How to Sew a Christmas Quilt
Get into the holiday spirit by choosing to sew a Christmas quilt. There are many free Christmas themed patterns to choose from. For fun family activities, use quilting as a source of teaching about the reasons why we celebrate Christmas. Use quilting to bond your family together in different projects. Whip up a quilt or two this season and start a new holiday tradition. Holiday quilts can be fun, practical and decorative all at once.
- Use your imagination and sew a useful, fun or decorative Christmas quilt. There are ample Christmas and winter themed patterns to choose from.
- Have fun and add your own variation to a quilt design. Gather some Christmas themed fabric and design a quilt with added open patch pockets on the front. You can use 12 of these pockets to hide tiny treasures, gifts or candy. Hang this quilt on your wall and count down the 12 days until Christmas with your children. You could make the quilt larger and use an advent theme for a more spiritual inspired activity.
- Research the variety of quilt patterns themed for the holidays. Stitch some to decorate your home practically. Lap throws are easy to quilt and can be used on chilly winter nights.
- Start a Christmas tradition and have the sewers in your family craft a quilt square. Adults can help the younger children. Use special designs, dates or pictures to personalize the seasonal quilt. This makes a fun family project to pass those long cold nights.
- Craft a quilt to be given to someone in need. This will share the joy and blessings of the holiday season. Encourage children to help with the project. They will learn the joy of heartfelt giving.
- Go online and be inspired by the awesome Christmas quilt patterns. Sew one for every bedroom to personalize the warmth of the season.
- Pick a pattern or design your own using computer software. Create a holiday Christmas quilt that will be treasured for many seasons.