15 Quick Christmas Projects to Sew: All Free!
Stop scrolling through online shops. The best, most treasured gifts are the ones you make yourself, and this guide is your holiday solution. These free sewing patterns are for great projects that are guaranteed to fit the bill and fit your schedule.
These quick makes ensure you can put a heartfelt, high-quality gift into every stocking and under every tree without sacrificing your time or your holiday budget. Let’s make this year’s gifting thoughtful, fast, and completely free
Christmas Tree Potholders
Sew some beautiful Christmas Tree Potholders for your favorite friend or baker. They can be just as easily used as home decor as they can for a functional kitchen accessory.
Scandinavian Star Ornaments
Folded fabric Scandinavian Star Ornaments are a fast and fun no-sew project! Once you make one, you will be able to make lots in no time at all. These would be nice gifts to accompany your thoughtful notes or loving visits.
Holiday Joy Pillow
Make your own Joyful Christmas Pillow designed by Ali at Arabesque Scissors! This is a nice size for quilting on your machine, but you can make it without the quilting too.
Hand Embroidered Snowflake Ornaments
There hand embroidered snowflake ornaments are so charming…and the instructions are so easy to follow!
Christmas Gnome Pattern!
Everyone needs a gnome or two around the house for the holidays! Don’t miss my free Gnome Sewing Pattern for your next Christmas project. You can use scraps to give him a unique personality.
Christmas Irish Chain Quilt Pattern
Nothing is sweeter than a beautiful holiday quilt! Make your home more festive with this free Christmas Irish Chain Quilt Pattern.
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Upcycled House Ornaments
These Jean Pocket Christmas ornaments are so sweet! I’d like to make a whole village of them. Use all your scraps to embellish your houses in all kinds of ways.
Christmas Churns Quilt
Use you favorite Christmas scraps for this beautiful Christmas Churns Quilt! Imagine all the possible combinations of color. Are you a classic Christmas color girl, or do you prefer purples or blues?
Giant Santa Sack Pattern
Make a Santa Sack…it’s so fun! You can use a printed panel like ChrissieD did here; if you already have one laying around (maybe I do) it won’t require much else! Add this sweet sack to your Christmas traditions this year.
Christmas Donuts
These felt Christmas donuts are perfect to use as ornaments, yummy holiday décor, or even play food for the little ones to make believe with. I use mine as pin cushions.
Cinnamon Tree Ornaments
Come learn how to create a little Christmas magic of your own with these patchwork tree ornaments. They smell amazing because of the cinnamon stick trunks! I love putting my scraps to good use; you can too!
Merry Stars Quilt
Snuggle up all season with the beautiful and easy Merry Stars Quilt! This fast and easy throw quilt will make your home merrier and cozier.
Snowflake Pillow
I have to say, this snowflake pillow is darling! I want one too. It was designed by my friend Jennifer of Jennifer Jangles.
Drawstring Gift Bag
I LOVE the idea of wrapping Christmas gifts (or any gift for that matter) in a handmade drawstring gift bag. These are perfect for hot cocoa or another gift… the handmade drawstring bag isI like getting an extra gift!
Fabric Trees
Decorate your home with fabric trees that you made using scraps and squares. These fold up for easy storage after the holidays, too!
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