Sewing pattern: Gnome/Tomten Christmas Ornament

This little Christmas gnome would make such a cute ornament for your tree! Mar from Marzipan Knits created it, and she’s got a tutorial on her blog telling how she did it. She was able to make several of them in one day, and using materials that she had on hand.

Click below for the tutorial:

Gnome or Tomten Ornaments for Your Tree, by Marzipan Knits

[photo from Marzipan Knits]

Looking for more Christmas Gnomes? Check these free DIY tutorials out :

DIY Pinecone Gnomes — CraftBits.com

Christmas Sock Gnomes

DIY Christmas Gnome Wreath — CraftBits.com

Looking for more Gnome themed sewing patterns? Check these sewing patterns out on Etsy.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!