{"product_id":"road-to-french-general-january-21st-24th-2027-los-angeles","title":"Road to French General \/ January 21st - 24th, 2027 \/ Los Angeles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820font\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/9017\/files\/Road_to_FG_2027_Square_Logo.jpg?v=1788213861\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20505;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820font\"\u003eRoad to French General\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820font\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20505;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820font\"\u003eThursday, January 21st - Sunday, January 24th, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJoin us for a very special\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eweekend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof stitching, shopping, and French General fun during Road to California, one of Southern California’s largest and most beloved quilt shows happening in Ontario, California January 20th-23rd, 2027.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe’ve planned four days at our shop in Los Angeles filled with inspiring workshops, vintage treasures, beautiful fabrics, good food, and plenty of time to gather with fellow textile lovers. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout\u003cspan\u003e t\u003c\/span\u003ehe weekend, there will be plenty of opportunities to shop French General, discover special vintage treasures, enjoy delicious food and tea, and spend time stitching with old friends and new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you join us for a single day or the entire weekend, Road to French General is a celebration of everything we love—beautiful fabrics, antique textiles, handwork, good food, a bit of Lillet Blanc, and the wonderful community that gathers around a shared love of making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome for the stitching, stay for the friendships, and make French General part of your Road to California experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday, January 21st \/ 10-3pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDowntown Dig and Afternoon Workshop \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday, January 22nd \/ 10-4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Sewn butterfly Pouch with Amy Tedge from From the Shop Floor \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday and Sunday, January 23rd and 24th \/ 10-4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Chemise to Apron with Lorraine Lovell from Hetties Patch \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$450\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba0303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Workshop Pass (includes all four days) $800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/9017\/files\/Downtown_Dig_160x160.jpg?v=1788290219\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820font\"\u003eDowntown Dig with French General \/ Thursday, January 21st 10-3pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll begin the day with our much-loved Downtown Dig, a chance to explore some of our favorite Los Angeles textile and antique destinations in search of treasures, vintage fabrics, and one-of-a-kind finds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_109794820isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter our morning of digging, we’ll gather at French General for a delicious lunch and a chance to relax, share our discoveries, and enjoy a little time together. In the afternoon, we’ll settle in for a special hands-on workshop at the shop, spending the rest of the day stitching and creating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the perfect French General day—a little digging, a little shopping, a delicious lunch, and an afternoon of handwork, all in the company of fellow textile lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Day • 5 hours • Shopping and Hand Sewing • All skill levels welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820font\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/9017\/files\/Purse_Beauty_Shot_160x160.jpg?v=1788290261\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820font\"\u003eThe Little Linen Pouch with Amy Tedge \/ Friday, January 22nd 10-4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Australian maker and stitcher Amy Tedge of From The Shop Floor for a special one-day, six-hour workshop at French General. Traveling all the way from Australia, Amy will guide you through the making of her charming handsewn Butterfly Pouch—a beautiful little project that celebrates the quiet pleasure of slow stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLunch and afternoon tea will be served during the workshop, giving everyone a chance to pause, gather around the table, and enjoy good food and conversation between stitches. It’s all part of the French General experience—a relaxed and convivial day of handwork, beautiful textiles, and time spent together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmy’s thoughtful approach and love of vintage textiles make this a wonderful opportunity to spend a day stitching something special while learning directly from the designer herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne day • 6 hours • Hand Sewing • All skill levels welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/9017\/files\/Apron_beauty_Shot_160x160.jpg?v=1788287277\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_109794820isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820size\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_109794820font\"\u003eThe Second Life of Linen: From Chemise to Apron with Lorraine Lovell \/ Saturday and Sunday, January 23rd and 24th 10-4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_109794820isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin renowned Australian textile artist and educator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_2107929659cursor-pointer x_2107929659inline x_2107929659hover:entity-accent x_2107929659entity-underline x_2107929659align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_2107929659whitespace-normal\"\u003eLorraine Lovell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an inspiring two-day workshop during in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_2107929659cursor-pointer x_2107929659inline x_2107929659hover:entity-accent x_2107929659entity-underline x_2107929659align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_2107929659whitespace-normal\"\u003eLos Angeles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Combining history, handwork, and creative expression, this unique class transforms a reproduction 19th-century French chemise into a beautiful, wearable appliquéd apron inspired by French country textiles and antique needlework traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_109794820isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the workshop, Lorraine will teach students the art of needle-turn appliqué, incorporating embroidery, cross stitching and decorative stitching to bring their apron to life. She will share her approach to appliqué placement and design, along with garment alteration, construction, and finishing techniques that transform a simple chemise into a beautifully crafted heirloom piece. Students will learn how to combine fabrics and motifs inspired by French General, creating layers of pattern, texture, and handwork that make each apron uniquely their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_109794820isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect two days filled with beautiful fabrics, fascinating stories, thoughtful instruction, and plenty of time to stitch and create. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautiful finished or nearly finished apron, new appliqué and embroidery techniques to carry into future projects, and a deeper appreciation for the rich history of French textile arts. If you have ever taken a class with Lorraine in the past, you know she always has more than one workshop up her sleeve and she is sure to teach a second mini-workshop on Sunday!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBetween stitches, we’ll gather around the table for lunch and afternoon tea, enjoying good food, good company, and a little time to rest and recharge.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo days • 6 hours per day • Hand Sewing • All skill levels welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"EOP EOP-readonly\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.frenchgeneral.com\/pages\/workshop-details\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003ePlease read our Workshop and Event Policy Details here before signing up\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP EOP-readonly\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.frenchgeneral.com\/pages\/workshop-details\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003efor any class with French General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FRENCH GENERAL","offers":[{"title":"Downtown Dig 1\/21","offer_id":44593985716313,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pretty Little Pouch 1\/22","offer_id":44593985749081,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"From Chemise to Apron 1\/23 and 1\/24","offer_id":44593985781849,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Workshop Pass 1\/21-1\/24","offer_id":44593985814617,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/9017\/files\/Road_to_FG_2027_Square_Logo_0cf0ff9f-1f9c-4306-a1a5-f7154a88df50.jpg?v=1788280689","url":"https:\/\/www.frenchgeneral.com\/products\/road-to-french-general-january-21st-24th-2027-los-angeles","provider":"FRENCH GENERAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}