Christmas Ornament Quilt: 3 Steps To Make A Simple For Beginners

Making a Christmas ornament quilt is a fun and creative way to spend your time during the holiday season. Don't let their intricate geometric design fool you... they're surprisingly simple to make! Here are some tips on how to make one of these quilts yourself.

What is a Quilt?

A quilt is a type of blanket, typically composed of three layers of fiber: a woven fabric top, a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven fabric backing. The three layers are held together by stitching, usually in a decorative pattern. Quilts are often made in order to recycle old clothing or bedding. They can also be made for warmth, as they are often heavier than other types of blankets. 

What is a Christmas Ornament Quilt?

A Christmas Ornament Quilt is a type of quilt that is made up of small, decorative pieces of fabric sewn together to form a larger design. These quilts are typically made in the shape of a square or rectangle, and can be hung on a wall or used as a tablecloth. Christmas Ornament Quilts are usually made with holiday-themed fabrics, such as red and green plaids, snowflakes, or Santas. Making these decorations is as simple as cutting out some paper circles and gluing them together. The neat thing about these easy to make Christmas ornaments quilt is that you can make several different shapes depending on how many circles you use.

How to Make a Simple Christmas Ornament Quilt

Christmas is a time for traditions, and one of our favorites is making a quilt to hang on the tree. This year, we're making a simple Christmas Ornament Quilt that anyone can make, even if you've never quilted before!

To make this quilt, you will need:

-1/4 yard of red fabric

-1/4 yard of green fabric

-1/2 yard of white fabric

-1/4 yard of batting or quilt backing

-24" of ribbon for hanging

-Scissors

-Rotary cutter (optional)

First, cut your fabrics into 4" squares. You will need 24 red squares, 24 green squares, and 48 white squares. If you are using a rotary cutter, you can stack the fabrics and cut them all at once. Otherwise, just use scissors. 

Next, lay out your squares in 6 rows of 8. Alternate the colors so that each row has 4 red squares, 4 green squares, and 8 white squares.

-Different Ideas for an Ornament Quilt

If you are looking for a fun and unique quilt to make this Christmas, why not try an ornament quilt? This type of quilt is perfect for beginners, as it is a relatively simple design. Plus, it is a great way to use up any leftover fabric scraps you may have from other projects.

To get started, you will need to gather some supplies. First, you will need a selection of fabrics in coordinating colors. You will also need some batting and backing fabric, as well as a few basic sewing supplies. Once you have everything gathered, you can begin putting your quilt together.

One option for an ornament quilt is to create a patchwork design. To do this, simply cut your fabric into small squares or rectangles and sew them together. You can then add some embellishments, such as buttons or ribbon, to each square if you like. Another option is to create appliqued ornaments on your quilt top. For this method, you will need to cut out shapes from your fabric and then attach them to the quilt top using a sewing machine or needle and thread.

Once you have created your quilt top, it is time to add the batting and backing fabric. Simply sandwich the three layers together (quilt top, batting, backing) and pin or baste in place. Then, using a sewing machine or needle and thread, stitch the layers together around the edge of the quilt.

-Conclusion

If you're looking for a quick and easy quilting project to make for Christmas, this simple Christmas Ornament Quilt is the perfect choice! It's a great project for beginners, and can be easily completed in an afternoon.

To make this quilt, you'll need:

-1/4 yard of red fabric

-1/4 yard of green fabric

-1/4 yard of white fabric

-1/2 yard of batting

-Scrap piece of fabric for the ornament top (optional)

-Sewing machine and thread

-Rotary cutter and mat (optional, but helpful)

First, cut your fabrics into 2.5" squares. You'll need 36 squares of each color. If you're using a rotary cutter and mat, you can cut all of your squares at once. Otherwise, just stack your fabrics and cut them into strips, then cut the strips into squares.

Next, lay out your squares in six rows of six, alternating the colors as shown in the photo above. Once you're happy with the layout, sew the squares together in rows. Be sure to use a 1/4" seam allowance. Press the seams open as you go.

After all the rows are sewn together, sew the rows together to form the quilt top. Again, use a 1/4" seam allowance and press seams open as you go. Finally, layer your quilt top.