12 Festive Christmas Quilt Blocks to Celebrate the Season
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Imagine making a warm and cozy quilt to give to family or friends for the holidays. Or maybe you want to make an heirloom quilt Christmas decoration that can be handed down through the family.
These festive Christmas quilt blocks are the perfect patterns to create a handmade quilt for the holidays.
Some of these quilt block patterns are free, and others are paid patterns that directly support the pattern designer.
These patterns are just one of the many Christmas sewing projects that we share, so be sure to see our other holiday ideas!
Angel Quilt Block
This precious angel quilt block is perfect for Christmas quilts.
If I was making a quilt with this pattern, I would add one (or more) of these JOY quilt blocks, too! I think it would be great to repeat these two blocks, or put the JOY block in the middle and angels all around.
Nativity Quilt Blocks
Celebrate the reason for the season with this collection of nativity scene quilt blocks from Burlap and Blossom.
Silent Night shows Mary and Joseph holding Jesus, while Nativity Scene shows the manger, as well.
Additional quilt block patterns from the Holy Night are also available, including:
- Three Wise Men
- Shepherd and Sheep
- Star over Bethlehem
You can combine individual quilt blocks or purchase a set of Nativity quilt blocks.
Santa Hat Quilt Block
This cute Santa Hat quilt block is perfect for Christmas. I love the blue and red combination that Polka Dot Chair used for this pretty block.
Santa Belt Quilt Block
Combine the Santa hat quilt block with this Santa belt quilt block for a really cute combination!
You may also like these cute Christmas quilt block patterns, also from Polka Dot Chair:
Santa Quilt Block
We love this Santa quilt block so much! This design shows Santa with a hat and beard. Use non-traditional holiday fabric for a fresh twist on this quilting pattern.
Snowman Quilt Block
This snowman block is so cute and I love that you can add buttons and embellishments for even more visual interest.
Pine Tree Block
A simple pine tree quilt block is perfect for the holidays. This woodland motif from Sew Can She is perfect for transitioning from December to the winter months.
Or combine pine tree quilt blocks with other classic Christmas designs for a festive quilt.
Peppermint Candy Quilt Block
Center Street Quilts shares this sweet peppermint quilt block is fun to add to whimsical and cheerful Christmas quilts.
Christmas Cat
Another cute quilt block from Center Street Quilts is this adorable Christmas cat present design. A kitty peeks out of a gift box ready to surprise a child on Christmas morning.
Modern Christmas Tree
Diary of a Quilter shares her modern Christmas tree quilt block pattern. The simple geometric shape is perfect for combining with other patterns or creating a repeat pattern on a quilt.
Another fun and modern tree pattern is this Geometric Christmas Tree from Center Street Quilts. This pattern allows you to combine fabrics for a fun play on colors and patterns.
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