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Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Finished at last!!

I seem to have had a busy week, visiting the Country Living Fair last Wednesday.



I have been going for quite a few years now and although I always enjoy the fair I do think there are too many exhibitors selling scarfs and jewellery, anyone else agree. After the fair thought I might take a look at Anthropologie in Regent Street and of course didn't leave empty handed so will let you know what I bought when I have taken photos.

Can you hear the drum roll yes at long last I have finished the advent calendar, I have used  old french linen for the backing and different vintage french fabrics for the remainder including crystals bought from a Paris Flea market








What do you think?
Off to read some blogs while sitting by the log fire - seems like winter is just around the corner. 


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28 comments:

  1. Daydream Living15 November 2011 at 13:14

    Wow Jill, it is so beautiful! what a work! great to see the details in it too. I'm off to bed, tomorrow is another day, bye! Maureen x

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  2. Anonymous15 November 2011 at 13:15

    Absolutely gorgeous, I love the pretty French fabrics you have used and the beautiful embroidery. Is this for sale?

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  3. Debby15 November 2011 at 13:42

    At our CL Fair I didn't see that much jewelry and scarfs but I do see them alot at other sales.
    Your
    Advent Calendar is so beautiful It had to take alot of time. I just ordered one from Pottery Barn for my daughter. Yours would have been much nicer.

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  4. **Anne**15 November 2011 at 13:59

    Your Advent calender is beautiful. It is such a gorgeous idea.
    Anne xx

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  5. Annie15 November 2011 at 14:02

    Your advent calendar is really beautiful, it will make a wonderful family heirloom. I agree with you about the Country Living Fair I have been quite a few times and always enjoyed it but gave it a miss this year. I always walk straight past a lot of the jewellery and scarf type stalls as they are not what I go to the fair for.
    Ann x

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  6. Jacqueline @ HOME15 November 2011 at 14:06

    Hi Jill,
    I have been going to The Country Living Fair virtually since it started but have not gone for the last couple of years as I knew it off by heart and it was becoming a little boring. My sister went this year and she said it had changed quite a bit so I think that I will go next year.I do know what you mean about the scarves and jewellery.
    I love your advent calendar. You have made it so beautifully and it is now surely a family heirloom. What are you going to put in the pockets I wonder ? XXXX

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  7. Bristol Parenting Cafe15 November 2011 at 14:14

    I didn't go to the CL Fair this year because it's just too busy. Oh my, your advent calendar is gorgeous - I'm super-impressed - the detail is amazing and I love the little angel, and the cross-stitch numbers and the linen fabric! Beautiful! How long did it take you?

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  8. penny15 November 2011 at 14:19

    your calendar is beautiful, looks like such alot of work has gone in to it, what are you going to put in the pockets ?

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  9. Maaike15 November 2011 at 14:46

    Hi Jill, your advent calendar is Stunningly Amazing! Absolutely gorgeous. I love it. Jealous :-0

    Enjoy the fire,

    love Maaike

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  10. verónica15 November 2011 at 18:32

    The calendar is so sweet and beautiful, it's a work of art.

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  11. Sandy Mastroni15 November 2011 at 19:29

    Love your advent calender
    Love your BLOG .... I visit often
    Have a lovely day !

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  12. Pretty at Heart15 November 2011 at 22:55

    Very impressive! Much much nicer than any you can buy!
    -x-

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  13. lemonade kitty15 November 2011 at 23:48

    I've never seen anything so nice, love all the fabrics you've used and I can see the ammount of work you've put into it, it's something to treasure and be passed down. Did you put your initials and date on it? Lucey x

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  14. Wendy16 November 2011 at 00:09

    I've never been to the CL fair and would dearly like to go. Maybe next year. It looks fascinating, from your photos.

    And what a marvellous advent calender - huge amount of work - I know only too well the hours and hours involved in cutting out and stitching on tiny bits of fabric - hats off to you for doing such a wonderful job.

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  15. Anna at the Doll House16 November 2011 at 00:43

    Your calender is absolutely adorable. I have been trying to decide which is my favourite date and I think it has to be the 12th. So, I hope there will be something extra special - half-way to Christmas.

    Anna

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  16. MODERN COUNTRY16 November 2011 at 01:58

    I think this is absolutely wonderful!! Very very beautiful made !! All the details and the embroidery, What a great calendar to decorate your home with.

    Friendly, Aina

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  17. A Time for Stitching16 November 2011 at 04:00

    You must be so pleased with the advent calendar. It's very pretty and I love the vintage look of it!
    Teresa x

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  18. OhSoVintage16 November 2011 at 06:34

    What a labour of love. It is stunning. What are you puting in the pockets each day?

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  19. Cathy at PotterJotter16 November 2011 at 13:54

    Your advent calendar is divinely gorgeous. I have often thought about going to the Country Living fair - I never realised how BIG it was though! So much inspiration there I expect?

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  20. Madelief18 November 2011 at 10:34

    Dear Jill,

    Your Advent calender looks simply beautiful! It must have been so much work. All that stitching and the embroidery. Wish I had more time to make things like this.

    Oh, I wanted to tell you I booked at Pippa's in May next year :-)

    Wish you a happy weekend!

    Lieve groet, Madelief x

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  21. Annie18 November 2011 at 11:50

    That is soooooo pretty, a real heirloom. Love it :D

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  22. Unknown19 November 2011 at 18:00

    Your advent calendar is super sweet, and absolutely gorgeous!!!! I love it so much I think I might try my hand at one!!!
    Enjoy the warm fire!!!
    Chris

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  23. Diane20 November 2011 at 09:55

    Fabulous calendar Jill you are very talented. I enjoyed our day at country living fair with you must do it again. Great to have a sister's day out.

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  24. WinnibriggsHouse20 November 2011 at 12:17

    I entirely agree with you about the CL fair, in fact I gave up going a couple of years ago after supporting it almost from year one.
    Absolutely adore your advent calendar. What a work of art. I too have some of those crystals collected in France and you have now fired my imagination. I hope I can create something half as good as yours. x

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  25. Poppy21 November 2011 at 12:11

    The advent calender is stunning Jill! I love everything about it.

    Lou xxx

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  26. elegancemaison24 November 2011 at 13:29

    Your advent calendar is so beautiful and must surely become a family heirloom. I wish I could have made something so lovely for my grandchildren. I wonder what you will put in the pockets? Do tell. Cx

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  27. Tina1 January 2012 at 00:58

    Hi Jill. I have just found this beautiful post and OH MY... I LOVE your advent calendar! It is the loveliest one I have ever seen! Off to catch up on all your posts. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you all the very best for 2012. Happy New Year!:)

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  28. Bluebells and Lavender6 January 2012 at 11:38

    I don't blame you for not wanting to sell it, it's too beautiful for words, a keepsake...x

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Thank you for your lovely words

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