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2. Using diagonal seams, cut and

piece red tone-on-tone 2^1 ∕ 2 "-wide bias

strips to make:

▫ 1—85"-long binding strip

▫ 1—45"-long binding strip

3. Referring to Diagram 8, use long

binding strip to bind tree skirt edges,

beginning and ending at center circle.

Turn binding over edge and hand-

stitch to backing.

4. Fold remaining binding strip in half

widthwise to mark center. Pin center of

binding strip to edge of center circle

opposite the opening (Diagram 9).

Stitch binding around circle, leaving

excess binding unattached. Turn

stitched binding over circle edge;

hand-stitch to backing.

5. Topstitch excess binding strip from

center circle to ends, stitching^1 ∕ 8 "

from raw edges (Diagram 9). Tie an

overhand knot at each end to make

ties and complete tree skirt.

Designer: Sherri K. Falls of This & That Pattern Co.

(thisandthatpatterns.com)

For a quick hostess gift, use the Mitten Pattern

to cut two mittens—reversing one—from soft

fl annel. Fuse fl annel mittens to a decorative

towel. If desired, embellish mittens with mini

pom-poms and bakers twine.

Diagram 9

Diagram 8

98 APQ • December 2019