It’s the quilt memories are made of.  Why?

Because this 42 x 58” heirloom quilt counts down to Christmas with 25 interactive designs! It’s literally an advent calendar in quilt form, with a different activity to enjoy every day.

For example, maybe one day you’ll hang a stocking and the next day you’ll unzip a present to find a special surprise. Each and every day is a delightful discovery for you and your loved ones!

Let’s take a close look at the 25 activities and traditions you and your family can enjoy season…after season…after season with Cup of Cheer!

Day One

Unzip the present to find a note, candy, or activity coupon. What could you put in there?  Tickets to a Christmas concert? A service coupon for a foot rub? A favorite scripture?

Day Two

Add “marshmallow” Wool Felt Balls to the cocoa mug. (They stick easily on hook & loop dots!) Also notice the stitched steam swirl above and the background quilting design with tiny mugs.

Day Three

Hang three jingle bells from the darling holly button. (Leaves are made of soft Embroidery Felt!)

Day Four

Untie the ribbon bow and find a small treat or present. (Again, what would you tie here? A candy cane? A toy?)

Day Five

Add the dimensional, foamy cup of cheer (With a striped straw! How cute is that?) to the block.

Day Six

Find a note, candy, or activity coupon in the window of the house. (Yep, it’s actually a tiny pocket!)

Days Seven, Eight, & Nine

Add little lace ornaments to the tree for three consecutive days. (They just hang right on the Cute as a Buttons!)

Day Ten

Tuck the snowman into the cozy mitten. (DARLING!) ⛄

Day 11

Add a beautiful bow of crimson Velveteen to the top of the wreath.

Day 12

Find a note, candy, or activity coupon in the tiny house pocket window. Maybe the note could say, “Let’s go out for cocoa!” or “We’re decorating gingerbread houses tonight!”

So many memories, just waiting to be made. 😊

Day 13

Slip the dimensional candy cane in the mug pocket. 

Day 14

Hang the first stocking on the string. (The little clothespins are included in the Cup of Cheer Embellishment Kit!)

Day 15

Untie the ribbon to “unwrap” a small gift or treat. (Imagine the possibilities, from tiny dolls and matchbox cars to candy and more!)

Day 16

Open the blue house door to find an activity coupon, note, or scripture in the small pocket.

Day 17

Add the dimensional bird to the snowman’s hand. (Aren’t they the sweetest little buddies? And just look at the fringe on the snowman’s hat and scarf!)

Day 18

“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,” so add the second stocking to the string.

Day 19

Find a note, candy, or activity coupon behind the red house door.

Day 20

Unzip the gift box to find a note, candy, or activity coupon in the gift box. (An ice-skating coupon? A date to make cookies or to look at Christmas lights?)

Day 21

Discover a small gift or treat in the ribbon. (Chocolate, anyone?)

Day 22

“In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…” Add the third stocking to the string!

Day 23

Embellish the “E” of “MERRY” by adding holly and leaves.

Day 24

Load the Christmas tree on the top of the car. (Anyone have a car like this in your childhood? I sure did! Our family station wagon was long and yellow and we drove it for YEARS. So many wonderful memories!)

NOTE: If you have a 5×7 hoop, choose the alternate design of a VW Bug instead (included on your CD). The station wagon requires a bigger hoop! The vintage VW Bug is just as charming.

Day 25

Add the musical heart for the finishing touch! The included sound button plays, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” when pushed.

Note: The sound button is in the Cup of Cheer Embellishment Kit!

Waiting for Christmas Day…

By December 25, the whole quilt is complete. What a fun way to “deck the halls,” right? And not only did you have darling decor for the holidays, but you also made treasured memories along the way.

Just curious…what is YOUR favorite block?

Zipper Pouch Label

The quilt also comes with a “Cup of Cheer Advent Quilt” design. Stitch this on Kimberbell’s large Zipper Pouch Blank (sold separately) and keep your advent pieces here until it’s time to use them.

Cup of Cheer Embellishment Kit

The Cup of Cheer Embellishment Kit gathers all the merry details to make your quilt, including Embroidery Felt, Applique Glitter, hook & loop dots, jingle bells, Cute as a Button(s), clothespins, hook & bar closures, Mylar, Wool Felt Balls, ribbon, twine, Velveteen, Lace Zippers, Embroidery Topping, and Shape Form Interfacing.

Whew! That’s a lot of embellishments. The only thing not included is Flexi Foam, which you can find at your favorite quilt shop.

Think Outside the Quilt

What else can you do with designs from the Cup of Cheer Advent Quilt? Well, you might say this is only the beginning of the Christmas magic. Just picture that wreath design, for example, as a festive holiday pillow. Or the snowman as a wall hanging! Remember to think outside the quilt and let your creativity soar.

Kimberbell’s Cup of Cheer Advent Quilt is coming soon to your favorite quilt shop,  and many shops are taking preorders now. We hope you and your family will enjoy this heirloom quilt together for generations to come!

We can’t wait to hear your Christmas stories!