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The Neighbors in France
This past summer after our three weeks at the chateau, Kick, Sofia, Molly, Mogull and I all moved into this beautiful home for a few days of rest and relaxation. Out in the middle of nowhere, we were...
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Lettuce en Francaise
I must have France on my brain....I just keep thinking about the variety of lettuce I saw at the traditional farmer's market in Caussade....we visit the market each Monday while in France to see our...
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2013 Art Of Craft Event
It's that time of year again...time for our annual Art of Craft Event at French General. This January, we will have three days of wonderful workshops and old friends coming together to create, inspire...
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What in the World Have You Been Doing?
I have never taken such a long break from my blog before...but I guess I needed it! In the past month I have been all over and filled myself creatively with some wonderful experiences and ideas...here...
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Sans Plomb or Gazole?
This is a true story...but I couldn't change the names or faces...because they make the story!This past summer while at the chateau we had a guest that suddenly had to leave mid-week, much to our...
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Holiday Open House at French General
We are happy to announce our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 15th from 10-5. French General will be open for crafting, camaraderie and cheer - with workshops offered by the talented Evelyn...
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The Makerie Sewing Giveaway
I am really excited to announce that I will be teaching at The Makerie Sewing in Boulder, Colorado this coming April 18th - 21st, 2013. This inaugural special event focuses on textiles and sewing -...
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I Almost Forgot...
If you left a comment on my earlier post about The Makerie Sewing Giveaway, please send your address to notions@frenchgeneral.com with The Makerie in the subject line. I will send out some scraps...
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year....
Stop by French General this Saturday, December 15th from 10-5 to celebrate the season.... Our packages are wrapped.... Our Holiday 2013 quilting collection, Esprit de Noel has arrived... filled with...
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Gone From My Sight
I am standing by the seashore.A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breezeand starts for the blue ocean.She is an object of beauty and strength,and I stand and watchuntil at last she...
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More Art
While driving up to Big Sur this morning, I asked Sofia what her New Year resolution might be, she simply said "more art." I really like the simplicity of this idea and think it works for me...
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Getting Ready
It's that time of the year again....we are busy getting ready for our annual arts and crafts weekend at French General. Held every year during the Craft and Hobby Association Show, the Art of Craft...
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The Really BIG News...
Starting out the new year right....French General will now be open Tuesday through Saturday from 12-5. Come by, visit us during our new hours and meet Molly and Jody!Check out our Winter/Spring 2013...
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Oh The Fun We Had!
This past weekend, we hosted our annual Art of Craft event at French General. Ninety women from all over the country came to stitch, cut, glue, mold and get their craft on throughout six workshops....
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For the Love of Jack!
A few months ago, a husband and wife walked into the shop and the wife started shopping for all the little bits and pieces that inspired her. The husband and I started up a conversation and, before...
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Merci...From the Bottom of Our Hearts!
Our Valentine drive in honor of Jack has come to an end...and boy, do we ever have a lot of Valentines to deliver to City of Hope! Over 350 Valentines were made in the shop and sent to us from friends...
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Pam and Her Parasol...
Years ago I was smitten by a beautiful parasol I had seen at a friend's home. The parasol was all hand-painted with beautiful details and lettering. The piece seemed so familiar to me, but as it was...
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Learning to Quilt
Five years ago, when Moda knocked on the door of French General and asked if I wanted to design a line of quilting fabric for them, I had no idea how immersed in the quilting world I would become!...
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Moda Friendship Quilt Along and Giveaway
Hello and Welcome to the Quilt Along!All month you can follow Moda fabric designers and receive a pattern for a 9" quilt block which will eventually make up a beautiful friendship quilt! Today is our...
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The Friendship Winners
I loved reading what your favorite French General collection has been over the years...in third place, Chateau Rouge, with Rural Jardin being your second favorite and Rouenneries coming in first!...
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