Champagnolle

I'm planning on making a Christmas tree quilt about 4' by 7.5' to use instead of a tree. My family comes at Christmas, but the kids have a real tree at home from about Thanksgiving through Epiphany. My house is kind of small and I'm getting too old to move all the furniture around to accommodate a tree. I figure I can pin favorite ornaments on the quilt.

My question is -- have any of you ever used the flexible LED ribbon lights? If so, any suggestions?

Gramie bj

I have not but MSQC has a light set they sell that is battery powered. they have a tort. on how to use it with a panel tree.

GrannieAnnie

Nope, but one thing for sure, you won't have to worry about heat from the lights on your quilted material.

GrannieAnnie

why waste batteries when you can buy plug in lights

PenniF

I made one long before there were LEDs.....i made button holes in the "tree" that were about the distance apart of the twinkle lights on the string and poked them through the holes - then plugged them in. Mine was smaller, so i only used a 50 light strand....but it worked great.
I also made a small one and did use the battery powered lights as it was going to be hung higher up on the wall. Put a pocket on the back to hold the battery pack -- they can be heavy cuz some need D batteries.
Are you making any quilted ornaments??

Good luck...don't forget to sent us a photo please - i'd really like to see the final project.

Judith1005

What a great idea. I will definitely have to file this idea away for future reference. The creativity really appeals to me. Look forward to seeing what you decide.