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| Washcloth Baby Gnome |
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| Washcloth Crafts, "TerryGami, Animals, Birds, and Gnomes |
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| Washcloth Baby Gnome |
The new book will be available online soon!
Meanwhile, here is a sneak preview of the Gnome Babies.
For the first book go to:
For the first book go to:
Welcome to washcloth crafts!
Gnome Babies can be any color, but since folklore tells us that they are born as twins, one boy and one girl, I made them of pink and blue washcloths for the new book. The hair color can be any color, too. (Don't forget about the Craft Trim, which is cheaper than buying a skein of yarn for just a few small pieces of yarn.)
The gnome babies can also be Boo Boo Gnomes. Just put an ice cube in its tummy to soothe a child's boo boo. Treats can be tucked inside, as well, for a party favor.
If using the baby gnomes for a party activity, save time by putting together the body structures and let the kids sew up the arms, especially if you are teaching them to sew, too. The sides of the body can be sewn or left open. You can incorporate felt hands, too, if you wish. Don't forget, you can use blunt-end needles that are easy to thread. I like to use darning needles, but plastic needles can be used, too. The wide weave of the terrycloth allows for the use of blunt-end needles.
Another option is to make the hats a head of time, and then let the kids make the body. This way they learn how to make the babies. The hats can be made of felt, but sometimes it is hard to match the color of the felt with the washcloth. A washcloth hat work just fine. The jingle bell on the top it optional. You can use a pom-pom instead or nothing at all. Googly eyes can be used, too, or use a hole punch to make foam board eyes. Use the glitter foam board to jazz them up a bit. I like to snip a piece off the bottom of the circle for the eyes.
Don't forget, each critter comes with factoids! This allows you to have a mini lesson along with the sewing lesson. There are 12 new projects in the new book. See the front cover for nine of them.
The gnome babies can be elf babies; just use green washcloths.
See the first book below.
Happy Crafting!
~Terry
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