Vintage Cross Stitch & Country Crafts Magazine from July/August 1988 has 23 great projects to challenge a stitcher at any level. The condition is used and some pages are a bit crinkled from storage. Let's take a look inside starting with the cover:

Holiday Study Christmas Stocking - This is the fourth in a collection of exquisite heirloom Christmas stockings. The stocking displays a distinctly masculine flavor. the golden wood-tones and antique toys provide a warm glimpse of a time gone by.

Stitching in Three Dimensions - A new technique that creates stunning flowers out of perforated paper. The clever way Pauline Asmus constructed these beautiful blooms, and her innovative use of materials, produced amazingly realistic effects.

Ready, Set, Go! - When the allure of travel is too strong to resist, you'll be ready to go anywhere, anytime with these classic luggage tags.

In the Garden - Imagine yourself in this pretty scene reminiscent of a "cottage garden" in a tiny English village. This design is the last design in the In The Garden Collector's Series.

A Country Alphabet - Playful country motifs meander through classic letterforms in this delightful alphabet by Kelly Brothers.

Pin-Ups - Whether your passion is quilt pins, the Olympics, teddy bears or Victoriana, here's the way to keep your collection safe and secure - yet still show it off when you want to!

Jan Sorrells Designer Profile - A design by Jan Sorrell inspired by her love of horses.

Focus on Evenweave Murano - The lullaby-soft colors of the featured fabric add their delicate grace to this sleepy-time silhouette in Victorian styling.

Contest Winner Towels - Guest towels, gift towels, dish towels, baby towels - towels made into all sorts of clever and useful items!

Americana Sampler - Enjoy an old fashioned, flag waving Fourth with this country sampler and Betsy Ross doll.

These are just the main designs featured in this stitch packed magazine guaranteed to keep you stitching for months if not years!