Our next stop in the Santa’s Sampler Quilt-Along brings us to a classic shape with fresh fabrics, the Christmas Tree Quilt Block. This is block 4 of the quilt-along.

With crisp angles and simple construction, this tree block adds a beautiful bit of holiday forest charm to your quilt. Whether you use deep greens, tonal prints, or something a little unexpected, this block is an excellent opportunity to play with texture and contrast. Let’s get stitching and grow a whole patchwork forest together!

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About the Quilt Along

Between December 1st and 17th, visit our site to PRINT one of the adorable Christmas quilt blocks (blocks will be posted throughout the month; full schedule below). Even if you don’t want to sew the blocks right now, take a few minutes to print the patterns because, like Cinderella, the patterns will disappear at midnight on December 31st, 2025, and will be moved to our shop.

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Christmas Tree Quilt Block Pattern

Melissa Mortenson

Make an Evergreen Tree quilt block with this easy tutorial. A festive, beginner-friendly block perfect for Christmas quilts and holiday samplers.

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Prep Time 30

Active Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Equipment

supplies

Please refer to the Santa's Sampler Intro post for Fabric Requirements

Instructions

Cutting:

Fabric A: Bleached Denim: 4 pieces 3” x 3”, 2 pieces 2 1/2” x 6”, 2 pieces 2 1/2” x 4 1/2”, 2 pieces 2 1/2” x 3”, 2 pieces 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”, 2 pieces 1 1/2” x 2 1/2”, 2 pieces 1” x 1 1/2”
Fabric E: Clover: 2 pieces 3” x 3”, 1 piece 2 1/2” x 8 1/2”, 1 piece 2 1/2” x 6 1/2”, 1 piece 2 1/2” x 4 1/2”
Fabric F: Riley Green: 2 pieces 3” x 3”, 1 piece 2 1/2” x 7 1/2”, 1 piece 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”
Additional Fabrics: From a Scrap of Brown Fabric, OR you can use Riley Gree,n 1 piece, 1 1/2” x 2 1/2”

Step One: Create Flying Geese

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of two of the 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” pieces of Fabric A.
Layer one 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” piece of Fabric A on top of one 2 1/2” x 4 1/2” piece of Fabric E, right sides facing as shown in the diagram.
Sew along the drawn line. Trim 1/4” on the outside of the drawn line. Flip the fabric up and press in place.
Repeat with the second 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” piece of Fabric A on the other side of the unit.

Step Two: Fabric E Half Square Triangles (HST)

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the two 3” x 3” pieces of Fabric E. Layer one 3” x 3” piece of Fabric E with one 3” x 3” piece of Fabric A, right sides facing.
Sew 1/4” on each side of the drawn line. Cut the pieces apart along the drawn line. Open up and press. Trim and square up to 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”.
Repeat one more time to have four sewn units.

Step Three: Fabric F Half Square Triangles (HST)

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the two 3” x 3” pieces of Fabric F. Layer one 3” x 3” piece of Fabric F with one 3” x 3” piece of Fabric A, right sides facing.
Sew 1/4” on each side of the drawn line. Cut the pieces apart along the drawn line. Open up and press. Trim and square up to 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”.
Repeat one more time to have two sewn units.

Assembly:

Sew the following pieces together in order.
Row 1: 2 1/2” x 4 1/2” Fabric A; Flying Geese Unit from Step One; 2 1/2” x 4 1/2” Fabric A
Row 2: 2 1/2” x 3” Fabric A; HST unit from Step Three; 2 1/2” x 3 1/2” Fabric F; HST unit from Step Three; 2 1/2” x 3” Fabric A.
Row 3: 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” Fabric A; HST unit from Step Two; 2 1/2” x 6 1/2” Fabric E; HST unit from Step Two; 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” Fabric A.
Row 4: 1” x 2 1/2” Fabric A; HST unit from Step Three; 2 1/2” x 7 1/2” Fabric F; HST unit from Step Three; 1” x 2 1/2” Fabric A.
Row 5: HST unit from Step Two; 2 1/2” x 8 1/2” Fabric E; HST unit from Step Two.
Row 6: 2 1/2” x 6” Fabric A; 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” Brown Fabric; 2 1/2” x 6” Fabric A.
After each row is assembled, sew the rows together to complete the block.
Please note: Since the illustration includes seam allowances and each row has a different number of seams, it may appear that the rows of the block will not line up; however, they will when the seam allowances are sewn.

Notes

Fabric Key for Pattern:
Fabric A: Bleached Denim
Fabric B: White
Fabric C: Red
Fabric D: Raspberry
Fabric E: Clover
Fabric F: Riley Green

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Your Evergreen Tree block is now ready to join the growing forest in your Santa’s Sampler quilt! I hope you enjoyed stitching this simple, cheerful design. Don’t forget to show off your progress—and watch for the next block coming soon in our quilt-along.

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