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French General Solids by French General for Moda Fabrics

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French General Solids 13529-19 Faded Red by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-19 Faded Red by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-20 Roche by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-21 Pearl by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-21 Pearl by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-22 Oyster by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-22 Oyster by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-23 Rouge by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-23 Rouge by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-33 Woad Blue by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-33 Woad Blue by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-53 Tea by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-53 Tea by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-55 Brown by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-55 Brown by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-69 Stone by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-69 Stone by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-87 Indigo by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-87 Indigo by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-117 Fern by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-117 Fern by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-118 Verte by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-118 Verte by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-142 Bordeaux by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-142 Bordeaux by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-143 Lavender by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-143 Lavender by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-155 Pale Rose by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-155 Pale Rose by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-157 Garance by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-157 Garance by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-161 Smoke by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-161 Smoke by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-163 Blue by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-163 Blue by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-168 Saffron by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-168 Saffron by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-169 Ciel Blue by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-169 Ciel Blue by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids 13529-171 French Blue by French General for Moda Fabrics
French General Solids 13529-171 French Blue by French General for Moda Fabrics
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French General Solids by French General for Moda Fabrics

Some fabric collections come and go.

The colors that make them beautiful are worth keeping around.

French General Solids by French General for Moda Fabrics gives quilters an enduring palette of solid fabrics designed to live alongside the unmistakable colors of French General.

These are not generic brights.

They're colors chosen for a very particular design world—one filled with antique French textiles, faded florals, brick reds, soft pinks, dusty blues, warm neutrals and the beautifully muted character associated with French General.

Use them with a current French General collection.

Pull them into a treasured older French General quilt.

Or let the solids become the foundation for a project all their own.

What Makes French General So Recognizable?

French General has been designing quilting fabric for Moda Fabrics since 2008, beginning with Rouenneries.

Founded by Kaari Meng, French General draws inspiration from vintage French textiles and the relaxed beauty of the French countryside.

Over the years, its fabric collections have become known for historical florals, petite prints, stripes, borders and beautifully restrained color.

And there is one color that returns again and again:

red.

French General's distinctive reds have become part of the identity of the brand, often appearing alongside dusty blues, soft pinks, taupes, creams and other muted neutrals.

Explore our complete selection of French General Fabrics to see how these solids relate to the designer's printed collections.

Why French General Solids Matter

A good basic earns its place in your sewing room because you can use it again.

And again.

French General Solids are especially valuable because French General continually introduces new print collections while returning to a recognizable design language and color sensibility.

That makes these solids useful beyond one particular fabric release.

When a new French General collection arrives, look here for coordinating solid color.

When you're finishing an older French General project and need something that feels at home with the original fabrics, look here.

When a print is beautiful but your quilt needs somewhere for the eye to rest, look here.

That's the advantage of an enduring basic.

Made to Coordinate with French General Fabrics

The easiest way to understand French General Solids is to browse them alongside French General Fabrics.

French General print collections are often richly layered with florals, tiny motifs and historical details.

Solids give those prints breathing room.

Use them for:

  • backgrounds

  • borders

  • sashing

  • binding

  • alternate blocks

  • appliqué

  • pieced blocks

  • setting triangles

  • negative space

  • color breaks between prints

You don't have to match every shade perfectly.

Instead, look for a solid that relates to the overall palette and allows the printed fabrics to remain the focus.

The French General Color Story

French General color has a wonderfully lived-in quality.

Rather than feeling overly bright or contemporary, the palette often feels as though it belongs naturally beside an antique textile.

Think of:

  • brick and faded reds

  • soft, romantic pinks

  • dusty and muted blues

  • warm taupes

  • creamy neutrals

  • weathered, earthy shades

These are colors that can feel elegant without becoming formal and romantic without becoming overly sweet.

That restraint is one reason French General fabrics remain so recognizable from collection to collection.

The Perfect Partner for Vintage-Inspired Prints

A printed fabric tells a story.

A solid gives that story room to be seen.

If your French General quilt includes intricate florals, tiny reproduction-inspired motifs or several competing prints, introducing a solid can establish hierarchy within the design.

Use a darker solid to frame a lighter print.

Place a pale solid beside a richly colored floral.

Repeat one solid throughout multiple blocks to visually connect an otherwise scrappy assortment.

Or use a generous solid background and allow your French General prints to become the stars.

Use French General Solids Beyond French General

These fabrics certainly belong with French General prints, but they don't have to stay there.

A beautiful muted red, dusty blue, soft pink or warm neutral can coordinate with fabrics already in your stash.

French General Solids can be especially useful with:

  • reproduction-inspired fabrics

  • traditional prints

  • vintage-style florals

  • French country fabrics

  • antique-inspired quilts

  • romantic florals

  • low-volume prints

  • scrappy traditional quilts

The important consideration is color.

Their quieter, more nuanced palette can be particularly helpful when a standard bright solid feels too clean or intense for the fabrics around it.

Build a Better Scrappy Quilt

Scrappy quilts need something that holds everything together.

A repeated solid can do exactly that.

Imagine a quilt containing a variety of French General prints collected over several years.

The prints may come from different collections, but many share related color families.

Choose one French General Solid and repeat it throughout the project—as a background, within blocks, in sashing or as a border.

That repetition gives the eye a visual anchor and can make fabrics from different collections feel intentional together.

Solids Make Traditional Blocks Shine

French General fabrics are beautifully suited to traditional patchwork.

French General Solids can help give those blocks greater definition.

Try them in:

  • stars

  • flying geese

  • half-square triangles

  • log cabins

  • churn dash blocks

  • nine-patches

  • four-patches

  • baskets

  • appliqué backgrounds

  • medallion quilts

Pairing a solid with a print can make the geometry of a block easier to see while still preserving the vintage-inspired character of the quilt.

Solids for Appliqué

Solid fabric can also be incredibly effective in appliqué.

Use French General Solids as a quiet background beneath floral or traditional appliqué shapes.

Or reverse the relationship and cut appliqué motifs from the solids, allowing color and silhouette rather than printed detail to define the design.

The muted French General palette makes this especially appealing for projects where you want the finished quilt to feel timeless rather than stark.

Create a Two-Color Quilt

French General Solids can also take center stage.

Choose two contrasting colors and let the piecing create the design.

A classic red-and-cream combination feels immediately traditional.

A dusty blue paired with a warm neutral can create an entirely different mood.

Soft pink against cream feels romantic.

The absence of printed motifs puts all the attention on value, contrast and quilt-block geometry.

Sometimes the simplest fabric choice produces the strongest quilt.

Mix Solids with Prints, Stripes and Wovens

French General collections aren't limited to florals.

Across the designer's body of work you'll find petite motifs, stripes and other historically influenced prints—and occasionally different textures and constructions.

That gives you plenty of opportunities to build layers.

A solid can sit beside a floral.

A stripe can introduce direction.

A small print can act almost like a texture.

A larger motif can become the focal point.

When these different fabric personalities share a related color palette, the finished quilt can feel collected rather than overly coordinated.

An Essential Basic for French General Collectors

If you've collected French General fabric for years, French General Solids deserve particular attention.

Older prints eventually disappear.

A favorite collection may sell through.

A project may sit unfinished longer than expected.

Or you may discover several years later that you want to use the remaining pieces in your stash.

An enduring solid gives you another way to connect those fabrics without needing an exact print from the original collection.

That's one reason basics are so useful.

They're not tied to a single moment.

Shop More French General Fabrics

Love this color palette but want the prints too?

Browse French General Fabrics for current collections and fabrics by French General for Moda Fabrics.

Because collections arrive and eventually sell through, the assortment will change over time.

French General Solids provide the enduring foundation underneath that changing selection.

Explore More Basics

French General Solids are one option within a much larger world of quilting basics.

If you need another color, texture or coordinating fabric, browse our complete selection of Basics Fabric.

Basics are some of the hardest-working fabrics in a quilter's stash.

They fill gaps.

They establish contrast.

They support focal prints.

And sometimes they're exactly what turns a pile of beautiful fabrics into a quilt that works.

French General & Moda Fabrics

French General has a long-standing relationship with Moda Fabrics, designing fabric and quilt patterns for Moda since 2008.

Browse Moda Fabrics to explore additional Moda designers, collections, basics and precuts.

Or stay within the French General aesthetic by shopping French General Fabrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are French General Solids?

French General Solids are solid quilting fabrics by French General for Moda Fabrics. They provide an enduring palette designed to coordinate beautifully with the colors associated with French General fabric collections.

Who designs French General fabric?

French General was founded by Kaari Meng. French General designs quilting fabrics and patterns for Moda Fabrics and draws much of its inspiration from vintage French textiles and the French countryside.

How long has French General designed fabric for Moda?

French General began designing fabric and quilt patterns for Moda Fabrics in 2008, beginning with the Rouenneries collection.

What colors is French General known for?

French General is especially associated with beautiful reds, along with muted pinks, dusty blues, taupes, creams and other vintage-inspired colors.

Are French General Solids basics?

Yes. French General Solids function as basics rather than a short-lived novelty collection. They are useful as coordinating fabrics for current and past French General collections as well as for other quilting projects.

Do French General Solids coordinate with French General collections?

Yes. That's one of their greatest strengths. Browse French General Fabrics to find current French General print collections to coordinate with the solids.

Can I use French General Solids with older French General fabric?

Absolutely. Because French General returns to a recognizable palette and aesthetic, these solids can be especially useful when working with older French General prints already in your stash. Always compare the actual fabric colors before ordering when an exact match is important.

What can I make with French General Solids?

Use them for quilt backgrounds, borders, sashing, binding, appliqué, traditional patchwork, two-color quilts, scrappy quilts and virtually any project where a solid quilting fabric is appropriate.

Are French General Solids good for traditional quilts?

Yes. Their muted, vintage-inspired palette works particularly well with traditional blocks such as stars, log cabins, churn dash, nine-patches, baskets, flying geese and half-square triangles.

Can I make a quilt entirely from French General Solids?

Yes. Try a two-color quilt, a multi-color sampler or a traditional patchwork design that relies on value and color rather than printed motifs.

Why use a solid with French General prints?

Solids can create contrast and visual breathing room around detailed florals and smaller prints. They can also repeat a consistent color throughout a quilt and help define pieced blocks.

Where can I find all French General fabrics?

Shop French General Fabrics for current French General collections and fabrics available from Shabby Fabrics.

Where can I find more quilting basics?

Browse Basics Fabric for additional basics and coordinating fabrics.

Where can I find more Moda Fabrics?

Explore Moda Fabrics for additional fabric collections, designers, basics and precuts from Moda Fabrics.