Check the listing for details. Cross Quick/Cross Stitch Quick & Easy magazine issues, volume discount, 1988-91. Condition: Used. Listed at 4.00 USD. Cross Quick aka Cross Stitch Quick & Easy magazine issues, published by Craftways Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Meredith CorporationPremier issue published Aug/Sep 1988.Name changed from Cross Quick to Cross Stitch Quick & Easy with the Apr/May 1990 issue.It looks like Meredith Corporation bought Craftways around the Jun/Jul 90 issue. Very nice cross stitch magazine with lots of small and easy projects.I have only shown photos from one issue, Cross Quick December/January 1989 Volume 1, no. 2 as an example of the kinds of projects in this magazine.But you can see which issues are available by looking at the Issue and Date: Select button. If an issue is listed and not noted as "out of stock", it is available. From the Premier issue cover - "EASY PROJECTS FOR CROSS STITCH LOVERSNEW!...from your friends at Cross Stitch and Country CraftsQuick gifts Contests Country Samplers From the Premier issue editor Karen Strauss' letter - "...So many of you wrote to request fast & easy projects - quick to complete, yet keepsake quality. Some readers longed to give more handmade gifts - if only they had the time....is packed with designs that stitch up quick as a wink. And each is so outstanding, even seasoned stitchers will find them fulfilling. You'll like the way Cross Quick listens, too. Send us your ideas, comments, and requests. We want Cross Quick to be your grapevine...feature your favorite designs...and become a treasured friend." In the Apr/May 1990 issue, the name of the magazine changed to Cross Stitch Quick & Easy.The editor Joan Craven's letter is as follows - "...a new look for the 90's! A new name, to tell you what the designs and projects are all about. New paper, so we can put charts and photos together. New graphics, because we think cross-stitch should be as fun to read about as it is to do! New departments, too." Here are the contents of an issue to give you a feel for the content of these magazines. Many of the designs have no designer's name attached. This changed over time - the last issue has a designer for every design.See photos. Cross Quick December/January 1989 Volume 1, no. 2, 30 pagesEditor Karen StraussFinishing instructions are usually part of the article with photos and diagrams 1. Letter from the Editor, letters from subscribers, cross stitch basics, and tips2. Cartoon Chris Cross from Tony Griego3. Sampler of 9 fish4. 2 watch band designs5. Pastel Bashful Bunny finished as bag or pillow, designed by Donna Meer6. 3 small country bell pulls on hangers - holiday goose, rocking horse, well-dressed bunny7. World's Best ????? - use alphabet to finish design - finished as mug sleeve8. Part 2 of gaggle of geese - part 1 is in previous issue, designed by Anne Dickey9. Heart and flower trivets with potpourri inside10. Contest rules for refrigerator magnets - winners in the Aug/Sep 89 issue11. Cube and square ornaments on perforated paper for photo insertion and personalization12. Part 1 of 5 - two out of ten Santa ornaments or card insert designed by Robin Clark13. Hoop ornament, stocking top - Text reads "THE STITCHER WITH NEEDLE & THREAD SHE PLYS THE ART OF MAKING BEAUTY FOR THE HEART" with upper case alphabet for personalization14. Lots of eye-candy ads 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.