New this week Advent Calendars Counting the days until Christmas is one of many holiday traditions. Some children count the days until Santa's arrival; some families count the days in December as a way to tell the story of Jesus' birth. Earliest Christmas countdown calendars were simply chalk marks on a wall. The handmade variety began in 1851 and quickly emerged as a staple of holiday decorations. Some advent calendars have windows that can be peeled away to reveal tiny scenes; other calendars have pockets where tiny presents and gifts are stored. While embroiderers are counting the days until Christmas, busily working on holiday gifts and decorations, the Embroidery Library is pleased to present new Christmas Countdown and Nativity calendars. We had a lot of fun designing these sets and putting them together, and rearranging the pieces until we got the story just right. You'll find detailed instructions on how we made these calendars on the Project Instructions page, and we can't wait to see how you put your Christmas Countdown calendar together. All of the new designs are available for individual purchase. Many of them have been arranged into value packs, with a special introductory price, and those value packs are also listed on this page. Enjoy the new designs, and start counting the days until Christmas! Click on any image to go to the design information page. Then choose your machine's format, and add the design to your basket. Nativity Calendar Counting down to Christmas is a lot of fun with a movable Nativity set. We sewed the stable, numbers, and characters on felt, then used the characters to cover up the numbers. Each day you can take a character and move it to the stable, and tell the story of Christmas. Detailed instructions for how we made this Nativity Calendar are on the Project Instructions page, but vary it according to your preferences. One variation is this: Add pockets, and tuck the characters and a little gift into each pocket for a special treat every day. The 25 characters include Mary, Joseph, Jesus, shepherds, sheep, angels, a star, camels, palm trees, wise men, cow, donkeys, horse, goat, and a hay bale. Sew on felt, and then you and your loved ones can arrange the characters in and around the stable in hundreds of different ways. Available in one size: 1.76"x2.03" Available in one size: 1.77"x2.02" Available in one size: 1.69"x1.20" Available in one size: 1.87"x2.03" Available in one size: 1.85"x1.82" Available in one size: 1.86"x2.03" Available in one size: 2.00"x1.30" Available in one size: 1.51"x1.28" Available in one size: 1.51"x1.24" Available in one size: 2.51"x2.02" Available in one size: 2.56"x2.21" Available in one size: 1.54"x1.70" Available in one size: 2.16"x2.11" Available in one size: 1.72"x2.27" Available in one size: 1.84"x2.02" Available in one size: 1.76"x2.03" Available in one size: 1.44"x2.03" Available in one size: 1.83"x2.04" Available in one size: 1.72"x1.55 Available in one size: 2.14"x1.31 Available in one size: 1.69"x1.98" Available in one size: 2.27"x1.85" Available in one size: 2.28"x1.85" Available in one size: 1.80"x1.55" Available in one sizes: 1.67"X1.39" The Nativity Calendar pack includes all 25 above characters, plus numbers 1 - 25. This pack is available at a special introductory price of $9.97! The stable is not included in the pack, but is available for purchase separately, below, at an introductory price of $2.99. Click here to see the designs included in the pack. Choose your format, and add the pack to your basket! The stable is available in two pieces, and both pieces are smaller than 6" x 10". Sew the main stable first, then remove the outer hoop and slide the fabric straight across. Rehoop, and load the lean-to portion of the file into the machine. Forward to the first stitch, then move the hoop until the needle is 1/4 inch below the juncture of the roof and wall on the right side of the stable. Photos of this process are available on the Project Instructions page. If you prefer not to rehoop, then you can sew just the main portion of the stable. Keep in mind that some of your Nativity characters may need to spend their December days outside of the stable. Finished size: 13" x 5" (each section smaller than 6" x 10") Christmas Tree Calendar You can also count down to Christmas with a beautiful Christmas tree calendar. Begin by sewing a large tree, then 25 ornaments. You can sew the ornaments double-sided or single-sided, whichever you prefer - details about this are on the Project Instructions page. On each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas, you can hang an ornament on the tree. By Christmas Day, you will have a beautifully decorated tree. You can see how we made the Christmas Tree Countdown Calendar by visiting the Project Instructions page. Be sure to vary our instructions to match your vision of a Christmas Countdown calendar. You will notice that some of the designs have gold tops, and others do not. The designs with gold tops are intended to be hung on the tree. The designs without gold tops go elsewhere on the calendar; the star tops the tree, and the presents can be arranged underneath the tree. Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.44" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.30" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.30" Sew the wrapped gifts on the same color as your background fabric. They can be arranged under the tree! Available in one size: 1.31"x1.30" Available in one size: 1.27"x1.26" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.30" Available in one size: 1.31"x1.30" Available in one size: 1.27"x1.26" The Christmas Tree Calendar pack includes 25 ornaments (shown above) along with candy cane numbers 1 through 25. The pack is offered at a special introductory price of just $9.97! The Christmas Tree is not included in the pack - it is sold separately. Remember, you can purchase the ornaments individually, or in the value pack. Individually, the ornaments are just $1 each. In the pack, get all 25 (plus candy cane numbers 1 - 25) for just $9.97! The Christmas Tree is available as a complete file, or split into three sections. For the split tree, each section is smaller than 6 x 10 inches. The finished size is 9 x 12 inches. Assembly instructions can be found on the Project Instructions page. Available in one size - one piece: 5.78"x8.26" Three pieces, each piece smaller than 6" x 10"; finished size is 9 x 12 Fabulous Photo Ornaments Make your Christmas tree uniquely yours by decorating it with photos of family, friends, and cherished pets. Eight applique ornaments have a frame in the center to display your photo. The satin stitch border on the outside of the design sews last so that the back of the ornament has a nice finish. Detailed instructions can be found on the Project Instructions page. Available in one size: 4.85"x6.04" Available in one size: 4.85"x6.53" Available in one size: 5.20"x4.82" Available in one size: 4.87"x6.22" Available in one size: 3.90"x3.87" Available in one size: 5.05"x4.80" Available in one size: 4.69"x5.79" Available in one size: 4.89"x6.47" Eight applique photo ornaments are available in a value pack. Get all 8 for only $9.97! Not only are those ornaments great on the tree, but they are also wonderful inserts into greeting cards! Click here to see the 8 designs included in the pack, choose your format, and add the pack to your basket.
New this week Advent Calendars Counting the days until Christmas is one of many holiday traditions. Some children count the days until Santa's arrival; some families count the days in December as a way to tell the story of Jesus' birth. Earliest Christmas countdown calendars were simply chalk marks on a wall. The handmade variety began in 1851 and quickly emerged as a staple of holiday decorations. Some advent calendars have windows that can be peeled away to reveal tiny scenes; other calendars have pockets where tiny presents and gifts are stored. While embroiderers are counting the days until Christmas, busily working on holiday gifts and decorations, the Embroidery Library is pleased to present new Christmas Countdown and Nativity calendars. We had a lot of fun designing these sets and putting them together, and rearranging the pieces until we got the story just right. You'll find detailed instructions on how we made these calendars on the Project Instructions page, and we can't wait to see how you put your Christmas Countdown calendar together. All of the new designs are available for individual purchase. Many of them have been arranged into value packs, with a special introductory price, and those value packs are also listed on this page. Enjoy the new designs, and start counting the days until Christmas!
Counting the days until Christmas is one of many holiday traditions. Some children count the days until Santa's arrival; some families count the days in December as a way to tell the story of Jesus' birth. Earliest Christmas countdown calendars were simply chalk marks on a wall. The handmade variety began in 1851 and quickly emerged as a staple of holiday decorations. Some advent calendars have windows that can be peeled away to reveal tiny scenes; other calendars have pockets where tiny presents and gifts are stored. While embroiderers are counting the days until Christmas, busily working on holiday gifts and decorations, the Embroidery Library is pleased to present new Christmas Countdown and Nativity calendars. We had a lot of fun designing these sets and putting them together, and rearranging the pieces until we got the story just right. You'll find detailed instructions on how we made these calendars on the Project Instructions page, and we can't wait to see how you put your Christmas Countdown calendar together. All of the new designs are available for individual purchase. Many of them have been arranged into value packs, with a special introductory price, and those value packs are also listed on this page. Enjoy the new designs, and start counting the days until Christmas!
Click on any image to go to the design information page. Then choose your machine's format, and add the design to your basket.
Nativity Calendar
Counting down to Christmas is a lot of fun with a movable Nativity set. We sewed the stable, numbers, and characters on felt, then used the characters to cover up the numbers. Each day you can take a character and move it to the stable, and tell the story of Christmas. Detailed instructions for how we made this Nativity Calendar are on the Project Instructions page, but vary it according to your preferences. One variation is this: Add pockets, and tuck the characters and a little gift into each pocket for a special treat every day.
Available in one size: 1.83"x2.04"
Available in one size: 1.72"x1.55
The Nativity Calendar pack includes all 25 above characters, plus numbers 1 - 25. This pack is available at a special introductory price of $9.97! The stable is not included in the pack, but is available for purchase separately, below, at an introductory price of $2.99.
Click here to see the designs included in the pack. Choose your format, and add the pack to your basket!
The stable is available in two pieces, and both pieces are smaller than 6" x 10". Sew the main stable first, then remove the outer hoop and slide the fabric straight across. Rehoop, and load the lean-to portion of the file into the machine. Forward to the first stitch, then move the hoop until the needle is 1/4 inch below the juncture of the roof and wall on the right side of the stable. Photos of this process are available on the Project Instructions page. If you prefer not to rehoop, then you can sew just the main portion of the stable. Keep in mind that some of your Nativity characters may need to spend their December days outside of the stable.
Finished size: 13" x 5" (each section smaller than 6" x 10")
Christmas Tree Calendar
You can also count down to Christmas with a beautiful Christmas tree calendar. Begin by sewing a large tree, then 25 ornaments. You can sew the ornaments double-sided or single-sided, whichever you prefer - details about this are on the Project Instructions page. On each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas, you can hang an ornament on the tree. By Christmas Day, you will have a beautifully decorated tree. You can see how we made the Christmas Tree Countdown Calendar by visiting the Project Instructions page. Be sure to vary our instructions to match your vision of a Christmas Countdown calendar.
The Christmas Tree Calendar pack includes 25 ornaments (shown above) along with candy cane numbers 1 through 25. The pack is offered at a special introductory price of just $9.97! The Christmas Tree is not included in the pack - it is sold separately. Remember, you can purchase the ornaments individually, or in the value pack. Individually, the ornaments are just $1 each. In the pack, get all 25 (plus candy cane numbers 1 - 25) for just $9.97!
The Christmas Tree is available as a complete file, or split into three sections. For the split tree, each section is smaller than 6 x 10 inches. The finished size is 9 x 12 inches. Assembly instructions can be found on the Project Instructions page.
Available in one size - one piece: 5.78"x8.26"
Three pieces, each piece smaller than 6" x 10"; finished size is 9 x 12
Fabulous Photo Ornaments
Make your Christmas tree uniquely yours by decorating it with photos of family, friends, and cherished pets. Eight applique ornaments have a frame in the center to display your photo. The satin stitch border on the outside of the design sews last so that the back of the ornament has a nice finish. Detailed instructions can be found on the Project Instructions page.
Available in one size: 4.85"x6.04"
Available in one size: 4.85"x6.53"
Available in one size: 5.20"x4.82"
Available in one size: 4.87"x6.22"
Available in one size: 3.90"x3.87"
Eight applique photo ornaments are available in a value pack. Get all 8 for only $9.97! Not only are those ornaments great on the tree, but they are also wonderful inserts into greeting cards! Click here to see the 8 designs included in the pack, choose your format, and add the pack to your basket.