Free pattern day! Christmas stockings

How about a handmade quilted Christmas stocking? To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt. 

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Merry and Bright Christmas Stockings, free pattern at Leutenegger (CLICK for PDF download)

Holiday Stocking with iron-on applique, free pattern at Fabric Editions (CLICK for PDF download)

Scrap Angels oversized stocking, free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for PDF download)

Scandi Christmas Stocking, free pattern at Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Stocking 'Stache, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Starflakes Stocking, free pattern by Jackie Robinson for Maywood Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Holiday Stocking tutorial at Dear Stella Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Felt Stocking, free pattern by Amy Butler Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Quilted Ornaments Stocking tutorial by Cherry Guidry as seen at We All Sew (CLICK for tutorial)

Cozy Christmas stockings, free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for tutorial)

Elf stocking, free pattern at Mod Kid Boutique (CLICK for PDF download)

Paw stocking, free pattern at Mod Kid Boutique (CLICK for PDF download)

Lined stocking with cuff tutorial by Allison Harris at Cluck Cluck Sew (CLICK for tutorial)

Christmas Stockings tutorial at Amy’s Creative Side (CLICK for tutorial; this uses the wonky stars tutorial by Victoria Gertenbach)

Chimney Charmers Stockings, free pattern by Jill Finley of Jillily Studio as seen at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Spiral Stockings, free pattern by Mary Reddington and RaNae Merrill as seen at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Whimsical Christmas Stockings, free pattern and tutorial at Positively Splendid (CLICK for tutorial)

Merry and Bright Christmas Stocking, free pattern at In My Own Style (CLICK for tutorial)

Joyful Stocking, free pattern by Linda Lum DeBono as seen at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

His-and-Hers Christmas Stockings, made with gray denim fabric, tutorial by His and Hers blog (CLICK for tutorial)

Christmas stocking, free pattern and tutorial for baby and adults at Fleece Fun (CLICK for tutorial)

Quilted Christmas Stocking by Ellen Baker, free paper piecing templates at The Long Thread (CLICK for free pattern)

Simple Embroidered Stocking tutorial, with free reverse alphabet letters pattern, at Purl Bee (CLICK for tutorial)

Glad Tidings applique Christmas Stockings, free pattern by Lisa DeBee Schiller at McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Retro Space Age Stockings tutorial by Vanessa Brady at Tried and True blog (CLICK for tutorial)

Denim Jeans Christmas Stockings Tutorial by Lynn at Nebraska Views (CLICK for tutorial)

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A Quilted Wreath

December is here and we are enjoying the many holiday decorations that have appeared.  Here is a creative quilted wreath, embellished with a bright red fabric "ribbon"!

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Birds and Berries by Kathryn Wild

A fat quarter of blue hydrangea fabric inspired this little quilt, an original design by Kathryn Wild.  The machine quilting on the wreath was inspired by RaNae Merrill, who gave a talk at the Tucson Quilters Guild.  We admired the clever red batik "ribbon" which adds dimension to this very creative quilt!

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2022 Tucson Quilters Guild show.

 

Free pattern day! Christmas stockings

How about a handmade quilted Christmas stocking? We've found dozens of cute patterns to delight your family and spruce up your home.  Note: this post has been UPDATED.  For the latest patterns, go to our Free Pattern Day for Christmas Stockings (CLICK HERE!)

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Free pattern day: Christmas part 2: Gifts, Ornaments and Wreaths

Here are free quilt patterns for Christmas wreaths, Ornament blocks, and Gift boxes! NOTE: This original post has been UPDATED. For the latest updates, please click on the following link:  Free patterns for Christmas Quilts PART 2 (CLICK HERE!)

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Image credits: Note: this post was updated on November 6, 2025. All images are copyrighted by their owners. Please respect their generosity in sharing their free patterns, and the restrictions they have placed on the use of these designs. Complete information can be found at the designers' websites provided in the links.  Some of these are tutorials while others include downloadable (.pdf) patterns; we have tried to note which is which in the titles.  We update our links every 6 months as needed; however, websites may change their pages in between updates.  If any links are broken we'd love to know; please email us at quiltinspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.

Highlights from the 2014 Tucson, Arizona Quilt Fiesta

We headed south through the sunny Arizona desert last weekend to the 2014 Tucson, Arizona "Quilt Fiesta". This week, we're showing some of the quilts that really impressed us. We hope you enjoy our selections !

Tucson, Heart of Arizona, 47 x 70", by Karen G. Fisher

Second place winner for Pictorial Art Quilt,  Karen has made a quilt in the shape of the state of Arizona. Karen's quilt celebrates 100 years of Arizona statehood, from 1912 to 2012.  Karen has appliqued different landmarks and symbols of Arizona. Karen notes, "My Tucson quilt is a collage of the city's history and culture. It inludes sections that have influenced my life; all the arts organizations, the University of Arizona, and all that it has to offer, and Davis Monthan Air Force Base, the reason my family came to Arizona fifty years ago."

Close- up, Tucson, Heart of Arizona by Karen G. Fisher

In this close-up, you can see Karen's applique of Tucson's beautiful San Xavier del Bac mission, one of the first European buildings in Arizona. This quilt also was exhibited in 100 Years 100 Quilts, a project to honor the Arizona Centennial in 2012.

The Quilt with the Dragon Tattoo by Nancy Arsenault

The Quilt with the Dragon Tattoo won three major awards at the Tucson show: Best Use of Color,  First Place in the Whimsical Quilt category, and Exemplary Machine Quilting, Non-Professional category. Nancy writes, "This image of a Chinese dragon tattoo was a collaboration with artist Stephanie Davis." Notice how the dragon's tail winds in and out of the quilt's border, which is a lovely and imaginative design feature.

Close up, The Quilt with the Dragon Tattoo by Nancy Arsenault

Nancy Arsenault adds, "A variety of threads were used for machine applique, embroidery, sashiko, and quilting."  The satin stitched applique and background quilting was beautifully done. 

Mayan Birds and Butterflies by Linda Laird, quilted by Betty Standiferd

Linda explains,  "I have been fascinated with the Mayan hand stamps since I was an anthropology major in the 1970's. [This quilt was] designed as the focal point of my Mayan hand stamp designed quilt line.  See www.lindalairddesigns.com  ."

Close-up, Mayan Birds & Butterflies by Linda Laird, quilted by Betty Standiferd

These bold, strong patterns are beautifully portrayed in black and white, which shows the designs in maximum contrast. Linda has also used a touch of aqua blue to provide  some very eye-catching color to the sashing and border.

The Sky is the Limit by Janice Hester and Alice LaRue, quilted by Mary Vaneecke

Third place award winners in the Group Quilt category, the artists say, "The Sky is the Limit seemed appropriate for this Alaska inspired original quilt. With a butterfly to guide us (see the butterfly in the center of the Ohio Star block, upper right), we chose coordinating batiks, adding contrasting color for depth. [We] created our favorite blocks, assembling them with filler strips."

Close-up, The Sky is the Limit by Janice Hester and Alice LaRue, quilted by Mary Vaneecke

A radiant, cheerful sun, shaped just like a New York Beauty block,  smiles down on the rest of the quilt, an original design created in very effective split-complimentary colors.

Silly Boys... Boots are for Girls by Kathleen McCulloch, quilted by Julie House

Second place winner in the category of Medium Sized Two-Person quilt, Kathleen notes, "I love boots, fabric, and quilting. What a fun way to combine all three for this "salute to the boots." The pattern source for this delightful quilt is Boot Roundup by Sondra Davison.

Close up, Silly Boys... Boots are for Girls by Kathleen McCulloch

Look closely at the red sashing, and you'll see the very innovative quilting design in the shape of barbed wire. In addition, see the tiny stars quilting pattern on the toe of the boot of this darling block.

Harmony by Katie Ammon and Vicki Kauth, quilted by Karolyn “Nubin” Jensen

Harmony is a wedding quilt made for Katie Ammons' daughter and son-in-law. Katie pieced, piped and bound the quilt, and her sister-in-law (Vicki Kauth) designed, appliqued and assembled the quilt top. Katie says:  "Karolyn [Jensen’s] extra-ordinary quilting made it a beautiful 3 part harmony."

close up, Harmony by Katie Ammon and Vicki Kauth, quilted by Karolyn “Nubin” Jensen 

 
The elegant center applique medallion, shown above, was based on the Good Fortune Poppy pattern by Geri Richardson of Grannie ‘G’ Applique.

The spiral pieced borders and overall design were inspired by Katie Fields' Oriental Fantasy Quilt taken from RaNae Merrill’s Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts.

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration.

Free pattern day! Christmas: Part 2

Note:  this post has been UPDATED!  See the current post at Free pattern day: Christmas (part 2).

Here we go with another Free Pattern Day for the holidays !  Today we're focused on free patterns and tutorials for quilted Christmas wreaths, Ornaments, and Gift Box quilts... these are so clever.