If you happen to be in Los Angeles on Sunday - come on over to French General for our (grand) opening and an afternoon of celebrating our ne...

One of my favorite things to find in France are the old linen and hemp convent night shirts. Sewn throughout the 18th, 19th and early 20th ...

My favorite American Indian bead dealer called me the other day and told me he had found a box of old Japanese glass pearls in the shape of ...

Lately I have been meeting some master quilters who are using the new Rouenneries fabric line to design some beautiful quilts and projects. ...

Last week was my birthday - and I was sick - such a bummer to be sick on your birthday! Walking into the shop on my birthday I was greeted ...

It's a rainy day in Los Angeles, I just returned from the Houston Quilt Show, we were open yesterday (a rarity around here) and today I ...

Just received the samples from our new line, Rural Jardin, with Moda. Filled with shades of woad, chanvre and rouge this collection has som...

We're heading back to France! Join us on our next planned getaway to the South of France - we'll be returning to the wonderful Chat...

It took me some time draw a winner out of the hat - a whole lot of names to include - thanks! The lucky winner of our sewing accoutrements ...

After a much needed, long, summer break, French General will finally be open again - starting Monday, September 21st from 11-4. To celebrate...

My sister, Molly , has tagged me. Nothing could be more horrible or unthinkable for me - since I don't even like to admit to myself tha...

Our new line of sewing accoutrements has just come out - thanks to Moda. We designed some of the small essentials needed to keep one organi...

I have hired a woman to come and help me sort through the layers of French General - funny how I have actually accumulated so many scraps of...

Be sure to sign up for the fabulous Home Companion Workshops - being held Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Chase Par...

Now that I am rooting myself in the textile world - thanks Moda! - I have heard about a wonderful project started by a man on a mission.   I...

"I was all set to visit your store after the spot on Eye on L.A.  Unfortunately, you don't give any information about your location...

A little shout out goes out to my mom who arrived to French General (yes we really do have a new place!) with armloads of fresh laundry this...

I love this new trend of women's workshops. Over the years, I have found that teaching and holding workshops is one of my favorite thin...

Why do we have to work, write, post, design in the summertime?