Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Christmas Tree Skirt

I've had these Moda Maison de Noel fabrics around for a while, always intending to make a Christmas Tree Skirt out of them but never really finding the right inspiration.

The VMQG challenge for November/December is to make a Tree Skirt, so I hemmed and hawed but today, when I saw That Girl's You + Me quilt, I knew I had a design. I used Jennifer's awesome Cross Block Tutorial. (If you cut a 6" WOF strip from two contrasting fabrics, you can make two whole blocks with very little fabric waste).

I kind of like how the modern block contrasts with the traditional-style fabric:

 I cut and pieced these 9 blocks in 2 hours tonight.


Tomorrow night, I'll trim them and put together the top so I can bring the WIP in for Show and Tell at Guild on Thursday. Whee! I love quick projects!

P.S. I'm joining Lee over at Freshly Pieced for WiP Wednesdays. Come over and check it out!
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 17, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    I think I have some of that fabric...or maybe it just looks very similar! What a great idea for a tree skirt.

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  2. monicadonnellyNovember 17, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    I love these fabrics!! Can't wait to see the finished tree skirt. (And "peas and carrots"? Best fabric name ever!)

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  3. Live a Colorful LifeNovember 17, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    I love this combination of modern design and more traditional fabrics. It's going to be spectacular!

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  4. HollyNovember 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Cool! Can't wait to see it in person at tomorrow night's meeting!

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  5. PoppyprintNovember 17, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Have a great time showing off your fab tree skirt tomorrow night! I'll be working our team fund raiser for the Weekend to End Women's Cancers, so I can't make it AGAIN. boohoo.

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  6. JenniferNovember 17, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Oooh... I love it! The traditional fabrics really look great in this block!

    Jennifer :)

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  7. trudys_personNovember 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    I'm looking forward to seeing your WIP tomorrow ... I'm starting my tree skirt at a workshop with Krista on Saturday, so I won't have anything to show yet ...

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  8. LeilaNovember 17, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    What a classy Tree Skirt! I love the fabrics.

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  9. LeeNovember 17, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Great idea for a tree skirt! I'm really digging the traditional fabrics in combination with the modern block design.

    Thanks for joining WIP Wednesday! Come back next week! : )

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  10. Elizabeth DacksonNovember 17, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Cute! I love that block, it's on my To Try list. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 17, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Perfect fabrics for a tree skirt. I can't wait to see it finished.

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  12. MeganNovember 17, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Oh I love your fabric choice with that modern quilt block! Can't wait to see what the finish product looks like!

    Happy WiP Wednesday!

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  13. Kimberly WhiteNovember 17, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    The blocks are gorgeous! Thanks for linking to the tutorial!

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  14. MelanieNovember 17, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    You should be very proud to show this to your guild! This is going to be so pretty and unique!

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  15. BeckyNovember 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Love your project. I need a quick one next!!!

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