Assembling Tree Skirt
Step 4. Sew red 2 1/2" x 14 5/8" strip to white 2
1/2 " x 4 3/8" rectangle (Diagram IV-A). Make 2 sashing
strips.
Step 5. Sew red 4 3/8" x 14 5/8" strip to white 4
3/8 " x 4 3/8" square (Diagram IV-B) Make 3 sashing strips.
Diagram IV-A and IV-B
Step 6.
Using Assembly Diagram as a guide, sew blocks and sashing together
to make tree skirt. Leave seam open between two 2 1/2" x 18 1/2"
pieced-sashing strips. (Strips will overlap approximately 1/4")
Assembly Diagram
Step 7. Make a circle cutting
guide using Template K diagram. Place assembled tree skirt top on
a flat surface. Using Diagram V as a guide, lay circle cutting guide
(Template K) over square opening. Draw line around template. Using
line as a guide, cut to make circular opening.
Diagram V
Step 8.
Using Diagram VI as a placement guide, appliqué holly leaves
and berries on white pieced-trapezoids on each side of tree skirt.
When appliquéing pieces on side that is split, be sure to leave
room for binding to be attached.
Diagram VI
Step 9.
Layer and baste tree skirt top for quilting method of your choice.
After quilting has been completed, trim backing and batting even with
edge of tree skirt top. Using top's open side and center circle as
cutting guide, cut batting and backing between 2" wide sashing
strips and around center circle.
Step 10. Bind outer edge, slit and center circle of tree skirt
with bias-cut red fabric (see Basic
Quiltmaking Instructions).
Bonus
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