Kimberbell Cup Of Cheer Advent Quilt Fabric Kit
Have you heard the buzz about Kimberbell’s newĀ Cup of Cheer Advent Quilt?Ā If you’re thinking, “Hmmm, it’s darling but I don’tĀ reallyĀ need another Christmas quilt…”
Think again.
You see, Cup of Cheer isn’t a quilt you just hang on the wall for decor (although we absolutelyĀ loveĀ quilts you hang on the wall for decor). But this particular quilt is so much more than that.
It’s the quilt memories are made of.Ā Why?
Because thisĀ 42 x 58ā 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?Ā Tickets to a Christmas concert? A service coupon for a foot rub? A favorite scripture?
Day Two
Add “marshmallow”Ā Wool Felt BallsĀ 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 softĀ 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 theĀ Cute as a Buttons!)
Day Ten
Tuck the snowman into the cozy mitten. (DARLING!) ā
Day 11
Add a beautiful bow of crimsonĀ VelveteenĀ to the top of the wreath.
Day 12
Find a note, candy, orĀ activity coupon in the tinyĀ 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.Ā š
Day 13
Slip the dimensional candy cane in the mug pocket.Ā
Day 14
Hang the first stocking on the string. (The little clothespins are included in theĀ Cup of Cheer Embellishment Kit!)
Day 15
Untie the ribbon to “unwrap” a small gift orĀ treat. (Imagine the possibilities, from tiny dolls and matchbox cars to candy and more!)
Day 16
OpenĀ the blue house door to find an activity coupon, note, or scripture in the small pocket.
Day 17
Add the dimensional bird to theĀ snowmanās 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 stockingĀ to the string.
Day 19
Find a note, candy, orĀ activity coupon behindĀ the red house door.
Day 20
Unzip the gift box to find a note,Ā candy, or activityĀ 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 orĀ treat in the ribbon. (Chocolate, anyone?)
Day 22
“In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…” Add the third stockingĀ to the string!
Day 23
Embellish the “E” of “MERRY” by adding holly andĀ leaves.
Day 24
Load the Christmas tree onĀ 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 theĀ 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 largeĀ Zipper Pouch BlankĀ (sold separately) and keep your advent pieces here until it’s time to use them.
Cup of Cheer Embellishment Kit
TheĀ Cup of Cheer Embellishment KitĀ gathers all the merry details to make your quilt, includingĀ Embroidery Felt,Ā Applique Glitter, hook & loop dots, jingle bells,Ā Cute as a Button(s), clothespins, hook & bar closures,Ā Mylar,Ā Wool Felt Balls, ribbon,Ā twine,Ā Velveteen,Ā Lace Zippers,Ā Embroidery Topping, andĀ Shape Form Interfacing.
Whew! That’s a lot of embellishments. The only thing not included isĀ Flexi Foam,Ā which you can find at yourĀ favorite quilt shop.
Think Outside the Quilt
What else can you do with designs from theĀ Cup of Cheer Advent Quilt?Ā 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’sĀ Cup of Cheer Advent QuiltĀ is coming soon to yourĀ favorite quilt shop,Ā Ā 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 hearĀ yourĀ Christmas stories!