - Simply Homemade and Mollie Makes. I might subscribe... It's hard to resist! I also read Cross Stitcher, mostly when my mum comes and brings hers - I tend to nick it lol :D

SewingCafe

13-06-2011, 12:13 AM

Cross Stitcher and Cross Stitch Crazy mostly, but a few others now and then

Bebebubu

06-08-2011, 08:15 AM

I love bead magazine and also buy a Japanese mag called bead bee whenever I can afford it. They are out of print now but even I cannot read Japanese just looking at the pics make me happy

friolina

10-09-2011, 09:41 AM

I read a magazine called 'MAKING: beautiful crafts for your home' everything is just so beautiful inside every issue i simply cant put it down

samantha-j

23-01-2012, 11:58 AM

Hi all, i read or (should i say look) Molly makes, country living, A japanses mag called Cotton time (my fav).
think anything thing can get the creative juices going to be honest!

jenniferlou

23-01-2012, 08:25 PM

I'm subscribed to Mollie Makes, Cross Stitcher, Craft seller and Making! All very lovely magazines :) Mollie Makes is the top of my list, I am only missing issue 1 and 3, then I'd have them all. Cry! x

Rosie lee

30-01-2012, 04:16 PM

I read all of them evert month
From Rosie Lee.

Caroleecrafts

30-01-2012, 04:21 PM

Sew Beautiful, Haute Handbags, Belle Armoire, Somerset Studio and Where Women Create

aisles

04-02-2012, 08:10 PM

Over the past 30plus years I've gained a huge reference library of books and mags mainly needlework, of all kinds, knitting, general crafting, flower arranging, etc etc

I only guy New stitches mag now I used to subscribe to Creative Stitches untill it stop publication.

Most of what I see now a days is either reproductions from the past or cutie's disney flowery fairy stuff that really doesn't interest me.

Also I much prefer to design my own things than copy someone else's.

eena

04-05-2012, 05:10 PM

Anyone who subscribes to, has contributed to, or purchases, or has, or has had any dealings with, any one of Sew Hip. Simply Beautiful, Modern Quilting, Handmade Living, Handmade Fashion, Inside Crochet, Knit Magazine/Yarnwise (previously Yarn Forward) might like to know that the publishers which owns them, All Craft Media, went into liquidation today, less than 12mo after rising as a phoenix co from the liquidation of KAL Media in June last year, which itself was formed after an online knit mag/club - Magknits - closed without notice.
The director of KAL was one Kerrie Allman; the director of ACM her husband, and the new company, called Handmade Living Ltd which has arisen from the ashes of KAL and which has 'taken over' the Handmade Living title has as its director Ms Allman's father ...

I urge anyone considering buying from, subscribing to or doing business in any way with any publisher to check out their credentials first before parting with money, submissions, photos, crafted items or their time for an interview.

The knit/crochet world has been aware of this company/ies and the directors' shonky business practices for some time. It seems they might be looking to now concentrate on the handicraft/shabby chic/home-made look that is currently so popular, and sewing in particular.

eena

04-05-2012, 08:30 PM

Just to correct myself - All Craft Media (ACM) have gone into Administration, not Liquidation; there is a difference.
Anybody who is owed money or goods, or intangible goods such as advertising, with them contract should contact the Administrator to make sure they are listed as a creditor. Do not rely on him to contact you as details may not be complete.

knittingnana

05-05-2012, 07:52 AM

I subscribe to Threads Magazine - it is published in the US but has great articles on all things sewing.

I love it. the only publication I have ever read cover to cover.

SueJ

13-05-2012, 09:00 AM

My daughter buys me the subscription to Parchment Craft magazine by Magmaker.
I really look forward to it arriving every month.
There are usually patterns for every level and most of them are gorgeous.

Sometimes I buy DoCrafts Creativity magazine as well.