Larry Plunkett shows off the gnome he made July 5 at the Whitehall Active Community Center, 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua. The gnomes were made from socks.

Betty Duffy displays the new little friend she crafted - and named Grandpa.

Duffy, Plunkett, Ramona Frey, Ann Fritz, Denise Gery, Shelly Burns, Rosemary Kromer, Lana Snyder, Faith Vilbas and Debbie Vilbas gather for a group photo after the craft project. For information on the center and its activities, call 610-443-0675.

PRESS PHOTOS BY JIM WEBER Faith and Debbie Vilbas spend quality time together making their gnomes.