Wednesday, January 18, 2017

French General

I've been a fan of all things French General and was was happy to be able to take a class from her in Houston. She talked about her new hoop based on an antique one. 

It's lightweight and although it has a bit of a learning curve to get your embroidery in it I like it a lot.
When I ordered it I got these wonderful scraps too!

I read about a French general challenge on Instagram and made this block for it. I think I'm eliminated quick cause it said use up to 4 fabrics. It's a fun wintery block and maybe I'll use it as a center for a small holiday quilt. Read more about the hoop and challenge HERE. 
And I'm only stitching on this between projects, so it'll be a slow one. 
There is something pretty magical about it.


And Randy was having a giveaway. 
Instead of choosing a "winner" we were all winners- more French General scraps!! 
Thank you Randy!

Have a wonderful week!


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  1. Juliann in WAJanuary 18, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    I need to look at that hoop. I also love French General fabrics. Off to look up that challenge.

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  2. NanaJanuary 18, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    The French General fabric is lovely.....very much a design that I could invest in. The log cabins are intriguing using the 2 fabrics all the way out on each side. Great eye candy in the post.

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  3. Libby in TNJanuary 18, 2017 at 5:56 AM

    Don't know what it is about FG, but I'm drawn to it, too. Love your little block.

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  4. KarenJanuary 18, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    I love French General fabrics and plan on adding to my stash with some soon.

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  5. Wendy Caton ReedJanuary 18, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    Love French General! Your embroidery is lovely!

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  6. Aunt 'ReenJanuary 18, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    Such a beautiful block!
    I love French General and am very curious now about that hoop.
    Her embroidery panels are really lovely - you are off to a fabulous start on yours.

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  7. Sue McQJanuary 18, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    So pretty! Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Melody A.January 18, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    Gorgeous block and embroidery project!!

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  9. Jayne HonnoldJanuary 18, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    French General!! Oh my gosh - some of the prettiest fabric on the market! I'm working a quilt right now with mostly Pom Pom de Paris, and an odd bit of Lumiere de Noel and Rouenneries thrown in for good measure. Lovely embroidery!

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  10. CecileDJanuary 18, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    Your block is beautiful and Randy a sweetheart !
    Have a lovely day ! :)

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  11. GayleJanuary 18, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    I have some of that first fabric you showed - in a neutral. Thought it would be so fun to fussy cut those little medallions and use them somewhere strategic in a quilt. I'm still working on that! LOL

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  12. Lizzy DJanuary 18, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Pretty fabrics! I love the soft red/ taupe/ chocolate colorway of the last grouping. Interesting hoop too.

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  13. JanetJanuary 18, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    I think your block is gorgeous! I love the embroidery too - very much :0)

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  14. Randy D.January 18, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    LOVE your block! I think it came out great. So glad you got the scraps. Hope you have fun with them.

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  15. Janet O.January 18, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    That is a very pretty block!
    And I think that stitchery will be beautiful!!

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  16. JanetJanuary 18, 2017 at 4:16 PM

    I really like the block. Your embroidery is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  17. NancyJanuary 18, 2017 at 9:20 PM

    Gorgeous block, Lori. It would be fun to have it included in the 30 they choose!

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  18. Judy B.January 19, 2017 at 5:20 AM

    Love FG too and have quite a bit of it and also think your block is very pretty. I am wondering where you got the embroidery piece. I would love to do a piece like that a little bit at a time in between my quilting. I think it would be a nice change and have something very pretty in the end.

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  19. Judy B.January 19, 2017 at 5:21 AM

    Love FG too and have quite a bit of it and also think your block is very pretty. I am wondering where you got the embroidery piece. I would love to do a piece like that a little bit at a time in between my quilting. I think it would be a nice change and have something very pretty in the end.

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    1. LoriJanuary 19, 2017 at 6:49 AM

      I put the link in the blog today for French General. You can find it under the heading embroidery on her site along with many other lovely pieces.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 19, 2017 at 5:35 AM

    I am enchanted! I don't think that my local shop carries French General -- I've never seen it before. Oh my, I must get some. Love your block.

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  21. mangozzJanuary 19, 2017 at 6:34 AM

    Really love the block you designed. Love French General but haven't used any yet. I've been dreaming of a red and white quilt. Maybe French General?

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  22. DianeJanuary 19, 2017 at 6:58 AM

    I've been a long time fan and I keep going back to these. They are really special! What a gorgeous hoop!

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  23. livelymonkeyJanuary 19, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    Can't figure out: Does the embroidery piece come with the hoop?

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  24. Carole~Quilter on the hillJanuary 20, 2017 at 1:41 PM

    I'm also a big fan of French General fabrics. I love the block you made for the challenge ( who cares about rules?) and that embroidery looks gorgeous - don't tempt me!

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  25. NADINEJanuary 27, 2017 at 11:41 PM

    Gorgeous block, Lori, congratulations ! And oh, how I love that stitchery ! Is there a pattern I can buy for it ?? THANKS for the inspiration :))

    In stitches,
    NADINE

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