The project is stitched inside a 7" embroidery hoop, with the motifs pre-printed onto the fabric to make it really easy to follow. To keep the element of surprise, you will find out which motif you will be stitching when you open each numbered paper bag which reveals the instructions and materials you'll need each day. The stitching for each day should take you somewhere between half an hour and an hour to embroider, but it all depends on the speed of your sewing!

If you're looking for a creative advent gift for embroidery lovers and crafters, the Advent Calendar Embroidery Kit is a perfect option! All of the materials are included and it is beautifully packaged inside a cotton drawstring bag with a colourful cardstock band around the centre, showing an image of the finished project. I have also designed an Advent Calendar Cross Stitch Kit if you think the recipient would prefer a cross stitch project rather than an embroidery project.

If you're wondering how to complete your advent embroidery project, you can find out everything you need inside the kit. You will receive a general instruction booklet which will take you through the project step by step, showing you things like: how to use an embroidery hoop, how to do each type of stitch and how to finish off your project. In addition, you will also receive an instruction leaflet each day alongside any materials you'll need, with specific details on how to embroider the motif for the day.

What’s Included in the Embroidery Advent Calendar Kit?

You'll receive all of the materials you'll need - the only thing you'll need to provide yourself is a pair of scissors.

Inside the organic cotton bag, you will find all of the kit materials:

• 2x Needles (1x John James embroidery needle, 1x beading needle)
• Full Instructions (A5 size booklet)
• Off White Linen Fabric with Pre-Printed Outline 
• Backer (placed behind the fabric)
• 7” Embroidery Hoop (Elbesee Hardwood Hoop)
• Organic Cotton Bag (for storing your kit)

You'll also receive 25x paper bags inside your kit, each numbered with a day for you to open them on. Inside each bag, you'll find all of the materials you will need for the day, which will be a selection from the below list:

• Instructions (an A6 leaflet detailing what you need to stitch each day)
• Threads (Stranded Cotton for each day)
• Seed Beads (Size 11 Toho Seed Beads)
• Bobbin of Thread (for attaching beads)
• Red & White Gingham Ribbon (for hanging your hoop)
• Plenty of Extra Surprises (please note, all of the surprises are embroidery gifts, there is no food included)...

The contents differ each day - you will receive instructions, threads and beads each day, along with a bobbin of thread at the beginning of the project and a ribbon at the end of the project.

You will need... some embroidery scissors!

WARNING! This is not a toy! Please keep away from children & be careful with the contents. This kit contains a selection of sharp objects & small parts (injury / choking hazard). Please also keep away from fire and naked flames.

Please note, the scissors shown in the photograph are for decorative purposes only and are not provided with the kit - you will need to provide your own pair.