• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Polka Dot Chair logo

  • SEWING
    • Free Sewing Patterns
    • Bag Patterns
    • Costumes
    • Apparel
    • Learn to Sew
    • Beginner Friendly
    • Embroidery Projects
    • Tips & Techniques
    • All Sewing
  • QUILTING
    • Quilt Blocks
    • Learn to Quilt
    • Free Patterns
    • Quilt Patterns
    • All Quilting
  • CRAFTS
    • Disney
    • Cricut
    • Printables
    • All Crafts
  • HOLIDAYS
    • Seasonal Projects
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • All Holidays
  • TUTORIALS
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • My Fabric Collections
    • Published Books
    • Press
    • FAQ’s
    • Contact
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • SHOP
menu icon
go to homepage
  • SHOP
  • TUTORIALS
  • SEWING
  • QUILTING
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • CRAFTS
  • HOLIDAY PROJECTS
  • ABOUT
    • Published Books
    • My Fabric Collections
  • CONTACT
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • SHOP
    • TUTORIALS
    • SEWING
    • QUILTING
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • CRAFTS
    • HOLIDAY PROJECTS
    • ABOUT
      • Published Books
      • My Fabric Collections
    • CONTACT
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Holidays » Christmas

    9 Scandinavian Inspired DIY Christmas Decorations

    Updated: Dec 16, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

    Add a little bit of Scandinavian-inspired style to your Christmas decorations this year with these 9 simple DIY Christmas Decorations. 

    Each year I love to add a few more handmade elements to my Christmas decor. After a trip to Norway a few years ago, I became very inspired by the clean red and white style of many Scandinavian Christmas decorations.  My Paternal Grandma was 100% Icelandic and my Grandfather was Norwegian, so I guess it’s in my DNA.

    Scandinavian Christmas Decorations

    One of these days I’ll create an entire Nordic inspired quilt. This year all that I had time for was some Christmas ornaments.  Which is fine, because I love how they turned out!

    Scandinavian Christmas Decorations

    I work as a Brand Ambassador for BERNINA sewing machines. As a part of that job, I get to create projects for their WeAllSew blog a few times a year.  For my latest project, I’m showing you how to create these simple Scandinavian Inspired Embroidery hoop Christmas ornaments.

    Scandinavian Christmas Decorations

    They are simple to stitch up which makes them great to use as last-minute DIY Chrismas gifts. All you need is an embroidery hoop and some scraps of fabric.

    Scandinavian Christmas Decorations

    To get the tutorial and pattern just hop on over to WeAllSew.

    Scandinavian Inspired Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornaments at We All Sew.

    Scandinavian Inspired Christmas Crafts & Projects:

    In addition to the ornaments, and since we’re on the subject of Scandinavian Inspired Christmas decor.

    I thought I’d share with you a few other projects that I’ve created in the past along with a few projects from some of my favorite blogs!

    Free Sewing Pattern for a Tomten Christmas Gnome pillow - makes a cute DIY Christmas decoration!!

    1- Gnome Christmas Pillow Tutorial. Stitch up this cute pillow as a whimsical addition to your Holiday decor.

    Free sewing pattern for a patchwork Norwegian knit wear inspired snowflake pattern

    2- Norwegian Patchwork Inspired Pillow Tutorial. This pillow is created using grid interfacing, saving you loads of time and simplifying the process of matching up your points as you stitch.

    Scandinavian Christmas Decorations

    3- Star Block Pillow at Diary of a Quilter. I love the simple shapes of this pillow. Amy has a free tutorial to create the quilt block used on the front.

    christmas stocking pattern for Cricut Maker

    4- Merry & Bright Christmas Stockings. Add a little cheer to your fireplace mantle as you create these fun Merry & Bright wool felt stockings.

    Scandinavian Christmas Decorations
    Scandinavian Christmas Decorations

    5- Wood Christmas Ornaments at Tatertots & Jello. These simple Christmas ornaments would look great hanging on your tree! Your kids (depending on their age) could even help out with this project. 

    Red & gray stuffed Christmas gnomes on white countertop with books

    6- How to Make a Sock Gnome – Make these cute little gnomes using socks and our free pattern!

    7-DIY Gnome Christmas Ornament at Tauni Everett

    Scandinavian Christmas Decorations

    8-Pom Pom Gnome Ornaments at Flamingo Toes

    red, white and gray christmas ornament hanging on fireplace mantle

    9- Cross Stitch Ornament. Create a cross-stitch ornament inspired by Scandinavian stars with this freepattern.

    What should I make next? Do you have a favorite Scandinavian Inspired project? Tell me in the comments section, I’m always looking for ideas for next year!

    More Projects You May Enjoy

    • How to Make a Retro Diorama Ornament
    • How to Make String Christmas Ornaments
    • Hot Chocolate Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea
    • Peeking Rudolph Christmas Pillow Pattern

    • Share
    • Email

    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rosemary B says

      December 21, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      All of these projects are just wonderful and adorable

      Reply
    2. Tauni says

      December 27, 2018 at 11:05 pm

      Thanks for including me in your round up! It was so nice of you 🙂

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello! It’s nice to meet you.

    I’m Melissa. I like to design things, like fabric, printables, and projects.

    I’m also a Mom and a Maker. I am like most of you, just trying to do my best every day. Some days I succeed, many days I fail.  I find joy in creating, if you do too, then I hope that you find something here bring a little “happy” to your life.  Find out more about me here.

    COPYRIGHT POLICY

    All my images and text are copyrighted. You may NOT use any images from this site in any kind of Video (this includes YouTube). If you would like to feature my work, you may use ONE (1) NON-COLLAGED image and must “follow” link back to my original blog post. You may NOT edit, crop, or change my images in any way without written permission. You MAY NOT print out or copy and distribute any text, images or patterns from this site. All patterns, content, instructions, and templates are for personal use ONLY! Thank you! Violators will be reported.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimers
    • About Melissa
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Pinterest

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • FAQ
    • Press
    • Published Books
    • Fabric Collections

    Welcome to the Polka Dot Chair! Here you’ll find easy, step-by-step, sewing, quilting, and crafting projects. We design projects for Makers of all skill levels. Beginners are welcome!

    DISCLAIMER:

    While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content on this website, the information is made available without warranty of any kind. The Polka Dot Chair accepts no responsibility or liability, whether direct or indirect, as to the currency or accuracy of the information, nor any consequence of its uses. This website is not intended to substitute the advice of a professional.

    Copyright © 2022 Polka Dot Chair

    [ Placeholder content for popup link ] WordPress Download Manager - Best Download Management Plugin