Need a gift? Try these totally free holiday sewing projects that would make the perfect present or handmade christmas decor.
How to make an advent calendar with Christmas fabric panels - this cool shortcut makes sewing Christmas advent calendar super easy - see how!
Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE a Cadbury’s advent calendar as much as the next person. I actually grew up just south of Birmingham, close to the Bournville chocolate factory. However Christmas has become rather commercial, and so I am doing it a bit differently these days. Home made gifts and decoratio
This simple canvas advent calendar includes roomy pockets to hold treats and small gifts, and it's so easy to sew you can finish it in a day.
Christmas is getting closer and to make sure that your countdown game is on point when December 1 arrives I found some really good Advent Calendars for you.
I love the lead-up to Christmas and one of my favourite parts is watching the kids update the Advent calendar each day. After the battle for who gets to do which days is over (although with most calendars having 24 days, it works out evenly for people with 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 12 kids), it’s fun to watch them hang
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This reusable advent calendar is easy to sew and always turns out beautiful!
Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE a Cadbury’s advent calendar as much as the next person. I actually grew up just south of Birmingham, close to the Bournville chocolate factory. However Christmas has become rather commercial, and so I am doing it a bit differently these days. Home made gifts and decoratio
20 fun advent calendars to sew that range from weekly countdowns to daily countdowns to a countdown for your dog.
Advent Calendar is very simple, classic, and can be used for years to come. Kids will love to store their goodies at the little pockets.
Handmade Advent Calendar Bunting with 24 flags with can be reused year after year. Each pocket is the perfect size for filling with chocolate, toys or other small treats for the lead up to Christmas Day.
Advent Calendar is very simple, classic, and can be used for years to come. Kids will love to store their goodies at the little pockets.
Countdown to Christmas with these DIY Advent Calendar Kits to sew. These sewing kits contain everything you need to create a handmade family heirloom.
The Big Pocket Advent Calendar sewing pattern - DIY your own Christmas calendar with pockets big enough to hold treats for the whole family.
Every year around this time, the internet is aflurry with cute Advent calendars you can buy for the holiday season. There are hundreds of options — one for every kid's interest, whether they are a Harry Potter fan or Frozen-obsessed, whether they love cozy socks or adding to their Lego collection. ...
It's a Spotlight Christmas Advent Calendar Craft thing ... We adore this gorgeous festive Fabric Advent Calendar Project from SPOTLIGHT. Just follow the link above for step-by-step instructions and materials list to show you how create your own fabulous fabric Advent. A gorgeous Christmas craft from SPOTLIGHT Tis the Season ... Remember to like and follow by email for updates.
Christmas is coming! Our luxury king size embroidered fabric advent calendar is the perfect way to count down the days and make precious memories. An heirloom piece to be enjoyed year after year, this will become part of your family Christmas traditions. Every advent calendar is lovingly handmade in our West Sussex workshop. Each pocket is beautifully embroidered with a number and is the perfect place to pop a little gift or message, creating a magical moment each morning. We’ve made the pockets with gussets so they’re big enough for a couple of smaller gifts or one a little bigger. gifts for your advent calendar: We've taken the hassle out of what to put in your fabric advent calendar pockets for each day! A carefully curated collection of little toys is included in this listing. See our other listing if you would prefer the fabric advent calendar without gift toys. These little gifts have been carefully chosen with a nod to the past, evoking memories of our own childhood toys. Keep them as your family advent toys and on Christmas eve pop them back into the cotton drawstring bag, sprinkle with memories and store away with the calendar until next year. The collection includes 20 little toys almost entirely made from wood, tin, cotton and fabric. If you'd prefer a fabric advent calendar without the gift toys, click on this link in our Etsy shop. www.etsy.com/uk/listing/545694045/advent-calendar-christmas-countdown personalisation: We can personalise your advent calendar with one name, siblings or family names, e.g. The Windsor Family or Mr. & Mrs. Jones. Or we can leave it plain at the top. Please indicate upper and lower case when you get to the message box. The name will be stitched in red thread as you write it, e.g. HANNAH, Hannah or hannah. The embroidery area is on one line only and the font size will depend on the length of the name/names. The maximum height of the characters is 32mm. availability: Each year we make a very limited number of these beautiful advent calendars and we predict to sell out quickly. Once they’re gone we will start taking orders for next year. slight seconds: Available at a greatly reduced price, these are available in the outlet section on our website. made from: The calendar is made from unbleached natural cotton thickness 180gsm and includes a matching cotton drawstring bag to keep your fabric advent calendar in for the rest of the year. The wooden rod, finials and cotton hanging cord are all included. The props are not included. dimensions: It’s fully lined and measures 110cm x 46cm. Each gusseted pocket is 12cm x 10cm and finished with grosgrain ribbon. The numbers are approximately 32mm high.
A king size fabric advent calendar made with lots of love and attention to details. If You search for a unique one of a kind advent calendar that is made to last for generations - this is Your choice. It is a truly special item to add a festive touch and warm memories to your home. Build your own traditions - it is so indescribably warm to get treasured pieces from your elder family, use it for your own and then pass for younger generations. A heirloom piece to be enjoyed by little ones as well as grownups year after year, this will become part of your family Christmas traditions. I use sturdy durable fabrics so the Advent calendar could be handled to your grandchildren, great grandchildren. It will not only serve a few generations - it will save our Mother Nature this way. I made the first calendar more than a decade ago to my kids, and it is still like new. There are 24 pockets on the calendar to fill with little gifts, messages, sweets or chocolates. The ribbons are sewn onto the bags for your convenience. DETAILS I used cotton fabric for background. Please check “Materials” section where you will find described used fabrics and details. Elegant wooden numbers for bags. Measures of the Advent calendar: 16 in (41cm) w x 55in (140cm) h; please keep in mind that it needs additional 5 inch space in height for hanging Pockets measure 3,5in x 5,5in (9cm x 14cm) – (This size easily fits goodies for my four kids!) The wooden rod and hanging cord are all included. The gifts and props are not included. Advent calendar is packed in breathable cotton bag with zipper - easy way to store it in your wardrobe while waiting for the season. PERSONALISATION We can personalize your advent calendar, please see example in one of pictures. Please indicate the name when you get to the message box. The name will be stitched in matching color felt. Personalized name will only be included if the correct payment option is selected. *************************** Care instructions: If needed - washable in cold water by hands only and hang dry. Better iron only through a cotton cloth. Please store the Advent calendar in a bag you will receive in when not the season – you will keep bright colors then and avoid dust (and washing). **************************** Hanging an advent calendar instantly adds Christmas cheer to your home, and these are super popular in our family. No doubt they will be in yours too! ********************** FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME
Did you have an Advent Calendar when you were little? We had one every year, but it was one of the cardboard calendars with the little windows that opened. Each window had a surprise picture waiting to be exposed. I always thought it was so much fun, but usually all of the windows were opened by the end of the first week! Years later, I realized some kids had calendars with little pockets for real surprises! Imagine! Not a little picture of what you could possible have, but an actual surprise! Hmmmmm.... So, now that my kids are way beyond the Advent Calendar age...hehe...I decided to make a calendar for my niece to hang in her home. The pockets are just the right size for little softies, a bit of candy, or a candy cane, a matchbox car or my pretty pony! If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen the sneak peeks...I also had a few requests for a tutorial... so here you go! MOLLY FLANDERS ADVENT CALENDAR Supplies... Background fabric...22" wide X 39" long (I used Essex linen in Flax) Pockets and Pocket linings....25 pockets and 25 pocket linings 4" wide X 5" long (I used Essex for the pockets and Liberty for the linings) Numbers from number printed fabric, or number stamps, or fabric to make your own numbers and a fusible webbing...more on this later Thin Batting Backing fabric Embroidery floss or Perle cotton for stitching...I use size 8 Valdani Perle Cotton A disappearing marker such as Frixion pen _______________________________________ Begin by cutting 10 inches off one end of your background fabric, leaving a 22" wide X 29" long section and a piece measuring 22" wide X 10" long. Set these aside. Making the pockets Cut 25 exteriors for the pockets 4" wide X 5" long and 25 pocket linings, also 4" wide X 5" long. Place the lining and exterior together with right sides facing and using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, stitch both long sides and the top short side....leave the bottom short side open Turn the pocket right side out. Push out the sides and the corners and press well. A chop stick works well for getting into small corners. With the pocket exterior facing up, fold down the top end about a half inch, exposing the lining fabric and press again. Stitch across the lining edge by machine or with floss/perle cotton.... For each pocket you will need a number so the kiddos can count down the days! I used a fabric with numbers that I could cut apart, other options would be to make your own numbers with fabric and fusible webbing. If you have a Silouhette or similar cutter, this would be perfect for making numbers. Also, there are many sites to download fonts. So you can easily print out numbers and even change the size in your printer. Another option would be to embroider your own numbers (you may want to embroider before you add the lining fabric). Or you could stamp numbers using stamps and ink. How about making your own stamp! Get the kids involved and have them help make potato stamps! So many possibilities! Stitch the number to the center of each pocket exterior and then go back over the machine stitching with floss or perle cotton. Be sure to leave at least a 1/4 inch from the bottom open edge free. This area will become a seam allowance for your pocket. **note: if you don't like raw edges you can either turn under the edge or use fusible webbing** After you have the numbers on the pockets, turn the pocket over so the lining side is facing up. Using a disappearing marking tool or a Frixion pen, mark line 1/4 inch from the open raw edge. Placing the pockets Take your background piece of fabric measuring 22" wide X 29" long. Measure 3" down from the top edge and, using a disappearing marking tool or a Frixion pen, draw a horizontal line from one side to the other. This is your top margin. From this line measure down 4" and draw another line from side to side. And continue dropping down 4" and drawing a line from side to side until you have drawn 6 lines. These lines are for placing the pockets. So you should now have 7 lines total from side to side. Whew! Skipping the first line, go to the second line (4" down from the 1st line). Starting at the left hand side and on the second line, place a little mark on the line about 1.75" in from the left hand edge. Now place your ruler edge at that mark and make marks on the line at 5", 10", 15"..... here you can see a small mark 1.75" from the left edge... placing your ruler at the first mark on the line...make a mark at 5", 10", and 15"...these are guide marks for placing the pockets. Repeat this process for the rest of the lines (lines 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) Remember the very first line at the top is just to mark the bottom of the top margin or the header. Sewing the Pockets onto the Banner Take pocket #1 and flip over so the lining is facing up and upside down. The raw open edge should be at the top and lines matching....like this....the left edge of your pocket will line up with the small register marks you made on the line. Pin in place and stitch on the drawn line. Back stitch at the beginning of the pocket edge and at the end. Flip the pocket up so you can see the number and finger press. If you have marked with a tool that disappears with heat or is set with heat, make sure you simply finger press...don't put the iron to it! Stitch both sides of the pocket, leaving the top of the pocket open!!! the dashed marked line shows the stitching area. Repeat this for 24 pockets. You will have 4 pockets per line...don't add #25 yet. Making the point for the Banner Once you have all 24 pockets on the body of the banner, you are ready to make the pointy bottom section which will hold #25. Take the other piece of background fabric that measures 22" wide X 10" long. Fold in half so it measures 11" wide X 10" long. Place the folded fabric on your cutting mat so the fold is at the top. Line up your acrylic ruler from the top right hand side to the lower left hand hand side. Notice that when you cut from corner to corner, you will be able to open this up creating a large triangle. Cut from upper right hand corner to the lower left hand corner... open Adding the last pocket The last pocket will be placed on the triangle. Make sure to leave at least 1/4" clear around all edges for seam allowance. I placed mine low enough to add a little easy embroidery to the triangle... Draw a line for the pocket placement and stitch in place like the other 24 pockets. I used my marking tool to mark a simple Swedish looking tree with a star on top. And using a backstitch, added a little simple embroidery. Stitch the long edge of the triangle to the body of the Advent Calendar. You may want to trim the edge of the body of the calendar before stitching if you prefer less space between the last row and the beginning of the triangle. Adding the Pick Stitching Because I didn't want to add a binding to my calendar, I pin basted a piece of batting to the wrong side of the calendar and did most of my pick stitching (hand quilting, big stitch) on the front only...not through three layers. I stitched on the line marking the header, stitched each pocket line and between the pockets from top to bottom. The black line outlining the entire calendar was done last...after I had added the backing...through all three layers. You may want to embroider Merry Christmas or another Christmas motif in the header area....just a thought. Because I used a Frixion pen...I pressed my calendar to make the marks disappear. It's always a good idea to test the Frixion pen with your fabric before you begin any project. Putting the Backing Together with the Front I chose not to do a binding all around the calendar so I could leave an opening and turn right side out. To add the backing, I first trimmed any batting even with my calendar front. I stitched a small zig-zag stitch around the entire calendar front to hold the batting and calendar together. Then I pinned my calendar, right sides facing, with my backing fabric. My backing fabric was not cut to the size of the calendar. It was a large piece of fabric extending beyond the edges of the calendar. Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, stitch the calendar and backing together...BE SURE TO LEAVE AN OPENING FOR TURNING AT THE TOP OF THE CALENDAR. I stitched with the calendar/batting facing me so I could follow the edge of the calendar. Make sure you use a 1/4" seam allowance and you may want to use a walking foot. Trim the backing even with the calendar and turn right side out. Push out all points and corners. Stitch the opening closed by hand. After all three layers were together, I went back and outlined the entire calendar with black Valdani perle cotton. Are you still with me??? Adding the Tabs The last detail is to add tabs for hanging. Cut tabs 7.5" wide X 9" long. Stitch in half along the length so you end up with a tube 3.5" X 9". Press the seam open. Turn the tube right side out and place the seam in the center of the back of the tube...press well. Turn under both short ends 1/2 inch and press again. I added stitching all around the edge. Pin the tabs to the top and machine stitch in place. Just for fun, I added 3 large X's to each tab! YOU ARE FINISHED!!!! **a couple of thoughts** I hope you enjoy this tutorial, but please refer back to me and this post if you make a calendar and post it online. SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS: Valdani Perle Cotton size 8 Fons and Porter Utility Needles for pick stitching...I have tried many but these are by far the best. They are designed to be used with size 8 perle cotton Nimble Thimble...I have small fingers and this is the only thimble for me! Aurifil thread for piecing About the fabrics....I am in the process of opening a web shop! Yay! My sister and I are working with a web designer to develop a web site...we are getting much closer to a launch date...but everything takes time. We are building inventory, and have some fabulous fabrics to offer. Lots of Japanese fabrics (like the number fabric), Liberty of London, fabrics from Sweden, and Australia, kits from the U.K.!!! It's all so exciting! I will be sure to keep you updated, but you will be able to find us at www.sunnydayfabric.com IG: sunnydaysupply Pinterest: Sunny Day Supply Have a great weekend! xo mary
One of the most requested holiday items I get each year is advent calendars! I’ve shared several ideas over the years, including Arlo’s officially advent calendar (below!) and thought I’d round them all up, along with some other faves across the internet for those of you looking to buy or make one this year. Some …
This simple canvas advent calendar includes roomy pockets to hold treats and small gifts, and it's so easy to sew you can finish it in a day.
I’m about to hit you with a BUNCH of felt projects, ya ready!? First up.. Arlo’s felt truck advent calendar!!! One week into December and it’s finally done and I love it so much!!! He immediately looked at it and said “CAR!” and that just made me smile. The idea is that every morning he’ll …
Learn how to sew a fabric advent calendar with pockets. This DIY fabric Christmas countdown calendar makes a beautiful Holiday decoration.
Count down the days until Christmas with a beautiful and festive, heirloom advent calendar! Make your own advent calendar, designed to look like festive holiday bunting, but each of the 25 pennant triangles is a fully lined, button enclosed pouch, perfect for small presents or candy. The buntings are made up with a set of two ribbons that are each approximately 9' long and can be strung along a wall, chair rail, mantel or even wrapped around the Christmas tree like a garland. SKILL LEVEL: This pattern is good for beginning through advanced sewers. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Check out my other patterns in the pattern section of my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StaceySharmanStudio?section_id=13197216 This pattern may be used for personal, non-commercial use only. This listing is for a digital pattern only - not a physical item.
a simple and modern DIY canvas fabric advent calendar you can make yourself - 24 holiday-themed activities to do before christmas to help your kids get in the spirit and count down the days until christmas! add in activity cards (free download) or change make your own activities for older kids, adul
Learn how to sew this super simple advent calendar diy. This is great for beginners or those who don't sew a lot, but has extras for advanced too!
DIY Christmas Advent Calendar Sewing Tutorial I love counting down the days until Christmas with my children and seeing the smiles on their faces each morning as they get to check the advent calendar to
Sew a placemat Advent calendar for this holiday season. Create a farmhouse chic look this Christmas and observe Advent with tiny treats tucked into pockets.
Reusable cotton fabric advent calendar with 24 pockets to fill for the countdown to Christmas; that can be used year after year a gorgeous blue grey advent calendar with cream pockets, backing and bias bound edges, wadding sandwiched between gives a lovely quilted feel silver eyelets and cream ribbon makes this item versatile for hanging around the house whether on the door, a hook or banister Dimensions; advent calendar measures approx. 58x52cm each pocket measures approx. 6x7cm please note that I have tried to photograph the colours as accurately as possible, but some variation may occur from screen to real life
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Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE a Cadbury’s advent calendar as much as the next person. I actually grew up just south of Birmingham, close to the Bournville chocolate factory. However Christmas has become rather commercial, and so I am doing it a bit differently these days. Home made gifts and decoratio
A king size fabric advent calendar made with lots of love and attention to details. If You search for a unique one of a kind advent calendar that is made to last for generations - this is Your choice. It is a truly special item to add a festive touch and warm memories to your home. Build your own traditions - it is so indescribably warm to get treasured pieces from your elder family, use it for your own and then pass for younger generations. A heirloom piece to be enjoyed by little ones as well as grownups year after year, this will become part of your family Christmas traditions. I use sturdy durable fabrics so the Advent calendar could be handled to your grandchildren, great grandchildren. It will not only serve a few generations - it will save our Mother Nature this way. I made the first calendar more than a decade ago to my kids, and it is still like new. There are 24 pockets on the calendar to fill with little gifts, messages, sweets or chocolates. The ribbons are sewn onto the bags for your convenience. DETAILS I used cotton fabric for background. Please check “Materials” section where you will find described used fabrics and details. Elegant wooden numbers for bags. Measures of the Advent calendar: 16 in (41cm) w x 51in (130cm) h; please keep in mind that it needs additional 5-6 inch space in height for hanging Pockets measure 3,5in x 5,5in (9cm x 14cm) – (This size easily fits goodies for my four kids!) The wooden rod and hanging cord are all included. The gifts and props are not included. Advent calendar is packed in breathable cotton bag with zipper - easy way to store it in your wardrobe while waiting for the season. PERSONALISATION We can personalize your advent calendar, please see example in one of pictures. Please indicate the name when you get to the message box. The name will be stitched in matching color felt. Personalized name will only be included if the correct payment option is selected. *************************** Care instructions: If needed - washable in cold water by hands only and hang dry. DO NOT IRON DIRECTRLY if the numbers on the bags are written with a 3D pen! Use a warmish iron only and iron only through a cotton cloth. Please store the Advent calendar in a dark box you will receive in when not the season – you will keep bright colors then and avoid dust (and washing). **************************** Hanging an advent calendar instantly adds Christmas cheer to your home, and these are super popular in our family. No doubt they will be in yours too! All my textile items are handmade by me in a clean and smoke free environment. Please note that every effort is made to accurately photograph and describe each item and its colors. Our shop cannot be responsible for color variances caused by the settings of computer monitors or other viewing devices. Please allow slight color variance. If color matching is very important to you, please inquire prior to purchase as sometimes swatches can be sent. ********************** FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME
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Adapted from the Spoonflower Quick-Sew Project Book, these handmade tiny pockets store candy or small treasures that keep you counting down the days until Christmas.
20 fun advent calendars to sew that range from weekly countdowns to daily countdowns to a countdown for your dog.
A gusseted-pocket advent calendar suitable for hanging and accommodating a wide range of little pocket stuffers. Finished project measures approximately 22" x 36" with pockets measurements of approximately 5" x 4". 15 pages instruction/pattern includes: Cutting guide and sewing instructions Numbers for tracing/painting Embroidery elements Pro tips for easy sewing Lots of step-by-step photos Materials required: 1.5 yards of fabric (linen, light canvas, poplin) Dowel, rod or branch for hanging 60" of jute or cotton rope Acrylic paints/brushes or embroidery floss for numbers
While the Christmas season certainly isn't all about the presents, advent calendars are a special way to celebrate the joyful anticipation of counting down to Christmas day! This PDF pattern guides you step-by-step through the process of sewing and embroidering your own DIY advent calendar. You’ll enjoy making this beautiful project just as much as using it. It only uses 5 simple embroidery stitches, so it's a perfect choice for adventurous beginners. Even though it's simple to sew, this calendar packs a wow factor far beyond its difficulty level. The 3-inch pockets are a perfect size for stashing chocolate, love notes, or other small gifts. The design features a modern color palette and thoughtful details including unfinished edges, gorgeous botanical embroidery, and a minimal, Scandi-inspired font. Even complete beginners will come away with a piece of elegant, understated Christmas decor that you'll be proud to display! Whether you're filling it for your kids, a loved one, or even for yourself, this advent calendar is a true heirloom to mark a meaningful family tradition. __________ This is a printable PDF sewing and embroidery pattern with 16 pages. No physical product will be mailed to you. PATTERN INCLUDES: -DMC color guide -Printable designs for embroidered banner and numbers -Step-by-step instructions within-depth tutorials for individual stitches -Diagrams to make the sewing process simple -Helpful notes, techniques, and recommendations throughout -Instructions for working with stabilizer __________ Language: English, with imperial measurements Sewing Level: Level 2 (adventurous beginner) Advent calendar measure 18"x24" with 25 pockets that are 3"x3.5". Instructions are included for both machine sewing and hand sewing. __________ SUPPLIES NEEDED: -DMC six-stranded embroidery floss in the colors listed -Cream felt -Matching sewing thread -Water-soluble stabilizer (see pattern notes for my recommendation) -Water-soluble embroidery transfer pen -Embroidery needle, sewing needle, and pins -Cream ribbon for hanging the calendar Optional: -Sewing machine -3-inch embroidery hoop and 6-inch embroidery hoop __________ POLICIES: -I can’t accept returns or exchanges on digital downloads, but please reach out if you have any problems with your order! -This pattern is authorized for personal use only. Please do not photocopy or distribute this document to others. Likewise, selling projects made from this pattern is strictly prohibited. __________ I would love to cheer you on as you make your home beautiful! Tag me on Instagram @little.oak.design.co and use the hashtag #littleoakchristmas to show me your advent calendar!
A king size fabric advent calendar made with lots of love and attention to details. If You search for a unique one of a kind advent calendar that is made to last for generations - this is Your choice. It is a truly special item to add a festive touch and warm memories to your home. Build your own traditions - it is so indescribably warm to get treasured pieces from your elder family, use it for your own and then pass for younger generations. A heirloom piece to be enjoyed by little ones as well as grownups year after year, this will become part of your family Christmas traditions. I use sturdy durable fabrics so the Advent calendar could be handled to your grandchildren, great grandchildren. It will not only serve a few generations - it will save our Mother Nature this way. I made the first calendar more than a decade ago to my kids, and it is still like new. There are 24 pockets on the calendar to fill with little gifts, messages, sweets or chocolates. The ribbons are sewn onto the bags for your convenience. DETAILS I used cotton fabric for background. Please check “Materials” section where you will find described used fabrics and details. Elegant wooden numbers for bags. Measures of the Advent calendar: 16 in (41cm) w x 55in (140cm) h; please keep in mind that it needs additional 5 inch space in height for hanging Pockets measure 3,5in x 5,5in (9cm x 14cm) – (This size easily fits goodies for my four kids!) The wooden rod and hanging cord are all included. The gifts and props are not included. Advent calendar is packed in breathable cotton bag with zipper - easy way to store it in your wardrobe while waiting for the season. PERSONALISATION We can personalize your advent calendar, please see example in one of pictures. Please indicate the name when you get to the message box. The name will be stitched in matching color felt. Personalized name will only be included if the correct payment option is selected. *************************** Care instructions: If needed - washable in cold water by hands only and hang dry. Better iron only through a cotton cloth. Please store the Advent calendar in a bag you will receive in when not the season – you will keep bright colors then and avoid dust (and washing). **************************** Hanging an advent calendar instantly adds Christmas cheer to your home, and these are super popular in our family. No doubt they will be in yours too! ********************** FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME