Craft magazines

Hi everyone,

I’m currently tidying up and sorting through my things. Today, I’m focusing on the collection of craft magazines that have accumulated over the years and decades. I received them from my mother-in-law, found them at flea markets, or bought them myself in stores.

Since I don’t have any friends or acquaintances who are passionate about this hobby, I can’t pass them on. Now I’m wondering what to do with them. I’d like to give them to someone who’ll put them to good use. They definitely won’t be going in the recycling bin. Do you have any suggestions for me?

And how big is your collection, actually? Or do you not collect at all? I’ve just sorted the ones I’m getting rid of into piles (knitting magazines, crochet magazines, children’s patterns, crafts, old magazines, socks)—there’s quite a bit there. Of course, I’m keeping my favorite magazines, but these ones are looking for a new home:



The oldest magazine is from 1976 (Verlag für die Frau, “Von 0 bis 6”). While flipping through the older issues, I realized that a lot of the content is still relevant—or has become relevant again.

I look forward to your comments.

Best regards—Ina

I have a collection like that too, Ina. Yes, you’re right—some of it really is still current, or has become current again. I’ll probably sort through mine soon as well.

Then I’ll put them on the swap portal, where I’ve already listed lots of things. In return, I swap for whatever I might need at the time, for example yarn, household items, books, music, or even clothes. I’ve already found things there that I couldn’t buy anywhere else.

If you’re interested, I’d be happy to send you (or anyone else who wants it) the link via private message.

Dear Monika, that’s a great idea. Anyone who buys a craft magazine there is, after all, into crafts and therefore has a special interest in such magazines. I’d appreciate the link. Thank you very much!

Great idea, Monika. I’d love to have that link, too—I’ve been trying for a long time to pass on the magazines I’ve sorted out, but I’m not quite sure where or how.

Dear Christina, I’m sending you a private message.

I also have a large collection of magazines. I have a subscription to one of them. I buy a few others at the store. I’ve also bought a few books. Right now, I’m crocheting from the book *Glitzer Glotzies*. I bought it used on E***.

I’d also like the link to the swap group.