Tree Skirt Top Finished!

Huzzah, I'm done with the top of the tree skirt. It's pretty crappy, to be honest, but so long as no one looks at it too closely, it should work well enough. I definitely learned some lessons from working on this:

- starch is your friend (although I'm going to give sizing a try next)
- putting little sandpaper circles on the bottom of your plastic rulers makes a world of difference as far as slipping
- fine-pointed Sharpie markers are great for marking cutting lines on fabric
- Illustration board (medium weight cardboard) is awesome for making templates. Doesn't bend or flex as the pen moves alongside it.
- DON'T try to modify your pattern after you've already started...

My new upgraded carriage for my Little Gracie II should be arriving today. Can't wait to try it out. All we need to do after that is get the laser affixed, and I should be able to start practicing for reals!