7 Quilted Christmas Gifts Friends & Family Are Sure to Love

It's that time of the year again! Christmas is just around the corner, which means there are a ton of exciting new Christmas quilt patterns and Christmas Quilt Fabric to choose from for your holiday quilting projects. The holiday season is also an excellent opportunity to add a little extra love into your quilting by making some cozy quilted Christmas gifts for your friends and family.

Are you as excited for Christmas as we are here at Fat Quarter Shop? We hope so because we've got some festive quilting ideas to get you in the holiday spirit. This great list is made up of some of your favorite quilting projects that we've shared on our Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel. We've included some variety, so there's something for everyone on your list, and we've included links to each of the project tutorials so you can follow along at home.

Here are 7 fantastic DIY quilted Christmas gift ideas to get you inspired. Let's get started!


Luxe Cuddle Throws

Luxe cuddle quilts are the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Our variety of minky fabrics are so soft and luxurious that they'll have everyone reaching for your comfy throw for a good snuggle on the couch.

The great thing about this project is that it's quick and straightforward. Just pick your favorite fabric print or solid color yardage and use our easy-to-follow quilting tutorial for a wonderful present that your loved ones will adore.

Watch our easy-to-follow How to Sew Luxe Cuddle Throws Video Tutorial to get started.

How to Sew Luxe Cuddle Throws How to Sew Luxe Cuddle Throws

Fat Eighth Wristlet

This adorable envelope wristlet is the perfect grab-and-go homemade accessory. Your giftee can use it as an everyday clutch, a makeup bag, or for their sewing notions if they're a fellow quilter.

This quilting project is super simple and only requires two fat eighths. If you're looking for a cute festive accessory this Christmas season, we have a variety of Christmas fabrics in our wide selection of fat eighth bundles.

Download our FREE Fat Eighth Wristlet Pattern.

Watch our How to make a Fat Eighth Wristlet Video Tutorial for helpful tips and tricks!

How to make a Fat Eighth WristletHow to make a Fat Eighth Wristlet

Microwaveable Soup Bowl Cozy

Protect your hands and keep your food insulated with this microwaveable soup bowl cozy. All you need is some Wrap-n-Zap microwave-safe cotton batting and two layer cake squares.

This is an easy quilting project that you can personalize for anyone on your shopping list! You could even use it as a hand-crafted stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift.

Get festive as you heat up the holiday leftovers by using any of our to make your own bowl cozy.

Watch our How to make a Microwavable Bowl Cozy Video Tutorial for instructions and for more details.

How to make a Microwavable Bowl CozyHow to make a Microwavable Bowl Cozy

Petit Four Basket

The lucky recipient of this cute little petit four basket can use it to store a variety of trinkets. Whether they use it in their room, office, sewing area, or living room; the versatility and charm of this quick project make it the perfect quilted Christmas gift.

As this simple project only requires two layer cake squares and a stabilizer, you can get creative when choosing different patterns for the lining and the outside of the basket. These are great when gifted as a little mix and match set of three!

Follow along with our How to make a Petit Four Basket Video Tutorial.

How to make a Petit Four BasketHow to make a Petit Four Basket

Easy Quilt for Teenagers & College Kids

Fat Eighth Flapjack Shortcut quilts are fun to make, easy to quilt, and quick to complete. While you can use this simple pattern to make a quick gift, consider gifting a fat eighth bundle along with the shortcut pattern to then make the quilt together over the holidays.

Since this is an excellent pattern for beginners, give them the perfect quilted Christmas gift in the form of an in-person quilting experience with you as they learn to make their very own quilt. Not only are you creating a quilt together; you are also creating a lifelong memory.

Download the FREE Fat Eighth Flapjacks Shortcut PDF Quilt Pattern.

Watch our Fat Eighth Flapjack Shortcut Quilt Video Tutorial for more details.

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No-Sew Scrappy Wreath

This quilted Christmas wreath is perfect for anyone on your list! This great gift idea works as an easy decoration piece to dress up any home's walls or front door. With seasonal wreaths being popular year-round, you can even have fun with different colors and tones to create a beautiful wreath for any season.

One of the best parts of making this quick and easy scrappy holiday wreath is that you get to finally make use of all those wonderful scraps in your scrap box. If you happen to be starting from scratch, you'll need about 3 yards of fabric cut into 4" x 10.5" strips. Give your project a little extra holiday cheer with some Christmas Quilting Fabric.

Get started by watching our How to Make a No Sew Scrappy Wreath Video Tutorial today.

How to Make a No Sew Scrappy WreathHow to Make a No Sew Scrappy Wreath

Christmas Quilt

No Christmas is complete without a Christmas quilt. Whether you're making one as a gift or to keep your loved ones cozy when they visit, we have an extensive collection of Christmas quilt patterns for you to choose from. Two of our most popular downloadable Christmas quilt patterns are Oh Christmas Tree and Have Yourself a Quilty Little Christmas.

Fat Quarter Shop also offers Christmas Quilt Kits that come with all the fabric you need to get started creating your holiday quilt.

Have Yourself a Quilty Little Christmas Downloadable PDF Quilt PatternHave Yourself a Quilty Little Christmas Downloadable PDF Quilt Pattern

There you have it! We hope you have SEW much fun making these quilted Christmas gifts for your friends and family.

Any cross stitchers in your life? Check out our wide selection of Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns for a fun holiday cross stitch project.

Happy Holidays!