Cross stitch mail order catalogs

The nostalgia! Here are some popular cross-stitch mail order catalogs from the past:

  1. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores: Jo-Ann's was a staple in many crafters' mailboxes, offering a wide range of cross-stitch patterns, fabrics, and supplies.
  2. Craftsy: Although Craftsy is now an online-only platform, they used to send out print catalogs featuring their extensive selection of cross-stitch patterns and supplies.
  3. DMC: The DMC (Dollfus-Mieg et Cie) company, a well-known manufacturer of embroidery floss, used to send out catalogs showcasing their cross-stitch patterns and threads.
  4. Charles Craft: Charles Craft was a popular mail-order catalog for cross-stitch enthusiasts, offering a wide range of patterns, fabrics, and supplies.
  5. The Cross Stitcher: This UK-based company sent out a bi-monthly catalog featuring a vast selection of cross-stitch patterns, kits, and supplies.
  6. Just Cross Stitch: Although still active today, Just Cross Stitch used to send out print catalogs featuring their extensive selection of cross-stitch patterns, kits, and supplies.
  7. Stitcher's Guild: The Stitcher's Guild was a mail-order catalog that specialized in cross-stitch patterns, kits, and supplies, with a focus on traditional and historical designs.
  8. The Needlework Shop: This catalog featured a wide range of cross-stitch patterns, kits, and supplies, with a focus on traditional and contemporary designs.
  9. Cross Stitch World: This UK-based company sent out a bi-monthly catalog featuring a vast selection of cross-stitch patterns, kits, and supplies.
  10. The Cross Stitcher's Companion: This catalog was a companion to the popular magazine, The Cross Stitcher, and featured a selection of cross-stitch patterns, kits, and supplies.

These catalogs were a treasure trove for cross-stitch enthusiasts, offering inspiration, guidance, and access to a wide range of patterns, fabrics, and supplies. While many of these catalogs are no longer in print, you can still find digital versions or online equivalents of these resources.