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sewsweet
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Carol
Canada
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 Posted - Dec 06 2009 : 10:24:39 AM
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My 20 year old tree skirt saw its final Christmas last year. I went out in search of a new one. Boy, is anything NOT made in China anymore? Every single tree skirt I found was, and on top of that they were regularly priced at $50 cdn a pop. Ouch!
I decided I would make one. My next stop was a Salvaton Army Thrift Store. Guess what I found there? 3.5 yards of beautiful deep red damask with poinsetta flowers on it. I couldn't believe my luck. The price? Less than $10. I took it home, found a pattern online, and in one afternoon, voila... an elegant tree skirt!
I think there was a bit of serendipity going on, because the pattern called for 3 yards of fabric. What luck to find something like that at a thrift store!
Don't you just love thrift stores? |
Edited by - sewsweet on Dec 09 2009 1:43:29 PM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2009 : 10:27:41 AM
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I'm a great thrift store fan. I go about once a week. Always find something good. Your Christmas tree skirt sounds really pretty.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2009 : 11:21:32 AM
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Great find! I would love to see a pic of your new Christmas goody. :) I had to remake mine last year. Unfortunately, sewing isn't as much my fort'e as crocheting is, so I crocheted mine.
Isn't it fun when you get all done and know you created something that will become a holiday classic at your house? ;)
hugs,
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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Red River Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
183 Posts
Nancy
Ardmore
Oklahoma
USA
183 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2009 : 7:36:13 PM
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Hi! Well I am new to this club and very excited at being here :) I LOVE thrift stores also! I visit our salvation army ALL the time. First time I took my 5 year old grandson with me and told him where we were going he asked ( will we be shot? ) lol..I made several tree skirts this year out of vintage Christmas fabric that I either found there or found on ebay. I sell them at my antique booths here in Ardmore, Oklahoma :) Health issue's keep me home most of the time so making things for my booth for income is a must. If ya'll haven't looked on ebay you need to check, I have found some GREAT deals on vintage fabric there! Nancy M.
~sitting by the pot bellied stove in the cabin~ Nancy |
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sewsweet
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Carol
Canada
172 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 08:41:14 AM
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Here is a picture of the tree skirt. I was going to put a fringe trim on it, but changed my mind since we have cats who love to destroy fringed things.
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vtstevens
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Virginia
Woodinville
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 09 2009 : 01:15:07 AM
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Your treeskirt is beautiful!! I think you did just the right thing not putting fringe on it. That was a great bargain you got on the fabric, and I commend your resourcefulness!! Bravo !
I don't suffer from stress. I'm a carrier.
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1685 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1685 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2009 : 09:27:10 AM
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I made my treeskirt 28 yrs. ago and still is in good condition. Mines white and silver and quilted. I try to make something every year for my family to enjoy.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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sewsweet
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Carol
Canada
172 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2009 : 1:41:25 PM
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I just used a lining on the back...the fabric is quite heavy and thick as it is, so I didn't use batting at all. It was very quick to make and I used an online pattern. There's actually a video tutorial for it, but it's quite simple to make. Simple was what I was looking for ;-)
Here's the link:
http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/145442390
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 08:03:07 AM
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How Perfect, YAY!
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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2quilter
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Patricia
Greenwood
IN
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 5:56:24 PM
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Love it!
When life hands you scraps, make quilts! |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 12:15:38 PM
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Good job not buying a made in China tree skirt! Aren't thrift stores wonderful? Your new tree skirt is beautiful. Wish there were more people like you. If we all quit buying items made in China people in the U.S. would be able to find jobs and we most likely would have better quality items.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
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createmyworld
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Beth
Akron
PA
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2009 : 08:26:26 AM
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Awesome! That is perfect....just beautiful! It must have been meant to be! 
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"He who works with his hands is a laborer, he who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who works with his hands, head and heart is an artist." -St. Francis of Asisi |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2009 : 10:14:05 AM
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That is so pretty!
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Edited by - countrykatgirly on Dec 22 2009 10:14:31 AM |
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