A Christmas Carol Advent Calendar – Pattern Only

Pattern files will be emailed to students in September/October for the Mancuso Virtual Schoolhouse. Please purchase before the October 15-18 class. Supply list included with download.

Create this festive Dickens’ inspired “A Christmas Carol” Advent Calendar! This ITH project comes with 28 machine embroidery files/patterns and .pdf instructions. This is a DIY “in the hoop” project, 100% AMERICAN MADE.

*Please note: This is NOT for a physical product. No item will be mailed to you. You will only receive the .pdf instructions and embroidery files to embroider this calendar hanging and need to create it yourself.

*You need an embroidery machine to complete this project. This will NOT work with a regular sewing machine. 90% completed in the hoop.

Finished wall hanging will measure 7” w x 36” h (including hanging ribbon).
Panels measure just under: 7” x 10”.
Pockets: 2” x 2.25”.

Requires + hoopings to create. This will work with one of the following hoop sizes: 4″ x 4″, 5″ x 7″  or larger (preferred).

Skill level: Beginner-Intermediate
Time to complete: apx. 5 – 8 hours (Depends on skill level and machine speed.)

Stitch count:
Panel 1 – Wreath: 46,837
Panel 2 – #1-8: 13,018
Panel 3 – #9-16: 13,018
Panel 4 – #17-24: 12,272
Total Panels: 85,145

Pocket 1: 2,038
Pocket 2: 2,302
Pocket 3: 2,842
Pocket 4: 5,510
Pocket 5: 6,713
Pocket 6: 3,819
Pocket 7: 5,520
Pocket 8: 3,378

Pocket 9: 3,867
Pocket 10: 2,523
Pocket 11: 3,374
Pocket 12: 2,582
Pocket 13: 3,230
Pocket 14: 3,453
Pocket 15: 4,135
Pocket 16: 4,346

Pocket 17: 3,818
Pocket 18: 3,230
Pocket 19: 1,616
Pocket 20: 3,011
Pocket 21: 4,473
Pocket 22: 4,046
Pocket 23: 2,212
Pocket 24: 4,032
Total 24 Pockets: 86,070

Entire Project: 171,215

Included with this purchase are the following files:
– How to Instructions .PDF file (supplies list also included)
– 28 embroidery files: All 24 pockets and 4 panel files.

*Video tutorial: At times, I may provide a “How to” video on my YouTube channel, found here:
youtube.com/@girlwithastarspangledheart

Certain projects do NOT have a video. Only the more complex designs will have one. When available, I mention it in the listing. *Currently, this listing HAS a video.

The ITH embroidery files are offered in the following formats. You will receive all the formats below.
If a format is not listed that you need, please contact me (NO .EMB files will be sent):
* DST
* PES
* EXP
* HUS
* JEF
* VIP
* VP3
* XXX

These files do not allow for design changes (no .EMB file is included).

After purchase, download the files (link found in your account) and begin creating your wallet. If you have any questions before or after purchase, please contact me. Please allow 1-2 days for reply if asking about the instructions. I will respond as soon as I can.

Customers are allowed to create and sell the FINISHED ITEM at craft shows and the like (NOT in bulk/mass quantities/wholesale, over 20 hangings at a one time).

Copyrighted ©2025 Heritage Cards, LLC. Files and instructions CANNOT be redistributed, shared, copied, posted online, traded or sold.

Due to the nature of this item (instant download), NO REFUNDS will be issued after the files are purchased. Please ask any questions before purchasing.

We carry a variety of patterns and items in our shop. Thank you for your interest!