Snow Friends Tree Skirt

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1 Finished Size: Pat Harrison Designed By: 59ʺ Octagon 1 Debra Jordan Bryan

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS 22734-RB 22736-S 22738-H 22738-P 22738-V 21272-R 22737-GV Design Yards 22734-RB 1 panel 22736-S ¼ 22738-H 1 22737-GV 1¼ 22738-P ½ 22738-V ⅜ 21272-R ¾ 22738-V (Backing) 3¾ SNOW

2 FABRIC REQUIREMENTS RB S H P V R GV Design Yards RB 1 panel S ¼ H GV 1¼ P ½ V ⅜ R ¾ V (Backing) 3¾ SNOW FRIENDS TREE SKIRT Finished size: 59ʺ Octagon Cutting WOF = Width of fabric. Note: Use a ¼ʺ seam allowance throughout unless otherwise directed RB Snow Friends panel Cut (8) 10ʺ x 10ʺ F panels, centering the panel design. Cut 2 of these F panels from the bottom section of the panel S Yellow message swirl Cut (2) 2 ¾ʺ x WOF strips. Re-cut strips into (8) 2 ¾ʺ x 10ʺ C strips H Green swirl tonal Cut 4 A2 triangles using the pattern given; cut on line labeled A1/A2 cutting line.ʺ Cut (8) 2 ¾ʺ x WOF strips. Re-cut each strip into 1 each 2 ¾ʺ x 12ʺ D strip and 2 ½ʺ x 25ʺ J strip GV Stripe Cut (1) 12 ⅝ʺ x WOF strip. Re-cut strip into (8) 5 ¼ʺ I/IR rectangles. Cut (8) 2 ½ʺ x WOF strips. Trim strips to 2 ½ʺ x 27ʺ K strips P Pink swirl tonal Cut 4 A1 triangles using the pattern given; cut on line labeled A1/A2 cutting line.ʺ Cut (3) 2 ¾ʺ x WOF strips. Re-cut strips into 4 each 2 ¾ʺ x 8ʺ B2 and 2 ¾ʺ x 14ʺ E2 strips V Lavender swirl tonal Cut (3) 2 ¾ʺ x WOF strips. Re-cut strips into 4 each 2 ¾ʺ x 8ʺ B1 and 2 ¾ʺ x 14ʺ E1 strips R Red tonal Cut (4) 2ʺ x WOF strip. Re-cut strips into (16) 2ʺ x 10 ½ʺ G strips. Cut (1) 13ʺ x WOF strip. Re-cut strip into (16) 2ʺ x 13ʺ H strips V Lavender swirl tonal Cut (2) 64ʺ lengths for backing. 2

Making the Panel Wedges 1. Referring to Diagram 1, center and sew a B1 strip to A1; add C, D and finally E1 to make an A1 unit.

Sew a G strip to opposite sides and H strips to the top and bottom of one F panel; press seams toward G and H strips.

Repeat to make a total of eight framed panels. 2. Repeat step 1 with A2, B2, C, D and E2 pieces to make an A2 unit (Diagram 2). 5.

Cut (4) 5 ¼ʺ x 12 ⅝ʺ I/IR rectangles in half from the upper left corner to the lower right corner to make a total of 8 I triangles.

3 Making the Panel Wedges 1. Referring to Diagram 1, center and sew a B1 strip to A1; add C, D and finally E1 to make an A1 unit. Repeat to make a total of four A1 units. 4. Sew a G strip to opposite sides and H strips to the top and bottom of one F panel; press seams toward G and H strips. Trim the framed panel to 12 ¼ʺ wide x 11 ⅝ʺ high, centering the panel when trimming (Diagram 4). Repeat to make a total of eight framed panels. 2. Repeat step 1 with A2, B2, C, D and E2 pieces to make an A2 unit (Diagram 2). 5. Sew an I and IR triangle to 1 framed panel (Diagram 5). Press seams toward I and IR. Repeat on all framed panels. 3. Cut (4) 5 ¼ʺ x 12 ⅝ʺ I/IR rectangles in half from the upper left corner to the lower right corner to make a total of 8 I triangles. Repeat with the remaining four I/IR rectangles, cutting from the upper right corner to the lower left corner to make 8 IR triangles (Diagram 3). 6. Center and sew a J strip and then a K strip to the bottom of the I/IR framed panel to complete a panel unit (Diagram 6). Press seams toward J and K strips. 3

7. Sew a panel unit to the E1 edge of each A1 unit and to the E2 edge of each A2 unit to complete the A1 and A2 wedge units (Diagram 7). 8. Select one A1 wedge unit.

Repeat step 8 with all wedge units to complete a total of 4 each A1 and A2 wedges. Note: The edges on each wedge piece are bias and are easily stretched. Handle pieces with care.

4 7. Sew a panel unit to the E1 edge of each A1 unit and to the E2 edge of each A2 unit to complete the A1 and A2 wedge units (Diagram 7). 8. Select one A1 wedge unit. Align a long straightedge with the edge of A1 and the edge of I; trim excess on this side of the wedge unit (Diagram 8). Repeat on the opposite side to complete one A1 wedge. 9. Repeat step 8 with all wedge units to complete a total of 4 each A1 and A2 wedges. Note: The edges on each wedge piece are bias and are easily stretched. Handle pieces with care. Completing the Tree Skirt Note: Refer to the tree skirt drawing for positioning of units. 1. Sew an A1 wedge to an A2 wedge to make a quarter-unit; press seam open. Repeat to make a total of (4) quarter-units. 2. Join (2) quarter-units to make a half-unit; repeat. Press seams open. Join the two half-units, leaving (1) seam open to complete the tree-skirt top. Press seam open. 3. Layer, pin and baste the tree-skirt top on a 68ʺsquare piece of batting. Quilt as desired. Trim batting edges even with the tree skirt top edges. 4. Remove the selvage edges from the backing pieces. Join the pieces on the 64ʺ edges with a ½ʺ seam allowance. Press seam open. Trim to make a 64ʺ x 64ʺ backing piece. 5. Place the backing piece right sides together with the quilted tree skirt top; stitch all around, leaving a 10ʺ opening on 1 side. Trim backing even with center circle and outer edges of the quilted top. 6. Turn right side out through the opening. Press edges flat. Turn the opening seam allowance to the inside ¼ʺ and hand- or machine-stitch the opening closed. Press edges again. 7. Quilt in the ditch of some of the seams to attach the backing to the quilted layers. Topstitch around outer edges. 8. Align and stitch 3 sets of Velcro tabs to the open side edges for closing the opening during use. Completing As A Topper 1. Use the entire A1/A2 template when cutting pieces. 2. Complete the wedge units and join as for tree skirt except do not leave an open seam. There will be no opening in the center or open side seam. 3. Quilt the topper as for the tree skirt except do not clip any curved seams or attach any Velcro tabs. 4

5 Note: Print template at 100 percent and with page scaling displayed at None. While all possible care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this pattern, we are not responsible for printing errors or the way in which individual work varies. 5 Not for Resale/Winter 2013

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