It's that time of the year. The time we start thinking about what we are thankful for. So grab your favorite cuppa, and see what this "Gnome" thing is all about!
Did you know that gnomes and their lore originated in Europe. They lived in dark places like the underground and deep in the forests. They were mischievous little guys, but in time they took on very different meanings. In Scandinavia they are known as industrious, kind and wise. They are seen as guardians of nature and animals. In more recent times, the "Tomte" is considered to be helpers to Santa at Christmas. Gnomes were made famous in Germany in the mid 1800's as garden decorations. I had to laugh when I read that garden gnomes have become targets of pranks, some being kidnapped and sent on trips around the world. Can you imagine having to pay a ransom to get your garden gnome back?
Yep, that's why I told you to grab your cuppa. You can enjoy it with me and my little coffee lovin Gnommie!
I found this sweet guy as clipart online, then when I stumbled on this border fabric
and knew he was destine to become a wall quiltie!
My Gnome stuffy is just 10" tall, but sports a hat that's 32" long. It's crazy easy to put together, yet has been in rolling around in my to-do pile for waaaaaaaay to long. :-) He's a free pattern from "Shecansew.com" in fact you can find it right HERE. I may or may not have a gnome army started for every season, in my sewing room. Feel free to kidnap one of them and sent em on a world tour, I will even escort em! HAHAHA
Sew that's what's been happening here! Check out what my fellow bloggers have in store for Thanksgiving. Make sure you thank them with a sweet comment.
Monday Nov 18
MooseStashQuilting (you're here)
You can find the complete schedule HERE.
All projects are added daily to our Pinterest page HERE.
Thanks for being a part of my blogging world. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving season.
Adorable wall quilt, and gnome. Thank you for the free pattern also. The info about gnomes is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteYour gnomes are Adorable, Joan! I love gnomes, Hobbits, fairies, etc. I may have to try making that one with the super long hat, lol! I love finding clipart inspiration for applique too. Thanks for this blog hop too!!! Sad it will be the last one from you. I hope to see you continue to make your awesome quilts here and there next year and beyond. I will be watching for your posts as you do share your creations. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with that growing family of yours.
ReplyDeleteYour gnomes, both 3D and 2D, are stinking adorable! Thanks for the link to the pattern, and the information about gnomes!
ReplyDeleteI love mini history classes. Didn't know any of that stuff before. Your gnome in a pumpkin gives a whole new meaning to Pumpkin Pie, such a cutie. Really lovin THE HAT.
ReplyDeleteWishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your family.
The wall hanging is adorable! Thanks for pointing to the gnome pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun gnomes! I love the idea of a yearly cycle of gnomes - wall hangings and 3-d ones. You certainly had fun with this prompt.
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging turned out great! Mr. Gnome Stuffy is cute too. I can already envision an army of gnomes.
ReplyDeleteI love both your wallhanging and your gnome stuffy! Of course, I am a little partial to gnomes and maybe have one for every season too! Thanks for another great hop, I am going to miss them!
ReplyDeleteCute quilt and stuffie!
ReplyDeleteThat is an adorable gnome in a cup and your stuffie gnome is now on my list of things to do. I love gnomes of all kinds, so you have me smiling on these two! The fabric is perfect for pumpkin lovers. Thanks for this fun hop and sharing your cuties.
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny, and I really love your gnomes. I think that they'd be great companions for traveling!
ReplyDeleteAren't they adorable. Great wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteAnd your real gnome is great fun. Yes, I can see lots of them.
I can remember when people used to kidnap the gnomes years ago. The thieves/gnomenappers would leave notes about where to find them, or to pay a ransom. And some just hated seeing gnomes in gardens and warned people to get rid of them or they would steal them.
It is funny how they are now trendy.
Such cute gnomes, Joan! That border fabric is perfect for the season! I especially like your gnome with the LONG hat! I have made several of those gnomes but have never thought about a longer hat--love it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable. Joan!! I love your wall hanging as well as your cute little gnome. Maybe they could take us all on a world tour! LOL
ReplyDeleteJoan both of your Gnommies are too darn cute! Thank you for sharing the link to the pattern for the stuffy! Thanks also for an incredibly fun theme! I’ll miss doing these hops with you. 🤗 Carol
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ReplyDeleteI love your gnome cutie!!! And thanks for sharing the history of gnomes!
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging gnome is soooo cute! Love the fabric, just perfect!! Thanks so much for hosting this amazing blog hop! xx
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