Christmas tree skirts
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I have some metallic iridescent fabrics that you can't make a quilt with unless used
for applique, which I am not going to do.
So my plan is to use them in a tree skirt in wedge fashion, simply bc it gets covered
up for a good part of the time.
for applique, which I am not going to do.
So my plan is to use them in a tree skirt in wedge fashion, simply bc it gets covered
up for a good part of the time.
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feelings that go along with ornies and decorations, etc. and they don't want to change.
I still use the things my kids made in school and homemade construction ppr things
and things my grands made out of ppr and cotton balls. I too love the nostalgia
in these things!
I have a nice tree skirt that I bought at a thrift store. Looks like new, but the
burgundy doesn't really match my other stuff.
This thread has inspired me to use my metallics and stitch in wedges on top of it!
How's that for easy-peasy?
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I sold a couple dozen this december (banner year for skirts!) I use a basic 12 pieces per skirt (about a 36" wide skirt).I use either 2 or 3 fabrics. I like to use flannel instead of batting. This way I can get 1 1/8 yds of flannel (at $2 per yard) and the same of a solid cotton when on sale. I birth it and then topstitch with a decorative stitch and stitch along the seams (usually the same decorative stitch). I want them secure because they will be tugged on, pulled at and probably just thrown into a washer and dryer. This keeps my cost down to less than $9 per skirt. They sell for between $36 and $40 dollars. And, you don't have to use just Christmas fabrics. One of my biggest sellers is the Santa on a beach with decorated palm trees with a solid fabric and a tropical fabric. (I actually cut the solid into 2 smaller pieces so they separate the prints with thinner slices. If you are looking for color variations and ideas - go to Pinterest. I like this style, but, once you have played with it, it is very easy to alter they edges, add appliques, piece the 'slices, etc. They can be addictive (like making the fold n stitch wreaths) but I find them so much fun and a great quick break between quiltmaking.
#16
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A favorite that is easily converted with holiday fabrics.
http://www.patemeadows.com/Tree-Skir...11_ep_106.html
http://www.patemeadows.com/Tree-Skir...11_ep_106.html
#18
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2018 must be Christmas tree skirt year. I started eyeballing patterns for next Christmas a few weeks ago too. I've already decided to do at least a couple from https://obsessivequilter.weebly.com/...ree-skirt.html.
#19
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I have several patterns from McCalls and Simplicity that I use and just add my own touch to each. I once did a Saints tree skirt and just add home décor trim to it. Sorry I don't have a picture with me at this moment.
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