You can make this in red, green, and linen, or there’s lots of room to adapt this design to your own tastes. For example, instead of the two large linen panels, make them as matching patchwork areas. Or, add embroidery to the linen to transform this quick project into an heirloom. The finished tree skirt measures just under 35" square, but it’s easy to make it larger or smaller with a bit of simple math. Grab your favorite fabrics, a few sewing basics, and get started.
60-inch wide linen or other plain fabric: 1 yard*Red quilting fabric: 1/4 yardGreen quilting fabric: 1/4 yard1/2-inch wide ribbon: 1 1/3 yardsThread: Matching and contrasting
*If you want to use narrower fabric, purchase 1 1/2 yards. **Because fabric cuts aren’t always accurate, you may want to buy extra to make sure you have a full 9-inch cut. You’ll use these tools for this project:
Rotary cutter, ruler, and matPinsSewing machineIronSmall plate or bowlPencilScissors
If you want to add extra embellishment to any of the panels, now is the time to do that. Embroidery or applique would both be charming on a tree skirt like this. Layout the red and green fabrics to make two 2x2 patchwork squares. If the fabrics are directional, pay attention to the placement. Pin sets of red and green squares together. Pin and sew each linen square to a patchwork square. Pin and sew these two pieces halfway across. You should have a large square with a split from one edge to the center. Press the seams. Trim 1/4 inch from each side of the split. Sew around the entire shape, backstitching over the ribbons and leaving an opening for turning. Clip the corners and curves and turn the tree skirt right side out.
