The first is my "O Christmas Tree" advent calendar. I originally made the calendar with muted flannels and assorted colors of felted wool to give it the warm, traditional look that I love.
But then I realized that the calendar would be equally cute made with a bright green tree and red, pink, and turquoise felted wool:
I'm not sure which I like better, so I may just have to hang both of them in my house this year—in different rooms, of course! If you'd like to make your own advent calendar, you can find the pattern on my Etsy shop.
Next up is a sweet stitching project called "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." I made two versions of this project as well. One is a little hanging quilt—perfect for a door knob, a cupboard knob, a hook, whatever you like!
The second version is a darling pillow:
Both versions would make great hostess gifts! You can find the pattern for these little cuties in the November/December 2018 issue of McCall's Quilting.
And last, but definitely not least, are "Jolly Janglers," my felted wool snowman ornaments.
These ornaments are so simple and easily made with scraps of wool and homespuns from your stash. And you can give each it's own personality by embellishing them with different buttons, tiny jingle bells, or embroidery. An added benefit: finding the little branch arms will get you outside enjoying the wintry weather!
You can find the pattern for these irresistible ornaments in the November/December 2018 issue of Quiltmaker. I challenge you to just make one!
All of three of these projects require a bit of handwork, which in my mind makes them perfect for this time of year. What could be better than stitching a snowman or embroidering a felted wool penny ornament while enjoying a holiday movie—cocktail optional?! Bliss!
Happy Stitching
— jen