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Gnome Leprechaun
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…
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Britta’s Lament
As Britta packed away the last of the Valentine decorations, she gave a heavy sigh. Britta, who’s plump cheeks were usually dimpled from her perpetual smile, was frowning. This was Britta’s least favorite time of year.…
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Gnome Cups, Plates and Vases
Materials: Polymer Clay 1] To make 4 plates and cups, begin by cutting 8 pieces of polymer clay. (Note: If you are using clay that has the ridges prestamped in them, I cut off 2…
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A Table Fit For A Gnome
We have had our gnome house for almost 2 years now, and just like my own house, I am always adding a little here and there, changing this and that, and allowing our environment to…
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Gnome House Crocheted Rag Rug
We are still very busy crafting Valentines Day decorations for the gnome house. Thought a festive rug or two would be a nice touch. Whenever I make my Rip and Tear Napkins, I always have…
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Gnome Valentine Banner and Applique Block
What a busy time in the Thicket. Britta is bustling around readying the house for a Valentines Party she is throwing for some friends. She just finished this lovely banner with flowering vines meandering over a Valentine’s…
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Gnome Valentine Banner
This banner was designed to fit a branch in our Gnome Home. You may wish to customize the banner to fit a preexisting branch in your Gnome Home or add an angled twig to hang…
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Gnome Snowflake Garland
Let’s face it. It’s the little things we do that make a house a home. And when we are in tune with nature, our homes often reflect the "goings on" outside. That certainly is one of…
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Gnome Snowflake Garland
The gnomes enjoy decorating their houses seasonal just like the rest of us. Britta saw the Traditional Snowflakes we scattered throughout the house, and wanted some, too! So, I got right on it for her.…
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Winter Gnome House
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Britta’s Bed :: Thicket Tales Gnome Story
Every summer Britta and Axel, along with their children, leave the Thicket and head to the city to visit Britta’s sister, Greta and her family. When they go, Britta makes sure to bring gifts from the Thicket…
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Gnome Box Bed – Dollhouse Bed Pattern
Here is our Gnome Box Bed or Peg Dollhouse Bed Pattern. Help your little gnome friends get a good night’s sleep with these Gnome Box Beds. They are very easy to make, and your gnomes…
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Santa Gnome :: Santa Peg Doll
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…
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Gnome for the Holidays Applique Block
We would be remiss is we didn’t share a Santa… Wee Folk Art style. Here is our little Gnome for the Holidays Applique Block. I started with our basic Gnome Applique Block, increased the pattern…
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Wool Felt Tree Forest Pattern
Our Christmas gnomes, Holly and Noel, are in the Evergreen Forest dicussing the possibility of snow! Directions for a large tree (6″), medium tree (4″) and bush (2″) can be found below. Wool Felt Tree Forest Pattern…
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Gathering Materials for the Felt Forest
Long, long ago… in an enchanted forest far, far away… Last year I posted directions for making the wooden peg gnomes. They were standing in front of some felt evergreens I had just thrown together.…
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Gnome Pillow Dolls
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. …
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Wooden Autumn Forest
It’s autumn in the Thicket and the gnomes enjoy a quiet stroll in the colorful autumn woods. Using our Wooden Autumn Forest pattern, make a tree or an entire forest for your gnomes and fairies…
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Mini Braided Rugs :: Tutorial
Falls here, and it’s time to help your gnomes or dolls getting their homes ready for the cool months ahead. What could be nicer than a few throw rugs under their feet. Here are directions…
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Mini Braided Rugs :: Intro
Having a gnome or dollhouse is a great way to make use of those little pieces of fabric that common sense tells us we should pitch. For example… when making my September Rip and Tear Napkins (yes,…
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Mini Pumpkin Patch
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend. I’m not sure how ours could have been any better! But with the very last hurrah of summer over, we are ready to roll up our sleeves,…
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Mini Pumpkins
To create one teeny tiny pumpkin, or a whole patch, follow these simple instructions. The pumpkins can be made out of cotton calico or wool felt. The calico pumpkins will be slightly smaller. If making…
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Wooden Apple Orchard
So, here’s what happened… Michelle and I were talking about birthday gifts for Pixie… she’ll be three next week. We were at a couple of our favorite natural toys sites. Michelle’s children have many of…
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Mischief and Mayhem
When the grandbabies went home yesterday, I stumbled upon this grisly scene! Bodies strewn about, furniture over turned, trees uprooted by their very roots! What could have caused such massive destruction? Upon closer inspection, the…