Just in the knick of time, I finished the last 2 gnomes in our series, Big Gnomes for Little Hands, and was able to take them with me on my trip last week, and give them to The Little Lady. She was quite smitten with them, and spent half her time chewing on their hats …
Part 1 can be found HERE. Part 3 can be found HERE. Here are the next two gnomes in our Big Gnomes for Little Hands series. For instructions on how to make these “big guys”, check out the tutorial HERE. The actual pattern for our Sun Gnome and our Toadstool gnome can be …
Part 2 can be found HERE. Part 3 can be found HERE. I know it probably seems like I just got back from visiting Drew, Meghan and the Little Lady in Wisconsin, but, to me it seems like forever! I’ve got another trip planned mid May, and since it would be impossible …
I have always been fascinated by unique collective nouns. For instance, did you know a group of mice is called a “mischief”? Sounds about right, doesn’t it? Or that dolphins travel in pods? Other names are band, horde, tribe, and coalition. (For a bunch of animal collective nouns, check out this list.) When I went to post this tutorial, …
As a child, it never failed, when you returned to school after any break or vacation, your teacher was sure to say, “I would like you to write an essay titled, “What I did on my vacation”. This was usually followed by a collective groan, except for Margo. Margo was the class know-it-all who actually …
I know Britta must be thinking… why would a perfectly lovely lady (me) knowingly encourage leprechauns to run amuck in the Thicket? Well…. because at heart, I think we all have a little leprechaun in us, especially at this time of year! So, I would like to introduce you to our little Gnome Leprechauns. And, yes, we …
Materials: people turnings (wooden pegs) (2 3/8″ x 7/8″) felt pieces craft glue pattern Important Note: People turnings (wooden pegs) are not all created equal. Even pegs bought from the same company can be slightly different. I highly suggest you make a copy of the pattern, cut it out of paper, and “try it on” your wooden …
It’s Christmas and I can guarantee you, little gnomes are waiting for a visit from Santa Gnome. Here’s our version of a Santa Gnome :: Santa Peg Doll to join in the Holiday fun! Santa Gnome :: Santa Peg Doll Materials: Wool felt pieces 6 strand embroidery floss or pearl cotton “fluff” for pompom (this …
Gnome Pillow Dolls Materials: Gnome Doll Panel (available from Spoonflower) Thread Batting Knitting Needle or other long tool to push out corners If you bought a yard of gnomes, cut the gnomes apart. Cut out the gnomes on the dotted lines. Iron the pannels on the wrong side of the fabric if needed. …
Materials: 3 colors wool felt pieces – one should be green for leaves 6 strand embroidery floss People turnings (wooden pegs) – We buy our wood turnings from Casey’ Wood Adults 2 3/8″ x 7/8″ Children 1 11/16″ x 5/8″ Craft glue Pattern for Flower Fairies Pattern for Flower Bud Fairies Please Note: People turnings …
I am excited to share these super snuggly Waldorf Inspired Baby Dolls the kids and I made last week. You can get the pattern here… Waldorf Doll Patten. These are fun to make and the materials were minimal. I used some micro-fleece left over from my pocket diaper sewing days and some mismatched socks. Beginners do not …
These simple Waldorf Inspired baby dolls are easy to put together and enjoyed by all ages (older kiddos can make their own). Materials: about 1/3 yard of fuzzy fabric (fleece, felt, flannel, terry, etc) 1 Sock (Thinner Woman’s) 12″ of Dental Floss Embrodiery Floss Batting Doll Body Pattern Doll Hat Pattern 1) Firmly stuff the …
