The nativity told in thread: two green firs, an angel with a trumpet, a pair of sheep, and Mary and Joseph bent over the manger under a gold star, with oh holy night lettered at the lower left. The front is a linen blend, the felt appliques are embroidered, and gingham piping runs the whole edge against a cotton back. A zipper lets the insert out for storage. At 12 by 24 inches it stretches across a sofa, a bench in the entry or the foot of a bed through Advent. Mud Pie built the piece that comes out first each year and gets handed down eventually.

• Linen blend front with embroidered felt appliques
• Contrast gingham piping and a cotton back
• Zipper closure for easy insert removal
• Measures 12 by 24 inches