🎄 Friday Freebie: Farmhouse Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

Welcome back to Friday Freebies at The Stitching Homestead!
Every week, I release a free sewing pattern, project, or printable to help you create cozy handmade moments in your home.

This week’s freebie is something extra special…

🌲 Farmhouse Christmas Tree Skirt Sewing Pattern

A soft, rustic, beginner-friendly tree skirt designed to bring warmth and charm to your holiday home. This pattern includes:

✓ Eight wedge panels
✓ Quilt-style or solid panel version
✓ Ribbon-tie closure
✓ Full printable PDF
✓ Step-by-step illustrated diagrams

This project is perfect for:

• Beginners learning to quilt

• Last-minute holiday gifts

• Using up scraps in a beautiful way

• Adding handmade charm to your Christmas decor

🌼 Supplies Needed

• 1½ yards main fabric

• ¾ yard contrast or patchwork fabrics

• ⅔ yard binding OR ½ yard for bias binding

• 1 yard lightweight batting

• Matching thread

• Pins or clips

• Ribbon ties (optional)

✂️ Cutting Instructions

Panels:
Cut 8 wedge panels using the template in the PDF.
For patchwork:
Cut 40 squares (5" x 5") → sew into 8 strips → trim into wedges.

Binding:
Cut 2.5" WOF strips → join for approx. 160".

🧵 How to Assemble the Tree Skirt

Step 1 — Piece the Wedges

Sew 8 wedges together with ¼" seams.
Leave 1 seam open (for the slit).

Step 2 — Cut the Center Opening

Fold, fold again, and cut a 4" circle.

Step 3 — Quilt Sandwich

Layer: backing → batting → top.
Baste flat.

Step 4 — Quilting

Use straight-line quilting, stitch-in-the-ditch, or crosshatch.

Step 5 — Binding

Sew binding around outer edge, slit opening, and center circle.

Step 6 — Add Ties

Add ribbon ties or buttons on slit edge.

Download your file here

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