This handmade quilted tree skirt is still one of my favorite Christmas decorations. It's a great pattern for precut 2 ½" strips and the strip-piecing construction method makes it come together super fast.
You may remember a couple of months ago I was working on a new tree skirt using Caroline Critchfield's Tree Skirt video class on Craftsy. I finished the tree skirt a while back and was so excited to put it to use under my tree!
And here's the full effect. I'm so happy with how this one turned out. AND I really loved making this project!
Caroline's instructions are super clear and easy to follow. She uses a strip-piecing method perfect for 2 ½" precut strips and a quilt-as-you-go technique for quilting the tree-skirt, making the project come together SO quickly and really easy to complete on your home sewing machine.
When I finish some projects, I just want to check them off the list and not make them again, but this project, I would totally make again in a heartbeat.
I used a collection of the Riley Blake Gold Sparkle fabrics (which are now out of print, but you can still find some of them available on Etsy, Fat Quarter Shop, and here) for my tree skirt, with the gold snowflakes on the back side, so that I can reverse it if I want a less-busy look.
Fabric requirements for this version:
As you can see, rather than using pre-cut 2 ½" strips, I cut my own 2 ½" strips from yardage.
I used 7 different prints. For the first two rows (top and bottom) I used ¾ yard of fabric of each so that I could get enough trips to match at the top and bottom.
From the remaining 5 fabrics I used ⅜ yard.
So if you want 9 different prints get 9 different ⅜ yards. If you want to double any of the prints and use them twice, get ¾ yard.
It looks so pretty with my gold and red tree. I'm super pleased.
I highly recommend Caroline's Quilted Tree Skirt Class. You can find it here, on Craftsy. It is a really great pattern with an hour of detailed video step-by-step instruction. 
And speaking of gold sparkle - here's a little sneak peek of another project in the works:
I've been using my Destiny II embroidery machine to machine embroider this Merry and Bright design in gold on some of the plaids I bought this year. I think they turned out pretty snazzy. Soon to be made into finished gifts!
More Christmas sewing to come!
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csgamble says
Would love to purchase this class. What is the coupon code? Thanks.
Amy says
The coupon is already applied in the link, but for some reason doesn't show up until you click Add to Cart. I should clarify that in the post. Thanks for pointing that out!
LC says
Thanks!!
Barbara Opett says
Your tree skirt came out lovely. Merry Christmas and thank you for the coupon. My mother sewed my tree skirt so there is no way I would replace it. Albeit this would make a great gift to give and someone else to cherish. ❤️?❤️
Laura Adams says
Hi Amy! Beautiful tree skirt! I am interested in your merry and bright embroidery design. It seems that the link does not work. Can you post another link. I tried looking on Etsy and could not find the one you used. Thank you so much!
Amy says
Oh dear. Sorry about that and thanks for letting me know! I fixed the link.
THis is the one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/473262442/merry-and-bright-four-sizes-embroidery?ref=shop_home_active_4
Valerie says
Been eyeing that pattern and just bought it. So cute!!
Vicki says
I’ve been ogling and drooling over this class and the tree skirt. Thanks for showing us your beautiful version. It’s BEAUTIFUL and oh so useful in the white and gold!
RachelC says
Thanks for posting about this pattern - I couldn't resist it! I've already almost finished my tree skirt and it really only took me a couple of evenings 🙂
Amy says
Right? It really comes together so quickly! I'm so glad you've enjoyed it!
irsister7 says
I I have this class and I must say I was a bit so so about doing it, but after seeing your version I am very inspired to make it now. Thank you for sharing it
Juliet T says
This tree skirt is everywhere this year! And I can see why! So pretty and lovely and can be beautiful with any color combo <3 Next year I am so going to make one!
Material Girl Quilts says
Love your tree skirt!! The gold is a perfect touch to your decor.
Katie says
WHAAATTT. this is so good.
Katie says
And I totally bought the class. Tree skirt here I come.
Carmen Carter says
Hi Amy, I had no interest in this Craftsy class until I saw your tree skirt. The whites and golds make an elegant looking skirt and are right up my alley. Thank you for the coupon and inspiring blog posts. I'm looking forward to making my tree skirt.
Izzy says
Amy what beautiful work , that tree skirt is beautiful. I spy the same cabinet I got from Target in your living room. I love it and use it anywhere , now it is housing my kitchen goods and is like an extra pantry / coffee station.
Izzy says
OH I forgot my website https://www.instagram.com/calicowhale/ Izzy
Mary Lou says
I did said class and mine in blues and creams w silver tassels. Great class - fast project. Loving your gold version! Merry Christmas!
Amy says
That sounds gorgeous!!
MARGARET G SMITH says
I am looking for a tree skirt that is in the shape of a snowflake--6 points instead of 8 or 5. I had one that I purchased several years ago but I cannot find it anymore--I think it may have been thrown away in a storage box with an old artificial tree. Do you have anything like that?
Amy says
Afraid I'm not familiar with anything like that. Sorry
barbara bosler says
How much gold and white fabric did it take for the tree skirt
Amy says
You need 36 pre-cut 2 1/2" wide strips - or about 1/3 of 9 different fabrics.
Kathryn Francis says
I love how you kept the same pattern from top to bottom on each blade of the tree skirt instead of reversing the pattern. How did you do that when you cut out the blades? The class shows to reverse the blades when you cut. Did you cut them without reversing the blades which would result in wasted strips?
Amy says
I used the same fabrics on the two ends of my strip set (the gold stripe on the outside of both ends and the quatrefoil pattern next to it) - so double the number of those strips.
Kathryn Francis says
I see that now upon closer inspection! ? So you did follow the pattern cutting instructions. Your tree skirt is very striking. Thank you for your prompt reply.
Aleta says
Hey, a little bummed because I want to make this tree skirt and the Pinterest photo says free pattern, but I have to purchase the pattern...
Amy says
Yeah, I totally get it. I don't know why someone would create a pin that says free when it's for a Craftsy class that needs to be purchased. Sorry about that. (I never advertised that this was a free pattern in my blog post or on pinterest.) You might want to leave a comment on the pin.
Debbie G says
Craftsy is back up. The tree skirt pattern Is back on there now.
Amy says
Awesome! Thanks!
Peggy Warner says
Just the information I was hoping to find! I bought the pattern for a red/cream version on craftsy, and have been trying to figure out how to arrange fabrics and cut blades to get the beautiful star on your gold skirt.
Amy says
Oh good! So glad it was helpful!
Cindy says
I have searched your posts but do not see finished size of this tree skirt. Can you tell me finished size please? Thank you, Cindy
Amy says
Great question - it is about 51" x 51" across from point to point.
JUDY BRITTAIN says
I am making this pattern for a Chrismon Tree Skirt at our church. I'm having trouble finding a jellyroll in all gold/white fabric. How much fabric do I need to buy, using 9 different fabric and making all blades the same. I saw I needed 2 yds for the backing. Please advise. Thanks
Amy says
Great question - I updated the post with the fabric requirements for the version that I made. Here's the breakdown:
If you want 9 different prints get 9 different pieces at 3/8 yards. Be advised the prints will alternate - not match up at the top and bottom because of the way the strip sets are assembled.
I used 7 different prints. For the first two rows (top and bottom) I used 3/4 yard of fabric of each so that I could get enough trips to match at the top and bottom.
From the remaining 5 fabrics I used 3/8 yard.
Faith says
Hi can I purchase the pattern alone please?
Thanks Faith
Amy says
I can't help with this one because the pattern is not mine. You'll have to reach out to designer Caroline Critchfield. You can find her site at https://sewcanshe.com/
Stephanie says
So excited to finally make this! It just occurred to me, did you have to do anything special with this good fabric? Is it okay to iron?
Amy says
Yep, totally fine to iron.
Stephanie says
I finally made this! I started collecting the fabric several years ago and it’s been at least 18 months since I finished the top, but I’m actually going to complete it this week. I don’t see any ties or buttons on yours. Did you add anything to secure it in place? I’m considering making ties with my leftover fabric so I don’t have to go buy the buttons and elastic that are recommended in the original plans.
Amy says
Way to go! To be honest, I never added ties or buttons. 😆 My tree is in a corner and it's kind of a tall, skinny tree so I just I actually just overlap the two edges at the backside of the tree so that it fits the scale of my tree better.
Moriah says
Hello! I absolutely love this tree skirt! I am not a member of Craftsy anymore (I was years ago.) Do you know of anywhere I can just purchase this pattern? I'd rather just follow a pattern than take a class.
Amy Smart says
Hi Moriah!
The pattern is designed and written by Caroline of Sew Can She. You could reach out to her and see if the pattern is available separately. Her email address is [email protected]
Moriah says
Thank you! I got it!! Can't wait to start!
One other question... I'm making this for our upstairs and I don't want it to be quite so big. If I make all of my stripes 1.5 instead 2.5 (or maybe 1.5 finished,) will this same template work? Or would it be better/easier to just downsize the template when I print it?