Toilescenic fabric originally printed from copperplateshas been a decorating sensation since its introduction over two hundred and fifty years ago. Today, toile fabric is still highly sought after in both decorating and collecting circles. This comprehensive guide presents the history of toile, from its beginnings in eighteenth century Britain and France through its evolution in nineteenth and twentieth century America. The book includes hundreds of fascinating scenic designs shown in 225 beautiful color photographs. Antique, vintage, and reproduction toile patterns are described with an identification and value guide. The toile patterns are grouped by their distinctive themes: country life, romance, recreation, transportation, chinoiserie, classical myths, literary works, and American motifs. A useful resource section lists specialized antique toile dealers, books, fabric companies, museums, and retailers with phone numbers and website contacts. Everyone who loves toile fabrics will love this luscious book! Vive la toile!
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"...the definitive one volume introduction to the subject... a must for serious students of the fiber arts." -- West Coast Peddler, October 2004
"A must for quilters, fabric collectors, and textile enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty of this gorgeous, fine-line printed fabric." -- Piecework, March/April 2004
"As graceful and timeless in content and design as its subject is." -- The Antiquer, 2004
An easy-to-read guide to the history and variety of this sensational fabric genre. -- Fabrics and Furnishings International, Spring 2004
"A must for quilters, fabric collectors, and textile enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty of this gorgeous, fine-line printed fabric." -- Piecework, March/April 2004
"As graceful and timeless in content and design as its subject is." -- The Antiquer, 2004
An easy-to-read guide to the history and variety of this sensational fabric genre. -- Fabrics and Furnishings International, Spring 2004
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Toile -- scenic fabric originally printed from copperplates -- has been a decorating sensation since its introduction over two hundred and fifty years ago. Today, toile fabric is still highly sought after in both decorating and collecting circles. This comprehensive guide presents the history of toile, from its beginnings in eighteenth century Britain and France through its evolution in nineteenth and twentieth century America. The book includes hundreds of fascinating scenic designs shown in 225 beautiful color photographs. Antique, vintage, and reproduction toile patterns are described with an identification and value guide. The toile patterns are grouped by their distinctive themes: country life, romance, recreation, tansportation, chinoiserie, classical myths, literary works, and American motifs. A useful resource section lists specialized antique toile dealers, books, fabric companies, museums,and retailers with phone numbers and website contacts. Everyone who loves toile fabrics will love this luscious book! Vive la toile!
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