A Quilter's Toile- wall hanging
 

I like the charm of toile fabric but sometimes it is a challenge to figure out just how to use it in a quilt project because of the large scale. I came across a pattern in an older book I have (Quick Colorful Quilts edited by Rosemarie Wilkinson) and realized that I could finally use a quilting- themed toile I'd had for years, and be able to keep a large section of the toile intact by cutting it on point. Just added a few more fabrics in the same color-way. I have pieces of the solid red and paisley pieced inner border that I will use as hanging tabs.
This is about 40" square.

I agree, it is a difficult fabric to use since you don't want to lose the picture the toile contains. You made a very nice wall quilt.

Very pretty

Well you did a nice job using the toile well. I often use it as a quilt back.

Thanks for including a close-up. Is the toile print on regular weight cotton? A lot were heavier, for upholstery or draperies.

Yes, this is regular quilting cotton from Clothworks. I'd guess it is at least 10 years old. The print also came in royal blue.

I love it, toile is beautiful. Borders are perfect.

what a wonderful way to use toile

very nicely done, beautiful toile

Ooooh, I love this!!! You have given me an idea of how to use toile. I have some from another
project and didn't think of doing this. Thanks for the inspiration.

Pretty! A great way to show off the lovely toile picture. :)

This came out really nice.

Love it! I did this in 2012.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...g-t188597.html

sandy

You made perfect use of the toile. Wonderful job!

very pretty!!!

You did good by your toile fabric! It's so pretty.

Best way ever to use toile fabric. Thanks for the great inspiration!

Very pretty. I have some of the red toile.

You were truly inspired with this project.

Nicely done.

Sandy, that is so pretty! A great quilt using toile. Thanks!

Great Wallhanger!

How very lovely, and such a nice feeling to use a beloved fabric.

Very nice & great idea!

Treating the Toile as a "picture" and framing it is a great idea! So is using it as a whole cloth backing…I'll have to remember this.

I love toile also but haven't been able to find a way to use it. You have done a great job.

Like you wallhanging. I purchased a meter of toile in Paris many years ago. Have looked at it several times and can't figue out what to do with it. Will pull it out again and see if this idea will work.

That's very nice and unique.

Great job! Love the fabric choices.

Nice way to showcase the toile.

Love the toile and it's extra special because it's red and white. So pretty!!!

so unique...I love it..

What a beautiful wallhanging! Don't you love it when you have a perfect idea for using something you've had for a long time

Love the fussy cutting! Is the entire toile piece of quilters?

How unique is that? Well done. You found a way to get it done and it worked beautifully. Congratulations.

Very creative!

I love your solution using a toile print.

Very pretty, makes a nice wall hanging.

You certainly accomplished a pretty way to use the toile. I, too like toile. Love your borders.