Sunday, November 20, 2011

Christmas Tree Pants

Hey, it's officially a month late, but I finally finished my Christmas Tree Pants this weekend! 

I'm going to go ahead and apologize for the picture quality in this post. I forgot about taking pictures until after the kids' naps so I was trying to keep them away but hurry up and get some taken before it got any darker out. I really wanted to go outside and throw the pants under a tree, but it was cold and rainy so that didn't happen. Maybe I'll remember to take a couple when we get our Christmas tree. 


I love the stripey binding. I always cut my binding straight across the grain, but since I had that circle in the middle I decided to use bias binding instead. Really, I was just going to cut one small strip on the bias for the circle then do the rest my usual way so I could conserve a little fabric, but then I realized that wouldn't look right since the stripes would be going different ways so I made it all on the bias. 


Max was being all whiny after his nap so I was trying to hold him while I took the pictures. But he kept slapping my camera so I set him down, then he went straight for the pants and sat on them. He's so cute. And since this is the only picture that shows some of the backing I thought I would share him.


Then Wyatt was getting all excited about the pictures so I let him in on a few. His poor little arms got tired quickly though, so this is as good as they get.

Go see what everyone else has been creating at {Sew} Modern Monday by Canoe Ridge Creations. Thanks, Megan!

And check out the fabulous projects linked up with Fabric Tuesday at Quilt Story. Thanks, Heather and Megan!

32 comments:

  1. Turned out wonderful and you sure do have the cutest Christmas tree pants presenters in the world ;-)

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  2. Oh Toni, you tree pants are fabulous!

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  3. Toni, this is beautiful! It turned out fantastic. The bias binding was the perfect choice.

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  4. So cute!! You're going to love pulling this out every Christmas.

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  5. Yay! Your "pants" turned out fabulously, I especially love your binding :)

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  6. Looks wonderful and I love the quilting. Your little helpers. :)

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  7. Awesome work on your pants! The binding is perfect and you definitely have to show a photo with it under the tree.

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  8. Love your tree knickers and thanks for sharing Max, who is unbelievably gorgeous.

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  9. The boys are adorable. Thanks for sharong them.

    Your quilting looks great.

    I think I need to make some tree pants!

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  10. oh I love your finished pants!! Just beautiful, and I love the bias binding. So fun that your kids want in on the action - precious!

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  11. I said it before, and I'll say it again. I just LOVE me some echo quilting. It is perfect for stars!!

    Love It!

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  12. Love your pants! :) And that little Max...adorable. :)

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  13. Love your tree trousers (pants!) - and Max is so cute!

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  14. this looks fabulous and I love the quilting

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  15. I love all the quilting you did -- it looks fantastic! Max and Wyatt are adorable. It's so cute that Wyatt held the pants up for you! :)

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  16. It looks fantastic and the quilting has come out so well...You will cherish for years to come.

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  17. Happy new pants, and lol about the 'helpers'

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  18. Great pants - hope Daddy doesn't get the same idea and hold up the pants with that 'trunk hole' - a photo I don't want to see!!

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  19. This turned out great! It may be done after the sew-a-long was over, but I don't think it's really late. You got it done before Christmas, after all. :)

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  20. This will be so lovely under your tree Toni!

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  21. The pants are great but your Max upstages them massively! Sorry!

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  22. I've never heard of Christmas Tree pants, but I totally get it! Love the binding and the quilting on it--very nice! I'd almost hate to cover it up with gifts.

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  23. I loves it, especially the stripey binding

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  24. great tree skirt. I think the binding looks wonderful, like christmas candy cane

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  25. I love the colors you chose and the quilting lines are so nice!

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  26. Totally cute! This makes me wish I'd started this project--now I'm not sure I'll make it in time for my tree. Ah, well. Yours look awesome!

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  27. Wow this is fantastic!! I love the fabrics and it will look gorgeous under the tree :)

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  28. The bias binding was so worth it! It gives me feelings of a multi colored candy cane :-) Definitely take a pic once it's on your tree!

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  29. They're gorgeous! ...the pants and the little guys :)

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  30. I love it! The stars, the quilting, everything! You totally inspired me to replace the store bought one that's been living under our tree.

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