Way back in January, I was pursuing info. on this board regarding both French Braid patterns and Keepsake Quilting.

Research finally resulted in the completed top shown below. It cost far more $$$$ than anything I've ever attempted, some of which was due to miscalculations on my part. For example, I only had 1/3 of the Bali Pops I needed, so had to find and buy the other 2/3, plus I bought 3 different border fabrics (3 yds. each); the first 2 seriously bombed so will have to be used for something else. In fact, I have a lot of leftover fabric for future projects ... of the many $$$$ spent, not all went into this colorful top.

Now it is going into storage, along with its backing and binding until such time as I can work on it again, plus I am sick of it at present.

All the Bali Pops were cut crooked, so I had to measure everything before I sewed it. And yet, it is still flawed! I like it anyway. Hope you enjoy the photos.

I don't see any flaws! Once it's quilted and washed, you won't see them either! :) I found that I had to "audition" several fabrics before I decided on mine too, especially the border.

What a stunning quilt. It came out awesome! Your color combination is great. It's good to put it away for a while if you're sick of it; you'll appreciate it so much more when you go to finish it. :)

I dont see any flaws either! ONe thing I learned early on is that we are our own worst critic!
I think this braid is beautiful! I am curious about how the bali pops were crooked. Were they cut to small?

Beautiful quilt!

I Love your colors :mrgreen:

Don't think of it as un-needed fabric, think of it as stash building :thumbup:

Thanks for the compliment. The Bali Pops were cut crooked in every possible way. Some were too narrow, some too wide, and a very few were just right (2-1/2"). The biggest issue was that the measurements varied all the way up and down the strip. Luckily, there was enough width past 2" in every strip to get at least a narrow seam allowance.

I think it turned out beautifully!!! I love those fabrics together :D:D:D You will love it again, once it takes a little vacation :wink:

It came out great.

Beautiful!

Your quilt is absolutely Gorgeous!! :thumbup: I see absolutely nothing wrong with it. When you get it finished, I just know you are going to be so proud of yourself for making it. Thank you ever so much for sharing with all of us!! I LOVE it.
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