Tree Skirt Question

balsamsue · Post by **balsamsue** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:08 am

Hi All,
I'm making a quilted tree skirt now.
I just need to run this by others BEFORE I cut.. sometimes I have trouble visualizing..
I've cut a 6" hole in the middle of it and a straight line from the edge to the middle hole for the trunk..
As I lay the batting and backing on to sew the outer edges together, it occurs to me that I should cut the same 6" hole and straight line in the backing and batting, correct? then as I sew around the outer edges, I will also sew right along up the straight line and around the 6" hole through all 3 layers. then I can do button holes and attach fabric ties to "tie" the skirt down the slit...

does this description make sense? Any input will be appreciated..
Thanks,
Sue
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rosebud3 · Post by **rosebud3** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:19 pm

Some one else may have a better idea, but that sounds correct to me.

Quiltlearner · Post by **Quiltlearner** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:08 am

I want to hand quilt a quilt I made of Fireweed fabric I bought in Alaska. At my quilting class in Ca. the ladies said it would look good with a Fireweed pattern. Does anyone know where I could buy such a pattern or does anyone know where I could get a good picture to copy. Thank you,
Quiltlearner

CaroleJ · Post by **CaroleJ** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:00 am

Sue, you can do this the sneaky way, too, and it might be easier: lay your top out on the batting and backing, smooth and pin as needed, stitch around the edges using the edges of the top as a guide, THEN trim the backing and batting, leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. You won't have to match up pieces that way.

WeSignificant · Post by **WeSignificant** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 3:01 am

sounds good to me balsamsue

quilterbee · Post by **quilterbee** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:01 am

Not sure if you blog but Amanda Jean has a marvelous tutorial that she just posted! www.crazymomquilts.blogspot.com

I've been sewing along with her for about 10 weeks making the projects she's been posting, mostly gifts for Christmas.

Amie

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sewbug · Post by **sewbug** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:27 am

My first tree skirt was made from a .10 yard sale Christmas round table cloth. I cut it open up to the middle, put it around the tree and pinned it with a diaper pin. LOL. Believe it or not I used it for over 15 years! When I started quilting I made a 'real' tree skirt.

quiltwithmom · Post by **quiltwithmom** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:31 pm

I make tree skirts and this is how I do it. Take a 44 inch square and flold it in 4's. Take a measure tape and draw a quarter circle from top point to bottom about 21 inches. The same at top at 3 inches. Cut on lines. I sometimes sew the front and back together and stuff batting inside. The best way is to use Eleanor's quick turn method.
Kathy

balsamsue · Post by **balsamsue** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:43 am

Hi Again,
Thanks for everyone who had suggestions..
I did make it using Eleanor's quick turn method. It came out great. I used Christmas fabrics I bought at yard sales and the backing was a round Christmas tablecloth that was the right size! I'll try to take a picture and post it for you. I think my daughter and family will love it.
Thanks again for your input.
Sue
SLOW DOWN AND SMELL THE BALSAM!

CaroleJ · Post by **CaroleJ** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:53 pm

Glad to hear you got this worked out; looking forward to seeing pictures!

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