• Handcraft Illustrated 1994 book cover in dark green with gold foil lettering, shown against a white background.
  • An article page titled 'Classic Steiff Teddy Bear' from Handcraft Illustrated with multiple inset photos showing how to replicate and sew a Steiff bear, working process steps, and text.
  • A printed titled 'How to Create a Verdigris Finish' from Handcraft Illustrated with text, small step diagrams, and a color/finish reference chart.
  • A printed page from Handcraft Illustrated titled 'Field Guide to Watercolor Brushes' showing a lineup of watercolor brushes on the left and a reference chart of brush types on the right.
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Boston Common Press

Handcraft Illustrated Annual Bound Volume 1994 • 1995 • 1996 Editions Available (Sold Each)

Handcraft Illustrated Annual Bound Volume 1994 • 1995 • 1996 Editions Available (Sold Each)

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
Handcraft Illustrated
Publisher:
Boston Common Press
Era:
Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Date:
1994, 1995 & 1996
Origin:
Brookline Village, Massachusetts USA
Condition:
Very Good | Like New
Cover:
Hardcover
ISBN:
9780964017948, 9780964017962
Book genre:
Craft | Sewing | Needlework

Complete annual hardcover volumes collecting six issues of Handcraft Illustrated in one handsome bound edition.

Collector’s Note

Before online tutorials and social media crafting communities, Handcraft Illustrated was a trusted source for creative inspiration, practical instruction, and decorative arts projects. Each year, the publisher issued a hardcover annual volume combining all six issues from the year into a single reference book.

Bound in attractive green cloth with gold lettering, these annual editions were designed for long-term use and display. They capture the decorating, crafting, sewing, seasonal projects, home accents, needlework, and traditional handcraft trends that defined the mid-1990s. Today they serve as both practical project resources and nostalgic snapshots of American crafting culture.

Each hardcover volume contains the complete year's worth of Handcraft Illustrated magazines, professionally bound into a single reference edition. Projects vary by year and may include:

  • Seasonal decorating ideas
  • Needlework and embroidery
  • Sewing projects
  • Holiday crafts
  • Home décor accents
  • Gift-making projects
  • Traditional handcraft techniques
  • Pattern guides and instructions

The sturdy green cloth binding makes these annuals ideal for craft libraries, collectors of vintage hobby publications, and makers seeking original 1990s inspiration.

This listing offers a choice of three annual volumes. Select your preferred year from the dropdown menu.

  • 1994 Annual Bound Volume
  • 1995 Annual Bound Volume
  • 1996 Annual Bound Volume
Excellent vintage condition. Green cloth bindings remain clean and attractive with light shelf wear consistent with careful storage. Pages are clean and bindings are sound. No noted writing, stains, or odors.

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