I convinced my husband that instead of a big real tree this year, we have a smaller fake one. Our condo living room is quite small and the big tree takes up a ton of space (and blocks part of the TV). I also didn't feel like cleaning the pine needles out of my convertible that we use to bring it home in. :) This year I bought a super cute small pre-lit 4' tree and needed a new skirt.
I sewed together strips of fabric, alternated cutting them into 45 degree triangles, added tree trunks (they are a dark brown Kona), sashed each tree and sewed them into a circle. It finishes at 30" wide which is perfect for our 4' tree.
It was complete luck that the tree above has a snowflake positioned as if its a star on top. :)
I ripped off all of the clear pre-lit lights and added multi-colored twinkle lights. I could stare at it for hours. We both love it!
Happy Sewing!
That turned out very cute! I cannot find my tree skirt (and it was kind of tired, anyway!) so we are currently using a white sheet. You are inspiring me to make one!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful under your tree! Nice job...when can we expect a pattern?
ReplyDeleteVery cool tree skirt. So modern. I'm with Zany on the pattern please. Zany Quilter has inspired me to make my sisters into a pattern. Have you seen our Island Melody pattern anywhere?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tree skirt, and very clever to come up with the design. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI would love a pattern for this too! I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous tree skirt! Love trees! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteIt's great. I would also like to get the pattern. I need to make one for a gift. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this skirt, I would so appreciate the pattern to make one for my son and his wife. Thanks and again your work is superb !!!!
ReplyDeletewow I love it! The stripey binding is perfection :)
ReplyDeleteDo you have a pattern for this tree block
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