10 Beautiful Projects to Make for Your Christmas Table: Free Sewing Patterns

Are you ready to sew something beautiful? Sometimes, I just want to decorate my table to make it pretty. I don’t love hosting lots of people, but there’s something special about having an elegant table setting.

If you’re having a party or simply want to embrace the season, here are several patterns I would love to put on my table. Use these free patterns to sew placemats, table runners, napkins, and more. Merry Christmas, and happy sewing!

Log Cabin Table Topper

https://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2016/08/fabric-frenzy-friday.html
Photo credit: Lindsey / FortWorthFabricStudio.com

I think this is just beautiful. I’m sure you can make something just as beautiful using the free pattern from fortworthfabricstudio.com.

Bread Warmer

https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/fabric-napkin-bread-warmer/
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Do you bake bread during the colder months? I just had tomato soup and bread for dinner tonight. Sew a pretty cloth bread warmer to keep your bread covered during the party.

Snowball Crumb Catcher

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Top your table like Frosty the Snowman, and maybe get a cute Frosty to go in the middle. Wouldn’t this look cute with a plate of cookies in the middle? Use the free sewing pattern and make snowballs all around.

Fabric Trees Center Piece

Christmas Center Piece
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Make some cute trees for the center of you holiday table. Use my free fabric tree pattern and make all kinds of sizes. Honestly, once you start, you might not want to stop.

Gnome Table Runner

Christmas Gnome Table Runner
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Add an adorable gnome to your table runner. You can even add one to an existing runner just to change it up a bit. Use the free sewing pattern and applique to add a little gnome to your home.

Cloth Napkins

Free cloth napkin pattern
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Sew napkins for your table and you’ll love how they elevate the look. Using my free napkin sewing pattern, I will show you the regular way and the speed way to make these fat quarter friendly napkins.

Hot Pad Gift Set

https://amerooniedesigns.com/holiday-hot-pad-gift-set/
Photo credit: ameroonie designs

When I was growing up we used hot pads as trivets for protecting the table from heat. Don’t you love these quilted hot pads from ameroonie designs? Check out the free pattern and sew a set (or two) of your own this year.

Placemat and Coaster Set

https://www.craftpassion.com/sew-christmas-placemats-coasters/
Photo credit: Craft Passion

Ensure that your table is set for maximum cuteness using the free pattern from Craft Passion. Either match the fabric or compliment it, either way you won’t be sorry!

Christmas Tree Placemat

https://suzyquilts.com/festive-free-christmas-placemats-tutorial/?srsltid=AfmBOoqKkmprbAUiW8aHqqIjJFiN_WyMgQCm-z0IJP4bMcJr0xmYPw6K
Photo credit: Suzy Quilts

I appreciate the clean design on these placemats from Suzy Quilts. She actually uses plain sewn placemats, and adds the beautiful applique after the fact. If you’ve never tried it, applique might surprise you. It’s super fast and easy, especially with a free pattern and a great tutorial.

Christmas Tree Potholders

Free Christmas Table Topper Pattern
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Here’s a free sewing pattern for Christmas Tree potholders. Sew a set because they’re fat quarter friendly!

Nested Trees Table Runner

Christmas table runner
Photo Credit: CenterStreetQuilts.com

You won’t believe how easy this beautiful table runner design is. It’s so pretty no one will believe that you made it in no time at all. I think the quilted star bursts really make this particular design so catching. Check out the free pattern from centerstreetquilts.com.

Reindeer Mug Mat

https://www.craftystaci.com/blog/reindeer-mug-mat
Photo credit: Crafty Staci

Mug Mat, Mug Rug, either way it’s bigger than a coaster, and even cuter! Sew your own reindeer mug mat with the free pattern from Crafty Staci.

Gnomes in the Center

https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/easy-as-magic-diy-nordic-christmas-gnomes/
Photo credit: followtheyellowbrickhome.com

I love gnomes! Whip up a few little guys for the center of your Christmas table and enjoy the stage of life you’re in. Merry Christmas, and God bless you!

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