35 Beautiful and FREE Patchwork Patterns for Christmas!

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Don’t you feel like you need to instantly become an expert sewing elf when the season hits? I have a lot of experience sewing patchwork patterns, but I still feel stuck from time to time. I’m sure elves don’t get stuck though! Anyway, this resource will help you create Christmas-worthy decoration items and gifts for every person and circumstance.

This list is your go-to guide for transforming your fabric stash into beautiful holiday magic using free holiday sewing patterns. Looking for decoration ideas? We have brilliant projects for quick-sew table runners, cozy tree skirts, and colorful festive banners that will totally upgrade your home. Need some Christmas gifts to sew? You’ll find tons of quick-stitch projects perfect for stocking stuffers, host gifts, and those personalized presents everyone loves. Get ready to feel like the most magical elf on the block and start sewing today.

Christmas Tree Skirt

Christmas tree skirt sewn with fabric strips in the shape of a star
Photo credit: Sally Stevens

If you haven’t already sewn your Christmas tree skirt, then use this patchwork pattern to make a pretty star with 2.5″ strips. You’ll get it together in no time at all!

Peppermint Mini Quilt: Wall Hanging or Table Topper

Christmas quilt with red and white design
Photo credit: Christopher Thompson

Here’s a more modern take on decorating with quilts. The Peppermint Mini Quilt is so tailored and clean looking, but will add festive color with an up-to-date edge to your walls or table.

Patchwork Christmas Stockings – Easy Argyle Design!

argyle christmas stocking free pattern
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Make beautiful quilted Christmas stockings that will be loved for years with this free sewing pattern!

Gnome Wine Bag and Bottle Cover

Wine bottle and a gnome wine bottle topper
Photo credit: Ruffles and Rainboots

Sew a gnome wine bag and bottle cover as a gift, or as your own Christmas decor. You won’t believe how cute this little guy is in real life!

Woven Hearts Table Runner

patchwork heart table runner that grandma would have made
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Sew a pretty table runner for Valentine’s, Christmas, or all year long! The easy Woven Hearts Table Runner pattern has a matching quilt pattern too.

Snowball Crumb Catcher

Hexagon table topper sewn with several colorful snowballed quilt units to put on your Christmas table
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It’s never too early to start an adorable holiday project! This cute Patchwork Crumb Catcher might be just what your table needs.

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Drawstring Ditty Bags

three easy drawstring bags displayed with three different cotton fabric combinations
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This easy, unlined drawstring bag tutorial is great for beginners and perfect for gift giving. It also gives instructions to make an optional sturdy false bag bottom that you can make so that your little bag always keeps that cute shape.

Cinnamon Tree Ornaments

Triangle patchwork trees with cinnamon sticks for trunks
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Sew patchwork Christmas trees with cinnamon stick trunks! This easy and quick project will teach you how to do simple triangle patchwork piecing.

Mini Mittens

Christmas gifts with colorful hand sewn mittens on top.
Photo credit: All People Quilt

Set your holiday table, offer party favors, or tag your gifts with these sweet and simple mittens. You’ll be able to use up your scraps and make some new memories at the same time!

  • Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.

Mini Christmas Stockings

Colorful mini stockings with festive designs
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What gifts will you give everyone this year? Will you have family visiting? Every friend and family member loves a new Mini Christmas Stocking every year, so get started making them early.

Pretty Patchwork Tote

Colorful patchwork tote bags displayed outdoors.
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Learn how to sew patchwork tote bags in less time than ever. Sewing these easy tote bags with my gridded interfacing is the perfect fabric scrap buster. They make great gift bags or a wonderful gift!

Holiday Patchwork Potholders!

christmas patchwork potholders and a plate of iced cookies
Photo credit: Ameroonie Designs

This hot pad gift set makes a fabulous hostess gift during the holidays or any other time of the year. Everyone loves a new handmade potholder, and they are so easy to sew. Whip them up in colors for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or even your favorite sports team!

Patchwork Bench Cushion

Colorful patchwork cushion on bench, hand made with scraps
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This free patchwork cushion pattern is beautiful on my piano bench, but it would look awesome on any other kind of bench, such as a patio swing, window seat, or picnic bench! Sewing a cushion is a great project to learn basic skills such as sewing straight seams, inserting stuffing, and sewing on buttons.

Irish Chain Christmas Quilt

Colorful floral quilt on display
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Start now so you will be able to sew this gorgeous Irish Chain Christmas Quilt in time for the holidays!

Log Cabin Hexagon Potholders

hexagon potholder being sewn in a machine
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You will love sewing this hexagon-shaped potholder pattern! These cute potholders are the perfect way to use up fabric and batting scraps and practice quilting. Plus, I have a beautiful and useful item when I’m done.

Joy Noel Table Runner

quilted holiday table runner
Photo credit: Simply Fresh Vintage

This exquisite handmade table runner will bring charm and beauty to any holiday gathering. Get the easy to follow PDF instructions from Simply Fresh Vintage.

Merry Stars Christmas Quilt with a Piano Keys Border

Christmas fabric quilt with a large star in the center
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If you’re like me, every room needs to look festive at Christmas time. The bedroom is no exception with the Merry Stars Quilt. I crave color when it looks drab outside. Especially a vibrant red. Maybe that’s why my Christmas tree tends to be decorated mostly in red.

Pretty Fabric Basket

Colorful basket filled with limes.
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You can sew a pretty patchwork basket with a handful of fabric squares. This free sewing pattern would make a great home decor item or Christmas basket when you use holiday fabrics.

Throw Quilt

Colorful patchwork quilt with patterns
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Some call patchwork quilts with many small squares ‘Postage Stamp Quilts.’ This one is sewn from 2 1/2” squares!

Jelly Roll Apron

red and green fabric handmade apron
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Sew this easy and fun apron using your favorite jelly roll strips! My free Mile-a-Minute Apron Pattern is fast to sew and make a fantastic apron.

Patchwork Potholders

A set of homemade potholders sewn with colorful patchwork scraps
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Make my cute patchwork potholder with pockets on the back to protect your fingers from getting burned!

Patchwork Christmas Tree Wall Hanging

handmade fabric Christmas tree for tiny ornaments
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The Patchwork Christmas Tree Wall Hanging will let you put a Christmas Tree in places where you didn’t think you could have one. Or use it to give someone a fully decorated tree with handmade ornaments.

Rainbow Quilt

Colorful floral patchwork quilt design.
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Sew a beautiful quilt in all the colors of the rainbow! Here’s a simple bargello-style quilt that you can customize in many ways. Sewn up in gorgeous rainbow floral fabrics from Liberty, I don’t think anything could be lovelier.

DIY Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck

Rice and a handmade neck wrap tied up with ribbon
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When all the holiday decorations are up, I’ll drape a DIY Heating Pad on my shoulders and enjoy the festivity. These also make terrific, easy, thoughtful gifts.

Christmas Tree Treat Bags

three hand sewn gift bags in the shape of Christmas trees
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Whether you’re looking for creative party favors for your annual gathering, or simply want a special way to package sweets and treats for loved ones, these Adorable Christmas Tree Treat Bags are the perfect solution.

Winter Trees Holiday Quilt Pattern

black quilt with colorful Christmas trees
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The Winter Trees Christmas Quilt is the perfect holiday quilting project for a confident beginner. Get ready to share a cozy evening under a quilt!

Tetris Themed Tablet Case

Fabric tablet case pieced with Tetris shapes.
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This tablet case looks old-school thanks to the Tetris game-like style on the front, but it is made to hold the latest iPad or Tablet. The modern patchwork is sure to be a hit with video game fans.

Patchwork Throw Pillows

https://www.polkadotchair.com/quilted-pillow-tutorial/
Photo credit: Melissa Mortenson / Polka Dot Chair

This patchwork pattern is the easiest log cabin quilt block you’ll ever sew! A suitable gift and beautiful decor for every home.

Patchwork Placemats

Colorful quilted placemats on table
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Sew beautiful patchwork placemats for your holiday table! This free sewing pattern includes instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, and chisel shapes. When you quilt them together, they will make perfect placemats for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion.

Scrappy Patchwork Pet Leash

Pet leash sewn with scrap fabric
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Pets need some patchwork, too… sew your favorite fur baby a patchwork leash for the season.

Baby Burp Set

Colorful patchwork baby bibs design
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Here’s a great baby shower gift with patchwork. This Baby Bib and Burp Cloth may become heirlooms, and the new parents will feel honored when they receive this handmade set.

The Scrapyard Tote

colorful quilted patchwork bag
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Use up small scraps on a Scrapyard Tote. This purse-sized patchwork bag is a showstopper!

Heart Mini Quilt

Colorful heart quilt with patchwork design.
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This half-square triangle quilt pattern is perfect for a mini-quilt, baby quilt, or big quilt – as big as you want! It looks awesome with lots of scrappy prints.

Reversible Fabric Bin

Colorful hand sewn fabric baskets with flowers.
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I already made holiday versions of these easy baskets – I just didn’t take a picture! Sew together four 10’’ squares to make a reversable fabric basket. Perfect for gift-giving or catching threads next to your sewing machine!

Drawstring Bag

skinny drawstring pouches
Photo credit: Sedef Imer

Sew an easy drawstring bag that’s long and skinny! It is the perfect size for gifting treasures like a special pen, crochet hooks, or even makeup brushes. These pouches are so handy and pretty – which is the essence of ‘Zakka,’ a Japanese design aesthetic that combines usefulness with beauty. I love the style!

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