Free pattern: Matisse-inspired Christmas placemats

The applique designs on these Christmas placemats are inspired by Henri Matisse paper cut-outs. Suzy Quilts has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to make some to set around your Christmas table. She keeps this a quick project by using purchased placemats, but if you can’t find some you like you can always just sew your own.

Click below for her free pattern and tutorial:

A Festive and FREE Christmas Placemats Tutorial, by Suzy Quilts

[photo from Suzy Quilts]

Looking for more things to sew this Christmas? Check out these Christmas Sewing Patterns on Etsy.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!