Decorative and Fine Arts Catalogue - Cape Town ed Review
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I have been reading this publication for some time now and as a member of the glass community I have found this to be the most informative source in the industry. With articals about not only glassworkers from every field, but how and what they make, this periodical is unserpassed in instructional and informative pictures and discriptions on a wide range of subjects. For the beginner to the expert in the glass industry, I would recommend this newsletter.
I subscribe to this magazine (I now see that Amazon is selling the subscription cheaper then if you do it through the magazine) and it is a very good place to get really beautiful cross stitch patterns in color. In fact, I like a certain artist named Joan Elliott who always posts her new cross stitch patterns here. Later you have to pick them up through her web site at .00 each.
Yes, it does come later than if you try and pick it up at Borders or Barnes & Noble but you get it at 1/2 the price by subscription then at the store! Also, if it is a good issue, it sometimes is sold out. So everyone should weigh out the good with the so called bad.
I have to say that I take great offense to what this person "Bookworm4" said about Americans. ("Why oh why do Americans always have to dumb everything down?" ) My goodness, this is NO place to express your dislike of Americans!! If you are American...shame on you! If you are English or whatever, from a foreign country and live in America...double shame on you! I am from Ireland but I am now an American citizen. It is people like you , who make comments like this, who should "Love It or Leave it" Go move elsewhere if it is so horrible here. I think the USA is the BEST and so is Amazon for giving us the great prices they do!!
I work in a library, so between my personal subscriptions and the magazines I get to see at work, I read nearly every woodworking magazine in existence each month. I feel that this is one of the best - a no nonsense, straight-to-the-projects sort of publication. I appreciate and enjoy both the well written text and the clear and colorful photos, but I think I most appreciate the great selection of projects. All in all, there is something here for most every woodworker. If you are tiring of the lower-end magazines, definitely think about this one. Its a keeper!
When Comics Buyers Guide was a weekly tabloid, it appealed mainly to the hardcore comic book collector. Now that it has switched to a monthly format, delivering a healthy 244+ pages/issue, it has evolved into a dual-purpose magazine, still meeting the collector's needs while offering much more content for the discerning comic book reader and/or fan.
While Wizard is very good at what it does, hyping the latest Marvel and DC projects while offering a glimpse at the world beyond the big two - and the fanboys justifiably love it for that reason - Comics Buyers Guide offers meatier content and covers a much wider range of comics, with actual reviews as opposed to PR hype and creator-driven spin. Also, their price guide is more realistic, and thorough, than Wizard's seemingly hype-driven guide.
If you have to choose between them, Comics Buyers Guide is the one you want on a monthly basis.
Ordered this magazine and received the very first issue much sooner than I expected. Has some charming patterns in it that are not often seen in the US. Thanks
Seems knowledgeable - great selection of different articles, fun to read and able to compare coin prices with different coin dealers. Just got my subscription two weeks ago and will read it during the next and will decide about renewal - so far, very enjoyable.
This is a fabulous magazine! Every issue I enjoy the vast number of designs and techniques within each magazine. The directions are always clear, concise, and correct. Each issue always has a great variety of patterns. I gave this magazine only 4 stars (it probably deserves 4.5) because I enjoy reading about the individual quilters, how they came up with the designs, and how they chose the fabric. Qulter Magazine only gives each pattern a very brief, 1 or 2 sentence glimpse about the quilt. I think I would enjoy it more if the magazine gave more background information. It is a wonderful magazine nonetheless.
I had fun reading the magazine. There is more substance than advertisement. That's what I judge by. It is hard to find a magazine that has a little substance they have so many ads.
Accompanied by a CD, every issue has practical exercises and templates for expanding your digital photography hobby. Late 2007 issues provided step-by-step templates for creating a 2008 calendar using your images for each month, making your own holiday cards, and each issue tests products subjectively. Expensive? Yep. There's not a lot of advertising in the over-size magazine and the articles educate and inspire instead of pitch a product. If you have a mid-level or higher digital camera and you want to improve your abilities to create images that others will want to see (DP covers landscape, portraits, photoshop enhanced --- from advanced beginner to aspiring pro ability levels) --- this magazine is for you.
Yarn features not only knitting but also crochet, felting, and dyeing, with spinning as an upcoming focus. At Yarn we pride ourselves on beautiful photography, excellent writing and patterns that inspire crafters to learn, think and, most of all, have fun.
Recent issue themes have included socks, shawls, colour, great knit lit and reading lists from great writers, and cool fibres for warm- climate creativity. We also give readers direct access to their favourite writers and designers with our signature Q&As. Lately we've talked with Cat Bordhi ("Magical Knitting"), Lucy Neatby ("Cool Socks, Warm Feet") and Mel Clark ("Knit 2 Together").
Editor and publisher Barbara Coddington spent many years working in the magazine industry in New York. Among the publications she's worked for are Rolling Stone and Billboard. Her experience brings a different perspective to knitting and helps make Yarn an international magazine of choice.
Want to learn more? Subscribe now, or check out the Yarn website at www.yarnmagazine.com.au
I've been subscribing to Carsten's Flying Models for a few years now. I really enjoy the FF and C/L coverage as well as radio control. Flying Models covers all aspects of the hobby (aircraft modelling) very evenly, and doesn't just focus on "flavor of the month" ARF reviews.
Flying Models may cost twice as much as a subscription to Fly RC magazine, but it's worth five times as much in terms of enjoyment and knowledge gained. Every so often I flip through one of the bigger magazines without coming away with any useful information. I've never had that experience with a single issue of Flying Models, which is why it's my favorite magazine.
as a businessman,i deal in ceramic.so i often notice many news about ceramic.hope through yr magzine,i can get the newest information about the ceramic.thanks in advance.
This is a great magazine for anybody who decorates. Easy to understand and good pictures and directions. The only draw back is the price, but I think it is worth it.
This is by far the most complete resource for the hot glass artist. Plenty of technical info and eye candy. Keep it goin!!!
Cody Ottmer
I have to admit I look forward to this coming in the mail. I am a beginning watercolor artist and I greatly enjoy this magazine. With each issue you get to look into the styles of different artists. They don't just tell you about the artist, they show you tips and give ideas. A more advanced artist would probably get quite a bit more out of this magazine then me. There are even articles about how to sell, and how to market your art. I look forward to using the new techniques!
This is the best crochet magazine on the market today. Not only does it feature a variety or crocheted patterns, it uses easily found material that are not ultra-expensive. I love their columns and designers. I especially like the Crochet Potpourri column that lets me write in and ask other readers for particular patterns. They have been publishing for over 25 years and boy, do they do it right! I tell all my crocheting friends about this terrific magazine.
Stella
STITCH Magazine was started in 1999 by The Embroiderers' Guild (of England) in response to its members' requests for a practical, project-oriented magazine. Since its inception, the magazine has encompassed both traditional needlework and artsy fiberart, and recently has settled into a good blend of the two.
Issues are consistently filled with small projects in which a new technique or a twist on an old technique can be tried out. In this respect, this is a "must-have" magazine for every needlework guild chapter who plans a program for monthly meetings, or for fiberart teachers working with teen to adult students.
Additionally, there are season-long workshops on color or images & dyeing, or similar fiberart issues by renowned teachers.
Line drawings and clear, close-up photography showing how to do techniques, and a clear "supplies" list at the start of each project are helpful although since the magazine is geared to the European reader, we Americans often need to hunt to find comparable products. Also, measurements are metric which we must remember to convert.
Each issue also includes an article written by the curator of the EG's Museum concerning an item or type of embroidery depicted by an item belonging to the EG. Beautiful photos are eye candy for me, and inspire me to try the small project which follows the article, emulating the museum piece in technique or style.
All advertisements are clustered in the rear of the magazine, which is also where the page of "Basics" is, which describes basic needlework techniques.
There is no comparable magazine to this one in the English-speaking world, which combines the knowledge and expertise of The Embroiderers' Guild, with the experience and creativity of the teachers (called tutors) which most often have certificates from City & Guilds, the Royal School of Needlework, and/or from textiles programs. I give it only 4 stars instead of 5 because of its consistency, or inconsistency, which is to be expected in any periodical or business venture still in its infancy as this one is. I expect "Stitch" to be around for our grandchildren to enjoy!
As a subscriber to several flower related magazines from across the world I consider this magazine a valuable and interesting read, and one which I would certainly recommend investing in. The Flower Arranger often showcases designs which are `fairly traditional' and perhaps `contrived.', but these are interspersed with other more 'of the moment' design ideas, and numerous other interesting articles about all kinds of related subjects. There are all kinds of foibles and controversies in this very emotive and personal industry/pastime. For example, I believe the term 'contemporary' is sometimes confusing and always changing - as often there is nothing more appropriate than a simple collection of materials displayed in an appropriate setting yet it is fitting and 'of the moment' so must be contemporary - but is it??!! Whilst the Flower Arranger may veer towards `safe' and `arranged' rather than `outlandish' or `startlingly simple' there is always plenty to glean from the multitude of contributors. Sure there are always arrangements and articles which do not fit in with your personal approach or interest in the subject, but if viewed objectively, they will aid the discovery, learning curve and development of your personal style, which is surely what it's all about? Often looking at a piece of work and working out why you don't like it is as valuable as looking at a design which you find enchanting - because, as with any art form, if the work has caused a reaction from the viewer it has been successful. And thinking about the how, why and what ifs is how we all discover, learn and explore the never-ending possibilities of combining the treasures which nature has to offer to make an important and lasting visual contribution to our fast-moving, ever-changing lives. There is something for everyone in this magazine.
I have not had chance to make any cards from the book, but I reviewed every page and I am so excited to begin to make these cards. They look very easy and also easy to improvise. I know I will not be disappointed.
If you are interested in world royalty and history, this is the magazine to get.
Point de Vue covers the lives, activites and history of the world's royal families. It is done in a very tasteful, non-paparazzi way.
In addition they write articles about music, culture happenings and art.
So, for example, if you want to know how Her Majesty, Queen Elisabeth II is related to seven of Europe's royal families - this is the magazine for you!