Christmas Patchwork Pillow Cover

A Little Holiday Cheer. Beautifully Pieced. Handmade by You.

Bring a little handmade warmth to your Christmas décor with a festive quilted pillow cover sewn by you! This holiday sewing kit includes everything you need to create a beautiful patchwork envelope pillow cover, featuring a statement Christmas fabric framed by coordinating borders and finished with simple, elegant quilting.

Part of our Level 1 Skill Series, this project is perfect for beginners ready to expand their sewing skills while creating something beautiful for their home. Featuring premium pre-cut quilting cotton from Riley Blake Designs' Poinsettias at Christmas collection and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll learn foundational patchwork techniques while making a festive pillow cover you'll be proud to display.

Whether you're refreshing your living room for the holidays, adding a cozy touch to a favorite chair, or creating a thoughtful handmade gift, this Christmas pillow cover is a project you'll enjoy making—and bringing out year after year.

Skill Level

Level 1: Perfect for first-time sewists or anyone looking for a fun, festive project that introduces simple patchwork and quilting techniques.

You'll practice:

• Sewing accurate straight seams
• Joining fabric pieces to create a framed patchwork design
• Pressing seams for a smooth, professional finish
• Layering fabric for quilting
• Sewing simple straight-line stitches
• Creating an envelope-style pillow backing
• Finishing a decorative home décor project

Finished Size

Creates one quilted Christmas pillow cover, designed to fit a 20" × 20" pillow insert.

The finished cover features:

• A large center panel showcasing a festive Christmas print
• Coordinating fabric borders framing the center design
• Simple straight-line quilting for added texture and structure
• A solid-color envelope backing for easy insert removal

Please note: Pillow insert is not included.

What's Included

Everything you need to create one quilted Christmas pillow cover, including:

• Premium pre-cut Riley Blake Designs Christmas quilting cotton for the center panel, decorative borders, and envelope backing
• Coordinating thread
• Beginner-friendly printed instruction booklet
• QR code access to a step-by-step video tutorial

Tools You'll Need

• Sewing machine
• Iron and ironing surface
• Fabric clips or pins
• Fabric scissors or thread snips
• Sewing machine walking foot (recommended for quilting, but not required)
• Quilting ruler or removable fabric marker (optional, for guiding quilting lines)

Why You'll Love This Kit

• Designed for beginners ready to explore patchwork and quilting
• No fabric measuring or cutting required
• Creates a beautiful 20" × 20" Christmas pillow cover
• Features premium holiday fabrics from Riley Blake Designs
• Simple framed design showcases festive prints without complicated piecing
• Introduces approachable straight-line quilting techniques
• Envelope-style backing requires no zippers or buttons
• Removable cover makes seasonal decorating and storage easy
• Perfect for sofas, armchairs, beds, and cozy holiday spaces
• Builds confidence while introducing new sewing techniques
• A thoughtful handmade addition to your Christmas décor or a lovely gift

Care Instructions

Remove the pillow insert before washing. Machine wash the cover cold on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry. Press with a warm iron as needed. For best results, wash with similar colors.

Part of the Crafted in Tandem Skill Series

Every project in our Skill Series is thoughtfully designed to help you build real sewing skills through beautiful, practical projects you'll actually use. Each completed kit prepares you for the next step in your creative journey—one stitch at a time.

Because sewing shouldn't feel intimidating—it should feel rewarding.