It’s never too early to start sewing and quilting for Christmas! As makers, we are always thinking of ways to share our Handmade gifts with those we love. Making a Handmade Christmas is the perfect way to show someone you care! You can make a small, cherished mug rug, or even an entire quilt! The choice is yours! And talk about choices! There are so many! I recently went on an online scavenger hunt for some tried and true Handmade Christmas ideas and patterns. I am super excited to share this collection of gems with you! This collection of patterns is super affordable and most are absolutely FREE!
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Handmade Christmas – Foundation Paper Piecing
These patterns are fun and simple. If you’ve ever tried foundation paper piecing, you will know how great these projects can be! Not only do they turn out PERFECT, but they can also be added to other blocks to make a larger project! I just loved these different patterns:
Christmas Gnome Paper Pieced Pattern
The Christmas Gnome pattern is an intermediate to advanced FPP pattern that assumes a basic knowledge of paper piecing. The pattern is clearly labeled, has colored graphics, and full size pattern pieces with a 1/4″ seam allowance included.
Geometric Christmas Tree FPP Pattern
Geometric Christmas Tree Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) PDF Pattern Block finishes at 6″ x 6″ Basic knowledge of FPP is expected for this pattern, however the Geometric Christmas Tree is a very simple pattern and perfect for beginners! The pattern is labeled clearly and includes a 1/4″ seam allowance plus a few tips to get you going.
This block is 9.5″ x 7.5″. However you can add an additional 1.5″ border around the bottom and sides to make separate mini-quilts. With the borders the block is 10.5″ x 9.5″.
Handmade Christmas – Gifts for Everyone!
If you are like me, you have a list of loved ones that you would like to make gifts for Christmas! It’s so hard to pick and choose who gets handmade, so maybe we should try some smaller projects? Mug Rugs, Table Runners, Hot Pads and Child’s Aprons are PERFECT quick projects! Give these to your friends, neighbors, teachers, stylist (the list goes on and on)… Here are a few ideas that should get your creative juices flowing!
Who needs a Christmas tree when there are such wonderful antlers to be had? Imagine a whole herd of reindeer dressed in their best stockings and baubles. But don’t just imagine it -create this wonderful scene with this quick and easy Christmas mug rug pattern from the Patchsmith.
Patchwork Table Runner with Hot Pads
Use just one charm pack and background, backing and binding to make an adorable Christmas gift set of two potholders and a coordinating runner. This pattern also works well in other holiday prints and in your favorite non-seasonal fabrics. Make this fast and fun ensemble for the perfect hostess gift.
Who can resist this adorable Child’s Christmas Apron? Make one for your special someone!
Handmade Christmas – Who is “Quilt Worthy”?
Let’s face it – not everyone is “Quilt Worthy”! We all know how much work goes into making a quilt! Quilts take lots and lots of time and and whole lot of supplies! I mean, fabric isn’t cheap!! So, if you have a loved one that you want to make a Christmas quilt for, I have some fun recommendations for you! Some are smaller Mini Quilts (which make really pretty table or wall decor) and some are full blown Quilts! I found a fun patchwork project and a few improv patterns as well. Let me show you my favorites!
If you want to make just one quilt for the holidays, I heartily recommend the Christmas Pine Tree quilt. So Cute… So Easy! Just Squares and a few Triangles. Make it smaller with smaller pieces and larger using larger pieces (It’s amazing how that works!) Make A Great Christmas Quilt!
Fun modern Christmas wallhanging . Very easy to make. Make your own tree…play with the settings on the branches…or make it even on both sides…change colour on the tree and on the baubles… It will be sewn up in no time…it’s a quick project… Just have lots of fun!!
Improv-piecing makes this modern Christmas Tree quilt not only come together really quickly, but makes each quilt totally unique. Easy to follow steps for making 2 blocks at once quickly, with minimal fabric waste.
Well, I’m pretty excited about this year’s Handmade Christmas possibilities! I already have the Improv Christmas Tree Quilt in progress and hope to finish this UFO before Santa comes! I hope you find this collection of ideas inspiring as well! Now, let’s get to work and start making a fabulous handmade Christmas! What else is on your Christmas Sewing list?
Tell us in the comments!
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