Homestead Folk Toys New Products

New Products

We, at Homestead Folk Toys, are continually introducing new (or as we call them, old) ideas. This is almost always in response to museum buyers' requests, or the discovery of a new toy or idea discovered in our exhaustive research process. We invite you to check back periodically to see what we are currently working on.

NEW FOR 2010!

We hope you enjoy these new product offerings and invite you to see your customers' reaction to them. If you have any suggestions for new products or ideas, please don't hesitate to contact us by e-mail, phone or fax.

#102-B LIL' GRACES~ Smaller version of this historical game, designed for smaller hands. Includes four 16" rods and two smaller ribbon-tied hoops, complete instructions and history. The 'Graces' game was intended to teach graceful movements to young ladies and , later, young gentlemen.

#338 'JIM DANCER' SPOOL TOP~ One of the best known early American finger tops, handmade from wooden sewing spools. Individually packaged with history and game card. Available in rustic, natural finish.

#339 'SPRING' WHISTLE~ Small single-note whistle that can be heard for quite some distance. A 'woodland' trill can also be mastered by opening and closing the hole at the end of the whistle. Packaged with history and direction card.

#402-S CHILD'S HORNBOOK SET~ Our original packaged set features a small wooden Child's Hornbook with a typical lessonsheet and the 32-page ABC HORNBOOK IN AMERICA book.

#512 TANGLED HEART PUZZLE~ The object of this historical folk puzzle is to separate the cord with the bead in it from the wooden heart. Use care ,as one wrong move will cause a tangled mess! Solution included.

#618-A PAIR OF KNITTING NEEDLES~ Our pair of knitting needles are made for us in the USA. Easy to use with either 2 or 4-ply yarn. Excellent for workshops.

#619-A WOODEN CROCHET HOOK~ Our original hardwood crochet hook, designed for ease of use and for individual or group activity. Ours exclusively.

#627-B "A CHILD'S FIRST SAMPLER"~ Small, easy-to-stitch mini-sampler. Includes 6" x6" 11-count aida cloth, tapestry needle, embroidery floss, graph and history. An excellent beginner's cross-stitch project.

#640 TREASURE BEAD NECKLACE KIT~ Easy-to-make craft kit and an excellent introduction to beadwork. Features easy lacing, colorful treasure beads and complete instructions. Makes two necklaces.

#643 HOMESTEAD PEG LOOM--Peg loom weaving is considered to be the fastest way of weaving on a frame loom. Our set includes a jointed peg loom, measuring "6 x 10", flat weaving needle, jumbo yarn , and detailed instructions The slanted pegs make it easier to keep the weaving in place.

#646 PEG LOOM PROJECT BOOK~ Learn the basics of peg loom weaving with this easy-to-follow instruction book. Designed as a basic project book for both our Homestead Peg Loom and our Little Hamlet Peg loom.

#643-A PEG LOOM KIT~ Assemble your own peg loom! Creative group or individual activity! Includes assembly directions, weaving instructions, jumbo yarn and flat weaving needle.

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#710-A PLANTATION FOLK DOLL KIT~ These little dolls became popular in the southern United States around the time of the Civil War. The dolls were often made for the children living on the plantation to role play. This kit makes one black folk doll and one white folk doll. Plantation history included.

#720 FELT DOLL KIT~ Replica folk art doll kit from the days of early America. Includes materials to make two authentic felt dolls, complete directions and the history of felt in America. Approximately 5 1/2" tall.

#649 MY FIRST DROP SPINDLE~ Designed for smaller hands, our drop spindle set is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Learn to spin wool into yarn! Comes complete with real wool roving and easy picture instructions. Comes unassembled. 7" long with a 2 1/2" whorl.

#817-B SMALL BAMBOO FLUTE~ Smaller genuine bamboo flute, played like a recorder. The bamboo flute is a fun instrument to play. History and fingering chart included. Imported from India. 9" long.

#834 'BALLAD OF AMERICA' SONGBOOK~ Lyrical history of the United States as reflected in the songs, stories and music of more than 36 American folk songs. Features such favorites as "Simple Gifts", " Buffalo Gals" and many more.

#835 AMERICAN FOLK HARP~ Ours exclusively. Quality 6-note, 6-string lap harp, designed so that anyone can make music. Slide the song sheet under the strings OR play by reading music. A fine instrument to play all the songs in the "Ballad of America" song book. Includes pick, tuning key and directions.