Alison Willoughbys Christmas rosette is a seasonal congratulation to us all – with a little luck the presents are wrapped, the turkey is prepped and you are ready to enjoy. Merry Christmas. www.alisonwilloughby.com

Rachael Howard designs and makes colourful and imaginative screen-printed appliqued and embroidered narrative wall hangings, framed works, and interior and fashion accessories. Inspired by sketches of people, their postures, expressions and movements – we hope this witty character is ready for Christmas! www.rachaelhoward.com

Selvedge were delighted when Jess Browns advent doll finally arrived all the way from California. She had been stuck at customs for a week or two (possibly because they wanted to keep her for themselves). Handmade and one of a kind – in the Selvedge office we are putting her straight to the top of [...]

Without a sequin in sight Maries embroidered advent square is so minimal that we considered waving goodbye to tinsel…. but just couldn’t do it! mariemolterer.blogspot.com

Sara Tierney for ‘Tea and Make’ puts the ‘handmade’ holiday back into our window. This is the time for making a few last minute gifts…. tierneysara8@googlemail.com

……today Selvedge did their Christmas Shopping!

Our very own subscription manager, Michelle Zimmer, took time from her busy schedule to rustle up this lovely layered affair. And she’d just like to remind you that an 18 month subscription offers the best value for money!

Donna Wilson’s knitted advent square is so soft that we want to upsize it and catch forty winks! Drawing on inspiration from her childhood growing up in the Scottish countryside her work has a colourful and playful aesthetic. www.donnawilson.com

Cornelia O’Donovan has also given us an advent pet to look after, and a handsome hare at that! ‘Hello Cornelia’ was established in 2007 after graduating from the Royal College of Art.  www.hellocornelia.bigcartel.com

Maxine Sutton’s cat is cosy this Christmas… with stockings, a rug to curl up on and baubles to boot this kitty looks set to enjoy spending Christmas at home! www.maxinesutton.com