Table topper challenge
 

I was taken with nakotha's table topper here http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ml#post5776017 . Turns out the pattern is in a German magazine. So I was challenged to make it on my own. I noticed it was made with 4 French braids and two half 60 degree stars... neither of which I've done before... so more challenging. I fussy cut the starting squares at 3.5" since that framed the flowers. I cut the braid strips at 1.5" since they looked like 1/3 of the square. Because of the angle of the star, I added 1/4" to the star strips. I added more cornerstones to balance the look. The finished size is 12.5"x28". I used a thin flannel for batting. I used the birthing method. All the fabric came from my scrap bin.
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I love the design, it's very different.

You did an excellent job.....

I love it. You did a great job.

Good for you.

This is so very cool. I love it.

Very pretty and so different. I love it!

Beautiful .love the colours ... a question for you... what is the birthing method ?

very pretty. Looks difficult but you made it sound easy.

Very pretty, this would make a great seasonal design to have different ones throughout the year.

that's pretty cool!

yes it does look very hard. I love the look thanks for sharing your creative idea

Not only did you do a wonderful job of figuring out the pattern on your own . . . . the inspiration you saw was only posted a bit ago! Your fabrics are eye-catching! Love it!

here's a great explanation http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ml#post1229445

I love it! You did a wonderful job!!!

I love it. Love your color choices too, it really makes us think spring.

I love this!!!

I love the design!!

Very pretty, I love your colors.

wow, really diff. but nice

I guess I missed the op because this is the first time I've seen it.

Your rendition is impressive (not the least because you finished it in a week's time).
I like how you added the cornerdiamonds on both ends as well.

The pattern has a lot of possibilities.

Very pretty and springy. It does look hard, but you make it sound very easy.

Very nice how you figured it all out! and great that you used your sraps.

very nice like the colors too!!!!

Your table runner is really pretty. I like your details on how you worked out the design. Thoses 60 degree angles add a nice dimension to and all those cornerstones shine.
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I'm not an orange person, but I really like what you have done with the topper.

WOW! I have never seen one like it.

Very pretty, indeed!

Very unique table runner.

You have a good eye to figure that pattern out....beautiful topper!

That is a real unique pattern. I like it. I am thinking of table runners for next Christmas. I will have to keep this one in mind.

You're really good a this! Turned out lovely.

I love the look of the table runner. You did a great job without a pattern. It is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

Luv it. Especially luv the fabrics used to make it.

That is a beautiful table topper!! Love the colors.

Nancy, you did an awesome job on this! Very beautiful!

thanks, everyone, for your kind comments. it was definitely a challenge, but i feel good about the results... much learning involved.

This is awesome.

very nice I really like it