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Los Angeles, California 90039

And just when I thought the day was over…this missing box of old Chantilly, Crochet, Embroidered, Alençon and Coraline L...
08/29/2026

And just when I thought the day was over…this missing box of old Chantilly, Crochet, Embroidered, Alençon and Coraline Lace shows up from France! Cutting it up now and ready to ship tomorrow! Link on profile page or under Found in France online.

Using my collection of old quilt blocks this week for inspiration. I love the wonkiness of some and the perfection of ot...
08/11/2026

Using my collection of old quilt blocks this week for inspiration. I love the wonkiness of some and the perfection of others. Each one captures the maker’s hand—which makes them so interesting. My favorite block has always been the Log Cabin. Picture #3 is a wool challis variation from 1875 known as a Housetop pattern - I gotta try to hand stitch this block! 🧵🪡

Another glimpse into La Maison Bleu and the story behind the collection. Inspiration rarely comes from one place—it grow...
08/05/2026

Another glimpse into La Maison Bleu and the story behind the collection. Inspiration rarely comes from one place—it grows from antique textiles, faded scraps, old papers, hand-drawn sketches, treasured fragments, and the beauty of a life well collected. Layer by layer, these small details become a curated fabric collection with Moda Fabrics United Notions | Top fabric & notions distributor 💙

Pre-orders are open now, and as with all of our collections, they’re only available for a short time. Here today, gone tomorrow 💙

Here’s a sneak peek of our upcoming La Maison Bleu Embroidery Sampler, hand drawn by the talented , inspired by charmin...
07/30/2026

Here’s a sneak peek of our upcoming La Maison Bleu Embroidery Sampler, hand drawn by the talented , inspired by charming French homes and gardens.
Eight different homes, printed on a linen/cotton blend.Stitch, paint, or embellish it your way - there are no rules, just creativity.
Pre-orders are open tomorrow for sampler and floss kit at frenchgeneral.com
Happy World Embroidery Day! 🇫🇷🪡❤️

Le Jardin Rouge is a romantic stroll through an imagined garden—where fantasy flowers bloom freely and delicate birds da...
07/29/2026

Le Jardin Rouge is a romantic stroll through an imagined garden—where fantasy flowers bloom freely and delicate birds dance among winding vines. This sophisticated collection blends a timeless bird toile, multi-colored florals, and charming small ditsy prints, all layered in a refined palette of soft terra cotta, luminous pearl, classic red, and gentle roche. Graceful and expressive, Le Jardin Rouge captures the beauty of old-world elegance with a fresh, modern soul ♥️♥️♥️
Our pre-orders are open for our Fall collection with Moda Fabrics United Notions | Top fabric & notions distributor
Available through link on profile page or at frenchgeneral.com under Sewing & Quilting. Shipping October 2026 ♥️

Home from France. Slowly getting back to work. I always think I’ll bounce right back into my routine - but it always tak...
07/24/2026

Home from France. Slowly getting back to work. I always think I’ll bounce right back into my routine - but it always takes a bit longer - mentally and physically! and will list treasures online under Found in France soon. Our newsletter goes out next week - sign up at frenchgeneral.com ♥️🇫🇷

We’ve slid into our last week, enjoying every slow minute in France before we return home next week. In our last week of...
06/29/2026

We’ve slid into our last week, enjoying every slow minute in France before we return home next week.
In our last week of the we had the pleasure of Suzette Smart teaching in the studio. The days were long and hot - but we made it through with an amazing group of women who stitched through the heat.
Our season in France is almost over - I’m all filled up again!
We could not do what we do without the wonderful guests, teachers, staff and of course our wonderful chef Charlotte Charlotte Clement for la gastronomie ♥️
Till next year - let’s hope it’s cooler 🥵

Life in France
06/14/2026

Life in France

The Japanese have arrived for the aand everything is more “kawaii”! Thank you to Junko Miyazaki for bringing her wonde...
06/06/2026

The Japanese have arrived for the a
and everything is more “kawaii”!
Thank you to Junko Miyazaki for bringing her wonderful students to our home in France to live the life of French countrywomen! ♥️🇫🇷

“The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the parts” Paul EhrlichIf I’ve learned nothing else in France, I...
05/15/2026

“The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the parts” Paul Ehrlich

If I’ve learned nothing else in France, I’ve learned that the French are masters at saving it all.
At the brocantes or vide greniers, we often come upon someone’s former sewing basket, workshop box, or kitchen drawer. One can almost reconstruct a life from the fragments: the hem that was going to be fixed, the empty music cards, the unwritten mourning letters - as if nothing is ever truly meant to be thrown away. One more reason to love France ♥️

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