Sewing pattern: Christmas tree Advent calendar

Advent calendars are a fun way for kids to mark the days until Christmas. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew this cute Christmas tree Advent calendar. Numbered pockets across the bottom hold little felt ornaments that are hung on the tree on their respective day.

Click below for her tutorial:

DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar, by Heather Handmade

[photo from Heather Handmade]

Looking for more things to sew this Christmas? Check out these Christmas Sewing Patterns on Etsy.

Check out these advent calendars from our very own sister site Craftbits.com – you can make yourself at home. Homemade advent calendars allow you to customize the design and size to suit the gifts you wish to use. Want to buy a ready made calendar instead? Check out these Advent Calendars ready to go on Amazon.

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Want more ideas for Advent calendars? We have a dedicated Pinterest board here for DIY Advent Calendars.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!