Description: Counted Thread, published by the Counted Thread Society of America (CTSA), 1979-1991, $3 each, choose issues, early stitching newsletter, volume discountFrom March 1988 (Vol 1 #1) and onward, the Sampler Review was added to each magazine - 4-8 pages in the middle of the Counted Thread issue. These are early stitching newsletters before computers were used to make diagrams and before color photos.These were published in Denver, CO. Production values steadily improved over time. This newsletter has a lot of articles about historical aspects of stitching and Ethnic history and patterns.The patterns tend to be more complex and the articles are dense with information.Plus there are a lot of items for sale from CTSA and others. From the newsletter"The purpose of our magazine is to encourage and promote high standards in the practice and knowledge of counted thread embroidery in all its forms." Here are the contents of two issues to give you a feel for the content of these magazines. Counted Thread, 28 pages September 1983, Vol. X (10), No. 3, Issue #39Editors Elizabeth Stears and Joan McBride 1. Books, comparison charts for DMC to other manufacturers, Ethnic leaflets, various patterns, slide shows developed by CTSA for sale2. Mont St. Michel, history, embroidery history, and cross stitch design by Elizabeth Stears3. Article on Bukovinian Embroidery An Area in Both Rumania and the UkraineHistory with Bibliography with 18 patterns from Ukrainian Embroidery Designs and Stitches, Ukrainian Womens' Association of Canada4. What is Danish Flower Thread? article by Else Larsen, from Haandarbejdets Fremme, Vol. XXII, No. 1 of the Danish Handcraft Guild and translated by Else Traustedt5. Four small cross stitch motifs from Ginnie Thompson6. What's So Scary about Linen? by Ginnie Thompson plus source for linen and flower thread from Counted Thread7. Assisi Ornament designed by Virginia Nicky8. Another small motif from Hendes Verden, small vase of flowers9. Two designs from a 1916 issue of Kirschmeier owned by Peg Lunt, two women under an umbrella and a man and woman in a canoe10. Definition of Ethnic embroidery11. Misc offers and info12. Editorial and list of threads and fabrics for sale13. French and Danish design for serviettes from Hendes Verden14. Christmas bell pull from Hendes Verden15. Wanted ads from subscribers and classifieds16. Short bio of June Grigg with counted bead embroidery design17. Afghani embroidery charted by Anne Theobald possibly from a piece of clothing18. Article about Koffeclass Kits from Virginia Wedow19. Unicorn with orchids design from Virginia Wedow20. 2 densely printed pages of booklet reviews from many manufacturers21. Article about sampler motifs and their meanings - garlands and crowns from Embroidery Motifs from Old Dutch Samplers by Albarta Meulenbelt-Nieuwburg22. Column about this and that called WHAT AND WHERE by Mary Ann Thomas Cash23. French Sampler design from April 7th, 1840 made by Jeanne Clements at the Ursuline of Gravelines Convent Counted Thread with SAMPLER REVIEW, 24 total pages (4 pages of SAMPLER REVIEW) December 1991, Vol. XVII (17), No. 4, Issue #68Editor Joan McBride 1. Books, comparison charts for DMC to other manufacturers, Ethnic leaflets, various patterns, slide shows developed by CTSA for sale2. Slavonian (Yugoslavian) Pillow Case Trim pattern from Yugoslavian Embroideries 1st series, DMC3. Article by Jan Walters on The Pannonian Plains Part III - Counted Thread of YugoslaviaHistory with Bibliography with 10 patterns from Yugoslavian Embroideries 1st and 2nd series, DMC and Ethnographic Museum in Zagreb4. Book review - Costume Patterns and Designs by Max Tilke, 19905. Classic Sampler Pattern from 1992 Danish Handicraft Guild calendar date book6. 4 More book reviews from Janice Wood7. Article about Mary Thomas, Embroiderer by the editor? (no byline)Sampler Review starts here8. Book review - Samplers & Samplermakers - An American Schoolgirl Art 1700-1850 by Mary Jaene Edmonds, 19919. Help for finding source for alphabet by Martin Engelbrecht from JanLynn Corp10. Article about Symbolism: The Power of Red with reference to Embroidered Textiles: Traditional Patterns from Five Continents by Sheila Paine11. Article about Samplers & Samplermakers Symposium from Deloris Horwich12. Article about her sampler by Martha Hodges, SamplermakerSampler Review ends here13. For sale from CTSA - 1992 Sampler Engagement Calendar14. More sampler descriptions, some for sale, some new designs to talk about15. Wanted ads and hints from subscribers and classifieds16. Article about being a collector of embroidery books17. Small cross stitch pattern of cornucopia, designer unknown18. List of 1991 booklets from Leisure Arts19. 2 densely printed pages of booklet reviews from many manufacturers20. More stuff for sale with B&W photos21. German Country House, cross stitch design from Die Hausfrie Choose as many of these early magazines/booklets as you wish. Buy multiple issues and get a discount. Please try to buy multiple issues on one order. I have added 1st class large envelope as a mailing option for packages weighing 13 oz or less because it is significantly less expensive but be advised that unlike Ground Advantage, there is no tracking number. Your choice.If you end up overpaying for postage, I will send you a partial refund. Proceeds to Needlework Guild of MN, needleworkguildmn.org. Thank you for looking at my other items and magazine listings.New items are posted most Thursday evenings.
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Brand: Counted Thread Society of America
Distributor: Self published
Language: English
Model: Counted Thread
Years available: 1979-1991
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Frequency of publication: Quarterly
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