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    Christmas Pillow Tutorials ideas

    If you're in the mood for Christmas sewing but time is limited (seriously, why is Christmas always at the busiest time of the year?) try making a festive pillow! I've put together a fun list of Christmas Pillow Tutorials and patterns! There are so many adorable projects and ideas that can be finished quickly - making cozy Christmas decor for your home or a perfect gift for a friend or relative.

    There's also a variety of skill levels represented - everything from easy and beginner-friendly, to more complex patchwork designs. A lot of these projects are also perfect for using some of your favorite red or green or Christmas fabric scraps!

    Felt Applique Snowflakes

    Felt applique Snowflake Christmas Pillow Tutorial by Amy Smart

    Quilted Triangle Star Block (would work great in blues for Hanukkah!)

    White on Red Felt Snowflakes by Anna of Noodlehead

    Patchwork Star Block by Melissa of the Polkadot Chair

    Free PDF Pattern from Nana Company for this patchwork Christmas pillow

    Scandinavian troll and Scandinavian-inspired star patchwork pillows also by Melissa of the Polkadot Chair

    Christmas Tree by She Quilts A Lot

     

    Easy Felt Circles applique

    This bench pillow is so cute - and Melissa shows how to make a long bench pillow out of any leftover or favorite Christmas quilt blocks.

    Bench Pillow made from leftover quilt blocks

    Free Fa La La La and Snowman pillow patterns from Pen and Paper Patterns 

    Modern Christmas Quilt Patterns

    Scrappy Patchwork Tree tutorial by Sherri of A Quilting Life

    I love the look of this cute little Christmas Village - pattern available here.

    Another pillow that lasts beyond Christmas: Winter Star pillow tutorial by Andy of A Bright Corner

    Snowflake Block tutorial by Crazy Mom Quilts

    Not all Christmas pillows need to be red and green - I love this graphic black and white tree pillow from Sotak Handmade.

    Felt Poinsettia Pillow from Simple Simon and Co.

    If you're looking for something a little more challenging, check out this adorable foundation-paper-pieced Gnome pattern by Center Street Designs.

    Foundation Paper-pieced gnome quilt block pattern by Center Street Designs

    And if you're looking for something super simple, check out this Traditional Pillowcase tutorial from Polkadot Chair

    I personally love the "burrito pillowcase method" for an easy finished cuff with contrasting trim.

    Christmas pillowcases made with Burrito method

    I hope that you enjoyed all of this Handmade Christmas Pillow Inspiration! I'd love to hear if you try any of these projects. Let me know in the comments!

    Make your own decorative Christmas Pillows with these fun tutorials and Ideas.

    My name is Amy Smart and I'm a quilter, pattern and fabric designer, wife & mom. Excited to have you here!

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