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.
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