How can I make this more "Christmasy"?
 

I made Darlene Zimmerman's Stars All Around tree skirt. Here is a link to the free pattern: http://www.simplicity.com/t-free-qui...ree-Skirt.aspx
Just the top is done so far and I haven't taken a picture, but it is exactly like the pattern. I used Bella Solid Christmas Tree red and a Kona white. I really like it. Problem is, everyone I show it to says it doesn't look like Christmas. Any ideas how I can make it more Christmas-like? Some kind of simple embellishments? What do you all think? Thanks!

How about applique in the white space (stocking, snowman, holly, etc)?

I agree with applique in the white spaces. Also consider using a good quality gold metallic thread for quilting.

p.s. I have to agree with QuiltE in that it already looks Christmas to me, plus the tree and presents will enhance that feeling.

Since when is red and white not Christmas-y?
Think ... Candy Canes ... and Santa's Suit?! :D

By itself, yes, it may not look Christmas in some people's eyes
... put it under the tree with presents
... no doubt about it, it's Christmas-y!!

Keep in mind it is YOURS ... and you already said that YOU like it ... that's ALL that matters!!! :)

Finish it off and enjoy it!

I concur with QuiltE .... it is the perfect complement to a decorated tree and such. I really think it stands out because of its simplicity. I look forward to seeing the finished top.

I agree, that in context, under a decorated tree, it will look like Christmas. I love it just the way it is.

You can't get more Christmasy than red and white! I like it just the way it is. Beautiful!!

You can always bind it in a predominately green Christmas print. If it's a tree skirt, what other holiday would it possibly be for (unless you leave your tree up until Valentine's day!) ;)

I agree - once the tree is added it will be christmas, although when you get presents added you probably won't even see it. It is a really cute pattern, thanks for sharing it with us.

i love it the way it is... but the suggestion of gold quilting thread would be nice

I think it is Christmassy just like it is. I wouldn't add anything else to it. It would make it too busy. It's very lovely.

Do YOU think it looks Christmassy? After all, it's your tree skirt!

If it doesn't now, won't it when it's under a Christmas tree?? I sure think it does - and will...

That said - if you haven't bound it yet, maybe look for a fabric that has red and green in it?

Thanks everyone! I thought of some sort of applique and other embellishments, but considering my skill level and all the other things I have going on right now it would just be a recipe for disaster, or another UFO. I'm glad y'all agree that it's Christmasy enough. Now, I had been thinking of red thread for the quilting. What do you think of that? Think I'll take it to the store and check out gold & green & see which is best. Y'all's opinions on that are appreciated also.

If you are from Scandinavia you are already very Christmasy...that is what their colors/patterns are along with hearts.

All t needs is a tree and presents. Wha-la ,Christmas!

It looks like a nice tree cover, imho.
peace

Try a green quilting thread and use snowflake or Christmas tree motifs for the designs. :)

Jan in VA

I made three of these, one I used Winnie the Pooh in Winter and a white fabric that had silver sparkles in it that made it look like tinsel or snow glimmering in sunshine. I used Santa fabric and a Green branch fabric with the other two. You can also think about reversing the white spaces, make those a Christmas fabric and the other a white on white fabric.

holly leaves maybe. but it doesn't have to "look" like Christmas, just be used then.

Second post, in the white spaces on mine, I did snowflakes in blue to match the Pooh fabric and on the white spaces of the Santa themed skirt I drew in Old World Santa's, and the Green one different snowmen.

I made this for my DGD as a wedding gift . I used red + white and she loved it. It isso pretty and very Christmas.

I think is is beautiful. You could use this after christmas as a round table cloth also. If the opening is velcroed shut. Any way I like it just the way it is.

What about green binding.
Sue in Ohio

It needs some bright green!

It's beautiful...put it under the tree.. Viola.... Christmasy

I would use a green Christmas fabric as well as red Christmas fabric and quilt Christmas pictures based on age to use.

agree wholeheartedly.

I love it. Thanks for the link. It would also make a great table topper.

Don't know if this has been mentioned or not, but I would use a green material with a holly print in the center circle, the triangles around the center square and then in the four triangles on the outside edge and then bind it in the same material. Just my thoughts.

How about one more border in a red, white, and green print? Just my quick thought.

You might applique some holly and berries in the white spaces, or other Christmas items, however, it is absolutely beautiful as it is. What better colors for Christmas than red and white? Besides, once the presents are under the tree you won't see the tree skirt. I think it's an absolutely terrific tree skirt pattern and it's on my "Roundtoit" List.

Sew on some gold christmas bells.

What a bunch of great ideas. Thanks so much! I particularly like the idea of quilting snowflake and star designs....have to go looking for some of those. I may back it with a Christmas fabric of some sort and it'll be reversible. The pattern is easy and quick to piece. Wish I'd done this in time for our church's Lottie Moon fundraising auction and sale. Maybe next year.

I totally agree.

Adorable pattern and it TOTALLY says, "christmas"

It looks fine like that but add whatever makes you happy

Great pattern!! I think it will be very classy as is. I am in need of a new skirt. Thanks for posting the pattern.

I love this in simple red and white. I've had this pattern in mind all year. I have to make a new tree skirt. I threw my old one out last year, it was felt and was in bad shape after years of cats lying on it and biting off decorations (Santa's button eyes were gone, the ribbons on the packages were bedraggled). Glad you said this was simple to do. I'll probably use plaids or Christmas prints.

It's red and white and has stars. IMO, it would look great under a tree. The tree's going to have plenty "Christmasy" stuff. Let it be. Very nice design!

And here I thought all this time that all trees stay up until Valentine's day. tee hee. Isn't red and white for "heart" day, too? And if it's got a lot of green, it can stay until March 17.