Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Frogs n Quilt Shows


Sometimes I love the mailman. I had a lovely batch of goodies the other day, including a surprise from Kay aka Shocking Hocking. She suggested I add Haig's chocolate frogs to my advent calendar, and when she heard that we don't have Haig's in Western Australia, she was so shocked at our deprivation, she bought and sent me one. Thank you SO much Kay!

He doesn't QUITE fit in the pockets, which shows you how generously sized he is. YUM.

I am going to keep him in the fridge until Christmas Day. We have some 37 degree C days coming up and I don't want him turning into a puddle!
 
I stuffed the rest of the pockets with Lindt squares which are all individually wrapped and sealed so should withstand the heat!
 And here it is - all ready for the first of the month!


Now hop over to SewCalGirl's Christmas Quilt show and check out some of the work!
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37 comments:

  1. Cindy SharpNovember 29, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I've never really thought about it before....but half the world is summer in December. Duh! Do you have holiday music and traditions that are regionally appropriate ... That is ones that don't include images of snow?

    We ought to....North Texas isn't known for it's cold weather...but the northern climes seem to sing louder this time of year.

    Nice advent calendar.

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  2. SandyNovember 29, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Your advent calendar is adorable.=)

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  3. Sandra KayeNovember 29, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Great, adorable, fabulous!! Hugs to you !!

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  4. JoannaNovember 30, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Chocolate frogs sound good to me, too. Love your calendar quilt. Great way to use a quilt for Christimas.

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  5. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 30, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Cute advent and yummy filled pockets!

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  6. Nanbon44November 30, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    lovely calendar, one of these days I might get one done

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  7. JulimondNovember 30, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Frogs on christmas ;-)) funny
    I can not imagine holidays in summer, like in Australia.

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  8. Sue DaurioNovember 30, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    well I guess when it's warm for Christmas, chocolate frogs are quite appropriate :) Love your calendar.

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  9. NicNovember 30, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Mmmm, peppermint frog. Yay Kay. Put him in head first, he might fit better :)
    Just as well it's not the 375g one. Those guys are hard to break when they're not cold.

    I don't miss the 37deg days. But I do miss fresh cherries for xmas.

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  10. Carrie P.November 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Yummy advent calendar. My kids had one when they were younger which also had pockets with little surprises. They loved it.

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  11. Lucy | Charm About YouNovember 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Gorgeous!! I'd be super excited about Christmas just to eat that frog!!

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  12. Shocking HockingNovember 30, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    great calandar - and defo keep the frog in the fridge - he lasts longer in your mouth when you eat him when he's cold

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  13. LesleyNovember 30, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Cute calendar and a great way to hold a frog!
    Cheers!

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  14. sew.darn.quiltDecember 1, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Your advent calender is delightful!

    Carolyn

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  15. NimaDecember 1, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    wow..lovely advent calender quilt

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  16. LynetteDecember 1, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    My kind of advent calendar!! We may be in the northern hemisphere, but here in Florida we're in shorts and t-shirts as often as not on Christmas, so I can kinda relate to folks in Australia and South America where snow and ice don't fit the season!

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  17. May BrittDecember 1, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Lovely advent calendar :)

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  18. Needled MomDecember 1, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Cute Advent calendar.

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  19. LynneDecember 1, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Mmm delicious! My favourite brand!

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  20. maggieDecember 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Love the Advent calendar, and the chocolate!
    Cheers maggie

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  21. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    This advent calendar is soooo darling! I love that you have to put the frog in the refrigerator as it is so hot! I haven't been hot for the last twelve years that I have lived in the Seattle, Washington, USA area. I especially like the set up of your blog. The trim is lovely and the transparency part is so cool. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Christine MDecember 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Lovely advent calendar. It reminds me that I have to get our one out and fill up all the little pockets!

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  23. QuiltSueDecember 2, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    That's a lovely, bright calendar.

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  24. Linda in Arkansas December 2, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Now this is the kind of Advent Calendar I like! One with CANDY! This really is a cute quilt, nice pretty fabrics. You did a good job. I've never heard of chocolate frog either. I'll have to see if I can find some.

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  25. JanetDecember 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    A chocolate puddle frog would not be fun. Love your advent calendar!

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  26. KarenDecember 2, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Lovely advent calendar. Love the fabrics you have used. Great to see the yummy chocolates are ready, too.

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  27. MaryDecember 3, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    I'd put Chocolate in my advent calendar too!

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  28. JudiDecember 3, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Nice advent calendar - and the chocolates look yummy!

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  29. LaurelDecember 4, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    an advent calendar like this one (quilted, with pockets) is definitely going on the to-do in summer list so i don't scramble at the last minute.

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  30. RachelDecember 4, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    It is AWESOME friend.

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  31. JocelynDecember 4, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    How cute!!! Love the idea.

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  32. HeatherDecember 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Great idea. Hope to make one if I get grandchildren!

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  33. Karen ODecember 4, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Nice advent calendar. I like the different fabrics.

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  34. MicheleDecember 4, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Great idea! Very cute :-)

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  35. Kelli Fannin QuiltsDecember 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Cute advent calendar!! :o)

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  36. Barb NDecember 4, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I love advent calendars, and yours is great!

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  37. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Such a great advent calendar! Like the big pockets. More goodies.
    Super job!
    SallyKingemail@gmail.com

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