Vintage Cross Stitcher Magazine Episode 4 Issue 31-40. We have sound! #flosstube #crossstitch

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In this episode of Flosstube, Sharon (Sharon_Stitchedoodle) continues her series flicking through vintage copies of Cross Stitcher magazine, covering issues 31 to 40 from 1995-1996. She refilmed the video after a sound failure in the previous attempt and pauses periodically to check the audio. Sharon shares nostalgic memories, highlights various designs and kits from the era, and notes the evolution of stitching trends, such as the decline of backstitch and the rise of hand-dyed fabrics.

• Sharon shows a finished piece from 1995, 'Fun at the Fair', which she stitched when she had a budgie, and she still has a budgie now named Shamrock.
• She discusses the technology creeping into stitching magazines, including a feature on using a PC for cross stitch.
• Sharon mentions being a sample stitcher for Designer Stitches and recalls the many Disney kits they produced.
• She spots a design by Sue Cook and mentions having some of her books.
• Sharon is tempted to finally stitch an afghan she bought 30 years ago, inspired by an alphabet design in issue 39.
• She reflects on the changing prices of kits and charts over the years, noting that some prices haven't changed much.