Some patterns never really leave your heart.
When I first designed Oh, Tannenbaum, I wanted to create a quilt that captured the feeling of winter evergreens without feeling tied to a single holiday.
Inspired by the simple beauty of pine trees and clean, modern design, it quickly became one of my favorite designs.
Now, I’m excited to share that Oh, Tannenbaum is back!
This beloved pattern has been re-released and given fresh life in my new Winter Haven fabric collection.
Winter Style That Lasts Beyond December
One of the things I love most about this quilt is that it celebrates winter rather than just Christmas.
The tree-inspired blocks feel right at home during the holidays, but they also work beautifully throughout the entire winter season. The geometric shapes create a modern, midcentury-inspired look that feels timeless whether you’re decorating in November or leaving your quilt out until spring.
With Winter Haven, the design takes on an entirely new personality.
The collection was inspired by quiet winter woods, snowy mushrooms, woodland creatures, and evergreen forests. I wanted to capture the peaceful magic of winter without making it feel overly holiday-themed, and Oh, Tannenbaum fit right into that category.
The rich pine greens, woodland reds, and soft neutrals bring depth and warmth to every tree block, creating a quilt that feels cozy, sophisticated, and wonderfully seasonal.
A Great Scrap-Buster (Yes, Really!)
If you’ve been collecting holiday fabrics for years or those lovely tone-on-tones—or maybe just have a basket full of green prints you’ve been saving for the perfect project—Oh, Tannenbaum is a fantastic way to put them to use.
The repeating blocks and scrappy background blocks make it easy to showcase a variety of fabrics while still creating a cohesive finished quilt. It’s one of those projects that looks impressive but comes together more easily than you might expect.
Curves Made Simple
Don’t let the curves intimidate you.
Like my other Shorthand patterns, Oh, Tannenbaum includes paper templates, and it’s fully designed to help quilters build confidence with curved piecing. If you already own the Shorthand Template Set, cutting becomes even faster and easier, and it’s easy to grab a set if you need! You can see all of my how-to videos here before committing.
Whether you’re new to curves or already love them, this quilt offers plenty of repetition to help you settle into a rhythm and enjoy the process.
Nervous about taking on curves?
Grab the virtual class and learn at your own pace!
Get step-by-step video instruction for this pattern with me, the designer! This pre-recorded class will include:
✔️ In-depth video instruction: I will walk you through the entire quilt top, step by step.
✔️ Class member only cheat sheets for cutting, sewing, and trimming curved Shorthand blocks.
✔️ Lifetime access: Pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as you’d like!
✔️ Tips and tricks that you won’t find anywhere else.
In addition to walking through the pattern with you, I’ll show you my best tips and tricks that can be applied to all quilting.
Available in Multiple Sizes
The pattern includes instructions for:
- Throw (60½” square)
- Queen (88″ square)
- King (99½” square)
Each size has a slightly different layout, allowing the design to scale beautifully from a cozy throw to a full bed quilt that will center right on your mattress.
Ready to Stitch Your Own Winter Forest?
There’s something special about sewing winter quilts during the hot summer as we look forward to the calm and cool of the winter months. As the days grow shorter, you’ll be so glad to put the finishing touches on your Oh, Tannenbaum quilt. Those final pieces invite us to slow down, settle in, and create something beautiful.
Whether you’re pulling fabrics from your stash, shopping for Winter Haven yardage, or planning a quilt that will stay on display long after the holidays are over, I hope this pattern inspires you to create your own little winter forest.