Tree skirts always stump me. I’m not great *ahem* understatement *ahem* at sewing curves, and there’s a whole lot of curve to fill up with some kind of decoration. Plus, my first attempt at a tree skirt has been rather troublesome, so I’ve put off tackling more for years. This year, I was determined to cross them off my to do list once and for all.
I pulled out my trusty machine applique technique and went to town. I really like how I can give this tree a title, because this is the hardest one to put together at a first glance.
The kitties came over and gave their approval.
Then I still had last year’s Woodland tree to finish, so while the sewing machine was still warm I kept the applique trend going, this time with a blanket stitch around wool animal shapes. I had intended to use these animal shapes as ornaments for a project idea that didn’t pan out, so now they have new life as the animals celebrating their forest Christmas.
The kitties seem to be keeping some distance from this one. They must recognize that they’re not forest creatures and aren’t invited to the party.
I may not love sewing them, but I sure love having them done. Each tree looks finished now, and all the unsightly plastic tree stands are hidden from view. I may need to invent a tree skirt skirt, though, because I anticipate each of these to be covered in cat hair by the time I get back downstairs.
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