Jenny’s Countdown To Christmas 2025 Wrap Up!
It’s Over 😕
All good things must come to an end, right? I am sad, but also so excited for 2026! There are so many wonderful things in the works, and I can’t wait to share. But first, let’s talk about this box.
If you missed any of the videos, you can check out the 2025 Countdown to Christmas playlist. I also have a 2025 Countdown to Christmas blog.
This is my fifth year doing this unboxing event, and sometimes it is fun to go back and see what we received each year, although I think this is my favorite so far! Here are the playlists from the previous years:
I also have blogs for the past few years. Here’s the links:
Let’s Review!
Click on this image to see the recap video.
Items By Category
I keep track of a lot of details, but here are the ones I think you would be most interested in knowing. Each of the 39 items we received (some days we received more than one item) fall into categories. Please note: some items fall into more than one category.
Here is the breakdown:
Consumables: 9 This category includes items such as fabric, embroidery supplies, interfacing, and anything that we would use to make other items.
Fabric (also falls under consumables, but it is more fun than interfacing): Not much! We receive two panels and one charm pack.
Sewing Tools: 5
Patterns: 9, including the two in the book
Non-Quilting Related Items: 10 This is always a tough category to quantify, so here is my rule: Someone who doesn’t quilt would like these items. Some examples of this are the charcuterie board, the wrapping pattern, the puzzle, etc.
Branded Items: 24 Ohhhh, this is a touchy subject! For some reason, many do not want me to point this out. I am not sure why. Please know I don’t mind branded items! I really don’t. I swear this is not a dig at MSQC in any way at all. I just keep track of it. Also, the colors everyone loves are the MSQC’s branding colors, which is why they all match.
Templates: 3
Organizers: 4
Chuck the Duck: 36 with 31 being on the packaging and box! I am really surprised by this. We didn’t get any duck products at all, either, like last year!
Value Breakdown:
My Favorite Things
This is the part that people always ask me about. What are MY favorite things? Here are my top three:
Alphabet Templates (Day 6): I love these! There are so many times I want to put letters, names, initials, etc. on things, and I really don’t want to deal with making the letters, reversing them, printing them, tracing them, etc. These are great, and I will use these for years to come.
Wrapping Paper (Day 8): Believe it or not, I love this item! It isn’t something I would buy myself, but it certainly something I would use. Quilts are so beautiful! Who wouldn’t love to receive a birthday gift wrapped in these papers? Of course, now I have to actually USE it! I tend to hoard stuff like this for “someday” instead of actually using it. I do this with fabric, too!
Labels (Day 11): I have wanted to try labels like this for a few months now. I see other creators and quilters actually collecting, trading, and, of course, using them. I don’t know that I would have tried them if I hadn’t gotten them in this box, however, but I am so glad I did!
Honorable Mention:
Ingrid’s Garden Embroidery Kit (Day 19): I have had my eye these for a long time now, and have always wanted to try them. I love that this box, in general, pushes me out of my comfort zone some, just like this item.
My Least Favorite Things
Binder (Day 7): Although I love the idea of this, the binder itself is flimsy and doesn’t stand up well.
Snap Bag Kit (Day 13): In my opinion, the snap bracelet things were too strong, and this idea is executed much more effectively with a measuring tape. Also, this isn’t a new idea at all and wasn’t very unique.
The Lights (Day 17): Ehhh. Not my thing, although they were fun in my hair.
Tool Caddy (Day 25): In theory, this would have been a favorite of mine, IF it worked and was made well. It wasn’t made well, sadly.
Ranking of ALL the Items
Here’s a ranking of all the days from my favorite to my least favorite:
Alphabet Templates & Pattern (Day 6)
Wrapping Paper Book (Day 8)
Labels (Day 11)
Ingrid’s Garden Embroidery Kit (Day 19)
Charm Pack (Day 3)
Tool Pouch (Day 12)
Bag Panel (Day 20)
Snow Globe Fabric & Pattern (Day 1)
Shoulder Bag Pattern & Kit (Day 21)
Cat/Dog Templates & Pattern (Day 4)
Tin & Notions (Day 15)
Puzzle & Pattern (Day 18)
Notebook Cover Kit (Day 23)
Handwoven Bowl (Day 24)
Charcuterie Board (Day 10)
Pin Holders (Cat & Bracelet) (Day 16)
Novellas (Day 22)
Bias Making Kit (Day 9)
Rotary Cutter (Day 2)
Mug (Day 5)
Ornaments (Day 14)
Lights (Day 17)
Template Binder (Day 7)
Snappy Pouch Pattern & Snap Bracelets (Day 13)
Tool Caddy (Day 25)
A big THANK YOU to everyone who followed along this year! My heart is so full!
Happy New Year!
Kris
