Behold: the Kitschy Christmas quilt. The inspiration for this quilt first came from a quilt I saw in an Anthropologie catalog. I’d been thinking about it for a few weeks when I decided (on Thanksgiving Day) to make a Christmas version using all my scraps left over from last year’s Retro Christmas Quilt. (I used my Accuquilt GO cutter and the Isosceles Triangle die to cut out this whole quilt in a very short amount of time.)
Don’t worry if you don’t have a die cut machine – these triangles are really easy to cut on your own! Print out the triangle template here – preferably on to something heavy like card stock. Or cut out and trace onto template plastic.
Cut a 6″ strip of fabric and use the template as your guide for cutting triangles. (I like to still use the edge of a ruler to guide my rotary cutter and so that I’m less likely to trim down the template.)
OR you could use this Quilt Sense Kaleidoscope Triangle Ruler to cut your triangles.
Ashley of Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night has an excellent tutorial showing how to cut and sew together isosceles triangles here.
I’ve been collecting those retro-vintagey fabrics and now my stash is seriously depleted. But I’m okay with that since they’re far better appreciated in a couple of finished quilts than in closet in my basement. The solid greens are Kona’s: Palm (lighter) and Holly.
I also used the last of my Holiday Happy fabric for the back. Perfect.
The perfect thing for my big blank wall during the Christmas season. And I’m well-pleased that I finished it in time for the actual holiday. It even goes well with my throw pillows from Christmases past. (Snowflake here, Circles here, and red and white pillows here.)
And since we’re talking retro-Christmas, Merry Christmas from me (and my little sister) ca. 1978. I’m pretty certain my mom made those gingham dresses. I could have totally used some of that green gingham in this quilt!
56 Comments
Meggie
December 23, 2011 at 6:54 amI love the quilt. I think I might attempt it for next year as a pillow top.<br />After the busy holidays, take a look at my new blog. I used your furniture make-over as my inspiration for a project.<br />Meggie
Happy Cottage Quilter
December 23, 2011 at 7:01 amTotally awesome!!! I love this Christmas quilt. Merry Christmas Amy 🙂
KatolinFamily
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Cindy
December 23, 2011 at 7:07 amLove it! That quilt from anthro has been on my to-do list too! Merry Christmas!
Jane
December 23, 2011 at 7:23 amLove the quilt, Amy! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Rashida Khanbhai
December 23, 2011 at 7:36 amLove the quilt and the cushions. <br /><br />http://rashisquiltblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-have-reached-my-first-goal-and-i-am.html
Nedra
December 23, 2011 at 7:37 amAmy, I REALLY, REALLY like this quilt! And I will be a follower/ wanna-be sometime this next year because I would like to make one with my leftover Christmas fabrics, too!<br />Thank you for the inspiration, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
tracy_a
December 23, 2011 at 7:54 amSuch a fantastic vision and quilt. Love it! Merry Christmas!
Sheila
December 23, 2011 at 7:56 amI love your Christmas Quilt! It's perfect there on the wall above the sofa. Merry Christmas!
Sarah Craig
December 23, 2011 at 8:04 amWhat a lovely quilt, Amy! And a great way to use up small pieces of varied Christmas fabrics – so I think it's going on my bucket list for this year! Merry Christmas!
Jenny
December 23, 2011 at 8:37 amI love love love love it. Those greens are wonderful with those great fabrics.
Jessica @ Plum Patchwork
December 23, 2011 at 9:07 amI have to admit I wasn't really feeling it when you posted a sneak peek, but the finished quilt is just fabulous! It reminds me of Christmas at my grandmother's home.
brenna
December 23, 2011 at 9:08 amLove those dresses! And if your mom made them, I'm pretty sure my mom had the same pattern. 🙂
chris
December 23, 2011 at 9:08 amLOVE the quilt, Amy. I have a stash of vintage Christmas prints from my mom that I've slowly been using. It's so fun!<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and your family!
The Tulip Patch
December 23, 2011 at 9:10 amI was excited when I saw the preview. This is awesome. You don't see that depression green a ton in new stuff and it is awesome here. I like the borders too and I am not a border kinda girl. I love the different shades of green…that is actually the best part!
diane
December 23, 2011 at 9:12 amOh Amy, I think this quilt is so cute. Love it!
Ricki
December 23, 2011 at 9:15 amI love this quilt! It's so cute and fun!
Rebecca
December 23, 2011 at 9:25 amThat's definitely MY kind of Christmas quilt – so charming!! Merry Christmas!
Judi
December 23, 2011 at 9:28 amI love the quilt Amy – it is so darling! It looks perfect hanging there above your couch and the pillow are just darling too. Have a Merry Christmas!
Shelly
December 23, 2011 at 10:08 amI adore this quilt! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Kimberly
December 23, 2011 at 10:42 amAmy, you know I love it! So glad you got it finished in time! It looks perfect with your pillows! Merry merry to you!
coraquilts
December 23, 2011 at 10:55 amVery sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
coraquilts
December 23, 2011 at 10:55 amVery sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
coraquilts
December 23, 2011 at 10:55 amVery sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
Miss Crayola Creepy
December 23, 2011 at 12:03 pmCutest Christmas quilt I have ever seen!
Katy Cameron
December 23, 2011 at 12:22 pmLove the quilt, it looks fab up there, and I particularly like the block(?!) with the housewife in it! <br /><br />My mum says I've to tell you that in 1978 I was sporting a babygro ;o)
euphoria
December 23, 2011 at 12:31 pmI love this quit! I made a Christmas pillow using the same pattern!
**nicke...
December 23, 2011 at 1:36 pmoh i LOVE it! love love love!
Mary
December 23, 2011 at 1:40 pmAdorable! I made one of those pinafores for my Daughter too. So fun, thanks for the memory of the gingham.
Carol
December 23, 2011 at 2:02 pmWhat a beautiful quilt, perfect on that wall.<br />Love the photo, if you follow the youtube link on my blog post you can see/hear a little girl in full voice at her nativity, it is brilliant.<br />Have a very Happy Christmas.<br />Carol xx
DeeRoo
December 23, 2011 at 2:07 pmBwhahahahahaaa!! Love, love, love the Ghost of Gingham Past!:) Everyone needs some gingham in their life!<br />Great photos…guess I really need to do something with that Christmas fabric I got from you last year!:)<br />Merry, Merry!!<br />xoxo
Bente-I like to QuiltBlog
December 23, 2011 at 2:56 pmoh very beautiful and the cushions too!<br />I wish you and your a very merry christmas ☺<br />Liebe Grüße<br />Bente
Karen
December 23, 2011 at 3:00 pmAmy,I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.<br />The quilt is just perfect for Christmas.
Melissa
December 23, 2011 at 3:32 pmThis is lovely! What a great finish!! Happy holidays!!!
LadyV
December 23, 2011 at 3:59 pmWhat a wonderful quilt…Love the vintage Christmas feel.<br /><br />Happy holidays!<br /><br />Vee
Sheila
December 23, 2011 at 4:07 pmBeautiful quilt ,it looks great on the wall. Merry Christmas.
Maryanne
December 23, 2011 at 4:56 pmBeautiful… are you going to do a tutorial? Merry Christmas to you and yours!
toots2u
December 23, 2011 at 5:06 pmlove the quilt and the dresses you and your sis are wearing. Merry Christmas!!
mindingmomma
December 23, 2011 at 5:25 pmGreat quilt! Wish I had one of those cutters.<br />Love the photo of Christmas past, stirs up some memories for me too.<br />Merry Christmas.
Sherry
December 23, 2011 at 6:13 pmWhat a fun, colorful Christmas quilt. Love it. It looks great on your wall & looks so good with all those wonderful pillows. Wishing you & your family a very Merry Christmas.
Katy
December 23, 2011 at 6:45 pmI love it! So festive.
Gari
December 23, 2011 at 7:13 pmWhat a great quilt. I have been trying to think of how to use up some of the Christmas fabric I have collected over the years and this is just the ticket. I think I can use my tumbler die. Thanks.
Evelene S
December 23, 2011 at 10:04 pmI love the mix of fabrics it came out so pretty. I love how you are able to use it this year and how it unintentionally matches your pillows!
Shannon
December 23, 2011 at 10:16 pmLove your take on the Anthropologie quilt Amy!<br />Have a great Christmas!
izzyrquilts@gmail.com
December 24, 2011 at 12:24 amBeautiful quilt Amy, wishing you and your family and Merry Christmas !!
goletagirlwendy
December 24, 2011 at 7:09 amBeautiful Christmas quilt. Happy Holidays!
Michele
December 24, 2011 at 8:19 amReally nice! I have a huge blank wall space that is screaming for some quilty things to look at. Hopefully in the coming year I'll be able to make a few different ones to put up there.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and yours. I hope it is truly magical.
Claire Jain
December 24, 2011 at 3:07 pmVery cheery indeed! Happy Holidays! Thanks for sharing 🙂
notes of sincerity
December 24, 2011 at 4:48 pmSo so cute!! :o) <br />What an adorable picture!<br />Your quilt is gorgeous. :o)<br />Merry Christmas!! love ya, Trish
Lisa Langford
December 27, 2011 at 1:18 amThat turned out so cute. You have a real talent for color coordination. I love it. <br /><br />Lisa
Lindsay
December 27, 2011 at 8:33 pmI love this quilt! I really wanted to make a Christmas quilt this year, but never got around to it. Maybe I'll attempt it next year.
quiltnlady
December 28, 2011 at 11:07 pmI love this cute little quilt. How simple but so colorful. It shows off your talent for putting colors and patterns together.
leigh
December 30, 2011 at 12:22 amI LOVE this quilt! And I love your old photo too 🙂
Colleen
December 4, 2014 at 2:18 pmThe Christmas quilt is gorgeous. Wish I could quilt but I wouldn't even know where to start
Sam
December 11, 2016 at 9:26 pmCan you please tell me what size the isosceles triangles are please? So I can attempt it myself! Thank you
Amy Smart
December 21, 2016 at 10:58 amThey are 4″ wide at the base and 5″ tall from base to point. Enjoy!