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The Advent Box contains all of the pre-sorted DMC thread, patterns and fabric to complete the projects.  This year you are able to purchase the Advent Box with either 16 count aida or 32 count linen.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've also included all the finishing materials you'll need to transform each project into a beautiful festive decoration, with plenty of special Christmas touches throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining \u003cstrong\u003e16 individually wrapped gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e are a delightful mix of stitching and craft-related treats. Without giving too much away, you can expect items such as scissors, exclusive needle minders, and other stitching accessories, alongside beautiful Christmas decorations and carefully chosen festive surprises. We've created a wonderful balance of gifts and stitching that we hope will delight every cross stitch enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe lifestyle images shown are from our 2025 Advent Box and provide a guide to the types of gifts you can expect this year.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIt's Beginning To Look Like Christmas Stitch-a-Long\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs tradition dictates, our Advent Box is accompanied by a brand new Christmas themed Stitch-a-Long! You can purchase the Advent Box on its own or choose to join us on this festive SAL as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Beginning to Look Like Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e SAL is a bright, colourful festive design that perfectly captures the magic of the season. We absolutely love it, and we're sure you will too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efour-part Stitch-a-Long (SAL)\u003c\/strong\u003e where stitchers from around the world come together to complete one section of the design every fortnight over \u003cstrong\u003eeight weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour one-off purchase includes \u003cstrong\u003eall four pattern releases\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you join after the SAL has started, you'll automatically receive any previously released parts, allowing you to stitch at your own pace. 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