Finally this UFO is done! I started this Christmas tree skirt two years ago. It is from an Art to Heart book my mom has.
I appliquéd it on my Pfaff using a blanket stitch, but I decided to quilt it with DMC ecru perle cotton #8 by hand with large primitive stitches. I just outlined the appliqués and the design. It probably could use some more quilting, but it is just going to be under the tree with presents on top of it, so no need to bother!
The colors and big hand stitches give a nice look.
I added the button embellishments to the Santa blocks this morning. There is no need to bind it because I turned it and did not use any binding. I am not a fan of bias binding and wanted to avoid the circle in the middle, plus it saved on fabric.
My daughter is still out of town for Thanksgiving, so I got into my sewing room pretty early this morning and made my final bright Little Letter blocks from Temecula Quilt Company. The X, Y, and Z blocks are precious!
I also made the filler blocks as they showed in the finished quilts just using simple half square triangles. Next up is to make the country colored Little Letters X, Y, Z, and filler blocks. I hope to get these two tops together this weekend. Now that the Christmas tree skirt is done, I can pin my Love Blooms Here quilt to start quilting it.
I also need to embroider on my Journey of a Quilter blocks as the new one should be here in a week or two. Plenty to do and two whole days left to spend in my sewing room. Enjoy the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend!
Two whole days! How glorious! Definitely envious. Your tree skirt looks wonderful. I think the big stitch quilting suits it perfectly. I am looking forward to seeing your quilt with the letters.
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas tree skirt
ReplyDeleteYou have such great projects on the go. Love the tree skirt and your Blooms quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat tree skirt and well done on the finish.
ReplyDeleteThe last of the letters - that seems to have gone by very quickly.
And good luck wit the big finish on Love Blooms.
Your tree skirt looks so nice!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! LOVE your tree skirt...it is going to look great under your tree! Your Love Blooms quilt is a stunner too!
ReplyDeleteI still have to do my x,y & z blocks.... Love the tree skirt
ReplyDeleteI just love that tree skirt! You're right that it doesn't need tons of quilting. Fun to see Love Blooms Here moving to the next stage. :)
ReplyDeleteYour tree skirt looks great! The big stitching was a great idea. I have this one on my "to-do" list. Your Love Blooms Here is lovely, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the tree skirt!
ReplyDeleteYour tree skirt is a sweet finish! It doesn't need much quilting, plus I kind of like them fluffy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tree skirt! Love those Santa faces.
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