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 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. (Post Update: It looks like Accuquilt no longer makes the Isosceles die.)
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.
Or you can use the Lori Holt Tall Triangle Ruler (available from The Fat Quarter Shop or Amazon) or the Quilt In a Day Kaleidoscope Ruler. (You may already have one or something similar in your tool stash!)
Cut a 6" strip of fabric and use the template as your guide for cutting triangles. This will be the height of your triangles.
Cut one triangle with the pointed tip at the top, then rotate the ruler so the pointed tip faces down.
While I don't have a pattern for this quilt, here are some options for learning how to sew rows of Isosceles Triangles into a simple patchwork quilt:
- Sewing With Isosceles Triangles Quilt Tutorial
- Perfect Triangle Go! (Free pattern from Accuquilt)
Press seams to one side (alternating direction with each row), then join the rows together, nesting the seams so the triangle points align neatly.
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!
Meggie
I 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
Totally awesome!!! I love this Christmas quilt. Merry Christmas Amy 🙂
KatolinFamily
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Cindy
Love it! That quilt from anthro has been on my to-do list too! Merry Christmas!
Jane
Love the quilt, Amy! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Rashida Khanbhai
Love the quilt and the cushions. <br /><br />https://rashisquiltblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-have-reached-my-first-goal-and-i-am.html
Nedra
Amy, 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
Such a fantastic vision and quilt. Love it! Merry Christmas!
Sheila
I love your Christmas Quilt! It's perfect there on the wall above the sofa. Merry Christmas!
Sarah Craig
What 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
I love love love love it. Those greens are wonderful with those great fabrics.
Jessica @ Plum Patchwork
I 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
Love those dresses! And if your mom made them, I'm pretty sure my mom had the same pattern. 🙂
chris
LOVE 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
I 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
Oh Amy, I think this quilt is so cute. Love it!
Ricki
I love this quilt! It's so cute and fun!
Rebecca
That's definitely MY kind of Christmas quilt - so charming!! Merry Christmas!
Judi
I 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
I adore this quilt! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Kimberly
Amy, you know I love it! So glad you got it finished in time! It looks perfect with your pillows! Merry merry to you!
coraquilts
Very sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
coraquilts
Very sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
coraquilts
Very sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
Miss Crayola Creepy
Cutest Christmas quilt I have ever seen!
Katy Cameron
Love 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
I love this quit! I made a Christmas pillow using the same pattern!
**nicke...
oh i LOVE it! love love love!
Mary
Adorable! I made one of those pinafores for my Daughter too. So fun, thanks for the memory of the gingham.
Carol
What 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
Bwhahahahahaaa!! 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
oh very beautiful and the cushions too!<br />I wish you and your a very merry christmas ☺<br />Liebe Grüße<br />Bente
Karen
Amy,I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.<br />The quilt is just perfect for Christmas.
Melissa
This is lovely! What a great finish!! Happy holidays!!!
LadyV
What a wonderful quilt...Love the vintage Christmas feel.<br /><br />Happy holidays!<br /><br />Vee
Sheila
Beautiful quilt ,it looks great on the wall. Merry Christmas.
Maryanne
Beautiful... are you going to do a tutorial? Merry Christmas to you and yours!
toots2u
love the quilt and the dresses you and your sis are wearing. Merry Christmas!!
mindingmomma
Great 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
What 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
I love it! So festive.
Gari
What 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
I 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
Love your take on the Anthropologie quilt Amy!<br />Have a great Christmas!
[email protected]
Beautiful quilt Amy, wishing you and your family and Merry Christmas !!
goletagirlwendy
Beautiful Christmas quilt. Happy Holidays!
Michele
Really 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
Very cheery indeed! Happy Holidays! Thanks for sharing 🙂
notes of sincerity
So so cute!! :o) <br />What an adorable picture!<br />Your quilt is gorgeous. :o)<br />Merry Christmas!! love ya, Trish
Lisa Langford
That turned out so cute. You have a real talent for color coordination. I love it. <br /><br />Lisa
Lindsay
I 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
I love this cute little quilt. How simple but so colorful. It shows off your talent for putting colors and patterns together.
leigh
I LOVE this quilt! And I love your old photo too 🙂
Colleen
The Christmas quilt is gorgeous. Wish I could quilt but I wouldn't even know where to start
Sam
Can you please tell me what size the isosceles triangles are please? So I can attempt it myself! Thank you
Amy Smart
They are 4" wide at the base and 5" tall from base to point. Enjoy!
Jane A O’Hara
KITSCHY CHRISTMAS QUILT
I wish to purchase this pattern. I am unable. I subscribed. I am unable to either free or purchase this pattern. I want to purchase the triangle kaleidoscope ruler but without the pattern, not a good idea. I cannot download the template.
I’ve tried everything. Please help me. Thank you in advance.
Ginette Girard
I am looking for the pattern for the
KITSCHY CHRISTMAS QUILT. I love it so much. It’s a beauty. My daughter is hoping I can make it for her.
The tutorial is not available.
Thank you Amy.
Amy
Thank you so much for your comment! I didn't realized that link no longer worked. I updated the post.
I don't have a pattern for this quilt since it's just sewing rows of triangles together. I did cut my triangles 6" tall.
Here is another tutorial with tips for sewing Isosceles triangles in rows: https://www.thewillowmarket.com/how-to-sew-with-isosceles-triangles/