"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

Friday, May 30, 2014

A "Little Glimpse"

Good Evening Everyone!
Are you having a good day so far?  I was
home alone today so I was able to focus
on a few deadlines.
Unfortunately, I didn't get to everything
on my list.  That would have been a 
miracle, but it would have been nice.
I did get to put the finishing touches on
two of my new designs.  
If all goes well, I hope to release both
of these designs week after next.
"SUNFLOWER FAIR"
and
 "PEACE TO EWE"
Both of these are
 little summer projects that
you can stitch up in no time at all.
Both of these designs are stitched
on 20 Count "Kudzu" by 
Weeks Dye Works, using three plies
over two threads.
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The big reveal will be next week!!!
Until then
"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

A "Little Glimpse"

Good Afternoon Everyone!
Hope you are having a great day.  It is hot and humid
here and we just had a thunderstorm which has
dropped the temperature a lot.  Thank goodness!
Thank goodness also, that for once, there were
no tornado or high wind warnings.
That seems to be the norm the last few years.
I remember when we use to look forward to
"the garden variety" of afternoon thunderstorm
to cool everything off.  Now I dread
thunderstorms and worry about what will come
with them.  Anyway, this one was OK.
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I promised you a little glimpse of something new.
This is called
"PEACE TO EWE"
and you will surely be able to stitch this in time
for July 4th.
This was stitched on 20 Count "Putty" by
Weeks Dye Works using three plies over
two threads.  I used a variety of fibers,
but I always give you an 
ALTERNATE COLOR CODE.
I hope you will like the finish.  A hint--
it will be something useful.
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Well, back to work.  Hope you like it.
"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra

Friday, May 23, 2014

Time To Celebrate!

Good Evening Everyone!
I hope all of you are doing well.  I've been really busy
as usual, trying to do twenty things at once.  My
ability to focus has vanished.  Is there a medicine
out there that will bring that back, or is this another
sign of old age that cannot be corrected?
I hope not!
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With Memorial Day upon us, it made me think of
all the patriotic designs that I have done through
the years. I will not bore you with all of them, 
because there have been many, but here are a few.
There is still time to get something stitched by
July 4th.
"Blessed Freedom"
 "Love They Country"
 "Americans Care About Each Other"
 "Freedom House Button House"
 "Celebrate The USA"
This includes the frame~
 "Eve Be Patriotic"
 "Patriotic Landscape"
 "Crow Patriotic"
 "Peace To One And All"
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Hope you find something to decorate your home
with for this July 4th.
"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Motif Sampler

Guess what, my Motif Sampler is finished .  Now all I have to do is graph it and produce the publication.  This will not be a small task.  Wish me luck.  I so hope you like it.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Decorating With Needlework

Hi Everyone!
A little while ago I started sharing with you how
I like to decorate with my needlework.  Here
are a few more pictures.
Hope you enjoy!
 This is a wonderful toile tin bread tray in my
living room, filled with needlework smalls.
All of the needlework shown are my designs.
Here is my "Seek Joy~Stitch" stitched on
one of my pre-finished "Pin Pokes".
A few weeks ago Hollis and I were out
antiquing and I found this adorable
"vintage" wire basket.  Wish I had found it 
before Easter.  Oh well, I'll have fun with it next 
year.  Isn't it just the perfect way to display
another pincushion? 
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I'll be back soon with some updates on
new designs.  Hope you have a wonderful
week filled with 
"Many Happy Stitches".
Sandra

Friday, May 9, 2014

Mother's Day Wishes

Good Evening Every One!
Because I have a busy weekend coming up, I
wanted to take a minute to wish 
all of my
needlework friends who are Moms
a
wonderful
Mother's Day Weekend.
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This design is called
"Sampler Friends".
So from one stitching friend
to another~all the best.
I hope you find some time to enjoy
a few "Happy Stitches"
this weekend.
Sandra


Monday, May 5, 2014

New Designs Are Shipping

Good Evening Everyone!
Just wanted to share with you the pictures of
the covers of my new publications.  They
are both available in my 
ETSY SHOPPE.
Here they are again~
"STILL STITCHING~STILL FRIENDS"
and here is
"UNCLE SAM CROW"
Needle Case & Scissor Fob

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I hope you like them and will
add them to your stash.
If you do not have a shoppe, you can order
from me.  Either my ETSY Shoppe or just
give us a call or email.  
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"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra

Friday, May 2, 2014

Still Stitching-Still Friends

Good Evening Everyone!
Just a quick blog post to let you know that 
"STILL STITCHING-STILL FRIENDS"
will be shipping early next week.
Here it is, I hope you like it.
Both models are stitched on 30 Count "Mink"
from R & R Reproductions.  Notice that wonderful
pompom trim.  It is called "Grunge" and it 
is from Dames Of The Needle.  Just
love it.  I think it is just perfect for that "prim" touch.
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To the Winners of my little contest~
WITCH OF STITCHES
AND
LYNDA (GRANNY K), 
your free charts will be shipped at the same
time.  

To my Consolation Prize Winners,
Debbie Kos, Chocolates for Breakfast, Kathy L.,
Cucki, Mary, Christie, Barb Gallagher and
Michelle
(remember, you get 25% off),
just let me know if you are interested.
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Have a great weekend everyone!
"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra





Thursday, May 1, 2014

Oh Happy May!

Hi Everyone!
It has finally stopped raining, the sun is shining and
it is MAY 1ST~what more can you ask for.
I want to be as happy as little Avery.
Nothing makes him as happy as bubbles
everywhere.
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OH HAPPY MAY!
Don't you think this is sheer joy?
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"Happy May 1st"!
Sandra