Artist:
Advent Calendar Stockings Wall Hanging
Project #17857
Print Project
Overview
Are you looking for your next great holiday project? This Advent calendar is stuffed with ways for you to express your creativity and Christmas cheer.
Products Used
658328-Sizzix Bigz XL 25" Die - Strips, 2 1/2" Wide 660929-Sizzix Bigz Die - Penny Rug Circles & Tongues 660914-Sizzix Bigz Plus Die - Stocking 661636-Sizzix Bigz Die - Hearts & Scallop 661640-Sizzix Bigz Die - Winter Wonderland 661653-Sizzix Bigz Alphabet Set 2 Dies - Fresh Blossoms NumbersOverview
Are you looking for your next great holiday project? This Advent calendar is stuffed with ways for you to express your creativity and Christmas cheer.
Artist:
Instructions
Fabric Requirements:
| Yardage | Fabric | Instructions |
| (7) 4" x 6" | Assorted red wool | Cut (7) Stockings |
| (17) 4" x 6" | Assorted green wool | Cut (17) Stockings |
| (24) 5" x 10" | Assorted red wool | Cut (1) Stocking |
| (12) 2" x 2" | Assorted red wool | Cut (12) toes |
| (5) 2" x 2" | Assorted green wool | Cut (6) toes |
| (4) 2" x 2" | White wool | Cut (4) toes |
| (3) 2" x 2" | Assorted gray plaid wool | Cut (3) toes |
| Scraps | Red wool | Cut (7) tiny circles Cut (8) small circles Cut (6) medium circles Cut (3) lace scallops Cut (4) tongues Cut (1) cuff Cut (7) strips |
| Scraps | Green wool | Cut (14) tiny circles Cut (2) small circles Cut (3) medium circles Cut (2) lace scallops Cut (2) tongues Cut (7) strips Cut (8) holly leaves Cut (3) small primitive hearts |
| Scraps | White wool | Cut (17) tiny circles Cut (4) small circles Cut (5) medium circles Cut (13) lace scallops Cut (6) tongues Cut (7) strips Cut (3) small primitive hearts Cut (3) medium primitive hearts |
| Scraps | Yellow wool | Cut (5) small stars Cut (1) medium star |
| Scrap | Gray plaid wool | Cut (2) tongues |
| (5) 6" x 6" | Black wool | Cut numbers 1−25 |
| 3/4 yd | Ivory print flannel | Cut (1) 25 1/2" x 40 1/2" rectangle for the background |
| 1/3 yd | Red flannel | Cut (3) 2 1/2" wide Strips x WOF for binding |
| 3/4 yd | Backing fabric | |
| 28" x 43" | Batting | |
| Embroidery thread |
Note:
- Finished Size: 25" x 40"
Assembling the Project:
- Arrange the Stockings in a pleasing manner on the flannel background.
- Add decorations and numbers to each Stocking in a pleasing manner. Pin in place.
- Stitch around each Stocking with a decorative stitch, leaving the top open.
Finishing:
- Layer the backing, batting and quilt top. Quilt by hand or machine as desired.
- Sew the binding Strips together to form one long Strip. Fold wrong sides together lengthwise, and press.
- With a 1/4" seam, sew the raw edges of the binding to the edges of the right side of the quilt. Turn the folded edge of the binding to the back side of the quilt, and stitch in place by hand, mitering the corners.
