Tomtenisse: sewing a pixie Version 2.0

Day 3:

Our Nisse is born. I stuffed the limbs this morning while still in PJ's. The relative complexity of the all enterprise dictated that I use buttons for the eyes, being that I am poor at embroidery. The little guy turned out less pudgy than expected, but with shorter legs he is no longer so insect-like. Thomas suggested that he needs clothe, with the cold weather we have been having. So do I, my belly is growing at an alarming rate, my toes are a faint memory and the jackets of winters past will not zip anymore... I have the feeling his needs will be easier met than mine.

A little bit about the fabrics and supplies used in this project:

Cap, mittens and boots are made of wool felt, left over from the Wee Gnomes.

The face and ears are 55%cotton 45% linen from Robert Kaufman.

The body is in quilting weight cotton ticking. The real stuff might do wonder or be too stiff.

The body is filled with natural cotton stuffing, a favorite.

PS:I think that I can still improve on the pattern for those, because they are inspired by the commercial (probably made in China) version of the Danish Pixie, I am not sure that I am allowed to put my pattern on the blog. I will consult higher authorities about the matter...

Comments

[Karin]

Hello! I tagged you on my blog to list 5 random things, but only if you want to :)

[stephanie]

What genius! Way to save 50 bucks and cute to boot.

[Sarah]

Your little nisse is so cute! I've just finished making one from your pattern and will get him on my blog in the next day or so if you would like to see him.