Monday, December 5, 2011

advent calender

It was perhaps not the best thing to begin sewing an advent calender on the 30th of November. But better late than never as they say. This has been on my list for a few years now, but with having a new baby last November and moving house the November before that, any advent calender plans had been put on hold.

I used pretty scrap fabric that I had on hand for the little pockets. Some were home decor weight, some quilting cotton, cotton voile, calico, linen  and vintage sheeting. I wanted something a little more subtle and not screaming "christmas".


I roughly embroidered each piece and didn't concern myself too much if it was wonky. All to add to the handmade charm I kept telling myself.

I then pinned and sewed all the pockets onto a piece of  (op shopped) calico. Which I then hemmed and attached a few loops to.



So it now hangs on my hooks in the kitchen. Adding a little floral festive cheer to my cooking corner.







The kids are most excited to have an advent calender in the house. Most handy for the perpetual question of how long it is until christmas. Also handy for popping notes such as these into the pockets.


Hoping you all had a lovely weekend.
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15 comments:

  1. Andrea @ little bucklesDecember 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I love your advent calendar especially with vintage fabrics mixed in :)

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  2. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    love it. i didn't get a chance to make one this year. long service leave from work next year will allow some more time for such things. it looks beautiful tania. love the homemade look!

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  3. Christina LowryDecember 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Lovely indeed! I've always meant to make an advent calender, but still haven't. Perhaps next year...

    :)

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  4. FlepandcoDecember 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    It took me a while to work mine out - I think I should've done what you did with pockets. We're now onto day 5...

    http://flepandco.blogspot.com/2011/11/advent-calendar-finished.html

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  5. daisyDecember 5, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    it's gorgeous! i love the little embroidered numbers on the pockets.
    well done!!
    i too decided to sew up an advent calendar on the bloody 30th of november last week. although i did not number the pockets. i am still working out a way to number them now...maybe little badges pinned on.

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  6. DomesblissityDecember 5, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Oh, I love it Tania. It's just gorgeous and just the exact same thing I was hoping to achieve this Christmas but failed dismally. I did manage to pull this one together.

    http://domesblissity.blogspot.com/2011/12/baby-sock-advent-calendar.html

    Maybe if I start in January, I'll have it done for Christmas 2012? LOL You always amaze me Tania, what you can achieve with a baby and 2 youngsters.

    Anne @ Domesblissity xx

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  7. LindaDecember 5, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I love your calendar! I will have to make one of these for next Christmas.

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  8. ashleyDecember 6, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Vintage print Christmas goodies=brilliant! Very inspiring, as always. X

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  9. KateDecember 6, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    It's just perfect. The prettiest I've seen. Your kids must be checking it every five minutes. x

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  10. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    That is so lovely. Really lovely.
    I had wanted to make one this year as well, but time wasn't my friend. Next year, next year...

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  11. michelleDecember 6, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Oh my goodness Tania! That is the prettiest advent calendar I've ever seen. I mean to make one every year, I just love yours, it is gorgeous.

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  12. CDecember 6, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Lovely! And what beautiful handwriting you have x

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  13. BLD in MTDecember 7, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    That is probably the best advent calender I've ever seen. Good work!

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  14. green tea and red nailsDecember 8, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    this is AMAZING! love the vintage fabrics :)

    Kel x

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  15. AllanaDecember 8, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Yours has to be the best Advent calendar I've seen yet - love it! :)

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