Making a Handmade Christmas
It’s never too early (or late) 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 amazing and sure to get you into the Holiday Spirit!
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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 Tree Quilt Block Pattern
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!
Star Crossed Christmas Table Topper
Snowman Table Runner PDF Pattern
Digital Crochet Ornament Pattern
Make these lovely Crochet Ornaments, with the help of Greta Tulner’s digital pattern. These would be super cute on your own home and also make an excellent gift!
Handmade Christmas – Who gets a quilt this year?
Let’s face it – gifting a quilt is special! We all know how much work goes into making a quilt! Quilts take lots and lots of time and a whole lot of supplies! I mean, the 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 a really pretty table or wall decor) and some are full-blown Quilts! Let me show you my favorites!
Geese in the Forest Quilt Pattern
The pattern includes the numbered foundation piecing diagrams for all blocks in the quilt, as well as a layout diagram.
Twinkle Twinkle Tannenbaum Quilt Pattern
Well, I’m pretty excited about this year’s Handmade Christmas possibilities! I already have my fabric purchased for my Swell Christmas Quilt. I even bought extra coordinating solids and now sell this in my online fabric shop!
What better way to get into the Holiday Spirit than to buy some Holiday Fabric? Check out this fantastic bundle of fabric, which comes in Fat Quarters, Half Yard or Full Yard Cuts! SHOP HERE!
I hope you find this collection of ideas inspiring as well! Now, let’s get to sewing and start making a fabulous handmade Christmas!
Happy Stitches!
I think I love that little christmas tree block! Thanks for the suggestion!
I have lots of plans for Christmas sewing. I have a couple Quilts I need to finish and some teacher gifts I need to make. I love the mug rug idea!
I just love that bell block! I would have never thought of this! I think if I made several in a row that it would make a nice table runner! Thanks for the inspiration!
I am making lots of zipper bags for my co-workers. Nothing too big – something for change or something. I love the mug rug idea. That one is cute!
I’m making Jelly Roll Race throws for my step children (& families). This is the first time I’ve tried quilting myself and I think it’s going well. I have 5 of 8 finished!! Now I’m trying to decide if I have room for a Juki Miabi! I’m waiting for your review. ?
I love to make Jelly Roll Race Quilts! They are really fun and quick to make! As for the Juki Miyabi review….I am still in the “get to know you” phase and will be sure to post a full review when I am confident that I am ready. So far, I love it! My Mom and a really good quilty friend have good reviews on it too! Stay tuned!
I love the Gnome! Great festive projects! I will be a busy Elf this year with fun makes!
I have plans to make some embroidered ornaments for presents.
I need that Gnome pattern! That would be perfect for our home as we have other gnomes scattered around the house!
I will be sewing a few teachers gifts. Coasters, table runner and maybe some ornaments!
Lovely items. Have entered the contest.
So many cute ideas. I need more time!!
So many fun ideas! Can’t wait to try one.
I love your modern Christmas Tree quilt. It’s on my list.
lots of cute ideas
I have had it on my list to make Christmas ornaments, but I’m struggling with getting started. I’d be super excited if it was something I could give away for gifts or sell at craft fairs!
These are all adorable. Soon as I have time, I’m going to get going on the gnome project. Lots of fun
Great ideas and impressive website.
My new love is paper piecing and I’m making some pillows for gifts and small wall hangings our minis for my craft room. Thanks for all the inspiration and giveaways!
i love the little trees quilt and the fabric giveaway is awesome.
I love the Christmas gnome pattern ❤️ I’m trying to make a wefty weave quilt with my left over material and my fat quarters but think it’s going to take longer than I thought as never have a lot of time with working. Wish I could retire. ?
I plan to make a Christmas tree skirt. I do love the Christmas tree paper piecing.
I found some pieced Christmas wall hanging tops that I made long ago for gifts but I didn’t finish one or two. I’m going to finish them and give to my grown sons for their new apartments.
I am still piecing 2 quilts. I need binding on a 3rd quilt. If I have time I either want to attempt making your shave bags (I’ve never sewn a zipper though ?) or I want to see if I can squeeze in another quilt that requires FPP. That’s all fairly ambitious at my sewing pace but I’m crossing my fingers that I can get it done.
I love the holiday mug rugs to give for gifts ❤️
I am making plaid & flannel blankets for the needy children in our town. Our church has a Big O’ Christmas party and lets all the kids & parents pick their own presents for each other. So much fun and I get to do a ton of sewing, which is a win, win in my book!!!! 🙂
I just bought the pattern for the snowmen table runner. This is something I can leave on my table all winter!! Winning!!! I have a craft show on the 23rd that I have plenty done for, only adding more bowl cozies. Then I can start! YAY
My favorite thing to make are key fobs! I plan to make a bunch this year!
Thanks for the holiday ideas. I’m still in denial, but I guess it’s tile to get with the program! Calund47 on IG
I need to make some ornaments but right now I am finishing a quilt. Need new ornament ideas.
We enjoy handmade Christmas in our family.many years now. Fleece blankets, pillowcases, knitted scrafs and hats, quilts. One year some family members made popsicle lamps and jewelry boxes, shower wraps. Si many things to make.
I believe everyone is quilt worthy and I’m working my way through making my closest family members and friends all quilts. My thoughts are they will have a tangible piece of me after I’m gone.
I made Stockings for my children. Right now I am working on Christmas gifts, a quilt for my daughter, several Pincushions and needlebooks, a couple of backpacks, and a shawl.
Thanks for all the inspiration. Love the snowflake quilt and the mug rugs.
Nicole, Thank you, this is so generous! I’m going to have fun stitching up a lot of essential oils bags, purse size zipper pouches and a few of those paper pieced trees ..
That Christmas tree block is sew cute! I am gifting 5 quilts this year, there almost all ready for quilting, I am one of those people who would prefer handmade over store bought
I love all these items but the Christmas tree is my favorite I think!?
Just love your blog!!! So many projects Is love to try. Putting them all on my wishlist.???
I’m sewing flannel Jamma’s for the Kiddo’s..is a Tradition here 🙂 Also finishing a few Christmas gifts too. Thanks for chance to win your Give-a-way ! 😀
Hoping to get my sewing area organized so I can get moving on handmade Christmas gifts!
Love the Christmas tree quilts – ?? hope to play with that but may not finish in time for this Christmas
Love all these projects, especially the trees! Thanks.
Hand made is my favorite to receive so I was hoping to give hand made thanks for all these great ideas!!!
Love all the ideas!! Love giving handmade gifts all year long!
I love your ideas! I have never done paper piecing, but should really learn. I have a kit for a Christmas quilt that I would like to start this season.
What an awesome post full of inspiration to sew up holiday gifts! The gnome pillow is just adorable!
This year, I’m making a table runner for each of my grown children. They each moved into new homes this fall and I want them to have a lovely runner from their Mom to have on their table!
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Plenty of great ideas. My favorite is the children’s Christmas apron, soooo cute!
Making Mug Rugs for everyone this Christmas
Just happened upon your site via Pinterest, that is my snowman table runner pattern!! Thanks for highlighting it.
Hi Vicki! I’m happy to share your pattern with my readers! Super Cute!