June 29, 2010

A Date With The General...

Yesterday, I opened the doors to my fabric cabinet and
pulled out all the fabric I've collected from this Moda fabric line.
It's called The French General, "Rouenneries".
Isn't this collection wonderful?
I really love the colors and patterns. Each lovelier than the last.

I started cutting - large squares, small squares, fabric strips -
and began arranging and sewing, and I even un-sewed a few!
I accomplished quite a bit yesterday, and had great fun
working without a pattern. There's a certain freedom in
not following a set diagram or having to work to a specific size.

I'll be in the studio again today, and we'll see how far I get.
I'll share photos of my progress tomorrow.
Hope you have a happy and creative day!
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11 comments:

  1. The Rustic VictorianJune 30, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    I agree, what a great fabric line. Textiles are intoxicating and inspiring. Can't wait to see what you whip up!
    Love
    Marcie

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  2. The French BearJune 30, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Dee,
    Her line of fabrics is so beautiful, I can't wait to see what you make. It will be something delicious for sure!!! Of course you should have it finished by the time I write this message....ha ha you are so fast!
    I have several of Kaari's books, they are just lovely to read and even the pictures are fabulous. Did you buy them from her website or in a fabric store?
    Hugs,
    Mags

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  3. SuzannJune 30, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    These fabrics are so amazing.

    I adore them all!!

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  4. Karen GassJune 30, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    I love those fabrics - lucky you getting to play with them :)

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  5. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    G'morn, Donna ~

    I know NOTHING, absolutely! of fabrics & names but these I LOVE!!! Will be watching to see your creations.

    Have a beautiful safe 4th!
    TTFN ~ Hugs,Marydon

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  6. JillayneJune 30, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I love that line too - and bought every bit I could find. I have only made thing with it so far, a table runner, but I was very happy with how it turned out. I hope you'll post pictures of your creation!

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  7. Mosaic MagpieJune 30, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    I love those fabrics! The reds are so pretty. Can't wait to see what creation you will come up with.
    Debbie

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  8. DebJune 30, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Oh, I can't wait to see what you're making out of that lovely fabric. I've got a lot of it too and it's almost too pretty to cut, but I guess that defeats the purpose of what it's for, right?

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  9. Anne LorysJune 30, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Pretty swoony!

    Hey, you'd be proud of me...I sewed my first stitch this past weekend, woo hoo! ;-)

    XO,
    Anne

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  10. Brenda PruittJune 30, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I am in LOVE with this fabric!
    Brenda

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  11. Marva Plummer-BrunoJuly 2, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    Donna - oh what beautiful fabric!! Does this have to do with the book French General? Marva

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Blessings, Donna

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