Fun with the General

Life has been busy of late while I try to finish off lots of projects including a mystery quilt for the last gathering of the Sunday Stitchers.  I did, however, find some time to make a cute little dolly quilt and have some fun with some French General fabrics.

Till next time
Frances

Comments

Shirley said…
Thats a very pretty fabric in that border Frances and what a lucky dolly. I may have to make more dolly quilts as they do at least stand a chance of being finished.
November 12, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Sue said…
Sweet quilt Frances.
What a very successful story the French General range of fabrics has turned out to be. A quilt shops dream.
November 12, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Doniene said…
Frances, what a darling little quilt!! I was recently introduced to French General, and I LOVE it!!! A little quilt is a perfect way to showcase those lovely fabrics!!
November 12, 2012 at 9:33 PM
Karen said…
This is a lovely way to use these gorgeous fabrics. Very sweet.
November 12, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Radka said…
Ahhh, sweet :-) I love French General.
xx
November 13, 2012 at 9:43 AM
Linda said…
Lovely colours Frances, and the border print is particularly nice in my opinion. Hope you managed to see a bit of the eclipse this morning. Nothing exciting here, same old, same old hot sun ready to fry anything and everything!!! Take care.
November 14, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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