Christmas in Europe Book
By Gudrun Erla | GE Designs
🎄 13 quilt blocks + 4 bonus holiday projects
📚 Cultural stories from across Europe
🍽 Includes festive European holiday recipes
✍️ Designed & published by Gudrun Erla
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The Christmas in Europe book is more than a pattern book, it’s a celebration of culture, tradition, and storytelling.
Each quilt block is inspired by a beloved holiday custom from across Europe, with rich backstories and festive flair. You’ll discover 13 quilt blocks and 4 bonus projects, plus traditional European recipes that make this a perfect creative keepsake—or coffee table favorite—during the holidays.
🎬 Take a behind-the-scenes look at how this book came to life—three years in the making → HERE
What's Inside
- 13 quilt blocks inspired by Christmas traditions across Europe
- 4 bonus projects to decorate your home with festive flair
- Cultural backstories for every block, full of folklore and heritage
- Authentic European holiday recipes woven throughout
- Full-color instructions, diagrams, and layout guides
List of Blocks & Projects
- Sugar Plum Fairies
- Ornament
- The Tree
- Candle Pyramid
- Gifts
- Shoe in Window
- King Wreath
- Yule Log
- Christmas Crackers
- Karavaki Boat
- Goat & Tomte
- Candle in Window
- Hearts
- Star
- Snowflakes
Bonus Quilts
- Bonus Wall Quilt
- Bonus Snowflake Runner
- Bonus Tree Quilt
- Bonus Wreath Topper
About the Author
Gudrun Erla is a world-renowned quilt designer, author, and teacher, and the creative force behind GE Designs.
She is the inventor of the Stripology rulers and Stripology techniques, which has helped thousands of quilters simplify cutting and speed up their sewing.
Born and raised in Iceland, she brings her deep love for her homeland into every quilt design. All of her books are written, designed, and published through her company, GE Designs.
Perfect Pairings
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Access & Support Info
- Printed Book Orders: Your book will ship within 1–2 business days from our Minnesota warehouse. You’ll receive a tracking number via email once it’s on the way.
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- Please Note: Due to the nature of digital products, all Video Classes, E-Books and PDF downloads are non-refundable.
Bring the Whole Christmas In Europe Experience to Life
- JOJacki O.Verified BuyerReviewingChristmas in Europe BookI recommend this productQuilting skill Level IntermediateHow Many years of Quilting Experience 10+ yearsHow many Quilting projects do you complete per year? 3-5Which Quilt Style(s) do you prefer? All of the AboveBest suited for AnyoneWhat quilt project did you use this fabric for? Personal, Holiday QuiltRated 4 out of 5 stars6 months agoChristmas in Europe book.
This book was a nice edition to go with the quilt. Lots of European recipes and tales corresponding to the pictures on the quilt. The patterns were very cute.
- TGTamara G.Verified BuyerReviewingChristmas in Europe BookI recommend this productQuilting skill Level BeginnerHow Many years of Quilting Experience 10+ yearsHow many Quilting projects do you complete per year? 1-2Which Quilt Style(s) do you prefer? All of the AboveBest suited for AnyoneRated 5 out of 5 stars7 months agoMore than just a book❤️
The book is exciting. Patterns, recipes, stories/history.
Photography is spectacular. Fantastic I was in awe when I received the book then I looked inside. Such a wonderful Christmas present to myself. Ge designs you have out done yourselves. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
- PSPam S.Verified BuyerReviewingChristmas in Europe Fabric KitI recommend this productQuilting skill Level IntermediateHow Many years of Quilting Experience 10+ yearsHow many Quilting projects do you complete per year? 3-5Which Quilt Style(s) do you prefer? All of the AboveWhat quilt project did you use this fabric for? Holiday QuiltRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoBeautiful fabric
So glad to get all the beautiful fabrics all together knowing they will all go together to make a beautiful quilt.
- LVLYNN V.Verified BuyerReviewingChristmas in Europe BookI recommend this productQuilting skill Level AdvancedHow Many years of Quilting Experience 10+ yearsHow many Quilting projects do you complete per year? 3-5Which Quilt Style(s) do you prefer? All of the AboveBest suited for AnyoneRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoBeautiful cover
Great inspiritual reading and great recipes.
- JMJean M.Verified BuyerReviewingChristmas in Europe BookI recommend this productQuilting skill Level IntermediateHow Many years of Quilting Experience 10+ yearsHow many Quilting projects do you complete per year? 10+Which Quilt Style(s) do you prefer? All of the AboveBest suited for AnyoneWhat quilt project did you use this fabric for? PersonalRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoExtraordinary
Brought back so many memories of London
As usual, directions are fabulous