Good Morning Ladies. I was having a snout around the site to see what other people are up to for Christmas, and came across Overlanders post about her French Braid Christmas Tree Skirt. From her picture it looks very similar to mine, although I didn't use the same pattern that she has. If you are looking for a different take on the french braid check out the book that she mentions.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-154297-1.htm
As an update - I DID use it for my Christmas table - and it didn't get anything dropped on it at all. A first in our house! Snow due next week, so watch this space for the results of my enforced imprisonment...