I am a very new beginner embroiderer and have been working on this tree skirt design. I have done it on a navy background so it looks more night timey. It is so much fun to do and am using a Husqvarna Topaz 50. Love it.
Thank you again for your wonderful tutorials and especially this Christmas tree skirt. I bought the pattern, my fabric and looking forward to making this (attempting). Favor, please, would you post images of the panels you stitched out? I'm terrible at putting colors together and love your choices. Thank you so much for your time and efforts for all. Kindest regards to you / all who follow you
Thanks for the Q&A. I have to say this. I have a single needle Brother Innovis that is over 10yrs. old. I was only making tea towels with embroidery designs UNTIL I found Becky's TH-cam channel by accident a few years back. My first ITH project was the notebook cover that I saw Becky demonstrate in her video. Her earlier videos explain project how-to's so simply and clear that she opened up a whole new world for me and Louise (my embroidery machine)! I have so many ITH projects now under my belt and am so confident to tackle ANY project all because of Becky's channel! Thanks Becky!!
I purchased this pattern. I have a Brother SE1900 that will use a 5"x7" and a 5"x12" hoop. I would like to make this using the 5x12 hoop so the finished tree skirt would be larger. I did resize it in Embrillance, but of course it did not look right because I could only stretch it longer, which made the reindeer have a rounded body. Can you help me with this?
Unfortunately, you won't be able to make this design in the 5x12 hoop. The 5x12 hoop is only good for continuous designs that you want to stitch on a background that is larger than a 5x7. For instance, if you wanted to embroider, "Hello Sunshine" in large letters across the bottom of a beach towel, you could use the 5x12 hoop for that and then just reposition the hoop on the bed of the machine without having to un-hoop and re-hoop and try to realign it all. I don't think the SE1900 will even "see" a design larger than a 5x7. The only way for you to make this design is to use the 5x7 pattern for all of the blocks. I was in your shoes many years ago and I decided I liked embroidery so much that I eventually upgraded to a used 9x14 Brother Quattro and I've never looked back!
Great Q&A Becky! Pellon actually provides instruction on pre-shrinking the SF101 on their website - put it in warm water for 10 minutes (not washer), gently squeeze out excess water and hang to dry (no dryer!) I just got this pattern and will watch your videos when I go to make it! Thank you again for all you do for us!!
New to using Embrilliance. I’m working on the main blocks. The question, on the side menu on color and placement, is there any way to get it to show up a little darker on the screen. I’m having a little difficulty seeing them so I can see what’s next for correct color placement.
Ironically, Becky, I just posted the question this morning about how daunting it is to attempt this project on my single needle machine. Then pulled up this video and you answered my question first thing out of the box!! Thank you! I'm going to jump in and purchase the design first thing today. Wish me luck! :)
I just did this on my single needle machine. I started it on 10/16/22 and just finished stitching last night. I only worked on it in the evenings and on the weekend. My best piece of advice it to take your time laying the fabric and definitely use the paper tape (it was a life saver for me) the first half of my project I did not use the paper tape and I did get puckers 😢. I am beginner embroiderer so I learned A LOT with this project.
I have completed stitching all of the blocks for this last night (took me a week and half because I am beginner) on my single needle machine. I started putting the blocks together, I am soooooo glad I watched your video’s because I was scared to death. It is much easier than it looks, thank you so much for your detailed instructions. This is going to be a Christmas gift for my Sister (who is a Quilter) and I cannot wait to give this to her. There are boo boo’s for sure but nothing major. 😊 Again thank you so much.
This is BEAUTIFUL! I bought the designs. I have got to order my background fabric. I just want to make sure I get everything I need. Thanks for ALL your videos!
I was utterly captivated by your videos of the DBJJ Tree Skirt, you did such a good job of explaining what you did and why. I was so impressed I bought the design and will be starting it shortly on my single needle Bernette b79. Thank you very much.
Hi Becky, I just finished all the embroidery for the tree skirt and have sewed the pieces together.I LOVE it but, Now I am pinning the skirt to the backing and don't know what to do when it comes together in a circle and there is no place for a seam allowance on the two edges that are to be the opening edges. How do I provide a seam allowance? Please help!
I'm not sure I understand. Each block has a built-in seam allowance so the outer edges should have plenty. If it was accidentally cut off, then create a 1/4" seam allowance by sewing in slightly from the edge. Have you seen the 2nd video for finishing on the tree skirt? That may help. th-cam.com/video/h6BRynK96gU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Becky, I have watched all three videos and they are wonderful! I have laid out my completed circle of cones all sewn together with one opening. When I lay them on the backing they form a complete circle with the seam allowance for the final opening laying on top of each other so there is not a seam allowance for each side of the opening? How do I get the extra seam allowance?
I am completely confused with the supplies we need. Might just be in Australia but I have been told SF101 is just the product name not what the item is ie. sf101 shape flex, sf101 pellum etc. What am I to use pellum or shape flex or vilene. Then they say batting which is fine got that but what is the no show mesh cut away stabilizer used for and how much do you need.
Great questions! Shape Flex 101 (SF101 for short) is a woven adhesive "fabric" that is made by Pellon. It needs to be adhered to the back of each background fabric. This prevents puckering. The no-show poly mesh stabilizer is hooped first as a base to build the block on - like an embroidery foundation. The batting (wadding) gives the block the quilty feel.
Great Q & A Becky, loved how you explained everything. I am excited to make this tree skirt, one question I have is for the applique once the SF101 is ironed on should I put Heat and Bond Lite on also? Thanks
At first I did use HNB Lite on the fabrics that I pre-cut on the SNC. But once I began to trim around the tack down line, HNB was no longer used. :) Have fun!
Thank you, I have been looking for this answer. Before I found it, I thought, well, even though it is an extra step, it would help preserve the fabric from wear & tears if future generations were careless. : ) cannot wait to get started, it took a week to get my fabrics, the SF 101 & extra stabilizer. THANK YOU So much for the great video tutorials & the Q&A!!!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. This is an amazing project -- I am gathering fabric and supplies today. But. . . what did you do with the 1" tape? I have watched both videos twice, and simply did not see it. Can you please explain or give me the time stamp? Again -- thanks!!
I watched again -- how did I miss that little part!!??? So, another question about applying the precut appliques. . .. Do you take the hoop out and iron the applique in place before stitching? Could you place it without ironing. . .. or is that just too much risk? Thanks much!
I am a very new beginner embroiderer and have been working on this tree skirt design. I have done it on a navy background so it looks more night timey. It is so much fun to do and am using a Husqvarna Topaz 50. Love it.
Thanks to you. I purchased the tree skirt and I'm ready to start in September
Thank you, it’s stunning!
Thank you again for your wonderful tutorials and especially this Christmas tree skirt. I bought the pattern, my fabric and looking forward to making this (attempting). Favor, please, would you post images of the panels you stitched out? I'm terrible at putting colors together and love your choices. Thank you so much for your time and efforts for all.
Kindest regards to you / all who follow you
Yes, I'll send them to DBJJ so they can share them on the store site.
Thanks for the Q&A. I have to say this. I have a single needle Brother Innovis that is over 10yrs. old. I was only making tea towels with embroidery designs UNTIL I found Becky's TH-cam channel by accident a few years back. My first ITH project was the notebook cover that I saw Becky demonstrate in her video. Her earlier videos explain project how-to's so simply and clear that she opened up a whole new world for me and Louise (my embroidery machine)! I have so many ITH projects now under my belt and am so confident to tackle ANY project all because of Becky's channel! Thanks Becky!!
Awww, thank you! Comments like this make it all worthwhile. I appreciate it!
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Hi!! I love this christmas tree skirt. I want to buy the pattern!!
Thank you so much! I got my fabric and batting yesterday and I am ready to tackle this project!
I purchased this pattern. I have a Brother SE1900 that will use a 5"x7" and a 5"x12" hoop. I would like to make this using the 5x12 hoop so the finished tree skirt would be larger. I did resize it in Embrillance, but of course it did not look right because I could only stretch it longer, which made the reindeer have a rounded body. Can you help me with this?
Unfortunately, you won't be able to make this design in the 5x12 hoop. The 5x12 hoop is only good for continuous designs that you want to stitch on a background that is larger than a 5x7. For instance, if you wanted to embroider, "Hello Sunshine" in large letters across the bottom of a beach towel, you could use the 5x12 hoop for that and then just reposition the hoop on the bed of the machine without having to un-hoop and re-hoop and try to realign it all. I don't think the SE1900 will even "see" a design larger than a 5x7. The only way for you to make this design is to use the 5x7 pattern for all of the blocks. I was in your shoes many years ago and I decided I liked embroidery so much that I eventually upgraded to a used 9x14 Brother Quattro and I've never looked back!
Great Q&A Becky! Pellon actually provides instruction on pre-shrinking the SF101 on their website - put it in warm water for 10 minutes (not washer), gently squeeze out excess water and hang to dry (no dryer!) I just got this pattern and will watch your videos when I go to make it! Thank you again for all you do for us!!
Very helpful. Thanks.
Good info....where da chickens update? ;-)
Working on it!
Do you have a video for the DBJJ Chriistmas Tree Skirt?
Yes, you can find it at the bottom of the design page for the tree skirt on her website.
@@PowerToolsWithThread I can not find the Farmhouse one
@@bossboy7497 They are all made with the same technique so the original tree skirt video applies. th-cam.com/video/fkx4n2HFrWc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Becky! I'm just waiting for my fabric to arrive in the mail so I can get started on this!
Hi I'm in the uk, is the SF101 an interfacing. Love your tutorials Becky
Yes, Pellon sells it as a fusible interfacing.
Thanks for taking the time out of you busy schedule for our answers. You are a wonderful person and a great teacher.
New to using Embrilliance. I’m working on the main blocks. The question, on the side menu on color and placement, is there any way to get it to show up a little darker on the screen. I’m having a little difficulty seeing them so I can see what’s next for correct color placement.
Not that I'm aware of. That might be a screen resolution issue you can fix.
Thanks so much for the additional guidance for this project. Can you tell me what brand of thread the pattern is based on?
Found it ! Thread names are based on the Floriani Polyester thread chart. Thanks.
Hi Becky still collecting supplies for this Xmas skirt. I have decided to use Jean fabric background so it will never show dirt🍒
BRILLIANT!
I’ve seen a lot of posts regarding this pattern
Ironically, Becky, I just posted the question this morning about how daunting it is to attempt this project on my single needle machine. Then pulled up this video and you answered my question first thing out of the box!! Thank you! I'm going to jump in and purchase the design first thing today. Wish me luck! :)
I just did this on my single needle machine. I started it on 10/16/22 and just finished stitching last night. I only worked on it in the evenings and on the weekend. My best piece of advice it to take your time laying the fabric and definitely use the paper tape (it was a life saver for me) the first half of my project I did not use the paper tape and I did get puckers 😢. I am beginner embroiderer so I learned A LOT with this project.
I am just wondering why you use a fusible , SF 101 and you don’t fuse it ?
I fused the SF101 to the background fabric in the first video for the tree skirt. th-cam.com/video/fkx4n2HFrWc/w-d-xo.html
DO ALL DBJJ COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE EMBRILLANCE TO STITCH THEM OUT? 😊😊😊😊
Yes, that's right. They always have detailed instructions with pictures so you don't need any additional software.
Thank you for Q&A. Here is another weird question - what type of tape dispenser do you use for the paper tape?
That's a Kimberbell tape dispenser.
Thank you!
Thank you, Becky.
I have completed stitching all of the blocks for this last night (took me a week and half because I am beginner) on my single needle machine. I started putting the blocks together, I am soooooo glad I watched your video’s because I was scared to death. It is much easier than it looks, thank you so much for your detailed instructions. This is going to be a Christmas gift for my Sister (who is a Quilter) and I cannot wait to give this to her. There are boo boo’s for sure but nothing major. 😊 Again thank you so much.
Is there any background quilting like Kimberbell?
Nope! All designs are included in a single hooping.😊
Thank you so much Becky!!
What kind of batting did you use..Thank you..
It was an 80/20.
Ok Thank you..
This is BEAUTIFUL! I bought the designs. I have got to order my background fabric. I just want to make sure I get everything I need. Thanks for ALL your videos!
Thank you Becky!!
You are so great thanks for all that you teach. Your Christmas Tree Skirt is beautiful. For some reason I can open part one I will continue trying
Thank you Becky!
Thank you!
Great info !
Thank you for such great information Becky.
Is all sf101 fusible? If mot did you use fusible or no?
Yes, SF101 is a fusible.
Thank you, that was very helpful! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Enjoyed the Q&A, thanks! Great job as always!!!
I was utterly captivated by your videos of the DBJJ Tree Skirt, you did such a good job of explaining what you did and why. I was so impressed I bought the design and will be starting it shortly on my single needle Bernette b79. Thank you very much.
Wow, thank you!
I think I am going to give it a try! Thanks for all you do for us!
Hi Becky, I just finished all the embroidery for the tree skirt and have sewed the pieces together.I LOVE it but, Now I am pinning the skirt to the backing and don't know what to do when it comes together in a circle and there is no place for a seam allowance on the two edges that are to be the opening edges. How do I provide a seam allowance? Please help!
I'm not sure I understand. Each block has a built-in seam allowance so the outer edges should have plenty. If it was accidentally cut off, then create a 1/4" seam allowance by sewing in slightly from the edge. Have you seen the 2nd video for finishing on the tree skirt? That may help. th-cam.com/video/h6BRynK96gU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Becky, I have watched all three videos and they are wonderful! I have laid out my completed circle of cones all sewn together with one opening. When I lay them on the backing they form a complete circle with the seam allowance for the final opening laying on top of each other so there is not a seam allowance for each side of the opening? How do I get the extra seam allowance?
I am completely confused with the supplies we need. Might just be in Australia but I have been told SF101 is just the product name not what the item is ie. sf101 shape flex, sf101 pellum etc. What am I to use pellum or shape flex or vilene. Then they say batting which is fine got that but what is the no show mesh cut away stabilizer used for and how much do you need.
Great questions! Shape Flex 101 (SF101 for short) is a woven adhesive "fabric" that is made by Pellon. It needs to be adhered to the back of each background fabric. This prevents puckering. The no-show poly mesh stabilizer is hooped first as a base to build the block on - like an embroidery foundation. The batting (wadding) gives the block the quilty feel.
@@PowerToolsWithThread thank you for such a clear answer for me. Off to the shops to buy products.
Love Power Tools and their videos!!!
Do you know the stitch count of the entire project?
I counted it up and the total number of stitches for the entire project is 766063. Definitely not a small project
@@terrypeppers8939 😯
I'm starting this and I haven't quilted in 25 years. I'm 70 and this is gonna be fun fun fun. Wish me luck in Becky!
You can do it! One -two panels a day and you'll be done in time for Christmas!
thanks so much! coming from you that means alot to me. @@PowerToolsWithThread
Great Q & A Becky, loved how you explained everything. I am excited to make this tree skirt, one question I have is for the applique once the SF101 is ironed on should I put Heat and Bond Lite on also? Thanks
At first I did use HNB Lite on the fabrics that I pre-cut on the SNC. But once I began to trim around the tack down line, HNB was no longer used. :) Have fun!
Thank you, I have been looking for this answer. Before I found it, I thought, well, even though it is an extra step, it would help preserve the fabric from wear & tears if future generations were careless. : ) cannot wait to get started, it took a week to get my fabrics, the SF 101 & extra stabilizer. THANK YOU So much for the great video tutorials & the Q&A!!!
Another great video!
Oh your tree skirt is so pretty
Thanks again Becky!!!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. This is an amazing project -- I am gathering fabric and supplies today. But. . . what did you do with the 1" tape? I have watched both videos twice, and simply did not see it. Can you please explain or give me the time stamp? Again -- thanks!!
I taped the fabric down to the stabilizer prior to the fabric tack down occurring. It kept the fabric from shifting.
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I watched again -- how did I miss that little part!!??? So, another question about applying the precut appliques. . .. Do you take the hoop out and iron the applique in place before stitching? Could you place it without ironing. . .. or is that just too much risk? Thanks much!
Fab answers Becky 😇
So helpful
I can’t find the chart on your blog. Help!
Here you go! powertoolswiththread.com/2022/08/02/dbjj-christmas-tree-skirt-block-tracker/
@@PowerToolsWithThread thank you!!!!