"DESIGNS THAT REFLECT OUR
AMERICAN HERITAGE"

Welcome to my blog. I'm probably very much like all of you who love the needlearts. My life revolves around family, friends, home and all things that help to make for a more contented life. When time allows; cooking, gardening, decorating, and collecting are my joys. I look forward to sharing all of these things with you. I also hope to keep you up to date on what is going on at Homespun Elegance, in regard to the needlework designs and the "Plain & Fancy Wares" that we offer.

Wishing you "Many Happy Stitches".
Sandra

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Another Terrific Sale

THANK YOU!
 THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
to all of you who have purchased my frames.  The first sale is 
almost sold out.  There are a few things left on the previous
post.  Here is the next batch of frames plus a few other things
thrown in for good measure.
First I'll do the odd ball things and then move on to
frames.  Hope you find something you need.  Remember
these are things that are left over from my Shoppe days,
so not everything will be in its prettiest state, but still
a good value.
~ONLY USA ORDERS ~
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VALDANI THREADS
 This set of 3-ply threads retailed for $35.00.
I only have the one set available for
$18.00
SOLD
This set of 6-ply threads retailed for $45.00.
I only have one set available for
$23.00
SOLD
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"All About Halloween"
Complete Kit to make the cat (except for DMC)
Retail $49.50
Includes the complete publication, 
10 Count black"Tula", 8 skeins of Week's hand-
dyed #5 Pearl Cotton and Olde Brass 
"Star Pumpkin" button
$25.00 - SOLD
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"Antique Ribbon Bobbins"
Set of 5 for
$15.00
SOLD
These were sold to make
pincushions, using the bobbin
as the base.
2 1/2" in diameter~1/2" thick
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FRAMES
Please be advised that these 
frames have been in my storage unit
for quite a while.  They may not
be perfect, but are close to perfect.
**Size indicates front opening**
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  ~~~Order by number~~~

CINNAMON
#18, #19, #20, and #21
3 1/2 X 3 1/2
$15.00 (two frames)
BRICK RED
 1 set available.
#22
Brick Red (slightly different reds)
3 1/2 X 3 1/2
$15.00 (two frames)
GREEN CRACKLE 
3 sets available
#23, #24, #25 - ALL SOLD
Great for my Annual Sampler
Ornaments
4 1/2 X 3 1/2
$16.00 (two frames)
SCALLOPED VANILLA
10 available
#26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31,
#32, #33, #34, #35
6 1/2 X 4 1/2
$15.00 (two frames)
 SCALLOPED UMBER
2 available
#36 -SOLD, #37, #38
6 1/2 X 4 1/2
$14.00
WHITE CRACKLE MINI
7 sets available
#39-SOLD, #40-SOLD, #41 -SOLD, #42, #43, 
#44, #45
2 1/2 X 3
$13.00 (two frames)
VANILLA MINIS
#46
2 1/2 X 3
$13.00 (two frames)
 CINNAMON MINIS
#47
2 1/2 X 3
$13.00 (two frames)
 BRICK RED MINIS
reds are slightly different
#48
2 1/2 X 3
$13.00 (two frames)
 BRICK RED & NAVY MINIS
#49
2 1/2 X 3
$13.00 (two frames)
 BRICK RED and GREEN MINIS
#50 - SOLD
2 1/2 X 3
$13.00 (two frames)
 VANILLA and NAVY MINIS
#51 - SOLD
2 1/2 X 3
$13.00 (two frames)
VANILLA RECTANGULAR (10 available)
#52, #53, #54, #55, #56 
#57, #58, #59, #60, #61
9 1/2 X 3 1/2
$9.00
BRICK RED RECTANGLE (13 available)
#62 - SOLD, #63, #64, #65, #66, #67, #68
#69, #70, #71, #72, #73, #74, #75
9 1/2 X 3 1/2
$9.00
UMBER RECTANGLE (1 available)
#76 - SOLD, #77 - SOLD
9 1/2 X 3 1/2
$9.00

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Well, that's it for today's sale,
but stay tuned, there will be more.
Many Happy Stitches,
Sandra


Saturday, May 25, 2013

Terrific Frame Sale

Hi Everyone!
Months and months ago I talked about wanting to
do a huge sale on limited stock and frames that
I do not sell anymore.  These frames have been
residing in a storage unit that I have been renting
now for four years.  It is time to stop paying
rent on all of this stuff.  The first step was a
huge sale on DMC cones.  These cones retail
for $19.95 and I'm selling them for $7.00.
~450 yards~
They are listed in my ETSY shoppe
I still have lots of cones.  They are great for
dyeing your own floss, punch needle, and
of course lots of stitching.
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Frames are listed as collections.  These
are all less than wholesale.  The price is
listed under get collection.  Of course, there
will be shipping.  I cannot ship these
frames outside of the states.  I'm sorry
about that.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT SIZES REFLECT
THE FRONT OPENING
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 #1
$20.00
Includes-- 
 Umber Beveled 4 /12 X 4 1/2
Green Crackle 4 1/2 X 3 1/2
Umber with Mustard Blocks 5 X 3 1/2
 #2
$20.00
Includes--
Caramel Beveled 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Brick Red 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Umber with Star Corners 5 X 3 1/2
 #3
SOLD
$14.00
Umber Scalloped Frame
6 1/2 X 4 1/2
 #4
SOLD
$14.00
Umber Scalloped Frame
6 1/2 X 4 1/2

#5
SOLD
$14.00
Umber Scalloped Frame
6 1/2 X 4 1/2

#6
SOLD
$14.00
Umber Scalloped Frame
6 1/2 X 4 1/2

#7
SOLD
$20.00
Includes--
Vanilla Beveled 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Brick Red 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Umber with Star Corners 4 1/2 X 3 1/2

 #8
$20.00
Includes--
Caramel Beveled 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Brick Red 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Umber with Star Corners 4 1/2 X 3 1/2

#9 

$20.00

Includes--
Caramel Beveled 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Green Crackle 4 1/2 X 3 1/2
Umber with Block Corners 5 X 3 1/2




#10
$18.00
Courting Frame with two Stars
5 X 8
 #11
SOLD
$15.00 (two frames)
White Crackle
3 1/2 X 3 1/2
 #12
$20.00
SOLD
Includes--
Caramel Beveled 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Green Crackled 41/2 X 3 1/2
Umber Beveled 4 1/2 X 4 1/2




 #13
$20.00
SOLD
Includes--
Caramel Beveled 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Umber Beveled 4 1/2 X 4 1/2
Umber with Block Corners 5 X 3 1/2


#14
SOLD
$20.00

Includes--
Caramel Beveled 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Green Crackled 41/2 X 3 1/2
Umber Beveled 4 1/2 X 4 1/2


#15
SOLD
$15.00 (two frames)
White Crackle
3 1/2 X 3 1/2
#16
SOLD
$15.00 (two frames)
White Crackle
3 1/2 X 3 1/2
#17
SOLD
$15.00 (two frames)
White Crackle
3 1/2 X 3 1/2
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I hope you see something you cannot live without.
Remember, these would be great with your small
stitcheries for your stitching friends, especially
for Christmas.
I might have more of all of these frames.  There
are so many to go through, but I thought I would
start with this group to see if there is any interest.
Remember, the prices are below wholesale, so it
is a really good deal.
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If you want any of these, please refer to the large
number and I will put it aside for you.
I take Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, and checks.
Happy Framing,
Sandra



Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Something For Someone!

Good Afternoon Everyone!
If you read my last blog post you know I went to
Luckett, VA on Saturday to their wonderful Spring Show.
I didn't buy much, but did pick up a few things
that I thought someone would love.
I love this and, of course, considered keeping it
myself, but if you could see my house you
would know that I do not need anything else.
This was labeled as a child's tin lunch pail, but
I immediately thought, what a neat stitching
pail.  It is adorable!  Note the the heart shaped
part of the handle on the side and the neat lid handle.
We just don't see things like this anymore.
It is worn and loved.  I would suggest cleaning
it and putting a nice coat of wax inside and
out.  If you only want to display it, I wouldn't
do anything to it.
It would also make a wonderful flower
container.  I love using things for flower
arrangements that would never have been
used that way before.
Anyway, here are a few views.  
Measurements ~
7 3/4" wide X 4" deep X 4 1/4" high X
6 3/4" high including the carrying handle.
SOLD ~ THANK YOU
CHERYL!


Asking $30.00 + shipping!
I take Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, and checks.
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Hope someone loves it.
Sandra

Sunday, May 19, 2013

A Little Glimpse

Good Evening Everyone!
Hope you've had a great weekend.  It has been really
busy around here.  Hollis and I got to go do some long
over due antiquing on Saturday.  We made the trek
to Luckett, Virginia for a huge Spring show.  The
weather was threatening the whole day.  It rained
the whole way there, so much so that we thought
about turning around and going home, but we
stuck it out and it stopped raining.  It was amazing.
When we left in the late afternoon, it started
raining again.  We were so lucky.  Another first
was that Lehmer-Papa, and Paul-Dada baby sat
for Avery so we could go.  They survived without
a scratch, so I hope this won't be our last day out.
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Before I head back to Richmond in the morning
to take care of Avery, I wanted to share a 
"little glimpse" of some new designs coming
your way soon.  Hope you like them!
Please let me know what you think~
I'll be back in a few days.  Take care.
"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Something New!

Good Evening!
We had a beautiful day here in Virginia, a little
on the warm side though.  It has been a really
strange Spring for Virginia.  Usually it is really
hot by now, but we have had mostly cool days
and a lot of rain.  I'm not complaining about
the rain.  Last year was really dry.  Lehmer has
been cutting the grass every few days.  He hasn't
started fussing yet, but it won't be long now.
I need to find the time to get my flowers and
then get them in pots and in the ground.  Where
does the time go.
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~On to my news ~
I hope you like Sewing Birds.
I've always loved them and was lucky to find
a few to add to my collection many years
ago.  Now they are so pricey.  In fact, any
stitching tool is over the top expensive,
unless you just get lucky.  Well, I have one for
you that you don't have to pay a fortune
for, plus you get the fun of stitching it.
 ~SEWING BIRD~


You get two designs, plus the small design is shown
stitched over one for a wonderful ornament,
scissor fob, or even a pendant to wear.
I did the original design years ago, but it is
timeless and I still love it.  I did bunches of
3/4 stitches in the original (which is pictured),
but I will regraph it without those annoying
3/4 stitches.  There may be a few if necessary,
but I hope not.
Anyway, let me know what you think.  
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Many Happy Stitches,
Sandra



Wednesday, May 15, 2013

New Stuff!

Good Afternoon!
Hope all is well with all of you.  Faye and I have 
had a really busy day trying to get these two new books
out to our Distributors and we made it.  Yeah!!
Now let me tell you about them.  The first is, of course,
"Peacock Manor"
Sampler Runner.
I hope you love it as much as I do.


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If you have been following Homespun Elegance
for years, then you know I have a collection
of Annual Christmas Ornaments, including
Santas, Samplers, and Snowmen.  Well, I have
decided to retire some of these as individual
designs and put them in collections.  The
first one will be of the Santas ~ from
1995 ~ 2002.  You will get eight Santa designs
in this first collection. 
"Annual Santa Ornaments"
1995~2002
I hope you will think this is a good idea.  A great
value for $12.00.  These are normally $8.50 each.
The only difference is you will not receive
the embellishment as in the single design, but
they are available Open Stock.
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I have many new things to show you in the
days to come.  So, I'll be back soon.
"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra







Saturday, May 11, 2013

Quick Post

Hi Everyone!
"Peacock Manor" Sampler~Runner
is almost ready, so I thought I would share.
I found a frame in my collection of olde frames.
I think it is great.  Of course, it is not perfect
the way a professional framer would do it, but
I'm happy with it because I like imperfection.
I hope to ship next week.  Please let me
know what you think.
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If you are celebrating Mother's Day tomorrow,
I hope it is wonderful.
Many Happy Stitches,
Sandra


Mother's Day Wishes

Good Afternoon Everyone!
Have you ever felt like a Mother Hen?  Well, if you have,
then I think you are a good Mother.  I know I have been
accused of over mothering, but I can't help myself.  
Is it a bad thing?  I don't know.
I just love my children ~
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Don't you
love my chalk ware hen and her babies.  I've had 
her for years and she usually resides on my porch.
But, since Mother's Day is fast approaching, I 
felt she deserved coming into the house for a while.
Anyway, I hope each and every one of my friends
who have had the joy of being a Mother, have the
most wonderful day tomorrow.  
Blessings to all of you,
Sandra

Friday, May 3, 2013

Do You Remember This Post?

Hi Everyone!
Back on January 12, 2012, I posted about
this "vintage" runner and asked you what you
thought I should do with it.


Well, this is what I decided t do with it ~~
"PEACOCK MANOR" sampler.


The stitching is finished, but not the finishing.
I have to find the perfect frame.
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When it is published, you will receive the entire runner plus
the "Peacock Manor" sampler.  I hope you are pleased with
my decision.  I think it is great.  Please let me know what
you think.
Wishing you "Many Happy Stitches" and a
wonderful weekend.
Sandra