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. Â I'm pretty certain my mom made those gingham dresses. Â I could have totally used some of that green gingham in this quilt!
Meggie says
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 says
Totally awesome!!! I love this Christmas quilt. Merry Christmas Amy 🙂
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Cindy says
Love it! That quilt from anthro has been on my to-do list too! Merry Christmas!
Jane says
Love the quilt, Amy! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Rashida Khanbhai says
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 says
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 says
Such a fantastic vision and quilt. Love it! Merry Christmas!
Sheila says
I love your Christmas Quilt! It's perfect there on the wall above the sofa. Merry Christmas!
Sarah Craig says
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 says
I love love love love it. Those greens are wonderful with those great fabrics.
Jessica @ Plum Patchwork says
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 says
Love those dresses! And if your mom made them, I'm pretty sure my mom had the same pattern. 🙂
chris says
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 says
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 says
Oh Amy, I think this quilt is so cute. Love it!
Ricki says
I love this quilt! It's so cute and fun!
Rebecca says
That's definitely MY kind of Christmas quilt - so charming!! Merry Christmas!
Judi says
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 says
I adore this quilt! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Kimberly says
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 says
Very sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
coraquilts says
Very sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
coraquilts says
Very sweet quilt! It's true, the different shades of green really make it great. You are very talented!
Miss Crayola Creepy says
Cutest Christmas quilt I have ever seen!
Katy Cameron says
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 says
I love this quit! I made a Christmas pillow using the same pattern!
**nicke... says
oh i LOVE it! love love love!
Mary says
Adorable! I made one of those pinafores for my Daughter too. So fun, thanks for the memory of the gingham.
Carol says
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 says
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 says
oh very beautiful and the cushions too!<br />I wish you and your a very merry christmas ☺<br />Liebe Grüße<br />Bente
Karen says
Amy,I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.<br />The quilt is just perfect for Christmas.
Melissa says
This is lovely! What a great finish!! Happy holidays!!!
LadyV says
What a wonderful quilt...Love the vintage Christmas feel.<br /><br />Happy holidays!<br /><br />Vee
Sheila says
Beautiful quilt ,it looks great on the wall. Merry Christmas.
Maryanne says
Beautiful... are you going to do a tutorial? Merry Christmas to you and yours!
toots2u says
love the quilt and the dresses you and your sis are wearing. Merry Christmas!!
mindingmomma says
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 says
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 says
I love it! So festive.
Gari says
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 says
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 says
Love your take on the Anthropologie quilt Amy!<br />Have a great Christmas!
[email protected] says
Beautiful quilt Amy, wishing you and your family and Merry Christmas !!
goletagirlwendy says
Beautiful Christmas quilt. Happy Holidays!
Michele says
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 says
Very cheery indeed! Happy Holidays! Thanks for sharing 🙂
notes of sincerity says
So so cute!! :o) <br />What an adorable picture!<br />Your quilt is gorgeous. :o)<br />Merry Christmas!! love ya, Trish
Lisa Langford says
That turned out so cute. You have a real talent for color coordination. I love it. <br /><br />Lisa
Lindsay says
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 says
I love this cute little quilt. How simple but so colorful. It shows off your talent for putting colors and patterns together.
leigh says
I LOVE this quilt! And I love your old photo too 🙂
Colleen says
The Christmas quilt is gorgeous. Wish I could quilt but I wouldn't even know where to start
Sam says
Can you please tell me what size the isosceles triangles are please? So I can attempt it myself! Thank you
Amy Smart says
They are 4" wide at the base and 5" tall from base to point. Enjoy!
Jane A O’Hara says
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 says
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 says
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/
Lindy says
This looks like wonderful fabric and simple pattern!! I would love to make something like this!