I thought I would put together a list of my favorite Quilty Christmas Gifts to get your brain going today! I know its August… but it is hot and I’m wishing for the crisp fall and winter temps instead of the 3 digits we’ve been dealing with lately!
So… Christmas is right around the corner (Isn’t it always if you’re a crafty girl? I know you think about it too)
Make sure you download this FREE Crafty Christmas Planner I posted last week! Its the sanity to my Crafty Christmas gifts!
We all know that if you’re planning on making everyone in your family a handmade gift and it is already November… it just ain’t gonna happen, sister. – So let’s do something exciting and plan ahead this year!
I’ve gathered my favorite DIY and Quilty Christmas Gifts that are sure to please and won’t take you all year to crate either. 🙂
Make sure you check out 4 IMPORTANT THINGS TO INCLUDE WHEN YOU GIFT A QUILT!
25 Favorite Quilty Christmas Gifts!
1. The obvious first choice is a… QUILT!
Who doesn’t love a beautiful handmade gorgeous quilt made with fabrics that were picked just for them? *oh, it gets me all heart eyes and fuzzy happy on the inside*
The internet has no shortage of free quilt patterns out there. I’ve compiled some lists that you can check out in these posts below – OR – you can check here for my FREE Patterns!
- 13 FREE MODERN QUILT PATTERNS TO SEW!
- AN EASY TRIANGLE QUILT! (+ FREE PATTERN)
- BUSY MOMMA BUSY BABY PLAYMAT PATTERN
- 5 FREE WEEKEND PATTERNS
Heres a tip though – Make sure that you give yourself TIME to finish the quilt. No one wants to be up at all hours of the nights leading up to Christmas trying to finish an impossible task!
Just be patient with yourself… or get up and go find yourself a reindeer or an elf or something to help you. Whatever comes first.
2. Crafty Gift Tags!
I love these and use them on everything I make. They work for quilty Christmas gifts and just regular crafty gifts as well 🙂
You can grab them here. Make sure you check out all 12 designs that are included!
I also have a FREE Printable Gift tag download that isn’t Christmas Themed. but is really popular with my quilter friends!
You can find them here:
3. Bookmarks for all your favorite book worms!
(This is still one of my most popular posts to date.) The versatility of these little bookmarks has been great for teachers, for classrooms, book clubs, kids projects, charity groups, library clubs, schools… It has been amazing to see all the ways people have used this simple idea and created so many wonderful things!
4. This ornament hot pad
First of all… “how stinkin’ cute is that?!” was the first thing that came out of my mouth when I saw this… It is just precious. And I’m totally making several of these for friends and family this year because – 1. cute and 2. fast. yeah. I love it. You can see the tutorial here.
5. Large Hot Pad For A Favorite Dish
I have several of these for myself (because I’m addicted to surrounding myself with pretty fabrics) And it always brings a smile to my face when I get to use them. It is super easy and a quick fun sew to use up smaller bits of fabric. You can find the tutorial here.
6. Zipper Box Pouch
Um hello, every single human being I’ve ever met in my life… every single one of you could use this cute little pouch in your life. Every.single.one. Make it in some cute or fun fabric and any human, any age will love it!
7. Casserole Carry-All Set
This has a pattern to follow, that you will need to purchase, but how cute is this for the friend that we all have that loves to be a chef? Check out more pictures here.
8. 5 Star Pointed Pin Cushion
I love how fun and customizable these can be! You can create something completely unique for each of your quilty or crafty friends! Find the detailed tutorial here.
9. A Quick “Quilt As You Go” Quilt
I LOVE how complicated this pattern is, but in reality (and no one else has to know) It is super simple and there are no tears to be cried while working on this pattern.
Quilt as you go quilts are fun and usually a little easier for a lot of people. If you haven’t tried it, give it a go! – Just bringing it up again has me wanting to sew another one! You can see more pictures and find the pattern here.
10. Cathedral Window Pillow!
This pattern is a wonderful pattern that allows you to have a little fun with your fabrics and choose what you want to peek through. I’ve made a few of these pillows (for myself because wow! I couldn’t part with them after) and I love them! Check out Angela Walter’s video tutorial here. This pattern is FREE!
Here is a peek at the pillows I made for myself 🙂
11. Travel TicTacToe Game
What my mother would have given to have this in the backseat when we were younger and on vacation… actually, my sister and I probably would have lost some of the buttons for sure. Better add in a few extra buttons when you make yours! See the full tutorial to this precious gift here.
12. Catch-The-Mess Fabric Bin
I don’t think I need to go into how much I love these bags (you’ve probably heard it before?) But anyway, I do… And I love the fabric combinations and how quickly they come together. An easy and useful gift to be organized.
**We’re halfway through the list of Quilty Christmas gifts! Stick with me… you can do it! There are still more great gifts to get to!**
13. Chubby Lunch Tote
I’ve made a few of these totes for friends and they’re always loved. They’re easily washable and completely separate your lunch from everyone else (i.e. the people who WISH they had your cute lunch tote!) See the FREE tutorial here.
14. Phone Wallet/Case
While you’re on sewcanshe.com check out this little sewing idea! Its precious and I know so many tween girls that would love to have this!
Check out the tutorial here.
15. A Simple 6 Pocket Tote Bag
Sometimes simple is really the best way to go… I LOVE this bag. And I always have one in my car packed with emergency essentials (Like, when we’re nowhere near a chick-fil-a and about to starve) like kleenex, wet wipes, and crackers/fruit snacks)
Check Out the Full FREE tutorial here.
16. Quilt Ladder
Get together with a few quilter girls friend’s and channel your inner DIY girl… or ask your favorite handyman to give you a hand. This Ladder came together really easily and super low budget. Go on and give your quilts a place where they can hang and be proudly displayed!
Click here to view the tutorial.
17. A Scrappy Wreath
I bet you have everything but the wireframe for this in your sewing space right now. You might even have the frame… I’ve seen them pop up at the dollar store from time to time too! You could even pick out fabric in holiday colors to make this scrappy wreath!
Check out how they make it look so full here.
18. A Quilted Table Runner
There are patterns all over the internet for these… or you could just let the creative juices flow and create your own pattern! I have some ideas for how to make a quick table runner in this post.
19. Zipper Card Pouch
So useful and so cute! Monogram it and you’re good to go!
20. iPad Case
This might be a tad more advanced if you’re never dealt with a snap closure before… but don’t let it scare you! You can totally make this! And if you get cold feet at the very end, just leave the snap off 😉
21. Quilty Coasters!
Take this idea and feel free to just run wild with it. Go absolutely crazy with different fabrics, different patterns… mix it all up into a big pile of crafty heaven and throw caution to the wind… just throw it, honey! 🙂
Read more about how they did the coasters below here.
22. Cute Coffee Cozy
This first time I received one of these I was so impressed and humbled by the gift I didn’t know what to say. It was an extremely thoughtful gift because I was a young mom at the time and let’s face it… if you cut me, I would have bled out coffee from my veins…
Make another woman happy and maker her this coffee cozy wit this pattern and free printable here.
23. Quilt As You Go Pillow
Simple and easy to follow instructions. I really love the polkadotchair blog and her style of quilting/teaching.
24. A “Quillow” – A quilt that turns into a pillow
This is really cool. Especially for college students or someone who doesn’t have a ton of room. This gift is dual purpose and oh-so-fashionable!
CluckCluck Sew gives a really great tutorial with pictures here.
25. Mug Rugs
If you know anything about sewing… I’m guessing you’ve at least heard of a mug rug? It is just a little cute mat for your coffee or teacup that is just slightly larger than a coaster so you have room for snacks or a cookie too. That is the goal of life, my sewing friends… a lovely drink and snacks (just ask my kids!)
This site has several cute ideas for holiday-themed mug rugs that are just soo cute! I can’t wait to make so many of these 🙂
Whew… Thank you for sticking with me!
Thanks for sticking with me all the way down this list of such fun quilty Christmas Gifts! I hope that you are inspired to make your list of projects and plan out accordingly just how you’re going to fit it all in and not lose your sanity….. or whatever, just do what I do and say some prayers, lose some sleep and have a great time being the quilting crafting queen that you are! 🙂