The Christmas Tree Skirt a Mere 9 Months in the Making

 I am trying to not start any new projects or buy any new supplies until I finish up the old ones.  (This decision is also probably contributing to the lack of projects on the blog lately).

I've wanted to make myself a new Christmas skirt for the past dozen years or so, but have just never got around to it.  This year, I was determined and even went so far as to buy some fabric, which has been lying in a pile on the floor mocking me since November. 

So last week, I started on this baby and it has taken me an entire freaking week.  

(not an actual Christmas tree)

I used this tutorial (http://jakeandbaylee.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-tree-skirt-tutorial.html).

I was worried the original wouldn't be big enough so I added a few layers to mine.

       row 1: 2 pieces of 6" x 42"

       row 2: 4 pieces of 6" x 42"

       row 3: 6 pieces of 6" x 42"

       row 4: 7 pieces of 6" x 42"

       row 5: 8 pieces of 6" x 42"

       row 6: 9 pieces of 6" x 42"

       row 7: 10 pieces of 6" x 42"

Also, because I am insane, I finished all my edges.

It was a tedious project and I am sure I will have dreams that I am being smothered by ruffles for weeks to come, but I am thrilled with how it turned out.  I guess I can actually put it out it in a mere 3 months.

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