{"title":"Debbie Shore","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sew-advent-calendars-debbie-shore-20-designs-paperback","title":"Sew Advent Calendars: Count Down to Christmas by Debbie Shore - Crafts \u0026 Hobbies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781782214885\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Search Press\u003cbr\u003e\nCategory: Non Fiction \/ Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies (Sewing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSew Advent Calendars by Debbie Shore is the ultimate festive sewing companion, packed with 20 stylish, handmade advent calendar designs to fill with treats, trinkets and treasured surprises. From traditional pocket calendars to hanging cones and pouches, this paperback guide from Search Press helps crafters of every skill level create a brand-new Christmas tradition. Clear step-by-step instructions make every project achievable, whether you're sewing for children, adults, or even the family dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount down to Christmas in handmade style with this collection of 20 gorgeous advent calendar projects from bestselling sewing designer Debbie Shore. Inside you'll find a wonderfully varied mix of designs, ranging from classic flat-pocket calendars and festive hanging cones to charming fabric pouches, each one intended to be filled with small gifts, sweet treats or handwritten notes for loved ones to discover every day in December. The projects are designed to suit everyone in the family: there are playful, colourful options perfect for children, elegant and understated designs for adults, and even a specially designed treat-filled calendar for the family dog, making this a genuinely inclusive festive sewing book. Every project is fully illustrated and explained using Debbie's trademark friendly, easy-to-follow approach, with clear step-by-step photography and helpful tips and techniques woven throughout, so even newer sewers can tackle these makes with confidence. The book covers all the core sewing techniques required, from simple hand-stitched pockets to more structured hanging designs, making it a genuinely useful reference as well as a pattern book. 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She went on to design her own patterns, fabrics and kits, becoming one of the UK's best-loved pattern designers. Debbie has authored over 26 best-selling sewing books, known for their simple, encouraging projects aimed at helping new sewers get started. 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Ideal for parents, grandparents, teachers and craft enthusiasts, it transforms half-yard fabric pieces and scraps into charming toys, games and accessories for children. Beginner-friendly instructions sit alongside inventive, playful designs, making this paperback a brilliant addition to any home sewing shelf, classroom craft cupboard or gift list for a crafty grown-up who loves making things for the children in their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPart of Debbie Shore's popular Half Yard series for Search Press, this title is packed with twenty colourful, inventive projects using only small amounts of fabric — perfect for treasured offcuts and leftover half-yard cuts. Each project comes with clear step-by-step instructions and photography, alongside guidance on essential tools and basic techniques such as cutting, stitching and finishing, so even less experienced sewers can follow along with confidence. Highlights include a fold-away easel for a budding artist, a magnetic fishing game perfect for imaginative play, and a sturdy, colourful backpack ready for nursery outings. There are seasonal makes too, including spooky Halloween bunting, a cuddly pirate pillow and funky monkey skittles for family games nights. 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A dressing table cover and pretty posy cones repurpose scraps into decorative accents, while tea-time favourites such as a snug tea cosy, made-to-measure tray cover and delicate cake frill combine nostalgia with everyday usefulness. Each project is presented with clear photographs and easy-to-follow written instructions that demystify both machine and hand-sewing techniques, so newcomers can build confidence while seasoned stitchers enjoy fast, satisfying makes. The emotional appeal is in the handmade result: these projects become thoughtful gifts or charming home touches, encouraging creativity, reducing fabric waste and building a mindful, sustainable approach to crafting. 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