Wednesday 2 December 2009

Advent Calendar

This is a pattern from Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched, called “It’s Christmas Time”, which I made quite a few years ago now.


My daughter inherited it when she moved out of home last year. I got it back from her to “fill it up” again for this Christmas. Each little pocket has a couple of sweets and a paper scroll with a joke on it – just a bit of fun leading up to Christmas. My son hasn’t fared quite as well. His advent calendar is a bit makeshift. (Sorry Zack – you know I love you – you’re still my favourite first-born child!) He moved out of home this year and I didn’t really give too much thought to advent calendars – for him or for us – until the other day. So next year I’ll have to make something for him (and myself, too).

How do you count down to Christmas in your world?

3 comments:

Serena said...

This is beautiful! I've never thought to make a quilted advent calendar. When I was little we used the paper kind that we bought in stores. I love that you fill it with a sweet and a joke!

I hope you and yours are doing well!

Natima said...

I used to filled my kids advent calendar too. I stopped when they moved out of home. I am going to make a new one for my Grand Daughter in a few years when she is a bit bigger. I still do the stockings when they are home for Christmas. I love your advent calendar from Anni's. I know Anni very well, I used to lived in Bathurst the first year Anni opened her shop. I still have many friends there and I go back there most year and Anni's shop is a must to visit! I am glad my dear friend Serena is visiting you here too. Have you been to her blog? Have a great week and hope Garry is better - Hugs Natima

clare bower said...

Hi Sue , I just popped in for a visit to thankyou for joining in the ornament swap . You and Natama outdid yourselves , how beautiful . Thanksagain and I'm glad you now have a new friend .

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