12 Free Christmas Quilt Patterns To Use Up Your Scraps
Are you looking for the perfect gift to make for a loved one this Christmas? Or perhaps you want to make your own Christmas heirloom that can be passed down through the generations and enjoyed for years to come.
Whoever you’re sewing your quilt for, you can be sure that one of these free Christmas quilt patterns will be perfect for you.
I’ve included a few of my own Christmas quilt patterns too, which you guys can follow along with.
You know my designs are always great for using up scraps of fabric, so if you have a big Christmas stash that you’re looking to use up, these patterns will do the job.
Some of the patterns are simple squares sewn together, others involve making quilt blocks that you then put together, and others use the quilt-as-you-go technique.
I hope you find one that you love!
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Free Christmas Quilt Patterns
12 Free Christmas Quilt Patterns
These free Christmas quilt patterns range from simple and easy designs that are perfect for beginner quilters to more difficult tutorials that require you to have a basic understanding of quilting techniques and terminology.
One of the things I love about quilting is how easy it is to find information out there about how to quilt.
So even if you do fancy making one of the more challenging patterns, don't let it put you off. I have loads of YouTube tutorials that can walk you through the different steps if you hit a wall.
I made this quick and easy wreath quilt this year, and I've shared it with you as a free tutorial because it is just so simple to make!
You'll need one large piece of white background fabric, and lots of little pieces for the wreath. I used my Accuquilt cutter to cut out all the holly and berry shapes.
This fun Christmas tree quilt pattern teaches you how to piece together quilt blocks using all your scrap Christmas fabrics.
You won't need any complicated math or measuring; the blocks can be made using improv style, and I think lots of these blocks pieced together would make an amazing quilt!
This fabric advent calendar is a great way to count down the days to Christmas and can also be used as a wall hanging at the same time!
This tutorial uses lots of scraps and can be adapted to pretty much any size you want it to be.
This free Christmas quilt pattern is ideal for people who have made a few quilts before and are up for a challenge!
The tutorial is available as a PDF, and uses traditional piecing methods. It includes a materials and cutting list and detailed step-by-step diagrams and instructions.
This is one of my favorite Christmas tree quilt patterns. It assumes you have a basic understanding of quilting terminology and techniques, so if you do, you're set to go!
It's one of those quilts that can be passed down the generations, so if you decide to make it, label it so everyone knows its background!
Doesn't the look of this bright quilt give you all the Christmas feels? It was designed by Judith Damen from Needles and Lemons.
It's made using a technique called foundation paper piercing, which is a clever way of piecing together fabrics onto a paper template and then removing the paper at the end.
This one isn't strictly a free Christmas quilt pattern, but the placemat and table runners design could quite easily be adapted to make a quilt.
There is something about the pinwheel pattern that screams holiday season to me! Especially when done using festive fabrics!
I think this quilt is so unique and clever! I love how simple it is to make too. You will need a base level of quilting knowledge, but as long as you can sew blocks together, you can make this quilt.
This free pattern uses fabric from Robert Kaufman, and the tutorial is available to download from there in PDF form, meaning you can have it right next to you as you sew.
A second easy project from The Crafty Quilter, I really love her designs! This one is actually a wall hanging, but would make a great sized crib quilt or stroller blanket.
If you look closely at the quilting on the background, you'll notice loads of tiny swirls and circles which give this quilt a really festive effect.
I love the sweet colors in this beautiful quilt. It's made by piecing four blocks together, and because it's a mini quilt pattern (24 x 24 inches) , you can put it together very quickly.
This pattern is great for using upscraps of fabricand comes with a cutting guide and assembly block instructions.
This quilt may be very simple to make, but the overall look is quite beautiful!
You will be able to put it together very quickly, it's just made from lots of squares of fabric of the same size so ideal for a beginner quilter too!
The flannel plaid backing gives this quilt a really weighty winter feel, and the color choices make it look nice and stylish!
This simple patchwork quilt finishes up at 63″ x 76.5″.
It's made up of a total of 238 squares! Whilst it is really simple to make, the layout of the square and plaid pattern gives it a really classic look.
This free quilt pattern uses minky on the back to make it extra cozy!
Which one of these Christmas projects do you fancy adding to your to-do list to get into the holiday spirit?
Use your fabric stash and holiday fabrics to make a homemade Christmas gift for a family member that they will treasure for years to come.
If your homemade Christmas gift list is already looking too long for this year, add it to your list for next year! Choosing one gift per month throughout the year is the perfect way to make sure you have enough time to finish everything you want to.
Top Tips for Choosing Free Christmas Quilt Patterns
- If you’re a beginner or intermediate quilter, choose a simple pattern you know you’ll be able to complete. Quilts can take a long time to cut, piece, and sew together, and there’s no point in giving yourself a task you’ll never finish if you start out on something too difficult.
- Use good quality quilting fabric with a tight weave. There is no point in putting hours of hard work into creating a beautiful design for it to fall apart after a few washes. You want your quilt to last lifetimes! Of course, if you follow the blog you know I also like to work with reclaimed fabrics but again I would always make sure they are good strong fabrics that will last – that is why denim in quilts is one of my favorites.
- If this is your first quilt, keep it small and straightforward. Choose a design that doesn’t have a border and includes lots of straight edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Making a star in a quilt is a bit more challenging than most regular quilts due to all the different angles you need to cut and sew.
The simplest way is to use a template to cut out fabric stars and applique them onto your quilt, but most quilters would prefer to build their stars using scrap fabric and quilt blocks.
You can make a simple star using squares and right-angle triangles or half-square triangles.
I have a fun project that you can follow to make a scrappy star block. I think it would look amazing done in a Christmassy colorway!
The hardest part about quilting can often be having the confidence to try something new.
Just remember that it is only fabric, and it’s only thread, and every time something doesn’t work as we planned, it is a learning experience.
The sooner you try something that initially scares you, the sooner you will see that you are capable of more than you thought.
The easiest quilt pattern is one that uses simple squares. The larger the squares, the easier and quicker your quilt will be to assemble.
Once you know how to sew squares together, you can make any size quilt you like without even needing to follow a pattern or tutorial.
There is no one size fits all for your Christmas quilt. Quilts come in all different sizes. The best advice I can give you is to consider the quilt’s purpose. Is it to throw over your couch, use as a wall hanging, or use as a bedspread?
If you’re making your quilt for a bed, you can use the following sizes as guidelines:
Crib – 40 x 50″
Single – 70 x 80″
Double – 88 x 100″
Queen – 100 x 108″
King – 108 x 108″
