here is my almost finished advent calender. I think I would like some kind of pocket to hold the candycanes for when one side is not in use. I am still trying to come up with something. I made 2 of the candycanes as I did not want just one of them to hang accross the picture of St Nick. I am also enclosing the "NEW HOOP" for my machine it is called a cuff I think

Loralye, this is a beautiful Advent Calendar...he should love this with all the things in the pockets...are you doing different designs for each pocket...very nicely done...

very nice Christmas project

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by pldc 15 Nov 2012

thanks Maria

Why not hang them on the tree as they come off the calendar. You could also put the mini candy canes from the dollar store (one in each pocket) so the children have a treat each day until christmas.
hugs to you
Michelle

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by pldc 15 Nov 2012

thanks Michelle. Hugs Loralye

Oh my ! really like this..

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by pldc 15 Nov 2012

thanks

Wonderfull job lorayle, it is stunning.
Hugs Pam.

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by pldc 15 Nov 2012

thanks Pam. Hugs Loralye

Way to go you are off to a great c/mas start with your sewing hugs

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by pldc 15 Nov 2012

ah thanks Carolyn. Hugs Loralye

Very Nice

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by pldc 15 Nov 2012

thanks Linda. Hugs Loralye

I always thought you filled all the pockets with a candy and then removed one by one until you reach Christmas day.

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by pldc 15 Nov 2012

I'm on a diet LOL just kidding, but yes most people do but my grandson has galactosemia & can't eat anything that is not 100% natural. thanks Bev

This is turning out nice. After looking at the candy canes at the top could you attach them off the bottom so they don't hide the design where the animals are?

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by pldc 15 Nov 2012

mm......I will give this some thought thanks Anita. ~~~~Hugs Loralye~~~

ttt

I also wanted to showcase the stipple quilting that I have here.Because of such big hoops I was able to do this panel in under 20 minutes & it took only 4 hoopings

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by loosie 14 Nov 2012

Wow, this is wonderful, you do such lovely work Loralye :)

Looks great. This is one of those want to make me one but my round tuit has not got into the create the way I want it just yet. I love your panel but I want to make picture & make pockets all on my own. I would probably put a bag on bottom attached to panel so it would not take from the picture or else put canes in a basket on table close by. I am sure whatever you come up with will be nice.~hugs~Mary

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by pldc 14 Nov 2012

thanks Mary I didn't want them to get lost sew I thought if they were permanent then that would be better. I am still thinking as I am slower @ it these days LOL Hugs Loralye

because 2 layers of felt was too thick I taped a pc of felt on the backside sew it would be 2 layers strong & I used the matching bobbin thread in case the candy cane shows on the other side

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by pldc 14 Nov 2012

I'm thinking a plastic pocket sew you can see through it to the panel picture what do you think?