I've been getting the fabric for these paintings from this great place in Pittsboro, NC, which carries a variety of French and African imports (fabric, soap, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, baskets, etc. etc. etc.) ...here is their website, go check them out if you're in North Carolina: www.french-nc.com.
Speaking of Pittsboro, I'm fond of this house, which is right down the street from French Connections in downtown Pittsboro:
