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I’m sorry this is more tedious than the one-click purchase option on other upscale sites. This is more like a yard sale–bargain prices, changing inventory, and limited quantities. You might be surprised at some of the unique items I have in my stash/hoard/collection!
Creative Needle Magazine
For those of you seeking to complete your collection or start one, many back issues are for sale. Some are brand new, still in their mailing bags and some are slightly used. All are complete and in at least very good condition.
Single issues $3 each, complete year $15
AVAILABLE–list updated 1/29/2012
- 1985~July/Aug***Sept/Oct (2)
- 1986~~Jan./Feb.
- 1988~Jan./Feb***March/April****May/June***Nov./Dec.
- 1989~May/June**July/Aug.
- 1991~May/June
- 1993~July/Aug.
- 1994~May/June**July/Aug.***Nov./Dec. (2)
- 1995~ Jan/Feb**Mar/April**Nov./Dec.
- 1996~ Mar/April
- 1997~ Jan/Feb (3)
- 1998~ Mar/Apr (2)
- 2001~ July/Aug.
- 2003~ May/June***July/Aug.
- 2004~ May/June ***Nov./Dec. (2)
- 2005~ Dec.
- 2006~ Feb.***Dec.
- 2007~ August***October**December
- 2008~ August.. final issue
So why am I parting with them? As a regular contributor, part of my compensation was 3 copies of each issue. Wonderful as they are, one copy of each gives me all the inspiration I can use. The rest are available for you.
$3 each
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2007 October~Holiday issue include: "Cherished Celebration" holiday pictorial, hand embroidered holiday collar, Quick Stitch stocking, Basic Sewing Skills, Bow Dress christening gown, Boy Daygown, smock plate "Jeneane," and more......
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2007-includes quick stitch ID tags (for back packs, etc.), cross stitch car for boys shirts, smocked fall ornaments, contemporary zoo-inspired school and playclothes, basic sewing skills--measuring and fitting for boys, school messenger bag "that puts the funky in functional," machinesashiko,pattern for "Sheer Perfection" baby dress and bonnet, sock monkey smocking and garment ideas, detailed, illustrated directions for featherstitch, split stitch, and detached chain stitch.
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