Old 11-12-2011, 11:14 AM
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eastermarie
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First you need to plan where you want to place your lights. Then in the seam, leave an opening you can fit the light through back stitching on both sides of the opening. Mark these little openings so you won't quilt too close to one or through one. The quilt your quilt. Cut out a tree the same size as the front tree allowing 1/2" seam for all sides. I would make it out of a single piece of fabric. press under 1/4" and top stitch around the out side edge. This leaves a quarter on an inch on all sides for extra bulk of the wires. Stick a pin in the center on a light hole going from the front to the back. On the back of the quilt make a small slit where the pin comes out. Anchor the light in place. Go to the next place and do the same. When you have all the lights in place, place an anchor stitch half way between each light to hold down the wire. Cover the wire tree with your Fabric tree and hand stitch in place. The wires are covered, except for the tail to plug into the scocket, and the back looks pretty and the front is beautifully quilted!
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