Originally Posted by
QuiltE
Therefore, IF each tree is 45°, they will go together to make a full circle.
**clarification** ... not only will it make a full circle, but also that all important FLAT circle!!!
Originally Posted by
QuiltE
......Then a strip of white on one side, then the other side.
And back and forth til each piece of pie is to size.
The more white that's added, the bigger the circle will become......
**clarification** ... that each of the strips are of equal size, and the same # of strips on each side
Originally Posted by
QuiltE
If it were me, and it were for a novelty tree as you are, I'd sew the eighth section from the outside in to the centre and leave just enough opening to feed the bottom of the tree thru. Would give a much neater and tidier look for oohing and aahing!
**clarification** ... then bind of the open section by turning inward, so that when the skirt is laying flat it would look as one continuous seam and no opening. I'd probably put a velcro tab on that top underneath part, to help close the opening and keep it flat. Of course, somewhat dependent on what the tree stand is like and how much of a lump it is creating.