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. It would be a few weeks before the flower fairies began to return to the Thicket, but the Thicket would …
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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 including acorn jam, dried mushrooms and toys for the children whittled from wood. In turn, Greta and her family come to the …
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 will truly be appreciative! They also work great for any peg dolls. Peg Gnome Dollhouse Bed Pattern wood frame …
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 Materials: 1/4″ dowel rod: (6″ tall, 4″ medium, and 2″ bush.) base: approximately 1 1/2″ sliced branch, 3/4″ tall NOTE: …
Crocheted Rug for Gnome or Doll House
Here is a little pattern to make crocheted rugs that have the look of braided rugs. They are crocheted with felting yarn, then felted to give the dense, thick look of braided rugs. Make one or many. Your gnomes will love the feel of them under their little feet! Please Note: I am not a …
Gnome Home Christmas Holly Banner Pattern
Here Britta shares her Christmas Holly Banner Pattern for the gnome home. Today Britta awoke to two marvelous surprises. First, the first snowfall of the winter, and second, news that her city kin will be coming to spend the holidays in the Thicket. She has already begun her preparations, because there will be so much …
Traveling Gnome Pouch Pattern for Gnomes on the go!
The Traveling Gnome Pouch Pattern begins with the Peg Gnome Sleeping Bag. After I made the gnome sleeping bags I called Michelle and was telling her about them. I mentioned that Pixie was going to love them since she loves to wrap little blankies around the gnomes and take them walking. Michelle suggested turning one …
Waldorf Peg Gnome Sleeping Bag Pattern
It’s lights out and time for all gnomes to dream their “gnomey” dreams! What could be more comfy than to snuggle into an autumn sleeping bag? Make 1 or 20, depending on how many gnomes reside in your house following our Peg Gnome Sleeping Bag Pattern. Directions are as easy as 1, 2, 3…well maybe …
Gnome Home Diagonal Doll Quilt Pattern
Britta is airing out her Diagonal Quilt for her gnome home. Use our Diagonal Doll Quilt Pattern to make your own quilt to keep your gnomes cozy this fall. Fall has come to the Thicket, and just like the woodland animals, the gnomes are getting ready for the coming cold months. Although gnomes tolerate the cold …
Autumn Leaf Banner and Brooch
While the gnomes were off on their long awaited visit to their city cousins, the small woodland animals and the Autumn Fairies were hard at work, decking out the gnomes’ house for the Harvest Festival, complete with a charming Autumn Leaf Banner. You can imagine the gnome’s surprise and delight when they returned, weary …