Wee felt gnomes for the wee one

I'm not going up to the wire with christmassy-making this year, as tempting as it may be.  'Project Baby' is making itself felt, with the swelling of my belly (and some serious huffing and puffing yesterday when I attempted some usually-easily-accomplished canyon steps on one of our favourite trail walks),  some sharp jabs in the ribs, and some reminders ('when exactly are those nursery curtains going to be made?).  So, the eight-week deadline (God, is it only 8 weeks?!) has become more imposing than the next-week one.

However, before the elvish streak abandoned me, I put together these wee felt gnomes for Boo.  Gnomes have been her only request this year, no doubt inspired by the gnome fun she has at school.  I also picked her up some  of these wooden ones from Natural Pod for a bit of variety.

I used the instructions for felt gnomes available here which are very clear.  I really would recommend using 100% wool felt - the quality/feel is so much superior to other felts, and it doesn't get that nasty bobbling polyester felt does.

 
 
I made some even-more-wee gnomes too, to create some family dynamics.  I should probably make some little babies to go with them too!

This would probably make a great sewing project for kids too - its so simple.

Boo and I have had a couple of other elvish moments too of late, but I'm keeping them under wraps for the time being so as not to spoil any surprises... and by the way, exactly how do you get a 3 year old to keep secrets?!