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    Old 12-20-2010, 11:42 PM
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    I finally finished this ginormous Christmas Tree Skirt Quilt for my SIL and BIL for their 15-foot Christmas tree. It is 90 inches in diameter and is embellished with 135 buttons and 150 sequins for the berries, 304 appliqued holly leaves and jumbo rick rack. I quilted it on my little green vintage Husqvarna Viking 21 Automatic from the mid-50s and, thank goodness, it never missed a beat. I also made a matching drawstring sack for storage. I brought it over to them tonight and Gina said it was the nicest Christmas gift she had ever received. Just hearing that made my heart sing. It was a lot of work and took a bit of time and patience but I am very proud of it and would do it again in a heartbeat :)

    I had the tree skirt spread out on my California King bed for picture-taking and our little Mason decided that it was a perfect spot for cat-napping. In fact, he was quite indignant when I asked him to move!

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    Mason trying to keep Gina's tree skirt for himself
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    Old 12-20-2010, 11:44 PM
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    Very pretty work.
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    Old 12-21-2010, 12:34 AM
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    It's absolutely gorgeous!! :thumbup: I just love it & you have done a great job making it!! :thumbup: Thank you for sharing with us.
    :D :D :D :D
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    Old 12-21-2010, 12:44 AM
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    Girl you are one determined woman to finish this tree skirt. I take my hat off to you! Wow Lovely!
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    Old 12-21-2010, 01:21 AM
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    Astounding! Love the kitty decoration !!!
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    Old 12-21-2010, 02:12 AM
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    Beautiful.
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    Old 12-21-2010, 03:03 AM
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    Wow! You should be proud of that, it is stunning!
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    Old 12-21-2010, 03:17 AM
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    Not one bit surprized that it was the NICEST gift she ever received........ it is ab-sew-lutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!! Was the Kitty included with the skirt????? :) :) :) how lovely she/he would look resting under the tree..... PERFECT PROP for a 15' tree.
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    Old 12-21-2010, 05:39 AM
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    WOW, that is so lovely!
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    Old 12-21-2010, 05:44 AM
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    Wow! Beautiful tree skirt!
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