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Aknita · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:22 am Post subject: Advent calendar

I thought as Advent is approaching and the festive season is almost with us that I would post my Advent calendar. It was made using an old Avon pattern which SIL had made several years ago. The little pockets just take 2 small chocolates - I have bought little nets of santas and snowmen from M&S - just the right size.

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Seahorse · Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 1430

Really lovely!

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pictish · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:35 am Post subject:

That is lovely Aknita Very Happy

I love advent calendars - and you use that again and again - perfect Wink

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CJ · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:42 am Post subject:

that's great, I love advent calendars too, especially if they come with chocolate in them. Very Happy

terri · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:25 am Post subject:

Thats gorgeous aknita!!!!!!!!!!! I'd love to make something like that for my nieces Very Happy

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pictish · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject:

Can you get kits for them Aknita? The little squares would be a good start for you on cross-stitch Terri Very Happy

You could work on them in spare moments throughout the year ready for them for next Christmas.
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terri · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject:

thats a really good idea Ali!!!!!!
I might look around for one, maybe will get something like it in the sales in the new year!!! I should have looked yesterday Sad

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melody yarns · Site Admin Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 8688 Location: UK

What a fab idea! I love the idea of using an advent calendar every year. Cool

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Aknita · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject:

It came in kit form initially from Avon of all things Shocked

but that was years ago - I borrowed the pattern from SIL and used up my anchor stash for colours. You actually work 4 strips of six, but each date is a little project in it's own right and they make lovely inserts for Christmas cards.
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Blossom · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:20 pm Post subject:

That is lovely Aknita...I've been meaning to do a cross stitch advent calendar for a while now!!! You've inspired me to try and get one done for next Christmas....think I've left it too late now! Laughing

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