Homespun Elegance Counted Cross Stitch, Needlework Patterns, Leaflets, Materials and supplies from The Silver Needle, Tulsa

Homespun Elegance

Sandra Sullivan has been designing primitive Americana cross stitch for over 20 years! She has a distinctive, gentle, and relaxing style that is timeless! We have begun to highlight some of the more recent favorites... samplers, stockings, ornaments... lots of variety! Deep, country colors of browns, taupes, rusts, golds, and cremes... they fit almost any decor. Most are available as leaflets. Now Sandra's daughter, Hollis, has also joined her under the name of Hollis Designs.

Majestic Christmas II

This is a chart-pack that offers a trio of small oval pictures, that are shown finished into fun little tasseled ornaments. Simple designs, each is stitched in a combination of overdyeds and DMC flosses.

Surrounded by lacy borders, because they are solid stitching inside the border, they appear to be miniature portraits! Offered as the pack of three charts.

All About Halloween

This little cat is *The Cutest!* Stitched on 10ct Black Tula in shades of Weeks overdyed flosses or #5 Perle, the cat is stitched, then simply sewn around the edge and stuffed. They cut away the excess fabric and FRINGED him! He is precious!!!!! (and measures a life-size of 11 x 8!)

Of course, you can do the whole thing in the monochromatic theme that is also shown on the cover... but look at how much personality that cat delivers!!!!! Offered as the chart.

Gifts to You

Homespun Elegance has a new Cinnamon Stick Design, and this year, it's Santa, stitched in tons of pretty threads on 10ct Tula! Calling for Weeks #5 Perle Cottons, Rainbow Gallery's Wisper for the fur and beard, and lots of flosses, he finishes an impressive 10 x 13... so he makes a generously-sized pillow! Santa's gift list is for a lucky stitcher. It reads, Samplers to Stitch, Sweaters to Knit, Rugs to Hook, and Quilts to Piece.

Offered as a chart, we have all the cute embellishments (a wooden spool on here, some tiny scissors, brass buttons, etc) included, as well. Very cute, this one BELONGS in the home of every stitcher!!!!

Simply Autumn

Pumpkins and Crows decorate the scenery on this 11 x 5 pillow, stitched on 10ct Country Mocha Vintage Tula. Worked in a combination of Weeks and Crescent hand-dyed flosses, Homespun Elegance's fall colors are always deep and rich. Garnished with three Olde Brass Buttons, this is a quick stitch, because the areas are large, and your overdyed flosses do the work of color changes for you!

The acorn tops are stitched in Colonial Knots... but you could always cross them instead, and even add some brass acorn buttons over the stitching! Offered as the chart, buttons -- a Star Pumpkin, Squirrel and Star -- are separate.

Home is Where You Hang Your Needlework

Here's a fun little piece that every stitcher needs somewhere AT HOME! Offered as a chart, the main piece is stitched on only two colors of Belle Soie hand-dyed silk -- Espresso and Red Fox. Embellished with a couple of brass charms, the other pieces on the cover show different ways you can finish smaller areas of the main design, which finishes approx 6 x 9.

I think it'd be pretty on a light linen, as well, if the suggested color is too dark for your tastes. Our chart includes the pineapple and bird charms.

Delivering Needlewares

Another of Homespun Elegance's wagon-scenes, this fluffy sheep is pulling a precious cargo wagon full of needle necessities! Finishing approx 3 x 7, its embellished with a few buttons, and a brass thimble charm.

Cute and quick, it'd make a cute sign for your stitching room door, or a cute little wedge-thing to perch on a windowsill.

2008 Santa Please Bring Me Ornament from Homespun Elegance - click to see more

2008 Snow Merry Ornament from Homespun Elegance - click to see more

2008 ABC Noel House Ornament from Homespun Elegance - click to see more

2008 Ornament Trio

Every year, Homespun Elegance brings us ornament designs... one is always a Santa, one always a snowman, and the third is always a house or sampler. Offered as charts, each comes with a small brass embellishment of some sort. This year's set is CHARMING! 'Santa, Please Bring Me' features a scissor charm on the Santa, Rainbow Gallery Wisper threads for his beard and fur trim, and the list he's reading asks for 'linen, floss and TIME TO STITCH!!!'

The snowman piece is worked on Weeks hand-dyed Aztec Red 30ct linen, and the 'ABC Noel House' is worked on Weeks 30ct Dolphin. All finish in the neighborhood of 3 x 4-ish, and use some overdyed flosses, as well as DMCs. We have quite a few of the previous year's designs available... I checked my shop stash, and we have some back to 1999! So check scroll down this page and find some of the rest in these cute sets... they are popular every year!

Virtue Samplers

This is a trio of designs that stems from one main pattern -- but split so many elegant ways! The main band sampler features all the words and motifs, but the smaller designs have re-arranged them, so actually, they look quite different from each other. Choose a favorite hand-dyed for any of them if you're going to do a monochromatic.

The middle one of the right (originally published by Better Homes and Gardens Cross Stitch Magazine in 1991 -- 17 years ago!!!) is stitched in DMC flosses, if you want multiple color -- and remember that you can use THAT color key to stitch either of the other two! LOTS of options with this design... I think that's why I like it so much! The letters are graceful, the band designs are simple, and the words -- Honest, Patient, Faithful and Gentle kind of say it all! Offered as a leaflet, the main piece measures approx 4 x 16 on 28ct. Offered as a chart with all three designs.
Don't miss the other new Homespun Elegance kit, Stash Keep, shown below. It's very cool!

Merry Olde Christmas

This is a set of two small 3 x 3-ish designs that would make pretty ornaments. You'll notice the gingham stocking in the pic... it measures approx 5 x 12, features a 27ct Natural Linen flap... which is the perfect size for either design! The pillow has quite a bit of trim, but the stocking is already done for you, and it's a unique presentation, AND a great price!

I like both designs... each is stitched in Weeks overdyeds and features some sort of button or charm embellishment.

A Chill is in the Air

Homespun Elegance has done a collaboration with Crescent Colours... and the result is a primitive piece with gorgeous, soft, faded Autumnal colors!!! 'A chill is in the air, leaves are everywhere.'

I love the little squirrels and black cat tending to the pumpkins, and the crow stealing the acorn... but honestly, I am missing a couple of big 'ol trees, and the leaves that they are losing everywhere!!! I think you need to haul a cool tree of some sort out of your stash archives, and add it beside the house!!!

Anyhow, this is offered as the chart with an 10 x 14-ish cut of 28ct Sand Linen, complete skeins of 8 Crescent Colours overdyed flosses, and a darling little squirrel charm. Finishes approx 4 x 8.

2007 Ornament Peace on Earth SAMPLER from Homespun Elegance -- click to see more

2007 Ornament All is Calm SNOWMAN from Homespun Elegance -- click to see more

2007 Ornament Merry Stitches SANTA Chart from Homespun Elegance -- click to see more

Homespun Elegance's
Annual Ornaments!

Each year HE releases three ornament designs... always a sampler, a snowman and Santa. I don't remember how many years we've been getting these, but there is quite a collection of them thus far.

Cute and very primitive in flavor, each comes as a small chart with charm of some sort. They look really good together -- 2004, 5 and 6 designs are tucked on our Homespun Elegance pages! Enjoy!

Elegant Kris Kringle

Homespun Elegance has outdone herself with a really cool Santa design -- offering you several different ways to stitch him. Choose between the 7ct Sand Klostern pillow, which finishes approx 13 x 16 (!) stitched with a whopping 24 skeins of Weeks #5 hand-dyed perle and 5 cards of Rainbow Gallery's Wisper, or the tiny ornament (3 x 3) stitched in Crescent Colours new Belle Soie Silks.

Both versions feature lots of knots and satin stitched areas, and the larger one has a background scattered with Olde Brass Star buttons. Very nice, you have lots of options with this pattern, get the leaflet, study it a bit, and decide which versions to make!

Offered as the leaflet, all else offered individually. (Weeks Perle runs $3.50/skein, Wisper $2.50/card, Buttons $3.00 each, Belle Soie $5.50/skein) Just write in what you want in the comments box of the order form.

Autumn Button Sampler

Kind of a tribute to all the squirrels running through your yard, it looks like this one has stopped atop a huge pumpkin to savor his acorn! Stitched on the new 30ct Weeks hand-dyed Tin Roof Linen it finishes approx 5 x 7-1/2 and is decorated with 4 antiqued brass squirrel buttons on the corners.

Pretty Fall overdyed flosses -- I think the Tin Roof linen is kind of 'gray' for it... I'd rather use Havana, Straw, Cappuccino, Gold or even Scuppernong to blend with the warmer floss colors... it's a cute design so lots will work with it! Offered as the single card chart.

Sheep May Safely Graze

One of Homespun Elegances newest releases, this is a neat one that coordinates with Wishing Thee Freedom, Warmth, and Plenty, along with Cinnamon Stitch Christmas XVIII. The main pic is surrounded on three sides with a border, verse rests along the bottom. All of our shop models are finished into pillows, complete with lavish decorator trims, and they look stunning!

The 'guest of honor' in this particular piece is wearing a coat that is stitched (over a base of crosses) in Lazy Daisy stitches of Rainbow Gallery's Wisper thread, for a loopy, furry effect. Although alternate DMC colors are listed, you'll want to work this on the 28ct Amber, using all the neat Weeks, Crescent and Gentle Art overdyeds! Finishes approx 8-1/2 x 5, Sheep May Safely Graze is offered as a leaflet, buttons are separate.

Scenes of Autumn

A pleasant little piece displaying all the bounties of the season beneath its friendship tree!

Offered as a single sheet chart, it uses overdyeds, and finishes approx 4 x 8.

Holiday Samplings I from Homespun Elegance -- click to see a larger view

Holiday Samplings I
Here is a pretty confection of overdyed Christmas color! Offered by Homespun Elegance in a leaflet format, you're stitching in a mixture of DMC and Weeks flosses on 28ct. (Notice the ornament is on black... so you could do the whole thing on black, too, if you wanted!)

Finishing approx 3 x 7, there is a burgundy star button on the holly... but one of Sandra's Olde Brass Star buttons (or any number of cool buttons) would be really neat there, as well. Just a nice, simple design, it has good colors and a really nice balance to it.

Punch Needle Embroidery -- 40 Folk Art Designs -- click to see lots more!

Along For The Ride

Homespun Elegance's 2006 Snowman Ornament is actually pretty darn cute! Always a snowman, always offered as the chart with tiny embellishment of some sort... this year's features the snowman flying across the sky in a sleigh that looks remarkably like a reindeer!!! The cows (they always have square rear-ends!) in the front yard are really sheep... I read the directions!

Finishing approx 3 x 4 on 28ct linen, you'll need the bits of overdyed and DMC flosses from your stash.

Cinnamon Stick Stocking III

Merry Christmas flows down the body of this looonnng and skiiinnny stocking... that is probably large enough to hold SEVERAL of Santa's Treasures!!! It's definitely the predominant message, and is trimmed by the cute little house and sleigh below! The top features the name-of-choice, while the toe area features the holiday scenery. The model is shown stitched on a hand-dyed 28ct Vatican Red Linen. You could choose any neutral that you like -- I don't think this HAS to be done on the red.

Using both overdyeds and DMC flosses, it's embellished with a few of Homespun Elegance's Olde Brass Buttons, for a bit of charm. Finishing approx 8-1/2 x 21, all it needs is your mantel! Homespun Elegance has another funky-shaped stocking chart -- Holly Holidays -- check it out, too... as the charming shapes add such a neat touch!

Delivering Plenty

Another little cart... overloaded with its Holiday Bounty... Plenty is being pulled by a turkey and his trusty squirrel friends! Offered as a chart, the stitching is done with lots of overdyeds,and garnished with Homespun Elegance's Olde Brass Buttons. Lots of other 'Delivering' designs are available... check 'em all out farther down the page!

Oh Splendid Acorn

Here's a monochromatic acorn -- stitched in Swamp Water or Sarsaparilla overdyed flosses... done on 28ct Pumpkin Spice Java hand-dyed linen. Offered as a chart, the acorn features some Satin Stitch squares for texture and a head full of Colonial Knots.

Very understated and classy... the sky's the limit with color and fabric choices on your part. Do you want something little? Colorful? A big pillow? A tone-on-tone framed pic? This holds lots of possibilities!

From the Heart

Homespun Elegance's second 2006 Ornament design, this is a simple Santa stitched in a heart shape to hang on your tree.

Finishing approx 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 on 28ct, use bits of overdyed and Wisper threads -- the chart includes the tiny gold ball embellishment garnishing Santa's hat. A quick stitch, with a good look!

Watchful Angel

Homespun Elegance's 2006 Sampler Ornament, this year's design features the watchful angel above in the sky... a cool big golden star in the background of the house, a Colonial Knotted wreath on the front door, and a little knotted wooly sheep! Offered as the chart with angel charm, this finishes approx 3 x 3-3/4 on 28ct.

We still have some 2005 and 2004 ornaments shown farther down this page... and quite a smattered collection of previous year's ornament designs... but you'll need to call with availability on those... too much to list in an e-mail -- and the selection changes all the time!

Patriotic Landscape

This is SO cute! Homespun Elegance's newest design, there is a whole little neighborhood here -- a busy place -- perched atop a big 'ol flag! Stitched on 28ct, (if you want an aged hand-dyed linen... we can choose something fun) you're using lots of DMC and Weeks overdyeds, a bit of Rainbow Gallery's Wisper for the Colonial Knotted sheep, to make them fuzzy, and adding HE's Olde Brass Buttons as embellishments.

Finishing approx 4 x 9... do the top houses first, and then get the flag rows going, so you can take this in the car when your doing errands or waiting at a ball game... and knock out those looonnnggggg lines of solid stitches. Darling, the buttons used are a star, bird, and hopping hare! I can see this finished into a wedge-shaped stand-up, or a neat wall-hanging banner! Offered as the chart with buttons separately.

Wishing Thee Freedom

The patriotic companion to Wishing Thee Warmth -- Snowmen, Plenty -- Pumpkins, and Merriness -- Santa, this is another darling pillow design that features a border on only three sides of the design. Offered as a chart, your stitching finishes approx 5 x 9 on 28ct, and is full of rich overdyed color, with bits of regular DMC tossed in.

All four of the designs in this particular set are very popular in the shop... I think it's the three-sided border thing... actually taken from antique samplers, it's not something you see too often on pieces. Your Freedom piece is embellished with two of Olde Brass Flag buttons, and the little sheepies are stitched with Rainbow Gallery's Wisper thread, to make them wooly!

Wishing Thee Warmth

A companion design to Wishing Thee Merriness and Wishing Thee Plenty, this is another neat seasonal pillow design that is flanked on three sides by a lavishly-wide border. Stitched on any number of fabrics... these somehow look the very best finished as plump pillows, surrounded with lots of fluffy trims! Offered as a leaflet, the design stitches just 5 x 9 on 28ct, using pretty overdyed flosses. Embellishments needed are two of HE's antiqued brass snowmen buttons.

Good Cheer & It's Snowing

Homespun Elegance designs ornaments that fit on darling, miniature linen pillows that feature 4 flaps for stitching. Each mini-pillow ornament measures approx 4 x 4, featuring 4 triangular flaps for your needlework.

Good Cheer and It's Snowing are the two newest designs that fit these cool little ornament pillows! The stitching takes 2 hours TOPS... the linen ornaments are pre-sewn... you add a fun button for the center... possibly add the cording that shows between the flaps... and you've created a tiny work of art! Offered as a leaflet, the buttons and ornament pillows are available separately.

Homespun Elegance 2005 Oh Holy Night Ornament -- click to see lots more!

Homespun Elegance 2005 Jumping Flakes Ornament

2005 Ornaments
from Homespun Elegance

This year's editions to the annual ornament collection, HE is offering two charts as companions to all their previous ornament designs! Jumping Flakes features a juggling snowman, and Oh Holy Night is a small Nativity piece. Stitched over two on 28ct, these measure approx 2-1/2 x 3-1/2... but they look AWESOME over one thread, as well! Simple cross stitches, pretty overdyeds... just really nice, classic additions to your Christmas Tree! Each is offered as the chart, with tiny brass embellishment.

Peace on Earth

Homespun Elegance has released a GREAT new set of designs... this is only one of my favorite five!!! Peace on Earth features the Olde Colonial Pointed Linen pillow that is stitched, and then buttoned down in the center. Homespun Elegance has several other designs on this little pillow -- even ornaments -- and they're all just wonderful! Peace is offered as the leaflet, with pillows available individually. The colors are luscious bricks, teals, golds, cinnamons, mosses and browns... all accented by Homespun Elegances Olde Brass Buttons! Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men... angels watch over the tiny village.

Autumn Gathering

Stitched on 28ct Amber linen, this medley of Autumn designs is packed with fall color!!! Everything's in there... the squirrel tail of French Knots, the crow, acorns, pumpkins, black cat, and evening stars... it's really a pretty design. Offered as the leaflet with buttons separately, it's shown finished into a stuffed pumpkin (you can make it by hand), using a whole chunk of Weeks Dye Works Cognac hand-dyed wool! So cool!!!

Wooly Squirrels

Do this in either wool applique or cross stitch... the squirrels and leaves are all centered around that precious acorn! We have everything these projects call for ... the special pillow, the threads, the buttons and the wool... it's all just a really nice look that coordinates with Shabby Chic Autumn!

Holly Holidays

Stitch a long, skinny stocking and matching pillow... or applique them with wools!

Deep greens and cinnamon overdyeds... these don't feature that much stitching... but look like a million dollars!

Those stockings will look great hanging off the fireplace... and dress that pillow with yards and yards of decorator trims...!

Friendship & Blossoms -- click for lots more

Friendship & Blossoms
One of 12 new Homespun Elegance additions to our website this week... Friendship & Blossoms is really a nice piece, that's perfect for a special friend, or a welcoming area in your home -- like your foyer! Offered as a single sheet pattern, it's stitched in rich overdyed flosses on 28ct linen, and finishes approx 4 x 7. It's shown in the new 9-1/2 x 12 Olde Colonial Side By Side Mirror for a touch of Homespun Elegance!!! A few Colonial Knots are featured special stitches, along with an antiqued brass butterfly button embellishment. (The entire brass button collection is pictured at the bottom of this web page!) Such a classic design, it's a great choice!

The Sheltering Tree

This a re-printed leaflet that has been long-retired! Totally a classic Williamsburg-type piece, very Crewel-Embroidery feeling, this pair of designs makes a beautiful set as a couch pillow and framed piece! Originally published in 1990... each design finishes approx 6 x 20 on 28ct. It was designed using DMC flosses, because we didn't have the overdyeds in the industry back then.

So... you get to decide which to use... pull out the DMCs it calls for, then visit your luscious overdyed stash! There were no buttons on here either... that was before Homespun Elegance introduced her wonderful antique brass collection. Take a peek at those, too, and see what hits you! Very pretty piece, we're happy to have it available again! It's offered in a pretty 4-color leaflet, complete with the 'retro price!'

Renewing Spring Bellpull

The companion to Merry Winter and Bountiful Autumn Bellpulls, this Springtime addition is cute for a skinny wall somewhere. It's stitched in overdyeds on 28ct linen, and embellished with HE's own brass buttons. The model pic show linen banding, which we have terrible supply problems with... so choose Natural, Flax Lambswool... just anything home-spunny, and follow our Mona's finishing advice, and add a bit of colored fabric as a backing to 'frame' the pull, and draw your eye to the stitching.

Sweet, the featured buttons are a beeskep, basket, hopping hare, and star. Offered as a leaflet.

Winter Motif Sampler

A companion to the Autumn Motif Sampler piece, this is a neat way to present the alphabet and a few seasonal motifs! Just like Autumn, this features a few brass buttons, and a delightful array of tiny stitched things. (By themselves, they'd make cute ornaments or scissor fobs, stitch them over one or two! Cute, too, in Homespun Elegance's teeny brass miniature windowbox frames we have!) Winter Motifs is offered as a chart, with a huge colored model pic on the front. It finishes approx 5 x 8, and features overdyeds, a few Colonial Knot stitches, and two brass buttons.

Budding Littles

Joining Harvest and Snowy Littles, this is the Springtime version of this set of designs! Four teeny-weeny squares of seasonal motifs make a medley that's fun to stitch together as shown, or ever neater to frame in Olde Colonial's little four-opening birdseye frame!!! Finishing approx 4 x 4, the main design splits into those four tiny squares which are less than two inches each! Stitched in overdyeds, there are brass embellishments, too.

Olde Shaker Tune: Tis a Gift To Be Simple

Homespun Elegance has released an out-of-print design that first appeared in 1993! Tis a Gift... the Olde Shaker Tune... this is offered in a chart pack, and features several different out-takes of the main pattern.

Be You Thankful Band Sampler

Another re-release by Homespun Elegance, this first appeared in 1991! Offered in a leaflet, it's a long band sampler stitched in brown, brick, teal and green DMCs. (These were designed before all the overdyed threads came into being!) Lots of smaller designs taken from the large version... this had been so requested, that Homespun Elegance has re-printed it!

Seasons A Plenty
This is a darling miniature design that's packed full of embellishment detail! Stitch it long or stacked... the long one measures just 3 x 8, the stacked version is 3-1/2 x 5-1/2... either way, it'll be fun to do.

Each season is embellished with an antique brass button from Homespun Elegance, as well as a tiny little piece of Weeks Dye Works hand-dyed wool that you cut out into whatever shape the season calls for. Each itsy-bitsy wool piece is stitched onto the main piece, and decorated with a few Colonial Knots (diagrammed in the book.)

Verrrry cute, the leaflet comes with the tan, brown, creme and blue 1-inch wool pieces. The mitten, beehive, basket and pumpkin brass buttons available separately. (We don't offer the set of smaller charms shown as an alternative.)

Wishing Thee Plenty

This is another stunning design in a set of three bordered pillows so far! Joining Wishing Thee Merriness and Come Let us Adore Him, this leaflet features a design full of rich Autumn overdyed color and character. Stitched on 28ct Sandstone linen, measuring approx 5 x 9, and embellished with two antiqued brass acorn buttons, notice the acorn tops and squirrel's tail -- all Colonial Knots! (don't panic... Colonial Knots are much easier to execute than the dreaded French Knots, and a quickie diagram in included!)
Something about this set of designs draws you. I think it's the three-sided border, surrounding a picture -- just like an antique sampler! This pic shows the pillow finished with heavy cording... we've done a few shop models with over-the-top cool heavy drapery fringe, for an updated finishing look! Absolutely exquisite... you need this! Offered as a single card design, with linen and buttons available separately. The colors are awesome!!!

Delivering Harvest
Finishing approx 3 x 6 on 28ct Dirty Linen in rich overdyed flosses... the blackbird delivers a harvest of pumpkins and acorns... complete with a small squirrel!

Delivering Harvest by Homespun Elegance -- click to see more

Santa & Nativity Ornaments
Two miniature ornament patterns are offered in this new leaflet that features the new miniature Pointed Linen Ornament Pillows!!! Manufactured by Olde Colonial Designs, these pillows are miniatures of the larger pointed linen pillows, and are the perfect 4 x 4 tiny size for ornaments! Each of the two designs offered in the book feature a brass button by HE that 'tufts' the center of the pillow, anchoring down the linen flaps that you've raised a bit to stitch on. The little ornament pillow comes ready-made... all you add are the simple stitches on the tiny flaps. (We're talking maximum of 2 hours stitching time on either of these!!!) Perfect for small gifts that really look great... both models are shown with a twisted cord edging that you make from the matching colors of flosses. Available as the leaflet with ornament blanks available separately.

Santa & Nativity Ornaments by Homespun Elegance -- click to see more

Snowy Littles
from Hollis Designs
The companion to Harvest Littles... another collection of cute tiny miniature motifs. Our 4-opening frames have arrived for these... but they'd be cute finished as teeny-weeny individual ornaments, too!!! Available as a leaflet. For another finishing option, check out the cool four-opening frame below.

Snowy Littles by Hollis Designs -- click to see more

Enchanted Santa Pillow
from Hollis Designs
An Olde Worlde Santa is presented in overdyeds and Wisper threads on the Classic Patches pillow sham pre-sewn by Adam Original. Although the pattern doesn't tell us anything about the pillow fabric counts or colors, I can tell it's a 25-ish count linen... in two different shades. The sham is approx 7 x 10... The design is embellished with pearl star button, as well. Great Homespun Elegance color and flavor! We've given you the option to purchase the 3 specialty threads and the little star used in this design below, too.

Enchanted Santa Pillow by Hollis Designs -- click to see more

Four-Opening Frame from Olde Colonial
What a fun frame for special tiny pictures! Made by Olde Colonial, this is a Birdseye Maple frame that has an overall size of 6-1/4 inches square... and features four 2 x 2 openings! Great for the Homespun Elegance 'Littles' designs, and the Twisted Threads Monthly Gingham designs are perfect for these, as well. Something a bit unusual, and classy!

Olde Colonial Four Opening Frame -- click to see more

Harvest Littles
from Hollis Designs
Hollis Sullivan, daughter of Sandra Sullivan of Homespun Elegance, has created a charming 4-square seasonal scene that finishes under 4 x 4!!! Available as a single card chart, this Autumn sampling of pumpkins, crows, acorns and squirrels is stitched on 32ct Sandstone linen in restful colors of overdyeds. Olde Colonial has designed a 4-opening frame for this new set of seasonal designs... see above!!! (Each of the four stitched squares is framed in one of the frame openings.) The acorn tops and squirrel tail are loaded with colonial knots, for lots of texture, and there are an olde brass star and acorn button, too. I have no idea when the other seasons like this one will appear... but the first is great all by itself!!!

Harvest Littles by Hollis Designs -- click to see more

Homespun Elegance Santa Flies But Once A Year 2004 Ornament

Homespun Elegance Star of Wonder 2004 Ornament

Homespun Elegance Bootiful Santa 2004 Ornament

2004 Ornaments
The three new Homespun Elegance Ornaments for 2004 have arrived! Each Year, we are treated to a snowman, Santa and sampler motif... kitted in the 'olden days' but now available as charts with a brass charm or two. Santa Flies But Once A Year (pictured here) is the sampler version, and of course, features Santa flying through the sky! All stitched on 28ct Natural Brown linen, they finish in the 2 to 3-inch-ish range. All three are pictured on our HE pages!

Season's Retreats
Four delightful little birdhouses, each measuring approx 2 x 3 on 28ct Sandstone Linen. Each uses a different brass charm for added interest.

Season's Retreats by Homespun Elegance -- click to see more

Snow Buddies
Two trios of snowmen decorate your pointed linen pillow... quick to stitch... and nicely presented on the pre-made pillow! Available as the leaflet, with pillow offered individually, simply lift up the linen flaps to stitch... and sew on the brass snowman button to finish! Rich Homespun Elegance color palette of creme, brown, golds and soft greens... notice the touch of rust lining that accents the seams between the pillow flaps.

Snow Buddies by Homespun Elegance -- click to see more

Delivering Americana
Another overflowing little garden cart, pulled by a bird, this time, that is loaded with summery things. Just a small design, it goes with the seasonal 'Delivering' designs already released, and features an Olde Brass Butterfly button. Finishing just 3-1/2 x 6-ish, this is available in a single chart format.

Delivering Americana by Homespun Elegance -- click to see more

Olde Brass Buttons
This is a wonderful collection of heavy, antiqued brass buttons designed by Sandra Sullivan. Embellishing most of Homespun Elegance's designs, these buttons are just awesome! Heavy on the weight and primitive feel, you can use these on so many projects, they look really good with overdyeds and wools. We've shown the entire collection here. Each button is available individually, so enjoy shopping!!!

We Will Adore Him

A primitive Nativity scene, stitched on 18ct Natural Linen in overydeds and Wisper threads, this finishes approx 8 x 12. Featured are five antiqued brass Homespun Elegance buttons -- very subtle. The sheep are stitched in Colonial Knots, for a raised, bumpy look, and the angel's collar is stitched in Lazy Daisy Stitches. Very pretty, lots of Molasses, Maple Syrup, and Chestnut colors! Available as the leaflet, we have the buttons as well.
Click the image at right to see the other neat new things from Homespun Elegance!

Santa & The Holly Pointed Lined Pillow

The second design for these sophisticated new linen pillows by Olde Colonial, Santa has a furry Wisper beard, and is stitched in lots of Cherry Bark, Blue Spruce and Cocoa overdyeds. The linen pillow features antiqued brass button tie-downs to make a tufted pillow, and twisted cords or braids that line the 'seams' between the linen triangles. Very nice looking! Santa is a companion design to HE's Autumn Splendor pumpkin pillow. Available as a leaflet, we have the pillow, buttons and Wisper available, too!

Merry Winter Bell Pull

A simple house in the woods, a cute little snowman, they're both tucked between letters of the alphabet -- everything stitched in overdyeds. Nothing fancy, this will stitch up quickly, and look impressive finished into a pull. I personally like a touch of fabric around the linen to give the pull some extra color and contrast against the wall... the stitching measures approx 2 x 12... so pick a skinny place on your wall!!! Available as a single card design.

Autumn Splendor
One of the newest releases by Homespun Elegance, this simple pumpkin design looks fantastic on the new 7 x 7 inch pillow style designed by HE, and manufactured by Olde Colonial! Stitched with DMC's and yummy Fall shades of Weeks Dye Works overdyeds, the design is worked on 32ct Natural Linen that has already been assembled into the 'Pointed Linen' Pillow! Each flap lifts up, so stitching them is a breeze. Sandra has featured her antiqued brass buttons on the pillow, and even added braided floss lining the channels between the panels. Really a nice, elegant look... the leaflet, buttons and pillow are all available individually. (There is a Christmas design for these pillows coming in a few weeks!!!)

Autumn Splendor by Homespun Elegance -- click to see a larger view!

Cinnamon Stick XVIII
Wow, this is a gorgeous Christmas design full of rich color, olde world flavor, and a touch of Wisper thread from Rainbow Gallery that makes Santa's coat furry! Stitched on 28ct Sandstone Linen in Weeks, and Gentle Art overdyeds, along with a few DMC's, the two colors of Wisper are 'brushed' with a special little brush called a 'Bunka Brush' after you stitch them, to raise the nap and give the piece a little added texture. Measuring approx 5 x 9 when finished, there are also brass star buttons featured in the design. Several of the shop gals bought this the day it arrived... a very, very good recommendation!!!

Cinnamon Stick XVIII by Homespun Elegance -- click to see a larger view!

Bountiful Autumn Bell Pull

The alphabet, lots of tiny Fall motifs and overdyed color, this is an especially charming design! It's stitched on 27ct Natural Banding that has a decorative woven edge, so finishing is a breeze!

It's shown here without a fabric-edged trim -- but we always add that on our shop models to show off the banding a little better. The design finishes approx 2 x 12, so you will need 18 inches of banding to complete this, and the brass pumpkins, cat and star buttons are a must!

Bountiful Autumn Bell Pull by Homespun Elegance -- click to see a larger view

Bunny Button Sampler	Mittens Each Day	Two By Two

Until First Light

Perfect as a nursery decoration, or new baby gift, this is a sweet child's prayer to recite every night before going to bed. A simple verse, the piece is stitched with both regular and overdyed flosses, and finishes approx 4 x 7" on 28ct. It features a antiqued brass heart button... and the cutest little sheep all stitched in colonial knots! Brass Heart Button from Homespun Elegance

This will make a really special remembrance for a special little person! Available as a single card chart.

Until First Light -- click to see a larger view

Santa Button Sampler

Stitch a very primitave Santa holding his spindly tree... surrounded by alphabet letters... and four new antiqued brass santa buttons!

Kind of a fun design, this measures only 5 x 8" when done... features Wisper thread for the beard, lots of Weeks Dye Works overdyeds... and those neat antiqued buttons from Homespun Elegance.

Available as a chart, we have the buttons as well.

Santa Button Sampler -- click to see a larger view

Autumn Motif Sampler

Here's a fun design for the season... one of two new ones we just received. A simple alphabet, simple cross-stitched dividing bands, and very cute seasonal motifs to set it all off! Pretty overdyeds, the sampler measures 5 x 8 on 28ct Country French Linen. Homespun Elegance has a line of beautiful, antiqued brass buttons -- I think there are 16 in all -- that are unlike any others in the industry. They are just the right size, beautiful sculpturing, wonderful, soft shading in their antiquing...they are charming!!! This design features three of them: an acorn, squirrel, and pumpkin' but these buttons look good on so many other designs as well, that they deserve a second look!

Land Of The Free

Quite a long, skinny sampler, these are my favorite kind! I have so many strange little walls in my house that need just the right thing, and I love finding it!!! Stitching 4 x 14" on 28ct Dirty Cashel Linen, this is stitched with HE's color palette of browns, bricks, colonial blues and golds... and features more of their wonderful antiqued brass buttons! A star, rabbit and flag complement this piece... without 'sticking out' and looking too bold. Cute, Quick, Classy!

Patriotic Times

A set of ornament sized motifs stitched together into a patriotic sampling, this would make a great addition to your decor! Stitched on 28ct dirty Cashel linen with overdyed flosses, Homespun Elegance offers several antiqued brass buttons that are perfect embellishments.
Individually, each motif finishes approx: 2 3/4" square, making the large combination design finish at about 7 1/2" x 6 1/2.

Pumpkin Protectors

These are cute designs suitable for Fall and Halloween. Primitive pumpkins, stitched in overdyed threads, each is embellished with an antiqued gold pumpkin button... we have some crows, stars, and hearts, too... in the same finish... that look great on these as well. Finishing 3 x 6," and 4 x 4" on 28ct, they're great as a pair, or by themselves!