Holidays & Entertaining Christmas Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas Christmas Tree Skirt Ideas By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the senior food and recipes editor at Better Homes & Gardens overseeing all food content on the site. She is a writer, recipe developer, and editor with more than a decade of expertise in publishing. She got her start writing a food blog and firmly believes it’s not a party without a cheese plate. When she’s not thinking about what she's going to eat next, you’ll find her attempting (and regretting) art projects with her kids, scouring the internet for the perfect pair of loafers, or working to perfect her grandmother’s all-butter pie crust recipe. She holds a B.A. in public relations and marketing from Drake University. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Whether you're interested in handcrafting your own Christmas tree skirt, or you're looking to purchase the perfect one, we have the best ideas for you. Ranging from easy felt skirts with a modern holiday look to hand-stitched country masterpieces, you're sure to find a Christmas tree skirt that fits your decor and personal style. 01 of 18 Arm-Knit Tree Skirt Repurpose that arm-knit blanket into a simple yet stunning tree skirt. Create a basic blanket and wrap it around the base of your tree. The loose chunky texture is the perfect contrast to the branches and decorations. 02 of 18 Cable-Knit Christmas Tree Skirt A stunning cable-knit throw becomes the skirt around the base of this Christmas tree. Easy to stitch, the top is cut in one piece with the cable textures running parallel across the entire shape—no piecing required, and no need to match patterns. Polish off the look with pretty poinsettias. 03 of 18 Fringed Fleece Tree Skirt It doesn't get cozier than this handmade Sherpa fleece tree skirt. Made with a simple fringing technique, you can display it on either side. Finish it with a simple pom-pom tree. 04 of 18 DIY Christmas Tree Collar Instead of the classic tree skirt, try a chic Christmas tree collar. This version is made from a plain basket and a bit of DIY. Set your tree inside and that's it—customize it with paint or by weaving in colorful ribbon, yarn, or twine. 05 of 18 Sparkling Snowflake Christmas Tree Skirt Snowflakes are an iconic symbol of winter's arrival, and during the holidays, the motif is abundantly available throughout stores. For this tree skirt, cut a circle from white felt, adding a slit for the tree. Collect gray and blue felt snowflakes in all shapes and sizes and hot-glue them to the white felt. Embrace the wintry theme by adding snowflake embellishments around the house. 06 of 18 Sewn Fabric Tree Skirt Customize your Christmas tree with a handmade skirt that's as unique as your holiday decor. This one is sewn together in any fabric you like. Get creative with your color scheme, as we did with this retro blue pattern. 07 of 18 Colorful Circles Christmas Tree Skirt Ring your evergreen with colorful circles in this super-easy tree skirt. Cut a large circle from green felt, adding a slit for the tree. Decorate the edges in a festive ball ornament theme by adding various sizes of felt circles in shades of red and green. 08 of 18 Ornament-Trimmed Christmas Tree Skirt Don't just trim your Christmas tree with ornaments—this festive tree skirt is the perfect holiday statement for a beautifully decorated tree. 09 of 18 Vintage Christmas Tree Skirt This vintage Christmas tree skirt is actually a vintage dress skirt found at a thrift store. While you're shopping for gifts, keep your eyes open for fabrics, dresses, or skirts with simple designs that bring interest, without drawing too much attention away from the tree. 10 of 18 Radiant Ribbon Christmas Tree Skirt Tie together your Christmas color scheme with this tree skirt made from richly colored ribbons. Cut varying lengths of thick, wire-edge ribbon in different colors, then attach them to the tree trunk with florist's wire. 11 of 18 Simply Rustic Christmas Tree Skirt Keep your under-the-tree decorations simple and classy. Pair two burlap shapes for a rustic tree skirt that works with a variety of decorating colors. All you have to do is cut the burlap, leaving the raw edges intact, and attach the two pieces together using a single topstitch. 12 of 18 Modern Christmas Tree Skirt Create a bold, modern Christmas tree skirt by embellishing the felted wool fabric base with geometric shapes in trendy colors. Continue the color pattern by mimicking it in your ornaments. 13 of 18 O Holy Night Christmas Tree Skirt This Christmas tree skirt bears a merry message applied with custom-cut stencils and black fabric paint on linen. Machine-stitch the outside of the circle together with another circle cut from matelasse fabric. Then, weave-stitch the two together. 14 of 18 Feliz Navidad Christmas Tree Skirt Inspired by the Wild West, this festive tree skirt can be made from any colorfully woven Mexican blanket. Frame the skirt with a feathery edge to carry out the tribal theme. 15 of 18 Adironack Christmas Tree Skirt Keep your Christmas tree warm and cozy with this skirt pieced together from various plaid and country-style patterned fabric squares. Line the skirt with soft wool to enhance the country theme. 16 of 18 Jolly Holly Christmas Tree Skirt This handmade felt Christmas tree skirt is so much fun to make (and festive under the tree) that you won't want to cover it in gifts. For the skirt, cut a fabric circle with a slit for the tree. Cut holly leaves in two colors and sizes (about 24 and 26 inches) of felt and add red circles for berries. Hand-stitch long, straight stitches with embroidery floss down the center of the leaves, then glue on the leaves and red berries. 17 of 18 Gift-Theme Christmas Tree Skirt Think outside of the box—or maybe we should say inside the box—with this Christmas tree "skirt" idea. Instead of wrapping the base of the tree, paint a wooden box like a large gift and place the tree inside. 18 of 18 Easy No-Sew Pink Christmas Tree Skirt Give your nontraditional Christmas tree a unique skirt. Glue wedges of colorful textured felt or fabric to a circular base for an instant pop of color and festive flair. Trim the felt or fabric seams with different colors and sizes of rickrack. Finish the outer edge by gluing on a pom-pom fringe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit