SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
NOTE: Tree skirt can be made with any number and combination of fabrics. (Tree skirt shown uses 29 different fabrics)
DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: Tree skirt can be made with any number and combination of fabrics. (Tree skirt shown uses 29 different fabrics)
- 32 5”x 18” Coordinating fabrics
- 32 5”x 7” Coordinating fabrics
- 1 yd Binding fabric
- 48”x 48” Backing fabric
- 48”x 48” Batting
- Quilter’s safety pins
- Iron & ironing surface
- Matching thread
- Basic sewing supplies
DIRECTIONS:
- All seams are 1/4”.
- To print the patterns, click on the "Download Project PDF" button (above). Enlarge patterns.
- Cut 32 of each pattern piece.
- Lay out pieces in desired design layout.
- Stay stitch a scant 1/4” from edge on piece #1 as shown.
- Carefully clip along edge up to stay stitching.
- With RST, stitch piece #1 to piece #2.
- Clip curve of piece #2 and press seam toward piece #2.
- Repeat with all 32 pieces.
- Sew long edges of all pieces together as desired matching seams.
- Leaving one side open.
- Layer backing, batting and tree skirt top on flat surface.
- Pin layers together and quilt as desired.
- Sew a scant 1/4” seam all along scalloped edge.
- Cut tree skirt backing and batting 1/4” LARGER than tree skirt (for 1/2” binding).
- Cut a 6” circle out of the center of the tree skirt.
- Cut at least 270” of 2” bias strips for binding.
- Press bias binding in half then press edges to center fold.
- Bind tree skirt by hand or preferred method.
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fabric addition from
Would love to make this but unfortunately.....
The printed pattern, even after enlarging 200, isn't sized right to begin with. I have tried numerous enlargements of the second page of the pattern but no luck. It's frustrating. Best to just create your own pattern template. Doesn't anyone review these patterns before posting?
Date published: 2022-11-15
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Anni from
Help
Help. Having trouble with pattern. I finally got the 2nd piece enlarged to what i think is 200% but seems small. Also doesn't quite match up with 1st piece. Does anyone have the inch dimensions of their pattern pieces so i know if mine are right before i start cutting? Thanks in advance
Date published: 2020-11-15
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Cathy from
Reply to RST
I think RST means 'Right Sides Together' - hope this helps!
Date published: 2019-12-12
Rated 4 out of
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VaBeachMomma from
Christmas Tree Skirt Question
Haven't made this Christmas tree skirt yet, but the directions say "RST" stitch.... what is RST?
Date published: 2019-11-18
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Grammy from
LOVED IT!
I'm working on this and as my Mother-in-law loves her tree skirt to be white like snow I've used all white pieces with different Christmas designs. It is beautiful!!!!!! Don't forget to blow up the large pattern piece by 200% as mentioned.
Date published: 2018-12-04
Rated 3 out of
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GMomma from
Amount of Fabric Needed
While I am looking forward to making this cute project, it would be very helpful if the instructions listed how much of each fabric we needed. Ex: 1/3 yd each of 29 different fabrics. We could then adjust how much fabric we bought depending on how many colors we bought. I find a lot of your projects seem to be missing 1 or 2 very important parts of the instructions.
Date published: 2018-12-04
Rated 5 out of
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SewingChick123 from
Tree skirt looks awesome!
I found this pattern to be very straightforward, and easy to use. The strips of fabric are tapered at the center to give the skirt a nice fluted round shape, with a super cute scalloped edge.
I’m currently making my skirt with muted green and gray fabrics, then I’m doing the binding with a striped red and cream fabric. It is really cute! I didn’t make mine “busy” looking, like the example, so I used far fewer fabrics but more of each.
While I’m not finished yet, the scalloped skirt is looking good. :) (I felt the need to chime in since the other reviewer said it didn’t turn out, but the pattern is working just fine for me.) I cut out everything and pieced it, and then began to sew.
Date published: 2018-11-19
Rated 1 out of
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linsspot42 from
Vague directions
After purchasing a great deal of fabric for this project, I made an attempt at cutting pieces out as directed. The downloaded patterns, one of which had to be enlarged, did not match up and there were no finished measurements given, just '5x18' and '5x7', which were in no way what the 2 pieces measured. Finally made up a sample strip and, after adjusting and fussing, came up with something that would fit 32 strips onto a 48'x48' backing. I know this was a free pattern but expected better of Joann's.
Date published: 2018-11-14