Today’s the first day of 12 Days of Christmas Sewing. Over the next twelve days, several guest bloggers and I will be sharing easy sewing projects that you can make for gifts or decor in time for Christmas.
An Easy Tree Skirt
Create a patchwork Christmas Tree Skirt with portions of one super-sized quilt block. Using the Trace ‘n Create Quilt Template—Dresden Collection, create a 40″ Dresden Plate, minus two wedges. Add a felt backing, and binding ties and you’ll have a dramatic patchwork masterpiece for your holiday enjoyment!
Download a Free Project Sheet. All of the instructions are written and illustrated for your easy reference.
Supplies/Fabric Requirements:
- 5/8 yd. green cotton quilting print
- 5/8 yd. red cotton quilting print
- 1 package double fold bias tape
- 1-1/2 yd. felt
- Trace ‘n Create Quilt Template—Dresden Collection
Quick Overview
There are five basic steps to create this super-sized Dresden Tree Skirt: Trace—Cut—Stitch—Seam—Bind. You’ll see these steps below. I’ve already written all the details and they’re already available as a downloadable file, just click for the step-by-step instructions.
Trace
Cut
Stitch
Seam
Bind
Note from Nancy: Use your favorite binding technique to finish the tree skirt. Or try Clover’s new Fuse ‘n Bind for quick and accurate bindings and ties.
All of the instructions are given in the free download, including finishing the back with felt. It’s an easy project, stitch it in two evenings or less!
Here’s another idea!
If you have more time, create a wall hanging using the Trace ‘n Create Quilt Template—Dresden Collection. Watch how it’s done!
Bye for now,
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When I click on the link for the Dresden-Christmas-Tree-Skirt, it takes me to a clover shopping page. I am also in the webinar on Saturday 11/22, and the link takes me to your home page on Wisconsin Public television, and I can’t find the PDF for the tree skirt or for the stocking challenge.
Hi Sandra, Thanks for joining us for the webcast. You’ll be sent the link again in the follow-up email coming later today. In the mean time, just copy and past the link in another screen and you should have the pdf. If you still have difficulty, please email me at info@ziemanproductions.com and I’ll help you on Monday.
When I click on that link for step by step instructions, it takes me to a shopping page instead of how to do this sewing project. Can you please update the link? Thanks!
Jennifer, our apologies. We did not realize that the project sheet was removed from the web site. We will email you a pdf file and also update the link.
Ficou lindo obrigada pelas dicas, que Papai do Céu lhe ilumine.
Great project! Thanks so much!
love this treeskirt I see it in so many ideas in my head thank u for sharing this. It is very pretty and simple.
I just LOVE this tree skirt and really want the Trace N Create Quilt Template – Dresden SO badly. This awesome and easy tutorial just proves even more that I must get one of those. Thank you for the tutorial.
Love it. Looks so quick and easy – going to make this weekend!