When Christmas rolls around, any of these Christmas quilt patterns can take center stage. Classic and simple or modern with contemporary flair—there are plenty of projects to suit every style. Choose among exquisite quilts with traditional roots and lighthearted quilts that capture the magic of the season.
These Christmas quilt patterns for easy-to-stitch gifts for those who’ve been nice, as well as cozy quilts and comforts that you’ll want to keep and display as you welcome family and friends for the holidays.
50 Favorite Christmas Quilting Patterns
These Christmas quilt patterns will give your homemade Christmas decorations the cozy warmth you’ve been looking for. Add one of these projects to your Christmas craft list this year, and you’ll have an attractive decorative piece that you can display for years. Make Christmas come alive in these festive quilts!
1. Christmas Quilt Pattern by Maple Cottage Designs
Treat yourself to this beautiful & easy quilt pattern featuring evergreen trees amidst swirling peppermint wheels and black and white check. Beautiful here in red & green, but just imagine it in gray or cream for a snowy scene.
The wonderful Evergreen Pillow Sham accents the quilt beautifully and has a secret hidden pocket! Great for stashing a favorite book, or little ones can enjoy storing toys and the youth sized quilt in it. Perfect for naptime or taking to Grandma’s.
Get the Pattern by Maple Cottage Designs here
2. Christmas Ornaments Quilt Block Pattern by Sew Fresh Quilts
This Holiday themed block pattern provides instructions for making the Christmas Ornaments block using traditional piecing methods and is not paper pieced. Use this block to make a festive quilt, table runner, place mat or pillow.
Get the Pattern by Sew Fresh Quilts here
3. Hexagon Christmas Quilted Tree Skirt Pattern by Nite Owl Quilting
This Hexagon Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern is a quick and easy project great for modern or traditional fabrics. Simply add a solid color border to unify your favorite Christmas fabrics! This pattern includes instructions for three sizes of tree skirts!
The small is great for a 3-4 foot kid’s Christmas tree. The medium is perfect for a 5-7 foot slim-line Christmas tree. The large is best for live or larger artificial trees. Now you can make one for any person or room in your house!
Also see: Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns
Get the Pattern by Nite Owl Quilting here
4. Herringbone Wreath Quilt Block Pattern by Center Street Quilts
This Herringbone Wreath Quilt Block Pattern is a scrap-friendly pattern that has simple foundation paper pieced (FPP) units, some curved piecing, and an applique bow.
Once completed, the quilt block can be made into a pillow cover, mini quilt, or table topper. Add additional quilt blocks to make into a table runner, tree skirt or even a full quilt!
Get the Pattern by Center Street Quilts here
5. Happy Christmas Mini Quilt Pattern by Maker Valley
Happy Christmas Mini is a fun pattern to showcase your holiday spirit! Featuring a Christmas tree, ornaments, presents, and a star. The candy cane striped border gives it a darling finish!
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6. Santa Claus Quilt Pattern by Ellis And Higgs
Use up the tiniest of fabric scraps and transform them into the jolliest of quilt blocks. While this pattern is just for how to make 1 Santa quilt block, you could easily sew him into a larger quilt by placing him at the center of a patchwork quilt top, or turn him into a cushion.
Get the Pattern by Ellis And Higgs here
7. Free Snowflake Quilt Block Pattern by Gathered
Looking to make a snowflakes quilt to cozy up with? Make this intricate snowflake quilt block pattern featuring an in-the-round arrows design. You’re sure to get eye-catching effects from the smallest of fabric scraps in your stash.
This impressive design would make lovely festive cushions, table décor for the holiday season or whip up a batch for a flurry of snowflakes to create an heirloom Christmas quilt.
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8. Quilted Christmas Stocking Pattern by Suzy Quilts
These modern stocking will look great as a set on your mantel. Pick family favorites or coordinate them based on how they’ll look together.
Also see: Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns
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9. Ugly Christmas Sweaters Applique Quilt Pattern by AJ Padilla
Need a little laugh during the hectic holiday season? Have some fun first sewing, and then snuggling under this whimsical little lap quilt!
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10. Quilted Poinsettia Garland by Yarnspirations
Make this poinsettia garland to decorate your home for Christmas. Beautifully hand quilted, this garland has 7 flowers, but make as many as you need to span your mantle or other space.
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11. Merry And Bright Quilt Pattern by Jen Daly Quilts
Sweeten your holidays with this cheery row quilt! Merry and Bright is a 28″ x 34″ fat quarter friendly wall quilt that features simple, graphic blocks and pretty embroidery.
Get the Pattern by Jen Daly Quilts here
12. Santa In The Trees Table Runner Quilt Pattern by Ahhh Quilting
This Christmas themed table runner is fast and fun to make! Use a variety of prints for a scrappy look or solids for a modern look. This pattern uses piecing for the trees and raw edge applique for the Santa for a quick and easy finish!
Get the Pattern by Ahhh Quilting here
13. Nutty Christmas Quilt Pattern by Sew Incredibly Crazy
This Nutty Christmas Quilt is a whimsical pattern featuring two nutcrackers. The finished quilt size is 40 1/2″ x 52 1/2″.
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14. Reindeer Quilt Block Pattern by Little Black Duck
Where would Santa be without his trusty Reindeer? There are a whole lot of presents that need delivering every year and he’d not be able to get them all delivered without a little Reindeer magic!
This Reindeer Quilt Block will be a great addition to your seasonal patchwork and quilting projects. You can make the block with a red nose to look like Rudolph or you can make the nose dark brown to make it look like one of the rest of the team!
Get the Pattern by Little Black Duck here
15. First Christmas Wall Hanging Quilt Pattern by K Lee 2 Strings
Christmas is a time for fun and time for joy, but we sometimes forget the real reason that we celebrate this season. This little wall hanging of a mother an her infant is a reminder of why we have a Christmas in the first place, but the stained glass design is suitable for any time of year.
Made with fusible web and fusible 1/4″ bias tape, the wall hanging goes to together very quickly and easily.
Get the Pattern by K Lee 2 Strings here
16. Candy Cane Quilt Pattern by All People Quilt
A throw in the classic color combination of red and white can segue from the holidays to Valentine’s Day and even the Fourth of July.
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17. Simple Christmas Quilt Pattern by Simple Simon And Company
Here’s a Simple Christmas Quilt that is made from 10″ pre-cut fabric bundles and a cinch to sew up. The method for this type of quilt is called the “stack and whack” and it is a fun method of quilting if you have never tried it.
It adds that scrappy look of quilts of yesterday and you can add fun and fresh new fabrics to give it a festive look that is darling.
The quilt itself is approximately 50″ by 50″ so it makes a great lap sized quilt and it doesn’t have to be made out of Christmas fabrics either. It would be so cute as a baby quilt, or even for kids as an i-spy quilt out of novelty fabrics as well.
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18. Scrappy Holiday Hemlocks Quilt Pattern by Monday Morning Designs
Make the season shine brighter with a scrappy Holiday Hemlocks quilt. Whimsical trees, vivid stars and flowing ribbons definitely give a happy holidays feel.
If you’re a beginner having completed a few quilts, you could make this one easily! Just choose your colors and in no time you’ll have a unique, beautiful quilt for the holidays.
Get the Pattern by Monday Morning Designs here
19. Winter Village Table Runner Quilt Pattern by K Lee 2 Strings
This delightful winter scene features six brightly colored houses along a snow covered street. Two cars and a truck ride along the street in the snow. One wonders where they might be going. Winter trees of green and brown add pops of color and interest.
This runner is a perfect table decoration for the holidays and is suitable to display through all of winter. It could also be hung on a wall to brighten up a room.
Get the Pattern by K Lee 2 Strings here
20. Gnome Mini Quilt Pattern by Sew Can She
Sew an adorable Christmas quilt with this free gnome quilt block pattern. He’s very easy to sew with basic quilt piecing techniques and an applique nose. You could sew as many gnomes as you like in colorful outfits and hats to make a darling quilt with these 12” blocks.
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21. Christmas Logs Quilt Pattern by Free Motion By The River
Christmas Logs table topper or wall hanging that is perfect for the holidays! A fast and easy quilt made with Log Cabin blocks and applique for a 24″ x 24″ quilt.
Get the Pattern by Free Motion By The River here
22. Jean Christmas Tree Wall Hanging Quilt Pattern by Inventive Denim
Got jeans?? With just one pair of jeans and your favorite Christmas fabrics you can make this wall hanging!Two versions are shown: one using traditional red and green Christmas prints and a blue and white modern version!
Get the Pattern by Inventive Denim here
23. Christmas Legacy Quilt Pattern by Annie’s Catalog
Here’s your chance to create a masterpiece. Challenge yourself with sewing curves, working with templates and making a great border with this Christmas Legacy Quilt Pattern.
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24. A Bitty Christmas Quilt Pattern by Quilting Daily
Rows of little bitty blocks in bright colors will make a festive addition to your holiday decor. Though only a few of the rows are specifically Christmas-themed, the overall effect is one of celebration and joy.
For even more fun, intersperse a fussy cut strip of a fun lengthwise Christmas border print to give the design even more charm.
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25. Snowman Quilt Pattern by Piece By Number Quilts
This Snowman Quilt Pattern inclludes both left- and right-facing Snowman quilt block patterns, plus all four hat variations – 8 different Snowmen in all!
Get creative adding facial features, “buttons”, and hat embellishments with embroidery, beads, real buttons, ribbons, mini-pompons. A group of cheerful Snowmen makes a fun central motif for holiday quilts, table runners, mug rugs, and other winter-themed projects.
Get the Pattern by Piece By Number Quilts here
26. Festival Of Trees Christmas Quilt Pattern by All People Quilt
If bold and vibrant colors are your style, complete this quick-and-easy wall hanging in time for the holidays. It has all the essential ingredients for the perfect holiday goodie – fresh and funky colors, jewel-tone decorations, and a bright border.
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27. Gnome Homes Christmas Quilt Pattern by K Lee 2 Strings
Snug little houses, snow covered trees, tiny deer, and snowflakes are found on this cheerful, table topper and mug rug duo. Both projects will make a great addition to your decor for the holidays and throughout the winter season. The circular table topper is 17 1/2″ in diameter when complete, and the mug rug is 6″ x 10″.
Get the Pattern by K Lee 2 Strings here
28. Zigzag Christmas Tree Quilt Pattern by Hopes Quilt Designs
Create a zigzag path through the pine trees with this jelly roll friendly lap quilt or wall hanging. Assembled in rows with no points to match, this quilt is suitable for all levels of quilter. Made up in Christmas fabrics, it’s a great quilt for the festive season.
Get the Pattern by Hopes Quilt Designs here
29. Christmas Adventure Row Quilt Pattern by Flamingo Toes
Get ready for an adventure with this darling Christmas Adventure Row Quilt! Each row of this fun Christmas quilt has a sweet image – everything from stars to Christmas trees to little campers!
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30. Oh Holy Night Christmas Quilt Pattern by Sew Can She
Sew a beautiful wall hanging to show your love of the season! This Oh Holy Night Quilt Pattern is perfect for hanging on the wall or gifting to a December baby.
It’s actually very fast and easy because there is just one star block to sew. The ‘Oh holy night’ appliqué letters can be optional. Free templates are included for the star block and appliqué letters.
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31. Deck The Halls Quilt Pattern by Jen Daly Quilts
Decorate your home for the festive season with this warm and inviting medallion quilt. Deck the Halls is fat quarter friendly and finishes at 32″ x 32″ — the perfect size to hang on a wall or display on a table.
Get the Pattern by Jen Daly Quilts here
32. Snowman Quilt Pattern by Quilt In A Day
One of the best parts of Winter, snowmen. You don’t even have to get cold to sew this one. This pattern has instructions for both a throw size quilt and a wall hanging. The snowman is the same in both quilts, but the other parts change.
You can customize your snowmen with bow ties, wreaths of holly, pom poms, even jingle bells. The quilt will keep you warm all winter long. So many options!
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33. Buffalo Check Table Topper Quilt Pattern by Carried Away Quilting
This Buffalo Check Table Topper Pattern provides instructions to make both a Christmas and a Halloween version. The pattern combines the classic buffalo check pattern with festive elements of gifts, pumpkins and stars.
Get the Pattern by Carried Away Quilting here
34. Raggy Christmas Quilt Pattern by Life On Beacon
Fun prints, soft flannel, and frayed edges make this Raggy Christmas Quilt the perfect project to add to your holiday plans.This tutorial produces a large throw quilt, perfect to add to your sofa and snuggle up with a holiday movie.
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35. Starry Night Nativity Quilt Pattern by Spindle Fabrics
This Starry Night is an adorable quilt nativity pattern which includes 15 blocks and 8 layouts so you can make the quilt that speaks to your heart! Blocks can also be made as individual mini quilts or pillows for an endless variety of uses!
Get the Pattern by Spindle Fabrics here
36. Holiday Hills Quilt Pattern by The Homebody Company
This Holiday Hills Quilt Pattern is a modern Christmas tree quilt pattern. This fresh and fun-loving pattern is perfect for highlighting small print fabric. This quilt will easily become a family favorite to snuggle up with while watching their favorite holiday movie.
37. Quick And Easy Christmas Quilt Pattern by We All Sew
Each of the blocks in this quilt that measures about 80″ square are 24″ x 24″. Nine of them together makes a pretty impressive design! With just squares and half square triangles, you can create a high impact quilt with little effort.
This is the perfect project for those occasions where a quilt would make the perfect gift, but time is of the essence.
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38. Christmas Reindeer Quilt Pattern by Sandra Healy Designs
Here’s a pattern to make a delightful Christmas quilt which will be enjoyed for years to come! This stunning applique quilt features nine sweet reindeer blocks. It’s a great scrap busting project. The scrappy inner border is embellished with six cute buttons.
You can use the full-size templates provided to personalize your reindeers by adding patches, bells, or change the direction in which your reindeer are looking. Maybe your quilt will have a red-nosed reindeer? The final block contains two little kiddie reindeer who have sneaked into the quilt!
Get the Pattern by Sandra Healy Designs here
39. Poinsettia Mini Quilt Pattern by Thread Bare Creations
Poinsettia is a stunning mini quilt pattern, and it’s a colorful addition to your Christmas decorating. It’s constructed quickly and easily using traditional piecing methods. It’s perfect for the advanced beginner to the accomplished quilter.
Choose a festive fabric combination to bring this mini quilt alive or use fabrics to match your Christmas color theme this year.
Get the Pattern by Thread Bare Creations here
40. Frosty Friends Quilt Pattern by Annie’s Catalog
Just by moving the arms, nose and eyes on each snowman, you can make this frosty group of friends look animated and engaged! Have fun arranging the embellishments on this cheerful quilted throw.
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41. Pieceful Pines Quilt Pattern by All People Quilt
Here’s a wall quilt that’s destined to become a holiday tradition. The dimensional tree boughs are quilted before the top edges are stitched into the seams of the background squares. Then they are decked with cheery red pom-poms.
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42. Balsam Gnomes Quilt Pattern by Lake Girl Quilts
This adorable Balsam Gnomes Quilt Pattern is an easy pattern for even a beginning quilter. Measuring 56” x 72”, this quilt is the perfect size to snuggle under! This fun quilt is so charming draped on the back of your couch, the end of your bed, or hanging on a ladder or wall in your home! You’ll be smitten with it!
Get the Pattern by Lake Girl Quilts here
43. Farmhouse Christmas Quilt Pattern by Center Street Quilts
Celebrate the holiday season with the perfectly plaid Farmhouse Christmas Quilt. The quilt is classic and timeless in black and white plaid or go for a fun and modern holiday quilt with bright, cheery colors!
The plaid units within the quilt are all pieced patchwork sections that result in perfect plaid pine trees–no matter what color scheme you choose!
Get the Pattern by Center Street Quilts here
44. Suburbs Christmas Quilt Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew
Bring this lovely modern neighborhood to your home using pre-cut 10in squares. Suburbs is a beginner-friendly quilt made with Layer Cakes or Fat Quarters. This pattern comes in 3 sizes, so whether you want a quilt to throw over the couch or to cover a bed, Suburbs looks great in any fabric and sews up fast!
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45. Santa’s Hat Shop Quilt Pattern by The Polka Dot Chair
This Santa’s Hat Shop Quilt Pattern is a Santa Hat quilt pattern that is fun, bright and oh so festive! It would also be super cute to swap out a few of those Santa Hat’s for Elf Hats! Just change the fabric colors and use a geometric print for the hat.
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46. Christmas Compass Star Quilt Pattern by Quilty Love
Star quilts make the prettiest Christmas quilts. Compass Star is a really fun star quilt to make up. It goes together pretty easily with quarter square triangles.
This Christmas Compass Star is the throw size. The pattern includes instructions for a baby size, throw size, twin size, queen size and a king size. So pretty much any size quilt you could possibly need!
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47. Christmas Pocket Mug Rug Quilt Pattern by Crafty Quilter Designs
This mug rug makes a great gift for the holidays! It’s big enough for your favorite hot beverage and a snack. The pocket is the perfect size for a gift card, tea bag, napkin, candy cane, or other treat. It’s quick and easy to make, too! You can change the fabric and make it suitable for any occasion.
Get the Pattern by Crafty Quilter Designs here
48. Christmas Quilt Blocks Pattern by Sandra Healy Designs
Set of six Christmas quilt blocks to mix and match. Patterns include Santa and Mrs Claus, reindeer, candles, a plum pudding and a Christmas goose. Combine the blocks as desired to make table runners, wall hangings, festive pillows and mini quilts.
Get the Pattern by Sandra Healy Designs here
49. Mr. Snowman Quilt Pattern by Quilting Daily
Dressed in winter finery, appliquéd Mr. Snowman hosts a brightly colored bird friend. Dive into your scrap box to find the right fabrics for Mr. Snowman’s hat and scarf.
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50. Twas The Night Before Christmas Quilt Pattern by Pin And Proper Designs
With this pattern, you can create your own beautiful heirloom quilt using your own cotton and/or wool fabrics. This quilt is constructed with 11 different blocks each saying a portion of the poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas. You can embellish your quilt with crystals!
Get the Pattern by Pin And Proper Designs here
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