At the retreat that I was at last week, we had a ‘secret’ gift exchange. It’s a secret until the gift is open and then we found out who made it. Over the years, I have ALWAYS received awesome gifts … zipper bags, wall hangings … lots of different things. This year, I was pleasantly surprised to received a Sewing Gnome from Robin … Isn’t he cute? I love the details of the bobbins, thimbles and spools of thread. He has found his forever home on the ledge in my sewing studio.
For my gift, I made a boxy zipper pouch. It’s a pattern from Sew Can She. You can access the pattern HERE. The fabric was Island Batik’s “Jelly Bean” that I had left over from a backing. It wasn’t until I went to write this post that I realized that I hadn’t taken a picture of the front/back or inside.
It’s in the Bag Blog Hop
Are you following along with Island Batik’s November Blog Hop? This weeks hop was short, with 3 different bags shown. My bags were one of them. It’s a byAnnie pattern “Take a Stand.”
Next week’s giveaway is already live! Go to Island Batik’s blog (click HERE) and follow the Rafflecopter prompts. YOU could win a Fat Quarter Bundle of Limerick or Country Charm.
One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
Linking to:
- Midweek Makers @ QuiltFabrication
- Wednesday Wait Loss @ Inquiring Quilter
- Happy Needle and Thread @ My Quilt Infatuation
- Andrée / Free Motion Mavericks @ Quilting & Learning – What a combo!
- Put your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese
- Can I get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts
- Sherry @ Powered by Quilting
- Off the Wall Friday @ Creations – Quilts, Art, Whatever
- Peacock Party @ Wendy’s Quilts and More
- TGIFF @ Thank Goodness It’s Finished Friday
Quilting Gail 
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I saw a Christmas gnome very similar to your sewing gnome at Costco the other day for $40! It’s adorable!!! Love your bag, too!
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Oh Nancy … I know the lady that made the gnome … we made a bunch together last year. She didn’t know that I’d receive the sewing gnome, but I’m thrilled. I’ll let her know about the Costco gnome! 🙂
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That sewing gnome is really cute. Perfect addition to your sewing room.
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He’s already got a place of honour on my shelf!
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What a pretty bag! Love the fabrics it’s made with. That gnome sure is cute. She put a lot of details into that. Love your pouch! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2023/11/01/wednesday-wait-loss-352
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Thanks, Jennifer! And thank you for faithfully hosting Wednesday Wait Loss!
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Hi Gail, those are really cute bags (for the hop and the swap!) That sewing gnome is very dashing! Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks.
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Thanks, Andrée! I’m in love with my sewing gnome!!!
Thank you for hosting Free Motion Mavericks.
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How FUN is that gnome?!!! I love it. What a great gift idea. Your boxy bag is really cute too. Love that fabric.
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I’m LOVING my sewing gnome!!! The lady that made it is so creative!
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