As I think I managed to hoover (still doesn't sound right saying 'Dysoned'!) the last of last years' Christmas Tree needles just last week I think I'm going to have to embrace the 'skirt', it's got to make life easier hasn't it? Found these lovelies trawling the net, all with varying degrees of complexity (lets see how much time we've got hey?!).
Amy Butler's Got One with Buttons
Peek a Boo Patterns Have One with Ties on Craftsy
Free Download
RJR Fabrics Have a Cute Train Applique Pattern
Need a Nine Degree Wedge Ruler Though - Worth Getting I Think!
Some food for thought....... And if none of them ding your jingle bell, a whole heap can be found on the Quilt Inspiration Blogspot