For all those that have asked, the pattern can be purchased here:
http://www.embroidery.com/product.asp?sid={44C5CF5A-A82C-498B-A034-63449407F787}&productsetID=125110&EFID=72&shopstop=1
It sells for $29.99, which is the regular price. I haven't seen this one go on sale. It does come with complete detailed instructions on how to assemble as you go along.
Thanks for all of your compliments. I really do appreciate them.
Thanks to baglady65 for taking over this thread. Guess I should have paid more attention.
By the way, my MIL did love the tree! She said she will put it up every year that she has left to be around ... she is a very young 88!