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Instead of buying ready-made
advent calendars, why not make your own? There are twenty
different types in this book all made from fabric and suitable
for all levels of expertise, even children.
I could say also suitable for the family dog, as there is
a delightful dachshund shaped one – you will have to
use your imagination to change it for cats. If, like me, you
are mostly familiar with the flat type with windows or the
hanging type with pockets, prepare to be amazed with the sheer
variety of calendars in here. From a rag doll holding a chalk
board to bunting, wee bags, number cubes (think perpetual
calendar), a snowman, cone shaped trees and my own favorite,
a train, you will be spoilt for choice. There are several
types of bunting and the type with pockets in too, all different
shapes and styles for displaying in different spaces. Basic
sewing equipment and skills are required but nothing more,
and special techniques are limited to a couple of embroidery
stitches and making (and attaching) bias binding. There is
a list of ideas for the treats to insert, and some ideas for
different numbering options plus a page showing small thumbnails
of the calendars for easy selection. Each project features
a large photo of the item in situ plus a list of what you
need, finished size and several steps with photographs. The
mitten bunting is a simple project that children can make
by hand, a nice touch, and many of the other calendars have
simple parts that younger family members (or beginner stitchers)
can make easily. An imaginative book that a wide range of
abilities can get a lot of fun out of.
If you cannot find a good range of cotton fabric locally,
try http://www.searchpress.com for a list of suppliers.
Reviews
of other titles by this author
Making
Cushion Covers
Half
Yard Home
Half
Yard Christmas
Quilted
Covers and Cosies
Sewing
Room Accessories
Half
Yard Vintage
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