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Mr. & Mrs. Gnome
Attention holiday crafters! Today there's a new toy pattern in the shop. And before Thanksgiving even. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that was possible. The Mr. and Mrs. Gnome pattern is available as a downloadable PDF pattern (like the make-a-longs). The instant gratification of not dealing with a printer is pretty darn appealing. If I wasn't such a sucker for printed matter we'd definitely be running a paperless office around here.
Juliette's gnomes
I owe a huge thanks to all my wonderful pattern testers. They came up with some really great ideas (spray adhesive - brilliant!) and caught all my mistakes, and all at lightning speed. Thanks to them gnome-making should be a really enjoyable experience.
Just make sure you don't make bossy gnomes like ours, which are still running us ragged with yardwork. They've even got the boy raking leaves!
** updated to add: I set up a gnomes flickr group for you super speedy types ;)
November 13, 2007 | Permalink
Comments
Just downloaded the pattern and can't wait to get started!
Posted by: Amy | Nov 13, 2007 12:18:38 PM
Thank you! I hope I can get some made for Christmas. They are so cute.
Posted by: Kristine | Nov 13, 2007 12:24:24 PM
Hi,
I just bought the pattern, it looks great! I'll be making these for a twin brother and sister in my family. Can't wait to begin these gnomes!
Posted by: Karin | Nov 13, 2007 12:24:42 PM
woo hoo!
Posted by: kirsten | Nov 13, 2007 12:49:14 PM
YAY yay yay for the gnomes!!! I cannot wait to make some, thanks so much for getting the pattern to us!!
Posted by: stickchick | Nov 13, 2007 12:52:07 PM
yay, thanks Hillary! Just one note, spray adhesive is pretty toxic, so you may want to steer clear of it if these are for kids!
Posted by: Courtney | Nov 13, 2007 1:27:24 PM
I went nuts, dropped everything I was doing, and started making the gnomes! I posted the WIP on my blog. The pattern is adorable, Hillary. I can't wait to start sewing it together.
Posted by: Karin | Nov 13, 2007 2:12:57 PM
Thank you! I can't wait to make some for my mom. I am also sending some to my friend in Germany who insists she doesn't like gnomes..they're everywhere there. She will love these!
Posted by: Amber | Nov 13, 2007 3:22:49 PM
The Spray adhesive I use is not toxic:
http://www.dritz.com/askus/faq/faq_01.php
Congrats on getting it up so fast.
Posted by: Lisa B | Nov 13, 2007 3:42:00 PM
in the right colours these could be father christmas and his lady wife. sweet looking pair they are too.
Posted by: hazeljoy | Nov 13, 2007 4:39:06 PM
Sweet. I am so getting them. THANKS!!!
Posted by: Michelle | Nov 13, 2007 5:06:37 PM
I LOVE gnomes. I may have to purchase this pattern as a Christmas gift to myself!
Diana
Posted by: Diana | Nov 13, 2007 5:44:14 PM
So darling. May I ask a couple questions - can these be done on a machine? Are they a project for felt only? If so, how much is needed? Thanks!!
Posted by: Miss Sassy | Nov 13, 2007 6:56:18 PM
Hahaha! Love the alpine background for the gnomes photo shoot. Cutest gnomes ever!
Posted by: jenny b harris | Nov 13, 2007 6:56:24 PM
Yay! I've been waiting SO patiently!
Posted by: Emilie | Nov 13, 2007 8:29:27 PM
I just got mine, so excited. Just can't beat that paperless shipping charge either!
Posted by: blair | Nov 14, 2007 9:47:23 AM
Hooray for gnomes! Hooray for YOU! I'm a big fan of paperless. Cheaper. Not to mention greener. No doubt all these gnomes will be pleased as punch to be associated with such an environmentally-friendly venture (in keeping with their whole "garden" theme and all :) Happy sewing everyone.
Posted by: Lori | Nov 14, 2007 10:08:13 AM
Love them, thank you so much, Hilary! These could easily be adapted to cute little christmas elves, too! Thanks!
Posted by: Sara | Nov 14, 2007 10:23:11 AM
Holy cow!!! I am beyond excited!!! Everyone is getting a gnome! I will give them at Thanksgiving so they can enjoy them for the whole season! Maybe I will make them santa and mrs clause.....oh the possibilities!!!
Posted by: Nicole | Nov 14, 2007 11:53:24 AM
thank you! thank you!! thank you!!! my order just went through and i can't wait!! they are so cute! thank you for all the work!
Posted by: heather | Nov 14, 2007 11:57:13 AM
just added this to my to do list! they are really cute, hillary!
Posted by: erin | Nov 14, 2007 6:13:23 PM
Too cute!
Posted by: Laura | Nov 14, 2007 7:58:48 PM
I'm most assuredly going to get this pattern...Mema (my grandma) is from Germany and she loves gnomes...I know what I'm making her for Christmas!!!
Posted by: Michelle | Nov 15, 2007 12:31:21 PM
