The Advent Calendar Christmas Tree

Carolyn Hedge Baird shows off a student's Advent Calendar, shaped like a Christmas tree.  The canvas and ornaments are from Melissa Shirley.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10225456539144425&set=a.1574898296402

The finishing is superb on this, with the nice touch of a magnetic Ultrasuede box with a quilted lining to display each ornament on until it is time for it to be stuck to the magnetic Christmas Tree.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 11, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

SCT Designs' Special Events Countdown Calendar

KC Needlepoint showcases the new SCT Designs' special events calendar on their blog.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/2023/04/new-from-market-ditto/

SCT has a Christmas and a Halloween monthly calendar already but this seven day countdown calendar is for special events your family is anticipating:  birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, vacations--whatever you are looking forward to.  It's a unique and interesting idea.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 17, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Christmas in July: Advent Calendars from Kirk and Bradley

It's Christmas in July over at Needlepoint.com's blog, where they talk about the Advent Toy Store and the new Christmas tree Advent piece from Kirk and Bradley.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/all-about-the-merry-wishes-tree

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 4, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Kirk and Bradley Kits from Needlepoint.com

The two retreat kits that Needlepoint.com will offer at their early October 2015 retreat will be available to purchase after the retreat is over.  Both are by Kirk and Bradley and currently exclusives to the shop.  You can see the Christmas set and learn a bit about it in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxF2cHW6RTs&feature=player_embedded

The Haunted House with its Advent Calendar-style windows comes with lots of smaller canvases to pick and choose from.  You can see it in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBLBprjekfE

You can see more photos of the two sets and learn about the retreat on Needlepoint.com's website.
http://www.needlepoint.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 26, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Why You Need an Advent Tree

Why you need an Advent tree, courtesy of Beth's Needlepoint Nook.  #Cute
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=910068692352448&set=vb.340135162679140&type=2&theater

The tree is from the latest club at the shop.  I don't know the details yet but here's information from Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204048585635540&set=gm.680167808727047&type=1&theater

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 19, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Slight Delay to Advent

Alas, those of you who have been enjoying Sheena's fun Advent game and prizes on her website are going to have to wait a bit until she gets over being sick.  She's worried that folks will wonder what happened but we are all much more concerned that she is better by Christmas than wondering when our contest will reappear!  Cross your fingers she is much better soon, ok?
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/curveballs-when-you-least-expect-them/

Hugs, Sheena!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Stitches for Advent

Sheena is doing a fun Advent contest on her blog, Sheena's Sweet Stitches, but she is also posting stitch diagrams for all sorts of wintery or Christmas stitches.   Today's is a great darning stitch for snow and Sheena even reveals what threads she used for a snowy hill effect.  Do take a visit and explore all the stitch diagrams that started showing up on December 1.  Thanks, Sheena!
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/darning-patterns/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Advent Magnets UPDATED DAILY DURING ADVENT

Accoutrement Designs is doing an Advent-themed posting this holiday season. Here are the first few magnets they are "opening" for our Advent calendar.  I'll keep updating this article so you can see everything one place.
http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/11/christmas-advent.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-1st.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-2nd.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-3rd.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-4th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-5th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-6th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-7th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-8th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-9th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-10th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-11th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-12th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-13th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-14th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-15th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-16th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-17th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-18th_18.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-19th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-20th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-21st.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-22th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-23rd_23.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-24th.html

http://fobfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/stitchers-advent-december-25th.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

The 24 Days of Christmas Are Starting UPDATED

Sheena has decided to do a fun Advent Calendar-type giveaway on her blog starting December 1. It's the twenty-four days of Christmas, folks!  There is a prize each day for the first person to answer Sheena's question correctly.   This starts December 1, which is tomorrow.  Hopefully it will cheer your countdown until December 25!
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/177/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SheenasStitches+%28Sheena%27s+Stitches%29

UPDATE:  Sheena has a great idea for using your extra needle magnets on an Advent tray.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/just-for-jane/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SheenasStitches+%28Sheena%27s+Stitches%29

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com