Rouenerries by French General for Moda is the most beautiful fabric ever. I haven't been this excited about a fabric collection in years. And I get very excited about new collections from my favorite designers on a regular basis. This collection is just so …different. Those are the faded reds and pinks above. Here are the greens and lights.
And this is my favorite piece in the entire collection. I think.
You won't be able to buy this fabric until October. Do not be afraid of the name. Roo-en-er-reese.
I happen to have a couple of jelly rolls that were sent to me as a secret stunt sewing mission for a well known quilt pattern designer. Usually when I make a quilt with a particular fabric collection I am pretty much done with it when the quilt is completed. I have no desire to use the group in a second project, I just want to move on to the next new fabric group that is out on the market.
Not so with this fabric collection. No sirree-Bob. I could make several quilts, table toppers, bags, and anything else you can think up with this fabric. I LOVE it. Love it. I want to redecorate my house with it, wear it, eat it. Well, maybe not eat it. But I sure am hooked.
French General is a company that has been around for awhile. The aesthetic of the company is the brain child of a lovely woman named Kaari Meng. Please go check out the website and especially play some of the videos. Kaari is an inveterate collector, and is so interesting you won't believe it. Her company is known for its "boho rural style" with a strong French influence as to style. My impression is that she got her start with jewelry design. The company sells books, paper, jewelry, and most notably to me, textiles. The Rouenneries fabric collection was inspired by the cotton fabrics made in Rouen, France during the 18th century.
They even have a blog! The Warp and the Weft. Please go check it out. I know you will be as drawn in as I was. Don't you just love a new discovery?
54 responses to “The Most Beautiful Fabric Ever.”
You are so lucky to have this fabric already! I’ve only seen it in print and I can’t wait until it comes out. I have the Moda project kit orderd already at my LQS.
You are so lucky to have this fabric already! I’ve only seen it in print and I can’t wait until it comes out. I have the Moda project kit orderd already at my LQS.
I have had my eye on this collection for a while now. And like you I haven’t been this excited about a new line in a long, long time. Lucky you to have it to sew with already…can’t wait to see what you make.
I also heard somewhere that FG’s second line is even more gorgeous!
I have had my eye on this collection for a while now. And like you I haven’t been this excited about a new line in a long, long time. Lucky you to have it to sew with already…can’t wait to see what you make.
I also heard somewhere that FG’s second line is even more gorgeous!
Seems EVERYONE is smitten with this fabric; I know I certainly am. And am so jealous of your precocious acquisition of same. 🙂
Seems EVERYONE is smitten with this fabric; I know I certainly am. And am so jealous of your precocious acquisition of same. 🙂
I think you are excited about this fabric! Just guessing. LOL. I do like the faded look. Wonder what the price will be on the fabrics.
I think you are excited about this fabric! Just guessing. LOL. I do like the faded look. Wonder what the price will be on the fabrics.
Wow this is so exciting. Can’t wait to see this whole line of fabrics. I love the florals.
Wow this is so exciting. Can’t wait to see this whole line of fabrics. I love the florals.
I have adored their fabric for so long and everything is so lovely you can hardly decide what to buy. I know what you mean about wanting it eveywhere. When you find a line that is as lovely as this you want to cover everything in the house(and yourself) with the stuff. Lucky you.
Can’t wait to see what comes of the stunt sewing.
I have adored their fabric for so long and everything is so lovely you can hardly decide what to buy. I know what you mean about wanting it eveywhere. When you find a line that is as lovely as this you want to cover everything in the house(and yourself) with the stuff. Lucky you.
Can’t wait to see what comes of the stunt sewing.
That fabric line is very drool-worthy. I’ll have to think up a project for it and get some when it arrives in stores.
That fabric line is very drool-worthy. I’ll have to think up a project for it and get some when it arrives in stores.
Thanks for the blog tip. I know this is going to be a “must have” in this house! There are some fabrics I just never tire of and Robyn Pandolphs very first Folk Art Wedding line is one of them. Nancy in WI
Thanks for the blog tip. I know this is going to be a “must have” in this house! There are some fabrics I just never tire of and Robyn Pandolphs very first Folk Art Wedding line is one of them. Nancy in WI
Gorgeous! Breathtaking colors and hues. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. I’ll be watching for it in a shop near me! Thanks for all the info on French General. Really enjoyed the blog. ~Adrienne~
Gorgeous! Breathtaking colors and hues. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. I’ll be watching for it in a shop near me! Thanks for all the info on French General. Really enjoyed the blog. ~Adrienne~
I agree. . . I’m in love with this line too! It’s so wonderfully classic & simply beautiful. I keep thinking of things for my home. . . & I definitely think a little jacket or skirt is definitely in order!)
I’ve been ‘storing’ up whatever I have & will be getting a lot more when the line is released!. . . (& I hear there is a new line being revealed this fall!! I can’t wait!)
xo, Bren
I agree. . . I’m in love with this line too! It’s so wonderfully classic & simply beautiful. I keep thinking of things for my home. . . & I definitely think a little jacket or skirt is definitely in order!)
I’ve been ‘storing’ up whatever I have & will be getting a lot more when the line is released!. . . (& I hear there is a new line being revealed this fall!! I can’t wait!)
xo, Bren
Oh, Nicole! Just when I think I have enough fabric and nothing else will excite me this happens! Oh, my goodness, it is just beautiful!!!!! If I were you I’d hate to have to give up your stunt sewing project when you are done. I can’t wait till it is released to the public.
Oh, Nicole! Just when I think I have enough fabric and nothing else will excite me this happens! Oh, my goodness, it is just beautiful!!!!! If I were you I’d hate to have to give up your stunt sewing project when you are done. I can’t wait till it is released to the public.
OMG! I love those reds! I must have it. I am sure this one is going to sell out immediately.
OMG! I love those reds! I must have it. I am sure this one is going to sell out immediately.
Thank you for posting this beautiful fabric line. I’d seen it on my favorite shop’s website, but their photos didn’t do it justice, and I was debating a purchase. Now that I’ve seen it through YOUR eyes, I must have. Order sent…now to wait until October! Thanks, Nicole!
Thank you for posting this beautiful fabric line. I’d seen it on my favorite shop’s website, but their photos didn’t do it justice, and I was debating a purchase. Now that I’ve seen it through YOUR eyes, I must have. Order sent…now to wait until October! Thanks, Nicole!
OMG Nicole that is just gorgeous!
OMG Nicole that is just gorgeous!
This fabric collection is new to me, thank you for the introduction! You know me and red….I’ve ventured from red and beige,and red and white, to red and black, and red and blue…..looks like red and green is in my future!
This fabric collection is new to me, thank you for the introduction! You know me and red….I’ve ventured from red and beige,and red and white, to red and black, and red and blue…..looks like red and green is in my future!
This is gonna be a sure fire winner all around beauty, texture, and charm! xo Pam in Chico
This is gonna be a sure fire winner all around beauty, texture, and charm! xo Pam in Chico
lovely, i checked out the whole line at Mosa’s site…I will be buying this group this fall. Thanks for the tease!
lovely, i checked out the whole line at Mosa’s site…I will be buying this group this fall. Thanks for the tease!
Lucky you, Nicole! I’ve been eyeing this fabric all over blogworld – I just hope it the stores don’t look like Filene’s basement sales when it hits the shelf!
Cheers!
Lucky you, Nicole! I’ve been eyeing this fabric all over blogworld – I just hope it the stores don’t look like Filene’s basement sales when it hits the shelf!
Cheers!
That fabric is beautiful!! Thank you for the links. I think I could spend hours (and probably lots of $$$$ lol)
Have fun creating with that yummy fabric!
That fabric is beautiful!! Thank you for the links. I think I could spend hours (and probably lots of $$$$ lol)
Have fun creating with that yummy fabric!
I have never seen this collection of fabric. Beautiful!!
I have never seen this collection of fabric. Beautiful!!
Do you think I need to stop buying fabric and actually learn to sew/quilt? I LOVE this as well..it makes me happy just looking at it, but I have yet to get my sewing machine out of the box. It was one of those homemaking skills I never mastered, but want to…with my daughters. 🙂
Do you think I need to stop buying fabric and actually learn to sew/quilt? I LOVE this as well..it makes me happy just looking at it, but I have yet to get my sewing machine out of the box. It was one of those homemaking skills I never mastered, but want to…with my daughters. 🙂
Oh happy me–and you!!!! I have been looking and looking for a nice line of pinks that all go together and maybe thanks to yOu I have found it–Please remind us when it is time for it come available—-thanks for the show and tell!!! Hugs, just, Di
Oh happy me–and you!!!! I have been looking and looking for a nice line of pinks that all go together and maybe thanks to yOu I have found it–Please remind us when it is time for it come available—-thanks for the show and tell!!! Hugs, just, Di
I am actually glad you posted these pictures because I didn’t think this line really had PINK. I wanted to use it for a quilt for a dear friend but PINK would not do at all. I really thought there was red and faded red and a teeeeeeny bit of pink in some of the flowers. I love it but dear friend would not.
I am actually glad you posted these pictures because I didn’t think this line really had PINK. I wanted to use it for a quilt for a dear friend but PINK would not do at all. I really thought there was red and faded red and a teeeeeeny bit of pink in some of the flowers. I love it but dear friend would not.
i haven’t opened my jelly roll yet.. but i did open a charm pack.. and we have the same favorite fabric! and its crazy b/c i don’t really like pink.. but there is something about the pink flowers on the light background.. and the detail.. its too yummy to resist!
i haven’t opened my jelly roll yet.. but i did open a charm pack.. and we have the same favorite fabric! and its crazy b/c i don’t really like pink.. but there is something about the pink flowers on the light background.. and the detail.. its too yummy to resist!
I love this fabric too…and have the same favorite too! I just can’t decide what to make with mine…I’ve started one small project…guess I’ll wait and see what new patterns come out with it this fall!
I love this fabric too…and have the same favorite too! I just can’t decide what to make with mine…I’ve started one small project…guess I’ll wait and see what new patterns come out with it this fall!
Beautiful fabric.
Beautiful fabric.
Hi-
This is Kaari from FG – I would love to send you a few charm packs for you to send out to some of your readers – I loved reading about everyone’s excitement towards the new line!
K.
Hi-
This is Kaari from FG – I would love to send you a few charm packs for you to send out to some of your readers – I loved reading about everyone’s excitement towards the new line!
K.