Irish Chain Tree Skirt

Irish Chain Tree Skirt

This Irish Chain tree skirt stitches together tradition and festive sparkle. Its classic patchwork design brings a handmade touch that makes your holiday décor feel extra special.

Wrap your holiday tree in timeless charm with this Irish Chain inspired tree skirt. The repeating patchwork pattern adds a warm, heirloom feel that makes it the perfect handmade accent.

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Fabric & Notion Requirements: 

2 ¼ yds Dark Blue Quilting Fabric  

1 ¼ yds White Quilting Fabric  

1 1/3 yds Medium Blue Small Floral Quilting Fabric for binding & ties 

2 ¾ yds Medium Blue Large Floral Quilting Fabric for backing 

60” x 60” Quilt Batting 

Coordinating Threads 

Connie Tree Skirt Pattern 

 

Construction Instructions: 

Cutting requirements assume WOF is 44”. All seams should be sewn at ¼” unless otherwise specified. 

  1. Cut the dark blue fabric into the following strips: 
  2. Seven (7) 6 ½” x WOF 
  3. Eleven (11) 2 ½” x WOF 
  4. Sub-cut the 6 ½" wide strips into forty-two (42) squares of 6 ½" each; only forty-one (41) are needed for the quilt. 
  5. Cut the white fabric into thirteen (13) strips, each 2 ½” x WOF. 
  6. Create nine-patch blocks: 
  7. Sew (3) dark blue/white/dark blue strip sets together. 
  8. Press seams to the dark fabric. 
  9. Sub-cut these strip sets into forty (40) pieces, each 2 ½" x 6 ½". 
  10. Sew (6) white/dark blue/white strip sets together. 
  11. Press seams to the dark fabric. 
  12. Sub-cut these into eighty (80) pieces, 2 ½" x 6 ½”.  
  13. Sew blocks together for a total of (40) nine-patches.
  14. Following the layout pattern, sew blocks together. Press seams toward the solid blocks so row seams nest properly. The finished tree skirt top will measure 54" square.
  15. Piece the backing fabric to create a 60” square. 
  16. Layer tree skirt top, batting and backing together to form a quilt sandwich Baste using curved pins.
  17. Quilt by top-stitching with an extended stitch length according to your desired quilting pattern.  
  18. Print and assemble the pattern pieces. Cut out the skirt following the pattern instructions.
  19. Prepare bias binding as described in the pattern and attach it to tree skirt.
  20. Mark eyelet placement on one side of tree skirt opening. Use the VARIO Creative Tool to attach eyelets to this side. TIP: Attach an eyelet to a scrap piece of quilted tree skirt and use it as a template for consistent positioning.
  21. Lay the skirt side with eyelets over the other side, mark matching positions, and install the corresponding eyelets using the VARIO Creative Tool.
  22.  Construct ties: 
  23.  Cut medium blue small floral fabric into (3) 5” x 36” strips. 
  24.  Fold strips in half-length wise, right sides together, and press. 
  25.  Sew three sides leaving an opening for turning. 
  26.  Turn right sides out, use a point turner on corners, press, and topstitch around all sides to close the openings neatly. 
  27.  Thread the ties through the eyelets and tie them into bows.

Tree Skirt Pattern: Connie Tree Skirt Pattern

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