In anticipation of the holiday on the way (okay, not for 116 more days—but it IS on the way!), we’d like to share a special gift with you. A new free pattern for Christmas sewing!
Designed and pieced by Adrienne Smitke; machine quilted by Lisa Sipes. Finished wall hanging: 28¼" x 44½".
Download your O Christmas Tree Wall Quilt pattern
when you sign in or register at ShopMartingale.
Adrienne Smitke, the designer of this fun, Chevron-style quilt, is actually one of our staffers! Adrienne works as our Design Manager—her talents shine through so many of our books.
Of her quilt, Adrienne says, “Not everyone has room for a towering noble fir Christmas tree in their home. This wall hanging doubles as a fresh take on holiday decor and as a place to gather presents (and your family) on Christmas morning. It would also make a wonderful gift for anyone who wants a Christmas tree substitute that can be used year after year.”
Choose who you want to make O Christmas Tree for, and then jot it down on our free printable Handmade Holiday Gift List (download and print yours now) to keep track of your festive sewing pursuits this year.
Want more holiday-sewing inspiration? You know we’ve got the “gift” of gab when it comes to that!
Collecting Santas is easy with this runner featuring six Santas—three sets of twins!—in cheerful redwork.
Santa Collector from Just Be Claus
Speaking of collecting, how about a collection of scrappy stockings for the mantel?
Scrap-Basket Stockings from Simple Christmas Tidings
Know someone who starts each morning with a pot of tea? This pretty cozy is sure to sweeten their cuppa!
Frosty Morning Tea Cozy from Stitches from the Yuletide
Stitch and frame a wintertide scene in crisp linen and cozy wool:
Winter Wonders from A Change of Seasons
Or celebrate the lighter side of the season:
Hang to Dry from Here Comes Winter
Make a whimsical pillow where stockings are hung:
Holly Sox Pillow from ’Tis the Season
Or stitch a snowman pillow just for fun!
Let It Snow Pillow from Snow Happy
Sew a small ode to holiday cheer:
Heart and Home Wall Hanging from Christmas Patchwork Loves Embroidery
Or make a sampler you’ll love displaying year after year:
Sampler quilt from Welcome to the North Pole
The Christmas gift-making countdown continues! Here’s wishing you lots of fun stitching in the months ahead—and lots of checkmarks on your Handmade Holiday Gift List!
How many people do you usually sew Christmas gifts for?
- 1–5: Just a few special people.
- 6–10: Family and friends.
- More than 10: I keep adding to the list!
Share the gift of your gift stories in the comments!
1-5
—Lori on August 31, 2018I do postcards for 20 to 30 and gifts for 6–10: Family and friends.
—nancy on August 31, 2018As many as I possibly can!!
—Deb Graczyk on August 31, 2018Usually I sew for 6-10 family and friends, quilty and non-quilty. 😊
—karen on August 31, 2018This is just the inspiration I needed to today as I own a few of the books showcased above.
Thanks for the "O Christmas Tree" free pattern and especially the Handmade Holiday Gift List printable! That will certainly come in handy!!
This year I am only able to sew 1-5 Christmas gifts.
—Ann West on August 31, 2018I usually sew for 6-10 people (family and friends). There’s nothing as special as a handmade gift, and what better time than Christmas!
—Linda B on August 31, 2018More than 10. One year I made 16 aprons for sisters, sisters-in-law, nieces, and daughter.
—Rita Lusk on August 31, 20181-5 only a special few get handmade gifts from me.
—Lena Truitt on August 31, 20186to10 people.
—Janet Flugum on August 31, 2018I sew for at least 9 children and 13 grandchildren. Needless to say, I start things shortly after Christmas for next year.
—Kathy Brickey on August 31, 20186 to 10
—Janet Flugum on August 31, 2018Usually 1-5, depending on how much time I have!
—Judy on August 31, 2018A mantle is a garment. A mantel tops a fireplace.
You are absolutely right, Betty – thanks for pointing that out. I fixed it! Hope you enjoy the free pattern. 🙂 –Jenny
—Betty nelson on August 31, 20186-10 Family & friends. Once you have given a home made gift, they don’t want store bought anymore. These emails are making me want to curl up with a good movie and my sewing machine.
—Phyllis on August 31, 2018This year will be hopefully around five.
—carol on August 31, 2018This year I am making new Christmas pillowcases for all my grandkids plus one’s boyfriend, a total of five. Love all the inspiration on your web site!
—Eleanor Kay Hunzinger on August 31, 2018I only sew a few holiday gifts. I have only a small family and some very special friends.
—Carol B on August 31, 2018It just made it to 12, we just had a new grandson! We mainly do just family!
—Debbie Clayton on August 31, 2018I sew for 4 people who appreciate something handmade by me.
—Cheri Bergeron on August 31, 2018Family and friends… so usually a dozen or more…. some years it’s simple like tea towels others years it’s full on quilts and more… years past it was a good Chamois flannel shirt (or 2) every year for dh… handmade is made with the love of time and consideration.
—Tonie M Peterson on August 31, 2018I make presents for 1-5 people. Not everyone likes handmade.
—Kathie L on August 31, 2018I usually make a few gifts for special friends and family. Never anything big but something to remember me by.
—Pat Terry on August 31, 20186 to 10, and I’m almost finished with number 8, but only because I started in February.
—Holly on August 31, 2018I sew for 1-5 people. Special handmade gifts for a few special people!
—Maria on August 31, 20186 to 10 but I start in Februay.
—Holly on August 31, 2018I usually sew for some family and friends, if I don’t sew I do some machine embroidery. One year I made everyone a set of napkins for Christmas. That kept me busy for quite a while.
—Linda on August 31, 2018I have 5 grand and 3 great grands and they all get something quilted. One of my grandsons told me that after Christmas their friends ask "What did Nana make this year."
—Donna Olson on August 31, 2018I usually sew for family and friends. One year I made sets of napkins for everyone. Sometimes I do machine embroidery on towels for everyone. I enjoy it and they seem to enjoy it also.
—Linda on August 31, 2018It varies from year according to the complexity of the gift. More friends and family get simpler gifts. Sometimes only a special few get something more complicated. Someday, I hope to gift all my siblings (7) with a quilt.
—Linda Towers on August 31, 2018I normally sew for just a couple people for Christmas.
—Kit on August 31, 2018Just a few.
—Cathy on August 31, 20181-5
—Rosanna on August 31, 2018I most usually see for 8, grandkids and daughter in-laws and mother inlaw.
—Connie Hopper on August 31, 2018We only have a very small family, so I try and sew for most of them; but I help my granddaughter with her projects as well.
—judys on August 31, 2018Some years I make 4-5 gifts for my family and some years less. Most of the gifts I’ve made are quilts. One year there was one for mom and dad, one for my sweet mother in law and one for a friends mother. This is the best Christmas book ever. I love every single pattern. That never happens in any pattern book.
—Marsha on August 31, 20181-5, only for those who truly appreciate a handmade gift. I used to do many more, as many as 22 for one Christmas.
—Elizabeth Dyer on August 31, 2018I usually sew for my granddaughters for their homes. Placemats, table runners and special things like that. Last Christmas I made a quilt and appliqued pillow for my Stepdaughter. I also made a x-mas bench pillow for my sister for her foyer in Colorado because I was spending Christmas with them. I spent Christmas the year before with my brother and his wife in Texas and made them a table runner with music note fabric because they are both in church choir. The gifts vary depending on the circumstances. I usually start right about now in my choices.
—Barbara Theriault on August 31, 2018I usually make about 5 special gifts for Christmas.
—Sylvia on August 31, 20185 to 8 usually. I need to get started for this year!
—Renae Williams on August 31, 2018Just a few, and hopefully get them done on time.
—Carol M on August 31, 2018I can’t wait for cooler weather and the holidays!
—usairdoll on August 31, 2018This year will only be about 1-5 folks I’ll sew for.
Maybe I can get an earlier start next year, hehe.
Usually about 5- depends on the year and how many other presents I have for them!
—Dottie MACOMBER on August 31, 2018I sew for more than 10 and keep adding some I make quilts and others I embroider for I need to make a list and get to it!!
—ireneindelicato on August 31, 2018Just a few special people. Wish I had time to do a few more.
—Wendy on August 31, 2018I sew for only a few people. Over the years I’ve found that not everyone appreciates the effort that goes into a handmade gift.
—SandyMay on August 31, 2018I typically sew for only 1 or 2 people each year.
—Carole Holmberg on August 31, 20181-5 homemade gifts.
—Helen Bowie on August 31, 2018I sew for my kids, grandkids and great grandkids. I make table runners, pot holders, bowl koozies, jammie pants, and pillow cases. They all love the items I make and often put in request for items I make. I’ve started my list and plan to get started by the end of September. I’ve downloaded the Handmade Holiday gift list. It will make it easy to keep track of all my project. I’m making copies to take to my Friday Stitch & Gab group.
—Donna K on August 31, 2018I sew for my adult kids, grandkids and great grandkids. I make table runners, pot holders, bowl koozies, jamie pants and pillow cases. They all love the items I make and often will put in request for what they would like. I have downloaded the Homemade Holiday gift list. It will help me get organized and focused.I’m making copies to take to my Friday Stitch & Gab group.I plan to get started on projects at the end of September.
—Donna K on August 31, 2018This year it will be for 2 great grand daughters and a daughter in law.
—Vickie Keith on August 31, 2018I sew for up to 5 people at Christmas and from there I get in a nervous bundle as there seems to be short time to finish.
—Althea Klosterman on August 31, 2018Usually 6 to 10. It keeps me busy for a while. This year I added Halloween quilts.
—Stephanie Woodward on August 31, 2018Usually 6 to 10. Last year it was 6 quilts
—Stephanie Woodward on September 1, 2018More than 10! I love giving things from the heart and homemade things are perfect.
—Perri Ann Kaufman on September 1, 2018When I was working I made something small for everyone I worked with – 22 co-workers, also something for each of my 9 quilt bee members, plus larger gifts for my immediate family. Now that I am retired, I just do my 6 closest family members, My mom and my husband, my daughter, her husband and my 2 grandchildren. Sometimes a couple close quilt guild members.
—Linda Ahn on September 1, 2018Usually 6-10, but not every year! Sometimes I am backed up with no let up in sight!
—ANN BRASSELL on September 1, 2018Just a few special people. I tend to procrastinate every year, and that’s all I have time to make!
—Teri D. Gailey on September 1, 2018I usually make about 8-10 homemade things whether it’s quilting, wool applique, knitting, or something else handmade. It makes Xmas more special that way!
—barb on September 1, 2018Probably 6 – 10 people…used to be a lot more.
—Geri on September 1, 2018I don’t usually wait until Christmas to gift quilts. If I make a gift for someone, I usually gift it when it’s done.
—Lynne Marsh on September 1, 2018As many as I can, but usually just a few.
—Sandy Trachsel on September 1, 2018I make one or two Christmas gifts…it depends on the size of the project.
—Barbara on September 1, 2018Just a few for special friends…….quilty friends!!
—Katherine Hanson on September 2, 2018I usually only sew for a few people for christmas.
—Laurie on September 2, 20181-5, usually for my children and grandchildren.
—Lois Capper on September 3, 2018Just family and friends, a dozen or so!
—Barbara Snyder on September 4, 20181–5: Just a few special people.
—Cindy S on September 4, 2018This year my goal is 6-10, we will see as the time goes by. Wish me luck
—Rhonda Maxfield on September 5, 2018