A chubby little gnome with a hat thats basically bigger than his whole body, holding a heart or wearing one on his outfit. People see this one and immediately go 'I need that on a pillow'. Four colours: red for the hat and heart details, cream for the little figure fill, grey for the beard and shadow, black for the outlines. The density is 858 which is on the higher end, the rounded body has real substance to it once stitched.
Sizes go from 3.51 inches wide to 7.51 inches, heights from 2.88 to 6.16 inches, 5 sizes. The gnome is wider than he is tall at the smaller sizes which gives him that squat round character. Stitch counts run from 15,625 to 39,672. My daughter helped me pick the hat angle on the original sketch for this one and she voted for the bigger hat, which Im glad about, it really makes the design. Mapped in my digitising suite with proper underlay on the rounded fills.
Layer a sturdy cutaway stabiliser underneath because the density is 858 and you need the backing to hold through all those stitches. Dont try tearaway on knit or jersey with this build, the stitch density will pull the fabric. On smooth woven cotton or canvas, a firm tearaway works fine. Press wash-away film if stitching on minky or velvet so the beard detail doesnt disappear into the pile texture.
Use white or cream as your base fabric to really see all 4 colours cleanly. A red base with cream thread for the figure works as a reverse colourway. Customers have stitched this on everything from onesies to christmas stockings and it reads well at all 5 sizes. The smaller 3.51 inch size fits on a pocket or hat front perfectly.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Valentine pillow covers and cushionsCentred on a cream or white pillow cover in the 7-in span, this gnome is the whole personality of the room.
- Childrens tee shirts and onesiesKids love gnomes and hearts, this on a white onesie or tee in a toddler size is a very popular order.
- Seasonal stockings and fabric ornamentsStitched on red or cream felt and cut out, these gnomes become Christmas stocking ornaments or garland pieces.
- Gift bags and tote bags for valentinesCanvas tote bags with this on the front for valentine gift bags, the whimsy of the gnome makes it memorable.
- Craft market products and gnome collectionsCustomers who sell gnome-themed collections add this to their valentine season lineup every year.
- Aprons and kitchen accessoriesApron chest pocket or bib panel looks charming with this gnome, popular for Valentine cooking or baking gifts.
- Embroidery hoop wall artcentred at 7-in on white linen, the gnome makes a sweet seasonal wall art swap for February.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.88 in | 15,625 |
| 4.51 × 3.70 in | 19,989 |
| 5.51 × 4.52 in | 25,548 |
| 6.51 × 5.34 in | 32,777 |
| 7.51 × 6.16 in | 39,672 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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