Appliqued Christmas tree skirt completed!
 

Yay....this has been in progress for a year. Thanks for the helpful suggestions along the way. No pattern...the images were free internet drawings, with the exception of the gingerbread house-that was a block of the month pattern. I used Fairy Frost with silver for the backing-it has such a pretty subtle sheen to it. I attempted to "birth" the backing, but it was just too thick and did not lay flat, so I unstitched it and pin basted the backing on, SITD'd along the panel seams, and attached the faux-piping binding as usual. Finished diameter is 60". Can't capture the beading and sparkles in pictures, but I am pleased with this project-can't wait yo gift it to my youngest son and his family on Thanksgiving!

Absolutely lovely, It is going to look great under the tree!

jillmc, that is awesome. The candy stripe is genius. I have had similar problems with birthing and did exactly as you did. Congratulations on the finish.

Oh my goodness, I love this! What a beautiful, festive gift for your son & his family, you did great!

Awwwhh that is gorgeous. Too pretty to hide underneath the Christmas tree.

Love your tree skirt. I want to do one someday.

LOVE it. would love more pictures of it. it's fabulous

Just stunning. That bias binding with the faux piping is just the icing on the cake (or skirt!)

you did a great job very nice!!

What a great skirt, so pretty. I love the ginger bread.. You did a great job..

Wow! I wish it was coming to my house.

very pretty. getting in the holiday spirit.

oh my, it is so beautiful, it is to be cherished

nicely done

Simply beautiful! I love Christmas tree skirts and this one is especially nice. Love the binding also!

Wonderful tree skirt and so is your work!

Beautiful, beautiful tree skirt. Thanks for sharing.

WOW, this is beautiful; great work!

You've done a lovely job....they might want to leave it up longer than the "tree" season of Christmas.

That turned out so nice!

Gorgeous!! Will be a family heirloom!

Sew cute! I love your faux-piping binding, it is the perfect binding.

Thank you for all the nice comments!
There is no opening, except the opening in the middle-they use an artificial tree, and they can just put the "trunk" through the opening when setting it up-the idea came from Paper Princess and her pretty Christmas Swoon skirt!

Sew creative!

Very pretty! I'm sure they'll love it!

On my gosh, that is so pretty. I love it!

It's just lovely! Great quilting!

Your tree skirt is just beautiful!

splendid tree skirt

Very pretty, and so cheerful. :)

Very festive! Nicely done~

You should be proud. The skirt is beautiful. Hope it is going to someone special.

Love it. You did a great job.

That is so sweet. Great job. I love the reindeer with the collar and heart. I just love that.

You put a lot of hard hours working on this tree skirt which came out beautifully. I am sure your son will treasure it always and will become a family heirloom.

Awesome - absolutely beautiful. A beautiful tree skirt to be passed along for many years to come.

Oh my... How neat! What a great tree skirt.

Beautiful!!!