Touching the Sky

When I was a girl, I loved to swing.  I remember the day I learned to “pump” by myself.  When I was old enough to go to school the swings were the only thing I was interested in during recess.


I remember how satisfying it felt to reach my toes up into the sky as high as I could go.  I felt free.


All these memories came flooding back when I watched my daughter smiling on the swings a few days ago.


For a moment I wished I was seven years old again, touching the blue sky with my toes.

Thank goodness for children and the memories they rescue.

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Rural Jardin by French General


Rural Jardin layer cake

A layer cake from French General’s second fabric collection arrived in the mail last week and I’ve been looking at it ever since.

Rural Jardin

I must admit that I braced myself for disappointment because I loved Rouenneries so much.  The thought was unnecessary; I’m very impressed!  Here’s a peek at this beautiful new collection.

A very pretty array of cream with reds.


Followed by an equally beautiful selection of cream with blues.


Toile in three colorways.

Rural Jardin toile

More of the red-faded-to-pink color that was in Rouenneries.


And some GORGEOUS deep reds that I’m loving.

Rural Jardin reds

This pretty selection of dusty aquas.

Rural Jardin aquas

And this STUNNING group of deep blue.

Rural Jardin blues

I think this is my favorite print in the entire bunch.   It comes in red, aqua and beige as well.


There are also some beautiful solids.


I was unable to find any at my local shops, but I know that this collection also includes an incredible selection of wovens, particularly plaids.  The few I’ve seen are amazing.  I wish I had a layer cake or some charm packs of the wovens as well.  Simply beautiful!

Rural Jardin colors

Once again, French General has done a great job.   This line contains all of my favorite colors: red, white, blue and aqua.  Lots of pretty florals that call up memories of dresses from many years ago.  And although I don’t have pictures, that adorable little design along the selvage is on every bolt again.  Good thing!  I really like that touch.  I hope it’s part of their signature style.

Rural Jardin by French General

This lovely group is my next project.  I’m so excited to see these incredible prints work together.  Nice work, Kaari!  You’ve done it again!

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