Make Your Own Quilted Advent Calendar
If you’re list of PhDs and household chores are like most quilters, you probably don’t have a lot of time for big holiday or family related projects. One of the easiest and quickest projects is a quilted advent calendar. We’ve admired many stunning advent calendars that weren’t only counting the days to Christmas. More and more people are realizing the fun and family togetherness a birthday advent calendar can be for each of your children counting down to their birthdays or an advent calendar counting down the days to a favorite family tradition or party. A quilted advent calendar becomes even more special with the help of your children as you complete the project together.
For this project you will need:
- Permanent Fabric Marker
- Steam-a-Steam (or other double sided fusible interfacing)
- 6-inches coordinating ribbon (~1″ wide)
Assorted Fabrics:
- (24) 3″ squares, for the small pockets
- (1) 5″ square, for the large pocket
White Fabric:
- (2) 3″ x 18″ strips, for lining the 2 longest pockets
- (2) 3″ x 13″ strips, for lining the 2 shorter pockets
- (1) 5″ square, for ling the square pocket
- (1) approx. 10″ square, for making number circles
- (1) 13″ x 19″ rectangle, for the front
Backing Fabric (will also be folded over to create binding on the front):
- (1) approx. 15″ x 21″ rectangle (a fat quarter could work)
Fusible Fleece:
(1) 13″ x 19″ rectangle (or a larger piece of quilt batting)
And just like that you can have a fun and beautiful quilted advent calendar for years to come.
Happy Quilting!
As read on: West Seattle Fabric Company