Showing posts with label Tree Skirt. Show all posts
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Thursday 24 December 2015

Christmas Tree Skirt - Low Volume / Neutrals

Christmas Tree Skirt - Low Volume
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
Over the past few years I have been meaning to make a Christmas Tree skirt for the large tree that stands in our hall during the Christmas period. 

Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
Christmas Tree Skirt Design
Back in December 2012, I had the forethought to take measurements of a suitable size before we packed it away in the attic and the 'design' stayed pinned to my notice board for a while.
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
In November 2013 I decided to make a start on it with the hope that it would be done in time for Christmas (2013).  Here you can see me chain piecing some quarter square triangles in neutral / Christmas fabrics.
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
I managed to get enough squares together to make the top, but it didn't quite make it for Christmas 2013.
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume

Not to be beaten, between Christmas and New Year 2014 I took some time out to piece up a backing for the Christmas tree skirt.
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
Finally, I have got the Christmas Tree Skirt on the longarm quilting machine.  I used a pantograph called 'Let It Snow' by Patricia Ritter.  The quilting pattern features snowflakes so I decided to add some white fabric and applique those areas of the quilting.

Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
The Christmas Tree skirt is off the frame, the skirt trimmed into a circle, the centre cut and a binding attached.  
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
Christmas Tree Skirt - Neutrals / Low Volume
Most importantly, it is under the tree for Christmas 2015!