Holly Jolly Tree Skirt
It will soon be time to deck the halls and put up the tree! This hexagonal tree skirt comes together easily and is a way to showcase multiple festive fabrics. After you make one, you’ll want to make another to give as a gift. BONUS: you’ll also learn how to adapt this pattern technique to make a table topper for any season of the year.
Fabric Requirements are going to be determined by the size of the project you want to make. For the top of the tree skirt, you can use yardage or 2 ½” precut strips. NOTE: Every other section will be flipped. If you choose a directional fabric, it will be upside down half of the time. For example, if Santa’s head is always upright on the yardage purchased, it will be upside down in every other panel of the tree skirt. Choosing a random print or solid will avoid this problem.
Fabric Requirements (also printed on the Holly Jolly Tree Skirt pattern)
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Size |
Diameter |
Prints for top |
Backing* |
Binding |
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Small |
44” |
½ yard each of 5 prints OR 27 pre-cut 2 ½” strips |
2 ¼ yards |
½ yard |
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Medium |
51” |
½ yard each of 6 prints OR 30 pre-cut 2 ½” strips |
2 ¾ yards |
½ yard |
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Large |
59” |
½ yard each of 7 prints OR 36 pre-cut 2 ½” strips |
3 ½ yards |
2/3 yard |
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*You could choose to use a wide-back fabric (104 inches wide) and not need to piece the backing. |
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This will be a two-day class project. During the first class you will complete the tree skirt top. Your homework between class sessions will be to cut and sew the binding for the tree skirt together. During the second class, you’ll make the quilt sandwich and begin quilting those layers together. What a great time to come and get help on taking on a project from start to finish! LeAnn is a very accomplished sewer and will give you great tips for completing this project and give you the confidence to complete another one.
This project is best suited for a confident beginner. You must be comfortable using rulers and a rotary cutter. Being able to sew a consistent quarter inch seam is also required.
You will bring with you:
· Holly Jolly Tree Skirt pattern (Will be in the store soon)
· Rotary cutter and extra blades
· Rotary cutting mat – at least 24” by 36”
· Long ruler with 60 degree marking (Suggested: Quilters Select 2.5 by 36 – QS-RUL25X36)
· Thread 1) for assembling tree skirt top (can be a neutral color) and 2) for quilting (to blend or contrast with colors of quilt top – variegated thread would be fun)
· Scissors
· Thread snips
· Machine with foot pedal and power cord
· Optional: ¼” machine foot if you have one
· New machine needles
· Batting (based on tree skirt size selected)
· Backing fabric (amount depends on size selected)
· Basting safety pins
· Optional: Quilt basting spray
· Optional (but highly recommended): Machine walking foot
· Optional: Grosgrain ribbon for the ties (or the ties can be made from scraps of fabric used in the tree skirt) Depending on preference, you could also close with hook and loop dots/tape.
We must have 5 students to move forward with this class. When you arrive for class, please plan on dropping off your supplies at the front of the store and then be ready to move your car to the east side of the building. If you have mobility issues, please park on the front of the building- east end. If you must cancel the class, please call to do that. A refund will be made to your account. This is an all day class so please bring your lunch. We have a fridge for your use and have soda that you can purchase.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | A confident beginner is a good fit for this class. You must be able to consistently sew a quarter inch seam and be confident with rulers and a rotary cutter |
| Instructor: | LeAnn Korty |
| Instructor Bio: | I’ve been sewing since I was 6 years old. Prior to that I would stand on the rung of my mother’s sewing chair and wrap the tape measure around her shoulders while she sewed. I was a 10-year 4-H member and then majored in Home Economics at the University of Illinois. I started quilting after college to make baby quilts for my friends. I was a 4-H leader in McLean County and helped many club members with their sewing and quilting projects. I enjoy sharing my love of quilting with others. |
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