Where to Subscribe to Craft and Woodworking Magazines
A great hobby magazine does more than arrive in the mail: it gives you a project to start, a technique to practice, and a reason to spend time making. Whether your workshop is centered on a scroll saw or a carving knife, Fox Chapel Publishing offers focused magazines created for hands-on makers.
The simplest place to subscribe is directly through Fox Chapel Publishing. You can compare print and digital options on each magazine’s subscription page, choose the term that fits your routine, and get project-led instruction from a publisher devoted to practical, illustrated hobby education.
Choose a magazine for your favorite kind of making
Fox Chapel Publishing’s magazines are built around specific creative pursuits, so readers can spend less time sorting through general inspiration and more time finding patterns, instruction, and ideas suited to their bench.
Subscribe to Woodcarving Illustrated for carving projects and techniques
Woodcarving Illustrated is for makers who want to develop carving skills through approachable, photo-rich instruction. Quarterly issues feature projects, patterns, tool reviews, tips, and techniques from experienced carvers.
The magazine covers a broad range of carving interests, including whittling, chip carving, power carving, flat-plane carving, relief carving, and animal carving. That mix makes it a useful resource whether you are learning safe, confident cuts or looking for a fresh challenge after years at the carving bench.
Subscribe to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts for pattern-led builds
Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts is the dedicated choice for scroll saw users. Each quarterly issue is filled with projects for a range of abilities, supported by step-by-step instruction, photographs, expert techniques, tool guidance, and ready-to-use patterns.
Expect ideas that put your saw to work in different ways from fretwork and intarsia to signs, ornaments, puzzles, toys, birdhouses, and animal projects. It is an especially strong fit for makers who value a clear plan and want their next project waiting when they step into the shop.
Find one-off creative inspiration in Fox Chapel’s magazine catalog
Not every creative interest calls for an ongoing subscription. Fox Chapel also offers individual magazine issues and special-interest publications, including the archival DO Magazine collection for coloring, tangling, crafting, and doodling inspiration. Browse the full product collection when you want to explore individual issues, books, patterns, and other maker resources.
Subscribe directly through Fox Chapel Publishing
Subscribing through the publisher is the most direct way to find the current formats, terms, regional choices, and offer details for the magazine you want. Start on the title’s subscription page rather than relying on an old offer, since availability and promotions can change.
Step 1: Visit the subscription page for your magazine
Choose Woodcarving Illustrated if carving is your main pursuit, or Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts if you want scroll-saw projects and full-size patterns. Read the product description to make sure the magazine aligns with the techniques you hope to explore.
Step 2: Select your format, term, and region
Both titles offer print and digital subscription choices, with one- and two-year terms listed on their subscription pages. Select the edition and term you prefer, then confirm the region and current price displayed at checkout. A one-year subscription is an easy way to try a title; a longer term can be a practical choice for makers who already know they want a steady flow of projects.
Step 3: Complete checkout and save your confirmation
Add the selected subscription to your cart and complete checkout on Fox Chapel Publishing’s secure store. Keep the confirmation email handy; it is useful if you need help with an order or want to reference your subscription information later.
Step 4: Contact customer service for account changes
Fox Chapel Publishing notes that its subscription services are being migrated to a new system. For an address change, a seasonal “snowbird” address, or help with a subscription, contact Customer Service at 1-800-457-9112 or customerservice@foxchapelpublishing.com.
What you can expect in every issue
A subscription should give you something useful to make, not just something pleasant to read. Fox Chapel’s specialist magazines emphasize practical instruction that can move from the page to the workbench.
Projects that meet you at your skill level
Both magazine titles include projects for newer and more experienced makers. Beginners can build confidence with guided, manageable projects, while seasoned readers can explore new materials, styles, and methods without leaving their favorite hobby behind.
Clear visuals, patterns, and step-by-step guidance
Illustrated instruction matters when a technique depends on the angle of a cut, the order of assembly, or a precise pattern. Look for photographs, detailed directions, and project patterns that make it easier to follow along at your own pace. Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts is especially known for full-size, ready-to-use patterns.
Tips from makers who know the craft
In addition to projects, readers can find techniques, tool reviews, helpful tips, and stories from fellow enthusiasts. This combination gives every issue lasting value: return to a favorite project, revisit a technique, or use an older issue as a source of ideas for your next gift, seasonal decoration, or workshop weekend.
Stock image: close-up maker detail. Photo via Unsplash.
Print or digital: pick the format that works for you
The best format is the one you will actually use beside your tools, on the couch, or while planning a project.
Choose print for a workshop-friendly reference
Print readers can mark a page, keep an issue near the workbench, and build a library of projects to revisit. A physical issue also makes a thoughtful gift for a maker who enjoys paging through ideas away from a screen. Fox Chapel indicates that a first print issue typically ships within four to six weeks; check the subscription page for the latest details.
Choose digital for quick, portable access
Digital subscriptions are a good fit for makers who prefer to read on a computer or mobile device and want access without waiting for postal delivery. Digital issues can be useful when you want to zoom in on a photo, search through a collection, or take a project reference into the shop without worrying about sawdust or glue.
Consider a subscription as a gift for a maker
A magazine subscription keeps the creative momentum going beyond one holiday or birthday. Match the title to the recipient’s favorite tools: Woodcarving Illustrated for the carver and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts for the scroll saw enthusiast. Before ordering, verify the recipient’s mailing address, chosen format, and the current gift-order options at checkout.
Make the most of your subscription
Turn each issue into more finished projects and fewer great ideas that never leave the page.
Create a simple project queue
When a new issue arrives, flag one quick project, one skill-building project, and one ambitious project. This small queue keeps inspiration organized and gives you an easy next step whenever you have time in the workshop.
File patterns and notes where you can find them
Keep printed patterns in labeled folders, or create digital folders by project type, season, or technique. Add notes about wood species, blade choices, finishes, or changes you would make next time. Over time, your magazine collection becomes a personal project archive.
Pair magazine learning with books and downloadable patterns
Use a magazine project to discover what you want to learn next, then explore Fox Chapel’s related woodworking books, project resources, and patterns. Combining a project-driven magazine with a deeper reference book can help you move from trying a technique to mastering it.
Where can I subscribe to craft and woodworking magazines from Fox Chapel Publishing?
Subscribe directly through Fox Chapel Publishing’s website. Visit the Woodcarving Illustrated subscription page for carving-focused content or the *Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts* subscription page for scroll-saw projects, patterns, and techniques.
Which Fox Chapel magazine is best for woodcarvers?
Woodcarving Illustrated is the best match for woodcarvers. Its quarterly issues cover projects and instruction across interests such as whittling, chip carving, power carving, flat-plane carving, relief carving, and animal carving.
Which magazine should I choose for scroll-saw patterns?
Choose Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. It includes a variety of scroll-saw projects along with full-size, ready-to-use patterns and step-by-step instruction for skill levels from novice to advanced.
Are Fox Chapel magazine subscriptions available in print and digital formats?
Both Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts list print and digital subscription options. Available terms, regions, pricing, and any promotional details are shown on the individual subscription pages, so review those details before checkout.
How often are these magazines published?
Both subscription pages describe the magazines as quarterly, which means four issues each year.
When will my first print issue arrive?
Fox Chapel Publishing states that first print issues for Woodcarving Illustrated typically ship within four to six weeks. Timing can vary, so consult the current subscription page or contact Customer Service if you need help with a specific order.
Can I change my mailing address for a subscription?
Yes. Fox Chapel Publishing asks customers who need an address change or a seasonal address to contact Customer Service at 1-800-457-9112 or customerservice@foxchapelpublishing.com.
Are subscriptions a good gift for woodworkers and crafters?
Yes. A subscription is a practical gift because it delivers fresh project ideas and instruction throughout the year. Choose the magazine that matches the recipient’s primary hobby, and confirm current gift-order options during checkout.
Start your next project with Fox Chapel Publishing
The right magazine can keep your tools moving and your ideas growing all year. Visit Fox Chapel Publishing to subscribe to Woodcarving Illustrated or subscribe to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, then choose the format and term that make it easiest to keep creating.