I do love that you have showed the Free Motion Quilting in real time and resisted the urge to speed up that process. I think it will make it much easier for my fellow sewists to follow along Thank you
Love Tammy's presentations - so simple and easy to follow. She doesn't make things confusing by rambling on about irrelevant things. Definitely making this one.
I really, REALLY appreciate the video tutorial portion on free motion quilting! Very helpful to see this while listening to the instructional commentary. Seeing the difference between regular free motion quilting and free motion quilting with a stitch regulator was wonderful! I've not seen this on any other channel. THANK YOU!!!!
I bought this pattern, because I thought it was a beautiful new accent for the table. I am a visual learner for the most part, thank you for the video! Now I am excited to make it. Thank you again for the video, loved it and the project.
I finally made this project - bought the fabric and kit last year. It turned out just beautiful. I have realized how spoiled I am as a rotary cutter! Cutting out the trees was a flashback to my fashion sewing days.
You do wonderful tutorials. Always clear and concise. This is a great project to refine free motion quilting skills. Very helpful for us newbies.. Thank you.
What helpful tips with free-motion quilting. 😄I’m one of those who’s kind of intimidated with free-motion quilting. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks.
I will be buying the pattern. I think I’m going to make it more a winter theme to leave out after Christmas and make the base with with silvery white fabric and make it look like a tree in snow instead of a tree skirt. I like my house to look festive all winter.
Thanks for another great project, Tammy! Just ordered and can’t WAIT to start and make one up. I think I’m going use the "silver bells" line from kaufman. YAY!!
This is awesome, I love it. I am definitely going to make this. We are empty nesters again. I have my sewing room back so I am quilting small projects so this is perfect. Thank you for this and all the other great things to make.
Oh wow❣️great tutorial. I bought some shrinking batting about 10 years ago and hadn’t found anything I liked enough to use it. I forgot I had it ☺️ thanks for the jolt to my memory 😛 this is worth pulling it out. Now I need a reminder as to where I put it 🤷♀️
I would love, love, love to make this. Tammy is such an amazing teacher. My problem is I do not have a machine. Is it possible to make this project by sewing by hand??? If so, is there a tutorial on it to do so? I am a visual learner...ty
It's a beautiful project, but my practical side is wondering how to pack it up. I think foam batting would work though I don't know if it would pack better and it is a lot of fun to watch it crinkle in real time. Thanks for introducing me to a product I hadn't seen before!
We're just storing ours standing upright in a plastic box. You could try the velcro route, but we're not sure if the tree would flatten enough. - Morgan
This would be nice to make but some of us need part 2 where you hand stitch the pieces together. Like how much do you stitch to the bottom. And do you stitch where the seams meet or part of each tree section and how far down?
Should have illustrated sewing the 5 trees together it’s the trickiest part of the project. BTW no one will ever see the thread color. Very nice project, I’ve always made stuffed trees this is adorable and a nice change. Forget the tree skirt, not necessary.
We're glad you enjoy our tutorials! Thanks for watching! All of our tutorials are free, and some of them have a link for a Free Download diagram to correspond with the project. You can check out our other tutorials here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video -Michelle
I love this decoration. I was wondering though could you show how to sew the skirt to the tree? I just don't want to mess up the project when I make one. Thank you 😊
It's such a fun project! We didn't get permission from the pattern designer to show that part for this video, but I'll let our team know you'd like to see that this year! - Morgan
Love this, is this pattern available in uk? or do you have it as a PDF that we can purchase and download because the postal service to uk is very expensive. . Hoping we can get that great batting as the trees look great. Thank you for the video.
We wish we had this available as a PDF! It's not our pattern, and we don't currently have permission from the designer to offer it as a download. :/ - Morgan
Hello, I'm fairly new to sewing. Your video has inspired me. I do have 2 questions. 1. Do you have a previous video that will show us how to hand sew thick fabrics? I have moderate to sever arthritis in my hands. Any needle assistants you may know about I would appreciate any ideas you may have. The top point and the tree skirt will need to be done by hand. Unless there a tool to help push a needle I don't know if I can do any hand sewing. 2. I have a Brother 2700 machine. Do I have to quilt the trees? I'm a new sewer. I have no idea about quilting Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.
Hello, I would use a metal thimble to push the needle through the fabrics. Yes, the trees need to be quilted, otherwise the batting shrinks and the fabric does not. Any type of simple quilting will work on these, so have fun! Happy Quilting! ~ Tammy
Tammy, Thank you so much for your reply. Will a simple diamond or square pattern work on the trees. I will do best on a pattern I can draw on the tree pages.
Hi Christine - We haven't tried using typical batting, so that's a great question. We'd love to know how it works out for you. Thank you for watching! -Michelle
Tammy, love this pattern. I got all the way through up to sewing all 5 together. I have a Janome 9400 and it won’t go through the layers! You say to hand sew it, not sure how to do that. Any tips for me getting through these layers by hand? Thanks Kari
I absolutely love this Christmas tree and want to try it but the batting is so expensive! I have to buy 2 packages to make the tree and skirt which will be $50, I was hoping to make a few of these as gifts but I can't justify spending that much $$ on one tree.
We are glad you enjoy this festive project. The Bosal Tabletop Tannenbaum Moldable Batting From Bosal was designed by Poorhouse Quilt Designs for this project. You could probably use some other stabilizer to replicate the rigidity, but we do not recommend doing the "steaming" step of the pattern as that may not work the same on an alternate stabilizer. Hope this makes sense! -Michelle
I used freezer paper to make my template. The I iron the freezer paper to the fabric. When sewing the trees together, I found my trees did not match at the bottom and it did not sit straight. The next time, I will start at the bottom,
Would a hand held garment steamer work ? I am old school and do not have a steam iron ...... I still iron with just a dry iron and sprinkle, "spritz", my clothes, or just dry iron fabric when I am sewing. Yeah, I use a soda bottle with a cork sealed sprinkling head to dampen clothes, sheets, table cloths, etc. Learned how to do this from my mom back in the late 1950's and in the '60's when I was a kid. Steam irons are ok. I just like to do things old school. Heck, I have my grandmother's old flat "sad" irons that my mom had to use when SHE was a kid growing up on a farm ...... had to heat them on the top of the wood fired stove in the kitchen. Still haven't figured out how to properly heat them on my electric stove to try my hand at REALLY old school ironing. Why would I want to do that? Why not? I am 68 ..... more than one way to tone up one's arms and shoulders! :0D
Your hand-held garment steamer might work! We haven't tried it! Old school ironing would definitely tone up those arms and shoulders. haha. Let us know if you do figure that out! ;) - Morgan
I do love that you have showed the Free Motion Quilting in real time and resisted the urge to speed up that process. I think it will make it much easier for my fellow sewists to follow along
Thank you
We are happy that you enjoyed this video and that it will help you! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby
Love Tammy's presentations - so simple and easy to follow. She doesn't make things confusing by rambling on about irrelevant things. Definitely making this one.
We are glad you enjoy this fun project. Thank you for watching 🎄🎄 -Michelle
I 💘 watching how to make one of these, I never knew that there was a stiff batting.
Isn't it fun?? It was specifically created for this project! -Michelle
Actually seeing how it shrinks up like that is so cool and definetly a ''WOW'' factor!!
We love this Bosal Moldable Batting!! 🎄 💖 -Michelle
Having music with a steady beat playing helps me to keep my machine quilting stitches and motions even and consistent.
I LOVE IT! THANK YOU, TAMMY, CHRISTINE, & SF! Now to order everything so that I can make this treasure! THANK YOU!🤗💝🦩
We are very glad you enjoy this festive project. Thanks for watching! ❄️ ☃️ ❄️ -Michelle
I love this! Awesome video, thank you Tammy. I am so excited to try the shrink batting, fun.
This is a really fun project! Just seeing this project come together is great! Happy that you love it and thanks for your comment! - Abby
I really, REALLY appreciate the video tutorial portion on free motion quilting! Very helpful to see this while listening to the instructional commentary. Seeing the difference between regular free motion quilting and free motion quilting with a stitch regulator was wonderful! I've not seen this on any other channel. THANK YOU!!!!
We're sew glad you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle
I just pick up some Christmas fabric along with batting. Hopefully I'll get this project done before 🎄
How exciting!! -Michelle
Que hermoso!!! Muchas gracias por compartir!
¡Estamos felices de que te guste este proyecto! ¡Gracias por tu comentario! - Abby
Thank you for showing those special features of your Bernina sewing machine - sewing machines have come a long way since I first used one.
You're so welcome! They really have come a long way, and make everything so much easier. - Morgan
I agree totally 🌻🌻
Tammy, I think you are the best teacher! So clear and concise. Thank
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That is so kind of you!! Thank you for watching! - Morgan
I bought this pattern, because I thought it was a beautiful new accent for the table. I am a visual learner for the most part, thank you for the video! Now I am excited to make it. Thank you again for the video, loved it and the project.
So glad this video could help you and get you ready to make this! You're going to love the project. Let us know how it turns out! - Morgan
I really like this tutorial. Lots of machine work using a variety of stitching processes.
So glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching! - Morgan
I finally made this project - bought the fabric and kit last year. It turned out just beautiful. I have realized how spoiled I am as a rotary cutter! Cutting out the trees was a flashback to my fashion sewing days.
That's lovely! We'd love to see it! - Yajaira
Lovely.
We're glad you enjoy this fun project. Thanks for watching! ❄️🎄 -Michelle
Very nice, Maureen
Many thanks! - Yajaira
You do wonderful tutorials. Always clear and concise. This is a great project to refine free motion quilting skills. Very helpful for us newbies.. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! So glad you found this helpful, and let us know how yours turn out! - Morgan
Karen Ross I love the tutorial, but find the white nails a bit distracting...
@@SuperVirginiaRose It never ceases to amaze me of comments people feel free to make. Are you this outspoken with your friends?
Very beatiful 👏
We're very happy you enjoy this cute project! -Michelle
I love the collection your are building the demo with...the plaids are gcrgeous. What a lovely tree for someone who doesn't have room for a real one.
Thank you so much! We love this for small spaces! - Morgan
What helpful tips with free-motion quilting. 😄I’m one of those who’s kind of intimidated with free-motion quilting. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks.
So glad you found those helpful! Let us know how it goes for you! Thank you so much for watching. - Morgan
Hello Nancy, how are you doing?
So cool!
We're glad you like this project! Thanks for watching! 😍 -Michelle
Tammy, love this pattern.Thanks for explaining each step.
We are glad you enjoy this festive project. Thanks for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
Oh l LOVE this! Thank you!❤️🎄
Glad you enjoy it!! -Michelle
Sooòoo pretty. Great tutorial. Thanks for Sharing 🎄
You're welcome! Thank you for watching our tutorial! -Kyla
What a fun and beautiful Christmas project! Thanks!!
Isn't it just darling! -Kyla
Precioso trabajo. Gracias 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
💖 -Michelle
I wish I could sew so straight on the edges like you do. I sew a lot and never can get it as neat as yours. Wonderful job!
Thank you so much! Tammy just does this A LOT! - Morgan
Fabulous! My grandma had one and I always wanted one of my own. Awesome.
These were really popular a while ago. So glad they're coming back! - Morgan
Hello Michele, how are you doing?
Какая прекрасная работа. Очень вдохновляет.
Большое спасибо, что делитесь своим мастерством.
Рад, что вы так почувствовали с нашими видео. Спасибо, что нашли время посмотреть. - Яджария - Yajaira
This is precious! Such an adorable holiday project! Thank you! 💛🌻💛
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching. -Michelle
Great job Tammy, thank you and Shabby Fabrics 👏👏
Thanks for watching! - Morgan
This was so adorable.
We couldn't agree more! -Kyla
Such a beautiful table topper! Something different. Great instruction Tammy. Love your tutorials 😘
So glad you enjoy it! Thank you for watching! - Morgan
Hello Donna, how are you doing?
Ohhhh how nice is this ....thanks Tammy, your so good at explaining the tips and tricks....thank you again
Karol
You are so kind! Thank you for watching! Let us know how your project turns out. - Morgan
Thank you for making the video. FMQ intimidates me but you made it look easier.
Glad it helped! - Yajaira
Do you cut the pattern first
Love this
So glad you like this festive project! Thanks for watching. -Michelle
I will be buying the pattern. I think I’m going to make it more a winter theme to leave out after Christmas and make the base with with silvery white fabric and make it look like a tree in snow instead of a tree skirt. I like my house to look festive all winter.
That's a really neat idea Patricia! Thank you so much for sharing a great idea :) Jen
Замечательная ёлочка!!!!
Спасибо за мк!!!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌼🌼🌼🌻🌻🌻
Мы рады, что вам нравится этот проект! -Michelle
Congratulations, easy and beautiful job. Merry Christmas.
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too and a Happy New Year! - Yajaira
OMG I LOVE IT😍
Thank you! 🎄✨🎄 -Michelle
Thanks for another great project, Tammy! Just ordered and can’t WAIT to start and make one up. I think I’m going use the "silver bells" line from kaufman. YAY!!
That will be gorgeous! Let us know how your project turns out! We'd love to see pictures on Facebook or Instagram! - Morgan
How can I find the patter here in the Uk please
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You’re a very good teacher. 😊
That's so kind of you, thank you! :) - Morgan
That was great Thanks Joan
Glad you enjoyed it! - Yajaira
This is awesome, I love it. I am definitely going to make this. We are empty nesters again. I have my sewing room back so I am quilting small projects so this is perfect. Thank you for this and all the other great things to make.
So glad you like it, and that you have time to do these fun projects! Let us know how yours turn out! - Morgan
Thank
Love this project! Love your instruction Tammy!
Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it! - Morgan
Thx so much Tammy love this little tree what fun :-))))
Thank you for watching! It's such a fun project! - Morgan
Thanks for the tips on machine quilting! I may get the courage up to try it one of these days.
You're welcome! Let us know if you do! It's so much fun! - Morgan
What a fun project 😃👏
So glad you enjoyed it, too! :) - Morgan
A lot of great ideas. Thank you so much 🙏👍🇨🇦
Thank you for watching! - Morgan
This was so fun to watch. Thanks for all the tips.
So glad you had fun! Thank you for watching! - Morgan
Wow great video. Thank you
Thank you so much for watching! - Morgan
Oh wow❣️great tutorial. I bought some shrinking batting about 10 years ago and hadn’t found anything I liked enough to use it. I forgot I had it ☺️ thanks for the jolt to my memory 😛 this is worth pulling it out. Now I need a reminder as to where I put it 🤷♀️
Lol. So glad this could remind you that you had it! You're going to have so much fun. Hope you find it soon! ;) - Morgan
Love this!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Wow you have shared some great tips. Thank you I believe this is a a beautiful project. It is on my wish list now
Thank you for watching! We're so glad you found this video helpful! It's so fun, let us know when you make yours.
Hello April, how are you doing?
Bellísimo, la felicito 👏🙏, Dios la bendiga
¡Gracias!
- Morgan
That was really wonderful. Thank you for the Tute............
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment Susan :) Jen
very cool. Loved this video
Thank you for watching! Let us know if you give it a try! - Morgan
I would love, love, love to make this. Tammy is such an amazing teacher. My problem is I do not have a machine. Is it possible to make this project by sewing by hand??? If so, is there a tutorial on it to do so? I am a visual learner...ty
Hi superladyvictory - You should be able to stitch this project by hand, but we do not have a tutorial for that. Hope this makes sense! -Michelle
This is so nifty!
Thank you so much! So glad you like it. - Morgan
Que belleza. Felicidades
Have the BSR, amazing tool. It has a little bit of a learning curve, but worth it
We couldn't agree more! So glad you've loved yours, too! - Morgan
Beautiful tabletop tree!
We think so too!
It's a beautiful project, but my practical side is wondering how to pack it up.
I think foam batting would work though I don't know if it would pack better and it is a lot of fun to watch it crinkle in real time. Thanks for introducing me to a product I hadn't seen before!
Exactly! Maybe Velcro on the base, and see if the tree itself would lay somewhat flat.
We're just storing ours standing upright in a plastic box. You could try the velcro route, but we're not sure if the tree would flatten enough. - Morgan
Очень интересный канал! Смотрю вас из Новосибирска,Россия.)
Спасибо вам большое! Рад тебя видеть! - Морган
Très joli merci
Content que tu aimes ça! -Michelle
Thank you. Lovely tutorial. One day maybe I'll be able to order.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! - Morgan
I have the supplies to make this! Thanks for doing the video!
Yay! Let us know how it goes! - Morgan
Thanks for the tutorial, this is so pretty to do
You're welcome! :) Thank you for watching and let us know how your project goes. - Morgan
Thanks Tammy, always love your tutorials 😊
Thank you for watching! - Morgan
This would be nice to make but some of us need part 2 where you hand stitch the pieces together. Like how much do you stitch to the bottom. And do you stitch where the seams meet or part of each tree section and how far down?
The pattern gives detailed instructions for doing that part! :) - Morgan
Super Duper cute!!!
Thank you! It's such a fun project! - Morgan
Hello Cindy, how are you doing?
Oh I love this project, thank you for this wonderful video
Thank you for watching! Let us know how yours turns out! - Morgan
que lindo, como quisiera hacerlo,.
Si desea comprar el patrón, lo tenemos disponible en nuestro sitio: www.shabbyfabrics.com/tabletop-tannenbaum-pattern-P78943.aspx - Yajaira
Should have illustrated sewing the 5 trees together it’s the trickiest part of the project. BTW no one will ever see the thread color. Very nice project, I’ve always made stuffed trees this is adorable and a nice change. Forget the tree skirt, not necessary.
Okay, thank you for letting us know! We will take these tips into consideration for our future tutorials! - Yajaira
Hola gracias por el proyecto bien explicado
Y donde venden el pie de la máquina...??
We do not have the feet used on the machines but if you check the manufacturer website, they may be there. ~Leah
Che bellezza grazie
Grazie! - Morgan
So cool
And it's so much fun to make! - Morgan
Thanks a lot! 🌸🌸
You're welcome 😊
That was so cool!! Thank you!!
So glad you liked it! - Morgan
Love these classes. How much to John the shabby fabrics
We're glad you enjoy our tutorials! Thanks for watching! All of our tutorials are free, and some of them have a link for a Free Download diagram to correspond with the project. You can check out our other tutorials here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video -Michelle
Tammy stated the wrong fabric name at 3:37, she called it Merry and Bright, but the fabric is called Merry Starts Here by Sweetwater.
Thank you for sharing that, that's correct! - Morgan
I love this decoration. I was wondering though could you show how to sew the skirt to the tree? I just don't want to mess up the project when I make one. Thank you 😊
It's such a fun project! We didn't get permission from the pattern designer to show that part for this video, but I'll let our team know you'd like to see that this year! - Morgan
@@ShabbyFabrics oh I understand that. Thank you so much for replying 💕 I love your chanel and have learned so much from you all.
интересное видео. благодарю.
Спасибо за просмотр! - Yajaira
Спасибо большое 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍классно
Спасибо за просмотр! - Sophie
Linda!!👏👏👏
Gracias! - Yajaira
Love it!
We're so happy to hear that!
Love this, is this pattern available in uk? or do you have it as a PDF that we can purchase and download because the postal service to uk is very expensive. . Hoping we can get that great batting as the trees look great. Thank you for the video.
We wish we had this available as a PDF! It's not our pattern, and we don't currently have permission from the designer to offer it as a download. :/ - Morgan
@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you any way. Shame the postal services are so expensive to uk It wonderful, thank you for replying.
Easy to store this.
We're just going to store ours standing upright in plastic bins. - Morgan
Hello,
I'm fairly new to sewing.
Your video has inspired me. I do have 2 questions.
1. Do you have a previous video that will show us how to hand sew thick fabrics?
I have moderate to sever arthritis in my hands. Any needle assistants you may know about I would appreciate any ideas you may have. The top point and the tree skirt will need to be done by hand. Unless there a tool to help push a needle I don't know if I can do any hand sewing.
2. I have a Brother 2700 machine. Do I have to quilt the trees? I'm a new sewer. I have no idea about quilting
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.
Hello, I would use a metal thimble to push the needle through the fabrics. Yes, the trees need to be quilted, otherwise the batting shrinks and the fabric does not. Any type of simple quilting will work on these, so have fun! Happy Quilting! ~ Tammy
Tammy,
Thank you so much for your reply. Will a simple diamond or square pattern work on the trees. I will do best on a pattern I can draw on the tree pages.
A great fun project …. Can you use normal batting or would it not stand up as well?
Hi Christine - We haven't tried using typical batting, so that's a great question. We'd love to know how it works out for you. Thank you for watching! -Michelle
Tammy, love this pattern. I got all the way through up to sewing all 5 together. I have a Janome 9400 and it won’t go through the layers! You say to hand sew it, not sure how to do that. Any tips for me getting through these layers by hand? Thanks Kari
We would recommend using a heavy duty denim/ jean needle, that would be able to puncture all layers. -Kyla
Wonderful tutorial just for this Christmas special🎄
I absolutely love this Christmas tree and want to try it but the batting is so expensive! I have to buy 2 packages to make the tree and skirt which will be $50, I was hoping to make a few of these as gifts but I can't justify spending that much $$ on one tree.
We are glad you enjoy this festive project. The Bosal Tabletop Tannenbaum Moldable Batting
From Bosal was designed by Poorhouse Quilt Designs for this project. You could probably use some other stabilizer to replicate the rigidity, but we do not recommend doing the "steaming" step of the pattern as that may not work the same on an alternate stabilizer. Hope this makes sense! -Michelle
show!thanks
You are welcome! - Yajaira
Fantasticos los trabajos...pierdo la vision de ellos con la traduccion..muchas gracias
¡Me alegro de que te gusten! ¡Gracias por compartir! - Morgan
I used freezer paper to make my template. The I iron the freezer paper to the fabric. When sewing the trees together, I found my trees did not match at the bottom and it did not sit straight. The next time, I will start at the bottom,
Amei parabens!!!!!
De nada! Estamos felizes em saber que você gostou do nosso tutorial. -Kyla
Would a hand held garment steamer work ? I am old school and do not have a steam iron ...... I still iron with just a dry iron and sprinkle, "spritz", my clothes, or just dry iron fabric when I am sewing. Yeah, I use a soda bottle with a cork sealed sprinkling head to dampen clothes, sheets, table cloths, etc. Learned how to do this from my mom back in the late 1950's and in the '60's when I was a kid. Steam irons are ok. I just like to do things old school. Heck, I have my grandmother's old flat "sad" irons that my mom had to use when SHE was a kid growing up on a farm ...... had to heat them on the top of the wood fired stove in the kitchen. Still haven't figured out how to properly heat them on my electric stove to try my hand at REALLY old school ironing. Why would I want to do that? Why not? I am 68 ..... more than one way to tone up one's arms and shoulders! :0D
Your hand-held garment steamer might work! We haven't tried it! Old school ironing would definitely tone up those arms and shoulders. haha. Let us know if you do figure that out! ;) - Morgan
Love it! Where can I buy this project?
You can find the moldable batting and the pattern here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Search.aspx?k=tabletop+tannenbaum
- Morgan
Love your tutorials Tammy! How neat is the steam technique 😍
Thank you for watching! It's so much fun! - Morgan
Hello Sarah, how are you doing?