Toile bedding
Toile is a centuries old fabric that has once again become quite
popular for use in gorgeous, lushly detailed bedding.
(pronounced twaal)
Delicate drawings, very Old World in nature, often define the
fabric. Some conflicting opinions exist about the origin of
toile. Some say it was originally created in Ireland in the
1700s. Other sources believe it originated in Toile de Jouy
France.
Because of a new technique of engraved plate printing, the look
became wildly popular.
Today, it most often describes a fine line printed fabric design
that looks very much like a pen and ink work. The most elegant
toile fabrics are still printed using engraved plates or
rollers.
The majority of bedding created from toile today is based on
country themes.
For example, Waverly's toile comforter of 100% cotton depicts a
scene that appears Colonial or Old World in nature, with men, a
woman riding a donkey and greenery. The bedding is trimmed in a
tiny gingham check of 100% cotton toile. This particular bedding
selection of toile comes in blue and cream or black and cream.
The comforter is bound on three side and reverses to a gingham
check for a change when you want something different.
C&J Enterprises offers a gorgeous toile set for your bedroom.
Called simply "Midnight", this bedding features deep blue
nearly-black and soft white to create a bedding set that has a
French feel. The graceful floral provides a country feeling. The
soft rows of quilting make this quilt feel so cozy and inviting.
The quilted pillow shams, pillows, and throws complete this
lovely bedding set of toile. Choose some accessories in the
gingham checked pattern to add a whimsical touch to the bedding.
Sferra Brothers provides a beautiful toile set for your bedding
collection. The crimson or dusky green toile pattern is printed
on Celeste 406 thread count percale sheeting with hand drawn
hems. The quilted coverlet is reversible with one side having a
light background with dark toile print; the reverse side is dark
background hosting a light print. Pillows shams are available
with either light or dark background and look wonderful with two
of each. You'll love this bedding set of toile for your bedroom.
Kouchini has designed a traditional toile set in the French
Country style. The bedding set contains a comforter, bed skirt
and shams. Matching sheets, pillow cases and throw pillow are
available. The comforter is created in the European style which
does not have center quilting and is a bit thinner than other
styles of comforter. The charcoal grey is beautiful against the
soft cream background.
For a little pizzazz, mix the traditional toile print sheets
with solid colors or plaids to showcase the fine country prints
of the toile. This bedding set will give your bedroom a cozy,
inviting ambiance.
Designer Vera Bradley has created a new toile set that provides
that look of fine old linen in a bedding set that truly looks
antique. The pastoral countryside depicted in this toile of 100%
cotton. The three color choices coordinate with Vera Bradley's
other designs like Seaside Vermicelli and Signature Paisley
designs.
This bedding would definitely become on of your toile favorites.
Toile water chestnut, summer rose and blue willow are all
gorgeous choices for your bedding sets.
Baby nurseries look so serene and peaceful done in delicate
toile. What do you mean you've never thought of using toile for
baby bedding? =)
Baby bedding made of small toile prints look just right whether
for baby girl or baby boy. Choose from pink, blue or sage when
you choose a Burlington Basket bassinet liner set. Made of a
cotton polyester blend, the delicate country prints on while
backgrounds make these beautiful baby bedding sets of toile.
These sets include sheet, skirt and bassinet hood cover.
If you love the tradition country look of top-quality toile,
you'll want to care for yours properly.
Most sheets, pillow cases, bed skirts and shams are machine
washable. Some comforters are labeled machine washable, but
comforters are simply too heavy when wet to be washed in most
home laundry machines. For only a bit more expense, and actually
much less expense than a washing machine repair, you can have
the heavier bedding in your toile collection laundered in a
commercial laundry or dry cleaned.
This way you'll enjoy the charm and casual elegance of this
wonderfully unique bedding for along time to come!
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