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Saturday, July 28, 2012

I LOVE The French General

My friend Debbie Dodge knows how much I LOVE the French General fabric line. When she and DarLynn came to Sunriver a couple of weeks ago, Debbie brought along a beautiful block she made (but wasn't happy with...she's a founding member of the Overachievers Club from Wisconsin) from The Country Inn book.  I absolutely LOVE it. I need to figure out what I'm going to do with it. I thought you'd enjoy it.




I'm not likely to make the whole quilt and I'm afraid it'd be too large to be the center of a medallion quilt. Maybe a wallhanging?? 


Debbie does the most amazing appliqué you can imagine. I am in awe of her talents.


Impressive, hunh??


Have a great Saturday!
Love to you all,
Randy
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16 comments:

  1. AngieJuly 28, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    What a beautiful block! I can definitely see it as a wallhanging. And now I'm going to have to buy that book - thanks for sharing!

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  2. Me and My StitchesJuly 28, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    That is a great block! What size is it? I think there are lots of possibilities! I love the FG lines as well.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful! Sharon B.

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  4. BethJuly 28, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I love those fabrics too. Looks like a great wallhanging.

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  5. Tricia BenesJuly 28, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    The French General lines are some of my favorites was well!!

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  6. Anne's HouseJuly 28, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I love it too! Bind it pin it up on the wall! Living room, bedroom, your sewing room?

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  7. Janet O.July 28, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Photos don't give a great idea of size--how big is it? It looks like it would make a good medallion center, but I have no concept of the size. It would be a great wall hanging, too. What a great "orphan block" for your collection! vbg

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  8. 45th Parallel QuilterJuly 28, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    The problem with French General fabrics is that you want them ALL in EVERY colorway ... love, love, love them! Nice block ... I don't think it's too big for a center of a quilt at all!

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  9. BettyJuly 28, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Thelma at Cupcakes and Daisies did a quilt with this as one of an entire set of blocks.
    http://cupcakesndaisies.blogspot.com/search/label/Evening%20Bloom
    It's not something I would do, but it makes a very pretty quilt!

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  10. cspoonquiltJuly 28, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I think it would make a great medallion quilt. The scale of the applique is so large I think it would easily support a couple more large borders to make a decent sized bed quilt. But you know how I love medallion quilts, cheers, cw

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  11. CathyJuly 29, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    A very beautiful block. I agree with Claire. It would make a wonderful medallion quilt. Hugs

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  12. Sewing SueJuly 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I love it too! How big is it, is your grid two inches? I think it would be beautiful right in the center of a medalion quilt on my queen sized bed!! LOL!

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  13. HelenMarieJuly 29, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    I too love the French General fabrics! The block is awesome and I agree it would make a beautiful wall hanging... especially in my living room! LOL
    hm

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  14. cityquilter graceJuly 30, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    gorgeous fabric for sure and a beautiful piece; i might change those corner squares though...

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  15. airport transfers sydneyJuly 31, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    What a fabulous fabric. The design sure is lovely. It will make a good pillow case.

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  16. RobinJuly 31, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    What's not to love about this block. You are a lucky lady to get such special "cast offs".

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