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How to Make the 12 Days of Christmas Countdown Calendar

Create a festive Christmas countdown you’ll look forward to displaying year after year! Join Tammy as she shows you how easily the 12 Days of Christmas Countdown Calendar comes together using Nancy Halvorsen’s charming fabric panel, pre-fused laser-cut appliqué, and a stuffed star ornament. Follow along as Tammy walks you through the steps for turning the panel into an interactive holiday calendar, complete with delightful Christmas details and a handmade finish. Move the stuffed star each day as you count down the 12 days to Christmas for a fun tradition the whole family can enjoy! If you're sewing on a Bernina, be sure to change your foot to a #20D open-toed foot when stitching down the appliqué shapes.

In this video, you'll learn:

  • How to prepare and topstitch pockets for the countdown calendar.
  • Machine appliqué technique for stitching appliqué shapes.
  • SHow to make a stuffed star from pre-cut shapes.

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