Primitive New England Folk Art Dolls, Bears, and Seasonal Whimsies by Denise Davis
Welcome to our update for May.
Hello all... I've been very busy creating patriotic goods for the summer and I hope you will enjoy my offerings as much as I enjoyed creating them! I'm forever grateful to be a part of this amazing group of artists and for those who follow us all and make this all possible. I appreciate you all more than you could realize. I wish for you all a wonderful month ahead...
If you like what you see you may purchase with the button provided using paypal or credit card. Be sure to click the main photo for each item to bring up any further photos and information you may need. I'm not able to take special orders at this time due to my caregiving duties. No presales please.
Please note, I have chosen the best way to ship each item. If you would like an upgrade email me immediately after your order and I will send an additional invoice for priority mail.
Thanks to all for your interest in my work. All my items are packaged and shipped very quickly each month with tracking numbers typically available in your PayPal the next afternoon, as well as any postage reimbursements.
I am on the east coast and most postage is based on the longest distance possible. Reimbursements will be done to reflect actual rates once packages are processed. additionally I combine shipping with items purchased here and on my website...
Thank you and I hope to see you all again next month. Please check my website for more creations if you get a chance. I'm always more than willing to combine shipping and refund any overages.
I’ve stitched this folky prim elephant from heavy linen fabric, aged it, painted it, and sanded well for a weathered old time finish. It has a fabric 1776 star design stenciled on each side. He has a linen painted sailor hat. Very prim and simple. About 12 inches long and 9 inches tall, not including the hat. Created with many loving stitches in my smoke free home, a Sassafras Hill original. *tis spoken for, thanks very much*
I’ve created this extra prim owl from plush felt, and aged him for an old timey appearance. He has big beady eyes and a natural linen beak. His stovepipe hat is stitched from blue wool and accented with wool. He’s trimmed with rusty jingle bells and carries a brass liberty bell and handstitched cotton flag. He has a small patriotic drum and a small red wool tie. He stands about 14 inches tall, and is mounted on a heavy rustic pine base. Created with many loving stitches in my smoke free home, a Sassafras Hill original.*tis spoken for, many thanks*
I’ve created these prim olde time Uncle Sams. They’re stitched from muslin, with hand stitched and painted facial features and felted hair and beards. They are dressed in vintage corduroy or ticking coat as shown, and cotton pants. They are carrying an aged flag and brass liberty bell. Atop their head is a fabric covered paper mache hat. Sold individually, pick your number from the drop down menu. He stands about 15 inches tall, and is mounted on a heavy rustic pine base. Created with many loving stitches in my smoke free home, a Sassafras Hill original.*Sams are spoken for, many thanks*
My sweet patriotic angel doll has been stitched from muslin and cotton star fabric and is stuffed very firmly with fiberfil. She’s been aged, painted, and well sanded for a perfect old time appearance. She has perfectly prim hand stitched and painted facial features, and rusty jingle bell hair which has been stitched in place. Her skirt is ruffled patriotic ticking homespun fabric. Her wings are natural osnaburg. She carries a wee prim painted basket. Her bloomers are stitched from a vintage cotton napkin. She’s perfect to display year round. She is just about 16 inches tall, and will come signed and dated. Created with many loving stitches in my smoke free home, a Sassafras Hill original.*tis spoken for, many thanks*
I’ve stitched this prim elephant from hand died plush felt in a rich shade of red. He has beady eyes and a stitched mouth. His legs are stitched in place and he has thread jointed arms. He’s dressed a ruffled homespun and blue wool strip collar and tall patriotic stovepipe hat. He is holding a ticking flag. His tummy is trimmed with rusty jingle bells. He‘s just over 13 inches tall, which includes his hat. Created with many loving stitches in my smoke free home, a Sassafras Hill original. *tis spoken for, many thanks*
I’ve stitched this heart from striped patriotic cotton fabric and added one of my tiny painted mice. It’s trimmed with a linen pincushion tuffet and rolled wool quillies. A large jingle bell is stitched to the bottom. It hangs by a braided woolen cord. About 10 inches wide and 11 inches long, not including the cord. Created with many loving stitches in my smoke free home, a Sassafras Hill original.*tis spoken for, many thanks*
I've hooked this trio of beautiful jumbo wool berries on linen, using Dorr wool which I've hand dyed. They're stuffed with fiberfill, topped with heavy blanket wool and a chunky stick for a stem. About five inches long. not including the stem. They will be shipped via first class mail unless you request otherwise. Created with many loving pulls of the hook in my smoke free home, a Sassafras Hill original. *tis spoken for, many thanks*
I’ve stitched this sweet summer bear from hand dyed plush felt, stuffed it firmly and aged it for an old timey appearance. He has beady lil eyes and stitched nose and mouth. His arms are string jointed and his legs are stitched in place so he sits nicely. He’s trimmed with painted wood star buttons. He's wearing a lined striped sailor collar, painted linen sailor hat, and compass print neck accent. He is holding a prim lil painted basket with rustic sea shells. This piece is just under 12 inches tall.*tis spoken for, many thanks*
