(Part of the Hard Candy Christmas Pattern Collection)
There’s just something about an old Dolly Parton Christmas movie—the soft glow, the heartfelt humour, the warm-and-cozy charm—that settles right into your bones. Peppermint Swirls was born from that feeling. This whole Hard Candy Christmas Collection is my love letter to those vintage holiday moments: the red-and-white candies in glass bowls, the crackle of VHS tapes, and that sweet mix of nostalgia and comfort we all reach for this time of year.
This placemat is simple, bold, and delightfully classic—an 80’s-era peppermint twist reimagined in clean, modern patchwork. Dress up your holiday table, gift a handmade set, or stitch a stack for those cozy December breakfasts.
Make 1 or Make 4 – your choice!
Skill Level
Beginner
What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)
• Step-by-step instructions for making a finished 12" × 18" quilted placemat
• Clear cutting charts and HST methods (4-at-a-time + 8-at-a-time)
• Block layout guidance for the peppermint motif
• Quilting and finishing instructions for tidy, beginner-friendly results
• Binding installation steps for a polished, professional look
• Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
• 100% original pattern
• Downloadable PDF
Design Features
• Classic peppermint star motif created with simple, crisp half-square triangles
• Clean borders and neat binding for a timeless finish
• Easy-to-quilt layout that works beautifully with straight-line or hand quilting
• Looks amazing in solids, hand-dyed fabrics, or a scrappy red-and-white pull from your stash
Construction & Techniques
• ¼" seam allowance throughout
• 4-at-a-Time and 8-at-a-Time HST methods for fast, accurate piecing
• Simple block assembly with clear trimming guidance
• Quilt-top finishing, squaring, and binding included
Materials & Specs
Finished Size: 12" × 18"
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and ¼″ seam allowance
Sometimes the simplest makes are the ones that carry the most heart. Peppermint Swirls is meditative, rhythmic, and joyful—just enough piecing to ease you into the season, and just enough nostalgia to make it feel like home.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I want you to feel confident in your purchase.
Thank you so much for supporting my work. It means the world to me that something I designed might find its way into your everyday life.
With warmth,
Kim
Tag your finish with #EXSHAWQUILTS and @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
(Part of the Hard Candy Christmas Pattern Collection)
There’s just something about an old Dolly Parton Christmas movie—the soft glow, the heartfelt humour, the warm-and-cozy charm—that settles right into your bones. Peppermint Swirls was born from that feeling. This whole Hard Candy Christmas Collection is my love letter to those vintage holiday moments: the red-and-white candies in glass bowls, the crackle of VHS tapes, and that sweet mix of nostalgia and comfort we all reach for this time of year.
This placemat is simple, bold, and delightfully classic—an 80’s-era peppermint twist reimagined in clean, modern patchwork. Dress up your holiday table, gift a handmade set, or stitch a stack for those cozy December breakfasts.
Make 1 or Make 4 – your choice!
Skill Level
Beginner
What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)
• Step-by-step instructions for making a finished 12" × 18" quilted placemat
• Clear cutting charts and HST methods (4-at-a-time + 8-at-a-time)
• Block layout guidance for the peppermint motif
• Quilting and finishing instructions for tidy, beginner-friendly results
• Binding installation steps for a polished, professional look
• Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
• 100% original pattern
• Downloadable PDF
Design Features
• Classic peppermint star motif created with simple, crisp half-square triangles
• Clean borders and neat binding for a timeless finish
• Easy-to-quilt layout that works beautifully with straight-line or hand quilting
• Looks amazing in solids, hand-dyed fabrics, or a scrappy red-and-white pull from your stash
Construction & Techniques
• ¼" seam allowance throughout
• 4-at-a-Time and 8-at-a-Time HST methods for fast, accurate piecing
• Simple block assembly with clear trimming guidance
• Quilt-top finishing, squaring, and binding included
Materials & Specs
Finished Size: 12" × 18"
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and ¼″ seam allowance
Sometimes the simplest makes are the ones that carry the most heart. Peppermint Swirls is meditative, rhythmic, and joyful—just enough piecing to ease you into the season, and just enough nostalgia to make it feel like home.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I want you to feel confident in your purchase.
Thank you so much for supporting my work. It means the world to me that something I designed might find its way into your everyday life.
With warmth,
Kim
Tag your finish with #EXSHAWQUILTS and @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
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