February 21, 2008

a preponderance of gnomes

from Sewsew-a-Gogo
free gnome pattern by Andrea Zuill available here


Do you ever wonder what starts a worldwide cultural trend? I do, and often - for instance, what's up with all the adorable gnomes?

Was it Amelie's charming gnome that started this whole deal? (Although I could have sworn I'd seen a travelling garden gnome before that....) Or was it the cute, perky, and occasionally annoying Travelocity gnome? I just need to know, do you guys know?

Inspiration notwithstanding, in the Flickr Embroidery pool, gnomes are here to stay:
Gnome scarf
Gnome gnome

Gnomes courtesy of merwing, my paper crane, oipom, and krakencrafts

Longing for a gnome of your own?
  • Try the Sublime Stitching Gnomes and Fairies patterns:
  • Or, stitch up Hillary Lang's Mr and Mrs Gnome PDF pattern:
  • Or, for zero moolah - embroider this cute gnome pattern, courtesy of Badbird (Andrea Zuill):
    Gnome Embroidery Pattern

Hi, I'm floresita, editor of Feeling Stitchy. I'm an avid stitcher, knitter, and crafter. You can see more of my stitching on Instagram and my blog. My vintage transfer collection is on Vintage Transfer Finds.

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9 comments:

  1. -KFebruary 22, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    Don't forget the gnomes in The Full Monty! :)

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  2. SuziFebruary 23, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    They're amazing!
    Thanks for sharing - that's my Dad's birthday present sorted!!
    :-)

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  3. syko kajsaFebruary 26, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    Beautiful! And yes, I think Amelié had something to do with it!

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  4. Happy ZombieFebruary 26, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    Gnomelicious!!! Thank you <:-)

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  5. Junie MoonFebruary 27, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    I don't know why everyone is fascinated with gnomes but I am, too. Maybe it's the promise of happy magic implied; whatever the reason, I am appreciative of your links to celebrating gnomes. I need one, too.

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  6. UnknownMarch 2, 2008 at 12:52 AM

    What gnome lovliness! Your blog is such a wonderful haven for beautiful and delightful stitches!

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  7. edward and lillyMarch 14, 2008 at 6:11 AM

    these gnomes are cute, oh and you've been tagged, details on my blog. sorry i know you are prob super busy so i will not be offended or anythng at all if you choose to ignore this.

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  8. calicodaisyMarch 14, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    Drats! I was too late to be part of the comment spree on your blog school. However, I really loved reading all the lessons. Thanks for putting that together. I love the gnomes here. I might have to embroider some while on a trip next week! -- Michele
    http://calicodaisy.blogspot.com/

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  9. LaceyApril 27, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    I don't know if you've ever seen it, but there was this great animated series called Home Movies. There's a garden gnome in every episode, just hanging out somewhere unexpected.

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