Following on from this post, it seems like I’m not the only one with toile di jouy on my mind.
I was browsing through Design Sponge a couple of months ago and came across this post all about toile di jouy fabric. Even more inspiring was the next post and the photographs of Richard Saja’s embroideries. When I saw these I knew I had to embellish some of the offcuts from the fabric I used for my daughter’s dress and turn them into a little double sided bag for her carry with her.
I found this great tutorial for a sweet bag, and then cut out the pattern and then embroidered parts of the design in front of the television after supper and even on an airplane flying to a trade fair. It was such fun to do and was just like colouring in. Very easy, relaxing embroidery. And I shall certainly be doing some more (both embroidery and other similar bags). I’m thinking about making a cushion like this and perhaps putting a piece in an embroidery hoop for my daughter’s bedroom.
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Wow! This amazing! You’re doing wonderful things…..for a supposed beginner! Well done!!
Thank you! I really enjoyed making it and definitely want to do more similar things. I’m planning on making some cushions with an embroidered centre.
Such cool fabric and great embellishment! Love it.
I love toile de jouy, especially in blue. I’m trying to come up with ideas of where else I can use it!