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Simply Modern Christmas Book Review and Give-Away
Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to a beautiful new quilting book written by my blogging friend, Hyacinth Quilts Designs author, Cindy Lammon. If you are wanting to make something with a modern traditional vibe for a fresh Christmas look, then this is the quilt book for you!
As I have mentioned before, a new Christmas tree skirt has been on my "want list" for a few years now. Cindy's cute design is just what I had in mind and I shamelessly copied her color scheme with the exception of using an Aneela Hoye print instead of solid white.
It looks difficult, doesn't it? But, clever piecing instructions make for a simple and quick project. The sewing and quilting can all easily be completed in a weekend!
After piecing and quilting, I used a small dessert plate as a pattern to cut out the center circle of the quilt.
After removing the basting stitches from one seam, I was instructed to cut the batting and backing to make the skirt opening.
Red Sherbet Pipps binding will look really cute... once I get it sewn on, of course!
I cannot overstate how well written the instructions are for these projects. Here's a taste of the lovely visual guides that are included for each pattern. There was never a question in my mind about what to do next.
I can hardly wait to see my new tree skirt circling a Christmas tree in December! I promise to show you the complete look once I get the binding attached.
Wondering about the other 13 projects in the book? Here are a few that I have ear-marked...Hanging Around....
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...Argyle...
and this cutie: Spruced Up... Well, seriously, they are all wonderful!
Cindy and Martingale Publishing are offering a digital version of Simply Modern Christmas to one of my blog readers. It could be you!
For a chance to win, leave a comment telling me about your Christmas tree skirt...or, lack of. Be sure that you have a valid e-mail address connected to your comment. I'll pick a winner at random on Monday afternoon.
+This give-away is now closed.
After removing the basting stitches from one seam, I was instructed to cut the batting and backing to make the skirt opening.
We actually use the tree skirt I made our first Christmas when we were married. It is polyester!!!! With lace trim ;-) I think it might be time for a new one!
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas tree skirt is one I bought over 20 years ago. I really should make a new one. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteNão tenho saia ainda,acho que já tá na hora.Obrigada.
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I've had many....my favorites were a felt one I made and a crocheted one. I guess it may be time to quilt one....:)
ReplyDeleteSo very, very cute! Mine is just a circle cut from some purple, green, red, gold fabric. Lazy I know!
ReplyDeleteI have the tree skirt my grandma made for my family when I was young- with hand applique pieces and my last name embroidered on. Since my mom remarried, she doesn't want a tree skirt with her old last name hanging around... so the treasure is all mine!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a tree skirt - I guess I need one. I guess an old sheet just doesn't cut it.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm happy I found your beautiful blog! Your Christmas tree skirt is so beautiful that you could use in also in summer for a pic nic under the tree. That book looks really inspiring and I want to sew new Christmas tree skirt. Last yeas I only wrapped burlap around, some white fluffy 'wadding' for snow and presents on that.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely give away! x Teje
nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com
Seriously cute patterns in the book! I want it!
ReplyDeleteSeveral years ago i made a tree skirt using pre-quilted fabric; I just added the binding around the edges. Now that I'm a quilter, it's very plain-looking, and slightly embarrassing. Your new tree skirt is adorable!
Our family is "lack of" a tree skirt. This is on the very long to-do list. Yours looks lovely. Can't wait to see it complete under your tree. mknaka@hawaii.rr.com
ReplyDeleteI love Cindy's book!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a Christmas tree skirt!
Our family has never had a tree skirt, instead an emboderied kind of thin mat, that we put onthe floor under the christmas tree. My grandmother made it many years ago, and I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're still lacking a christmas tree skirt. I'd love to have one, but I have yet to find the time to make one. This book would come handy, because the design is great and the instructions seem easy to follow.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
No Christmas tree skirt in this house I'm sad to say! Yours is beautiful Carla. The books looks wonderful- thanks for the chance to own one!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks wonderful, as does the tree skirt! I made one in my life, based on a feathered star pattern, in very classic colors, deep red, deep green. And I gave it away to my best friend at the time.... unfortunately we lost touch .... and I never see the tree skirt any more.. just have to make a new one sometime and this one looks great. Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteMy tree skirt is a piece of fabric I bought years ago. It looks crocheted and very lacy. Red. All I have to do was cut a slit and the center hole and it was done! Works well, but I have always wanted to make a keepsake tree skirt. One my To Do List.
ReplyDeleteMy first quilt EVER was the "tree skirt" I made last year. It's about 60" square, so that it covers the box that our favorite tree is raised upon, with ample area for gifts around - it's one GIANT star. Now, for the other two trees....
ReplyDeleteI don't have a tree skirt or any Christmas decorations. Gasp! We kept saying we will decorate when we have a kid and now that we do I really need to get sewing! A tree skirt is top on the list.
ReplyDeleteI had to make a new Christmas tree skirt last year after much urging from my kids. My 1st tree skirt had our names embroidered and birthdays but it had appliqued bears with fabric paint which was coming off and looked dated. I can't even remember what he new one looks like right now. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteWhen my husband and I were first married (27 years ago!) his mother made us a quilted tree skirt. It's shaped like a star and made from giant diamond shaped log cabin blocks. I use it every year.
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas tree skirt is a generic velvet one from TJ Maxx. Every year I think I will make a cute quilted one and time always gets away from me. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the book, especially the Hanging Around wall hanging - sweet! Well, I made our tree skirt in 2004 and it's machine embroidered with a bunch of most-attractive elves - NOT! This summer, however, I finally made "The Hood" tree skirt by Brioni Greenberg/Flossy,Bossy and it was such fun! Unfortunately, I made one as a sample/Christmas gift and the other was a commission piece - leaving me with the tacky elves!
ReplyDeleteMy tree skirt is pathetic. It is from a January sale long long ago, fake velvet with puffy stuffed snowmen and reindeer that the cats like to play with. Every year I tell myself this is the year for a new one, but I am usually sewing up until the last minute for other people and the tree skirt gets forgotten. But then what would the cats play with? Ornaments, that's what! kcannon@anwsu.org
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, my tree skirt is one that my mom made when I was young (not telling you how long ago that was) and it's felt with little felt figures and trees on it. Truly vintage, but it's past it's useful life. I think the tree skirt would be the perfect replacement. I'd love to win a copy of the book.
ReplyDeleteI was a display maker for a quilt shop about 10 years ago, and I made a really cute tree skirt while I worked there in dark traditional colors. Problem is, my Christmas decorations are all bright reds and lime greens. Sadly, this tree skirt rarely see daylight now, instead I just normally wrap bright red batik fabric around the base of my tinsel trees. :)
ReplyDeleteWe are using one I made from a panel over 20 years ago. I think I need to make a new one and I love this star one. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book, the projects look great.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a new tree skirt for our family tree. We use an old cheap skirt now that was bought when we were first starting out and did not have a lot of money. Yours looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!!
*Jessica
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I actually don't even own a tree skirt - SAD! Need to make one from this pattern in the book. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteHi, we have a tree skirt of reds;however I'd love to make another!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a winning chance!
i have been using a fleece throw the last 2 years so i really to win this book, thanks
ReplyDeleteMy mother made my Christmas tree skirt about 20 years ago. Its a bit dated and doesn't really fit on our fresh trees.
ReplyDeleteMy christmas tree skirt is a Mary Engelbreit skirt with snowmen and houses on it that I bought at a gift shop over 15 years ago. I still love it as I am a dyed-in-the-wool ME fan.
ReplyDeleteI use a quilt for a Christmas tree skirt. Love this beautiful book. mfarner1423@emarqmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have a cute, but store bought tree skirt. Maybe this year a handmade tree skirt will be on the list, the one you made is so nice!
ReplyDeleteI have been quilting for many years so it is embarrassing to a say that I still use my mom's table cloth that I wrap under our Christmas tree! Why don't I make a 'real' quilted tree skirt? I suppose that by the time I start thinking about that I'm in high gear making Christmas gifts!!!
ReplyDeleteSooo cute! My tree skirt is pure folk art. Plaids, tan, red and green. These are awfully pretty...
ReplyDeleteI use a fleece throw around my tree
ReplyDeleteI have a very pretty store bought Christmas tree skirt but would love a handmade one instead! Thanks for the chance to win what looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteI have a store bought felt skirt. But I love the one in the book. So pretty. Thanks for this chance.
ReplyDeleteI scrunch a quilt up around our tree. Once it's piled with presents, no one knows.i had a give away last year for a tree skirt. Would love to make a new one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a tree skirt yet. We have real trees and real candles, so a tree skirt would get stained with wax. But I love Christmas quilts and table runners.Thanks for the Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI finally got us a tree skirt made last year-my own design so that took forever! This looks like s fun book!
ReplyDeleteMy tree has had a bare bottom forever. It's always on my to-do list to make it a skirt, but it hasn't yet happened. Your project will be my inspiration. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWell, I have a store bought tree skirt and I have been thinking about quilting one for a long time but I want it "perfect" yep so that is why I haven't tackled this project yet? I think that this would be a great opportunity to tackle that project. Super cute one you picked! Love the book images, looks really well executed :) fingers crossed and thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBack before I knew I loved quilting (only a few short years ago!) I bought a red and white velvety perfectly lovely commercial tree skirt. I so look forward to making my own, hopefully soon!
ReplyDeleteI have a pretty silver trees skirt with beaded snowflakes...love it! Except some of the beads are starting to come off a bit. Maybe I should make me one :)
ReplyDeleteWhat I've seen of this book from blogs and friends, it is just full of wonderful patterns. I want to make some small gifts for presents this year, and a tree skirt and stockings would be perfect if I was lucky enough to win. Thanks for the opportunity. Love your tree skirt!
ReplyDeleteWhat I've seen of this book from blogs and friends, it is just full of wonderful patterns. I want to make some small gifts for presents this year, and a tree skirt and stockings would be perfect if I was lucky enough to win. Thanks for the opportunity. Love your tree skirt!
ReplyDeleteI made a tree skirt many years ago and I really like it, but it is looking kind of tired. I need to take time to make a new one in modern fabrics!
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Our tree skirt is made from a huge piece of striped Christmas fabric. I love the fact that I can bunch it up and make it smaller, or spread it out so all the gifts can sit on it, but now that I have actual sewing/quilting skills, I should really make something special. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletei am christmas tree skirtless....and will most likely remain so but i have some very dear friends that love, love, love all things christmas....
ReplyDeleteI am lacking a decent Christmas tree skirt. The one I had was a cheap store bought felt-type red thing that I donated to Goodwill earlier this year. I need to make one. Thank you for the giveaway and I can be contacted through my blog at www.missourimel.com.
ReplyDeleteI have a half finished tree skirt that i have been using for the past coupe of years. I have hated it from the git-go. I desperately need a new modern one.
ReplyDeleteI have an appliqued tree skirt that I made the last year of grade school. It has got Christmas flowers and birds spread all over. The tree skirt has been used every year since I made it, and that was over 30 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI use an old round Christmas tablecloth for a tree skirt, but it is ugly. I should make one :-))
ReplyDeleteI'm using a store bought tree skirt. It's nice.... but I really need to make one for us. This might be the incentive I need!
ReplyDeleteI made a tree skirt several years ago which is a lovely pattern of appliquéd reindeer and trees but I might have to make a new one that is more modern!
ReplyDeleteI have a shop bought tree skirt, that does the job! but would love to make one to go under my tree. I love your tree skirt, and thanks for hosting a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWe have moved a lot so our tree skirt has sort of evolved. We started out with a sort of smooshed up blanket the first year we were married. I finally broke down and bought one but the dog ate it one year. Then we decided not to put up a tree the next year since we went to see my parents. Then last year we went to my husband's parents. Maybe this year I will make a skirt and we will have better luck!
ReplyDeleteI do have a quilted tree skirt that I made years ago. It's served us well, but I could see making Skirted. Love that pattern.
ReplyDeleteI have big plans-- lofty goals-- of making the most wonderfullest tree skirt known to mankind...someday.... but this pattern might just fit the bill for this year as it looks more attainable :) and my poor tree was nekked last year!
ReplyDeleteVery cute tree skirt. Thanks for the ebook give-away chance.
ReplyDeleteone of my sisters has requested a tree skirt as an xmas gift.
ReplyDeletethis may fit the bill
thanks for the give-a-way
My tree skirt was made by my mother so it is very special to me. It has strips of various fabric forming a zigzag pattern. Thanks for the chance to win Cindy's book!
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I have a red/white/green quilted tree skirt that I purchased from some home party thing in the early 90s. I really need an updated one and have been searching around for ideas to make one. I have a smaller tree that I use for our travel ornaments and for now have been using that fake polyester "snow" batting stuff with glitter - EEK! That tree especially needs one! A skirt under that tree would show more as it won't have presents on it and the tree has more clearance. I'm going to have to look into this book!
ReplyDeleteOOOh, I looked at the photos from the book on Marthingale's site and wow! The small tree of mine that really needs a skirt is aluminum! Matching modern with vintage! FUN!
ReplyDeleteOur tree skirt is an old Santa suit.... Love yyours! I'm a new follower..... Love your style!
ReplyDeleteI know the giveaway is closed (I'm so far behind in my blog reading) but thought I'd say I love your tree skirt. Gorgeous fabrics and style. I think I might have to look seriously a t getting this book. I'm not one to work too much on just Christmas things, but I think these designs can be used for anything, not just Christmas.
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