{"title":"Advent","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎄 Countdown to Christmas in the most creative way with our Advent Calendar and Advent Project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy 25 days of festive needle felting, premium materials, and mindful making throughout December. Pair your Advent Calendar with our beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the Riverside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advent Project for the ultimate Christmas crafting experience and create something you'll treasure for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for beginners and experienced needle felters alike, this is your chance to make Christmas extra special, one woolly surprise at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pre-order-needle-felt-advent-calendar-2026","title":"Pre-Order Needle Felt Advent Calendar 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"82\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e When ordering the Advent Calendar, please \u003cem data-end=\"133\" data-start=\"125\"\u003edo not\u003c\/em\u003e add any other items to your order. The Calendar will be shipped in late summer\/early autumn, and any additional items included in the same order will be held and shipped at that time as well—which means they may no longer be in stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"30\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"24\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAdvent Calendar 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e 🎄✨\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"32\"\u003eCelebrate our \u003cstrong data-end=\"69\" data-start=\"46\"\u003e9th Advent Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e with a return to our roots 🌿 — a fibre-focused experience full of inspiration, creativity, and beautiful textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"187\"\u003eThis year is all about \u003cstrong data-end=\"253\" data-start=\"210\"\u003ewool, other animal, plant, and manmade fibres\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully selected for needle felting. Expect \u003cstrong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"301\"\u003enew colours, speciality blends, and luxurious fibres\u003c\/strong\u003e to grow your stash and spark ideas \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"495\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"3\"\u003eWhat’s inside (and why it’s special):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"47\" data-start=\"44\"\u003e✨ 25 individual little boxes for a magical daily unboxing experience\u003cbr data-end=\"118\" data-start=\"115\"\u003e🧶 Exclusive fibres — new to us and exclusive to the Advent Calendar\u003cbr data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"186\"\u003e💎 Includes a curated mix of favourite, luxury, rare, and unusual fibres\u003cbr data-end=\"253\" data-start=\"250\"\u003e🎁 Exclusive discount codes inside some days — for free and reduced Makerss favourites\u003cbr data-end=\"325\" data-start=\"322\"\u003e📄 Free digital instructions\u003cbr data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"353\"\u003e📧 Emailed discount code for our 2026 Advent Project: \u003cem data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"410\"\u003eLarge 2D Landscape Picture: By the Riverside - launching in June\/July.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"456\"\u003e💌 Thoughtful motivational messages to keep you inspired\u003cbr data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"515\"\u003e🏆 Invitation to take part in a special community competition\u003cbr data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"579\"\u003e🎄 Four themed bauble projects featured in Steffi’s livestreams as a make-along ✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"495\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003eThis calendar \u003cstrong data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003edoes not include tools, materials, or accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e — it’s all about fibres, felting friends and creative inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1328\"\u003eTreat yourself (or a fellow maker) to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003e25 days of fibre-filled joy\u003c\/strong\u003e in the run-up to Christmas 🎅✨\u003cbr data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eLet your inner child play, explore, and fall in love with fluff all over again 💛\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSome of our reviews from previous advents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"First class felting goodies everyday\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"I loved the anticipation of opening each parcel, felt like a child again at Christmas\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"A wonderful gift to yourself or a fellow felter\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"I’d recommend to anyone whether you’re new to felting or have some experience\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"The perfect treat in the run up to Christmas, it’s a new tradition!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"A little bag of joy every day\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Makerss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56758528541052,"sku":"MT-2026AdventCalendar","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1541\/2787\/files\/Advent_Calendar_2026_Lifestyle_Square.png?v=1778844346"},{"product_id":"advent-project-by-the-riverside-a3-needle-felted-landscape","title":"Advent Project By the Riverside - A3 needle felted landscape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*IMPORTANT NOTICE! - \u003cstrong\u003eWhen ordering this product, please\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f62020;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003edo not add other items to your shopping cart\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, as the project will be dispatched in late October and we are unable to hold other items until then (nor can we post them out separately ahead of that time).  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe thank you for your understanding and co-operation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 By the Riverside – Advent Project 2026 🧶✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are delighted to bring you another of our much-loved Advent Projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Advent Projects are only released every other year and have sold out in the past, so we are thrilled to share this year's design with you: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the Riverside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a large, tranquil needle felted landscape inspired by the gentle beauty of the British countryside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvent Sunday, 29th November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you will open the first of four beautifully prepared parcels. Each parcel contains everything you need for the next stage of the project, along with full-colour printed instructions to guide you through the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the four weeks of Advent, you'll gradually bring to life a peaceful A3 countryside scene featuring four much-loved riverside friends — Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad — each quietly absorbed in their own little world. Beneath drooping willow branches, beside gently flowing water, surrounded by buzzing meadows and open skies, this project captures a moment of calm during the busiest season of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"26f99c31-2be1-4903-9557-6956d1b7d9b9\" data-turn-id-container=\"26f99c31-2be1-4903-9557-6956d1b7d9b9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-251\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none 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@w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"99556625-e488-46f9-b01d-0770f135cf18\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" class=\"\"\u003e📦 Four individually wrapped Advent parcels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e📖 Full-colour printed instructions for each stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e🧶 All wool and fibres \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e👀 Glue-in glass eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e🖼️ Simple picture frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e🌿 Structural felt for the landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e💧 Water-soluble paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin the Weekly Make-Along\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Monday evening following Advent Sunday, Steffi will host a relaxed online make-along session where you can work on the week's stage together with fellow makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sessions are all about slowing down, enjoying good company and making time for creativity during what can often be a hectic run-up to Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎄 Chat, craft and unwind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧶 Follow along step-by-step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 Meet fellow Makerss customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📺 All sessions will be recorded and available on YouTube so you can catch up whenever it suits you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch out for announcements and Facebook events nearer the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Advent Calendar Offer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready purchased our 2026 Advent Calendar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a thank you, you'll receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£10 off the Advent Project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply purchase your Advent Calendar and we'll email you a discount code to use against your Advent Project order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Set aside an hour each week, make a warm drink, pick up your felting needles and enjoy a peaceful journey through Advent as this beautiful riverside landscape slowly comes to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The 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