Winter weather means breaking out the quilts and blankets for decoration and warmth! If you want to personalize your throws as you snuggle in front of the fire with a good book, we’ve got some of the best quilt patterns for the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another winter holiday, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
If you want to find a winter project to work on while you’re cooped up indoors, or if you’re looking for unique ways to bond with your family, quilting is the perfect hobby! Check out some of these must-have quilt patterns and decorate your home with bright, cheerful decor.
Sweet Inspiration
If you’re looking for a quilt that’s subtly Christmas-themed, draw inspiration from the candy cane! The classic red and white pattern makes you think of peppermint goodness, and it’s versatile enough to break out again for Valentine’s Day or Thanksgiving!
Red and white are popular colors that you can use nearly year-round. If you live somewhere extra chilly, make this blanket a permanent living room fixture for movie nights, game nights, and more. Follow this pattern to create your own zig-zag through Candy Cane Lane today!
Santa’s Here
Nothing says holiday cheer like Christmas presents! There are so many interpretations of gift-themed quilt patterns, meaning you can find designs that create symmetrical geometric shapes or opt for a pattern that’s a little more funky and fun. Brighten your space with colorful gift-themed quilts, or create gift inception when you give a present-themed blanket as a gift for a friend or family member!
If you don’t know how to design your own gift quilt pattern, you can find a customizable pattern for a present-based quilt here.
Falling Snow
Snowflakes are a fun, holiday-neutral quilt pattern that fits in any home! Instead of focusing on the colors and themes of a specific religion, celebrate the winter weather with a snowy backdrop indoors. Find a pattern and personalize your color choices with a little help from quilting kits that match your aesthetic and existing decoration! Love the pristine white of snow? Make your snowflake quilt an all-white piece that features different textures to highlight the shapes of the flakes. Looking for something that’s all about color? Choose a rainbow backdrop to better highlight your white snowflakes.
Stars Galore
The Star of David is a popular piece of imagery throughout Judaism. It’s the perfect choice for a holiday quilt because you can pull this blanket out for every single Jewish holiday. You can create a quilt that has a single, central star, design something with rows of this six-pointed shape, or follow a unique quilting pattern that varies star sizes and colors for an eye-catching look.
Spinning Tops
Dreidels are spinning tops that are an important part of Hanukkah celebrations. With a few dreidels, you can play a game that symbolizes the story of Hanukkah and teach younger generations the meaning of the Festival of Lights. Whether you want to make quilted gift bags or string multiple patches together to make a blanket, this six-inch dreidel quilt pattern is an easy choice that looks spectacular!
Candle-Lit Nights
Hanukkah isn’t the only holiday with a special focus on candles! Kwanzaa is also part of the winter holiday season, and candles are a big part of this tradition. Commemorate the seven principles of the holiday when you create a quilt that showcases a candle for each night! The geometric design of the recommended pattern is made in nine parts that are sewn together to create a single cohesive piece. Its clean, simple lines are reminiscent of a stained glass window and add a unique sense of artistry to any room.
Kwanzaa Colors
If you don’t want to mess around with complex symbols or patterns, you can create a quilt with alternating Kwanzaa colors for a subtle celebration of the holiday. This design highlights the traditional colors of red, green, and black. Each color has its own meaning: black to represent the people, red to show the struggle for freedom and self-determination, and green to portray the fertile, rich land and a hopeful future for the world.
Feeling Inspired?
Are you ready to take these designs and create a quilt? Perhaps you’re feeling inspired to make something original? Depending on your level of expertise, you may decide to design your own quilt. Use these patterns as a jumping-off point to start working on a one-of-a-kind piece that nobody else will have in their home.
