20 Free Sewing Patterns for a Beautiful Christmas Table 🎄
You don’t need to be a decorating expert to give your Christmas table a beautiful update this season. These projects are the perfect way to spend an afternoon at your machine, turning fabric scraps into cheerful candle mats and pretty cutlery holders.
Skip the generic decorations and sew unique Christmas decor with this list of free sewing patterns designed to add a personal, handmade touch to your tablescape. Think beautiful placemats, sweet little mug rugs, and a gorgeous custom table runner to tie it all together. Get ready to create a warm, welcoming space where your family and friends will feel right at home this Christmas.
Snowball Crumb Catcher
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 for the best Christmas season.
Fabric Trees Center Piece
Make some cute trees for the center of you holiday table. Use my free fabric tree pattern and make a variety of sizes. Honestly, once you start you might not want to stop.
Mini Stocking Place Holders
I think that a little stocking would look so pretty set on the Christmas table with a napkin, cutlery, or even a little gift inside. What a perfectly wonderful way to set the tone for your seasonal celebration. Here’s my free mini stocking sewing pattern.
Adorable Treat Bags
What are the adorable drawstring bags for? Table settings of course! If you’re looking for creative party favors for your annual gathering, set the table with these Adorable Christmas Tree Treat Bags. They are sure to brighten any place setting, and they’re great conversation starter too!
Log Cabin Table Topper
I think this is just beautiful. I’m sure you can make one just as beautiful using the free pattern from fortworthfabricstudio.com. The log cabin design is an easy one to sew, and one of my favorites. How perfect to combine my favorite holiday with my favorite quilt block? It just doesn’t get any better.
Bread Warmer
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 your party. You’ll love the extra bit of pretty on your Christmas table.
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Gnome Table Runner
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.
Cutlery Pocket
Sew a cutlery pocket for a stylish and deliberate Christmas table this year. It’s a fast project with a great big wow factor.
Cloth Napkins
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
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
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
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
Here’s a free sewing pattern for Christmas Tree potholders. Sew a set because they’re fat quarter friendly!
Nested Trees Table Runner
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.
Holiday Mitten Decor
Sew a cute set of mittens to use as place holders, small gift bags, cutlery pockets, or simply sweet decorations. The free sewing pattern is easy to follow and comes with a free template so you can get the size just right.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Nutcracker Table Runner
Nutcrackers are here! I’ve started noticing adorable Christmas nutcrackers appearing in everyone’s holiday decorations and decided that I needed a few of these guys in my home too. Make a wall hanging or table runner using applique techniques. My free sewing pattern provides everything you need for a successful Christmas project.
Reindeer Mug Mat
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
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!
Peppermint Candle Mat
Sew and quilt this sweet peppermint inspired mini quilt for use as a candle mat, centerpiece, or table topper. It’s sure to bring Christmas to the table; that’s for sure!
Long And Skinny Table Runner
Sew a nice long table runner with a jelly roll bundle so everyone at your celebration gets a glimpse of the Christmas cheer. Enjoy this free pattern and sew your heart out this season.
Gnome Wine Cover
If you’re attending a party, show up with your gift under an elegant Christmas gnome wine bag and bottle cover. You’ll appreciate the simplicity to make this gnome so much you’ll want to keep going!
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