Snow Friends Tree Skirt

Get ready to feel all warm and fuzzy inside when you see the adorable Snow Friends Tree Skirt. Cute snowmen will be the stars of this Christmas tree skirt pattern that really draws the eye in with impressive piecework. You can use classic Christmas colors or go for a more contemporary approach that will really set your Christmas decor apart from everyone else. If you've been looking for a way to show off your quilting skills on a smaller scale, a quilted tree skirt pattern this extravagant is the perfect choice.

Finished Size: 59" Octagon

Cutting

WOF = Width of fabric.

Note: Use a ¼" seam allowance throughout unless
otherwise directed.

22734-RB Snow Friends panel

• Cut (8) 10" x 10" F panels, centering the panel design.
• Cut 2 of these F panels from the bottom section of the panel.

22736-S Yellow message swirl

• Cut (2) 2¾" x WOF strips. Re-cut strips into (8)2 ¾" x 10" C strips.

22738-H Green swirl tonal

• Cut 4 A2 triangles using the pattern given; cut online labeled “A1/A2 cutting line."
• Cut (8) 2¾" x WOF strips. Re-cut each strip into1 each 2 ¾" x 12" D strip and 2 ½" x 25" J strip.

22737-GV Stripe

• Cut (1) 12 ." x WOF strip. Re-cut strip into (8)5 ¼" I/IR rectangles.
• Cut (8) 2½" x WOF strips. Trim strips to 2½" x27" K strips.
   

22738-P Pink swirl tonal

• Cut 4 A1 triangles using the pattern given; cut online labeled “A1/A2 cutting line."
• Cut (3) 2¾" x WOF strips. Re-cut strips into 4each 2¾" x 8" B2 and 2¾" x 14" E2 strips.
   

22738-V Lavender swirl tonal

• Cut (3) 2¾" x WOF strips. Re-cut strips into 4each 2¾" x 8" B1 and 2¾" x 14" E1 strips.
   

21272-R Red tonal

• Cut (4) 2" x WOF strip. Re-cut strips into (16) 2"x 10 ½" G strips.
• Cut (1) 13" x WOF strip. Re-cut strip into (16) 2"x 13" H strips.

22738-V Lavender swirl tonal

• Cut (2) 64" lengths for backing.

Making the Panel Wedges

1. Referring to Diagram 1, center and sew a B1 strip
   to A1; add C, D and finally E1 to make an A1
   unit. Repeat to make a total of four A1 units.
   
   
    
2. Repeat step 1 with A2, B2, C, D and E2 pieces to
   make an A2 unit (Diagram 2).
   
   
    
3. Cut (4) 5¼" x 12 ." I/IR rectangles in half from
   the upper left corner to the lower right corner
   to make a total of 8 I triangles. Repeat with the
   remaining four I/IR rectangles, cutting from the
   upper right corner to the lower left corner to
   make 8 IR triangles (Diagram 3).
   
   
    
4. Sew a G strip to opposite sides and H strips to
   the top and bottom of one F panel; press seams
   toward G and H strips. Trim the framed panel
   to 12¼" wide x 11 ." high, centering the panel
   when trimming (Diagram 4). Repeat to make a
   total of eight framed panels.
   
   
    
5. Sew an I and IR triangle to 1 framed panel
   (Diagram 5). Press seams toward I and IR.
   Repeat on all framed panels.
   
   
    
6. Center and sew a J strip and then a K strip to the
   bottom of the I/IR framed panel to complete a
   panel unit (Diagram 6). Press seams toward J and
   K strips.
   
   
    
7. Sew a panel unit to the E1 edge of each A1 unit
   and to the E2 edge of each A2 unit to complete
   the A1 and A2 wedge units (Diagram 7).
   
   
    
8. Select one A1 wedge unit. Align a long
   straightedge with the edge of A1 and the edge
   of I; trim excess on this side of the wedge unit
   (Diagram 8). Repeat on the opposite side to
   complete one A1 wedge.
   
   
    
9. Repeat step 8 with all wedge units to complete
   a total of 4 each A1 and A2 wedges. Note: The
   edges on each wedge piece are bias and are easily
   stretched. Handle pieces with care.
    

Completing the Tree Skirt

Note: Refer to the tree skirt drawing for positioning
of units.

1. Sew an A1 wedge to an A2 wedge to make a
   quarter-unit; press seam open. Repeat to make a
   total of (4) quarter-units.
    
2. Join (2) quarter-units to make a half-unit; repeat.
   Press seams open. Join the two half-units, leaving
   (1) seam open to complete the tree-skirt top.
   Press seam open.
    
3. Layer, pin and baste the tree-skirt top on a 68"square
   piece of batting. Quilt as desired. Trim
   batting edges even with the tree skirt top edges.
    
4. Remove the selvage edges from the backing
   pieces. Join the pieces on the 64" edges with a ½"
   seam allowance. Press seam open. Trim to make
   a 64" x 64" backing piece.
    
5. Place the backing piece right sides together with
   the quilted tree skirt top; stitch all around, leaving
   a 10" opening on 1 side. Trim backing even with
   center circle and outer edges of the quilted top.
    
6. Turn right side out through the opening. Press
   edges flat. Turn the opening seam allowance to
   the inside ¼" and hand- or machine-stitch the
   opening closed. Press edges again.
    
7. Quilt in the ditch of some of the seams to attach
   the backing to the quilted layers. Topstitch
   around outer edges.
    
8. Align and stitch 3 sets of Velcro tabs to the open
   side edges for closing the opening during use.

Completing As A Topper

1. Use the entire A1/A2 template when cutting
   pieces.
    
2. Complete the wedge units and join as for tree
   skirt except do not leave an open seam. There
   will be no opening in the center or open side
   seam.
    
3. Quilt the topper as for the tree skirt except do not
   clip any curved seams or attach any Velcro tabs.

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