The tree now has a new skirt. (Click photos to enlarge)
The panels are decorated with machine embroidery in snowflake designs in blue, silver and gold. Silver braid trim adds an extra sparkle.
The skirt is quilted and lined and finished with self bias edging.
With the Velcro closures Irene was able to claim it as a skirt for her.
But now it is in it's intended place.
Now it's time for me to start decorating.
Linda, that skirt is wonderful. I so admire your skills with your sewing machine. You do excellent work. I think the urge to sew has left me.
ReplyDeletevery nice, Linda! How clever to have dual use -- as a tree skirt and also as a skirt. Looked like a lot of fun to make.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did..so professional!
ReplyDeleteLove the bird photo in your header too!
Love it. Don't you just get the biggest kick out of kids and how they make fun out of things? Your cute little granddaughter in the "tree skirt" is just adorable.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, first you have a lovely family, and I absolutely love your Christmas Tree skirt Linda. You have such a talent.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm very impressed with your sewing skills. Blue is my favorite color,too. It's beautiful, Linda.
ReplyDeleteYou do have such gorgeous grandchildren, Linda and I can see them growing up. I am constantly amazed by your incredible projects. That is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You ARE incredibly talented. I love that skirt, both under the tree and worn as skirts were intended to be worn! Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tree skirt (or skirt for Irene, whichever!). You are a master needlework artist, no getting around it. Your daughter and her family will be able to enjoy this tree skirt for years to come and pass it down as a family heirloom. I love gifts like this. (And I love doing a self-bias edging.)
ReplyDeleteYour talents continue to amaze me! Are you going to make a matching ensemble for Miss Irene?? :)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I am finally back to the blogging world. I so love the header photo. And the Christmas tree skirt is gorgeous, what a labor of love. A heirloom in the making.
ReplyDeleteHave I ever mentioned that I took sewing lessons 3 times? I must not have gotten that gene!! Your projects are so amazing.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful that is and what a lucky tree. I love your header with the junco....
ReplyDeleteWonderful tree skirt, Linda. You do a magical job with the sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteHappy decorating. MB