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Meet Fergus, The Cutest Handmade Gnome for the Holidays
Hi friends! I’m Lorena Wakefield, and I’m delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog with a cozy felt project featuring Fergus the Gnome by Sandi MacIver. He’s sweet, sturdy, and surprisingly simple, perfect as a tree ornament, a bottle topper, or a little shelf sitter. Below you’ll find a clear, photo-matched walkthrough. Step 1 Some of the dies are numbered; this shows how many pieces you’ll need to cut from each shape. Step 2 Arrange the felt and dies on your cutting plate, and run them through your Platinum 6 Step 3 Die cut all the gnome parts from your chosen felt colors (body, hat, beard, hands, feet, etc.).…
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Felt Décor Collection Introduction with Sandi MacIver
Hi crafty friends! I’m Sandi MacIver, and I’m thrilled to introduce my very first collection with Spellbinders – the Felt Décor Collection! Inspired by my love of gnomes and felt stitching, this collection was born from a desire to create charming, seasonal décor for tiered trays, bread bowls, and cozy home displays. The star of the collection is Fergus the Gnome, a whimsical 3D standing figure rooted in folklore and fun. Designing Fergus was my first priority, followed closely by two coordinating embellishment die sets that allow you to dress him up for different holidays and seasons. Whether you’re a die-cutting enthusiast, felt crafter, or gnome lover, this new Spellbinders…
