Tutorial and pattern: Paper pieced Santa gnome and Christmas tree blocks

This Santa gnome would make the cutest Christmas quilt!! Simple Simon & Co. shares a free paper piecing template for making him, and also another template for making a paper pieced Christmas tree. If a whole quilt feels too ambitious, how about piecing just one block and using it to make a Christmas throw pillow cover?

Click below for the free pattern and tutorial:

Santa Gnome and Christmas Tree Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks, by Simple Simon & Co.

[photo from Simple Simon & Co.

Looking for more sewing patterns for Christmas Quilt Blocks? Check these out on Etsy.

Looking for more Christmas Gnomes? Check these free DIY tutorials out :

DIY Pinecone Gnomes — CraftBits.com

Christmas Sock Gnomes

DIY Christmas Gnome Wreath — CraftBits.com

Looking for more Gnome themed sewing patterns? Check these sewing patterns out 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!