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French General: Home Sewn: 30 Projects for Every Room in the House | 
| Author: Kaari Meng
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 135633
Media: Spiral-bound
Edition: Spi
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 8 x 1
ISBN: 0811864030
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.21
EAN: 9780811864039
ASIN: 0811864030
Publication Date: September 3, 2008
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Product Description
As the founder of the renowned crafts and notions store French General Kaari Meng scours the French countryside and Parisian flea markets for vintage treasures. Now this beloved designer has gathered her favorite patterns into a charming sourcebook sure to be coveted by crafters Francophiles and home decorators. She offers 30 simple sewing patterns for French-inspired projectsóa scalloped tablecloth piles of pillows and bedding a festive party garland totesóand more. Lay-flat spiral binding and ready-to-use pattern sheets and embroidery transfers plus step-by-step directions gorgeous photographs and helpful illustrations make it easy to bring the palettes and pleasures of traditional French living into any home.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 13
 French General June 4, 2010
J. C. Means (Beverly MA USA)
This is the best book I've bought in a long time. I am inspired by Kaari and all of her ideas. I have a huge stash of French textiles and there are lots of great ideas and projects I will find useful. I have recommended this book to fellow textile fanatics and we all love it. Since getting to know about French General and Kaari Meng I have started to follow her blog and to check her website often. For anyone with a passion for lovely old French linen and other fabrics this is THE book.
Gorgeous Book November 5, 2009
NYer (New York City)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I looked at this book at the bookstore, and it's completely my aesthetic: Warm, colorful, textured, vintage-inspired. Lots of fun ideas. I would definitely buy it if I were seeking inspiration for home sewing decor ideas.
People who like the "Shabby Chic" series might be attracted to "French General."
 Fun French Sewing Projects July 6, 2009
Jennifer Okumura (Alhambra, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i could just look at the pictures in this book, but the projects are simple enough to complete, and the patterns and instructions are never lacking. i recommend this book for anyone that wants to add a little bit of homemade to their home.
Beautiful? Inspiring? Mais oui! June 29, 2009
Francie Horton (Texas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
French General: Home Sewn is one of those books that makes you want to push everything to the side, pull out the sewing machine and make.something.right.now. It's the latest in the French-influenced line of books, stationery, and other sundries from Kaari Meng. And she does it so well. The photos are gorgeous. The illustrations are charming. And it never feels uppity-French (That's a technical term. ;) ) It has a rustic elegance suited to almost any home.
I want to make everything in this book. Fortunately, everything is labeled according to its difficulty - one spool for beginner, two spools for experienced, and three spools for advanced. The one spool projects are perfect for when I just have a couple hours and want whip up something simple and pretty. Speaking of simple, some of the projects will have you thinking "Why didn't I think of that?!" Yet they're so beautiful you won't feel like they are a waste of space in the book.
The beginning of the book is dedicated to finding and caring for vintage French fabrics and notions. The instructions are applicable to all old fabrics. Next is a small chapter on putting together a sewing basket. In the back of the book you'll find general sewing and embroidery techniques. Kaari has listed her favorite suppliers and designers in the resource guide, as well.
The book lies flat with a convenient spiral binding. There is an envelope of full-size patterns as well as monograms and embroidery designs.
All in all, I love this book. It's my new favorite sewing book.
Lovely book and great service! April 27, 2009
Katherine Hill (small town, idaho)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book is beautiful, love it and can't wait to do all the projects in it.
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