Countdown Calendars: 24 Stitched Projects to Celebrate Any Date

Countdown Calendars: 24 Stitched Projects to Celebrate Any Date
Design Collective from Stash Books
Gifted by Stash Books
www.stashbooks.com
Reviewed by Jessica Nichols, Editor of AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com

Countdown Calendars: 24 Stitched Projects to Celebrate Any Date is a creative collection of sewing projects that make the anticipation of an event almost as exciting as the event itself! These calendars will delight both children and adults as they eagerly count down the days until a special holiday or occasion. Find countdown calendar patterns for any milestone, from going back to school to celebrating Christmas. There's no day too insignificant to look forward to.

Countdown Calendars brings together a variety of patterns from an assortment of contributing bloggers and designers. This gives the book an eclectic feel that makes it easy for any crafter to find a calendar to suit their needs and taste. From vintage to modern, and from elegant to rustic, these projects run the gamut of crafting styles. You'll find whimsical patterns to make for your children; they'll love counting down to their favorite events with colorful calendars. You'll also find creative calendars to make as gifts for special occasions, like weddings and baby showers.

Although Countdown Calendars includes patterns for all types of holidays and events, it has plenty of advent calendars for Christmas. From Santa Slippers you can hang on the mantel during St. Nicholas Day to a Christmas tree wall hanging made entirely of fabric yo-yos, this book has every Christmas calendar you could need. I especially like the more traditional calendars with pockets for each day of advent. This makes it easy to tuck in treats and presents for a classic advent countdown.

If you have some unique events to celebrate, you can find a pattern in Countdown Calendars that will work for your family too. Some of the calendar patterns are general, so you can count down to any event. These colorful, creative projects can help you anticipate events like graduations, important games or competitions, or a special someone's homecoming. You can make any event special with one of these handmade calendars!