Musée de Toile

by | Sep 20, 2012 | Fashion, Francofiles, What To Do In Paris

Do you know what Toile is? It’s a kind of patterned fabric that is used mostly today in decorating. It has a rich history in France. From what I could find out at the museum it was a kind of imitation of fabrics that were imported from India. To make them at...

Crafty Summer

by | Sep 16, 2012 | Handmade

Some of the stuff I made this summer. Hair accessories: Broaches, barrettes, bows: Floppy hat. I copied one I have from the 60’s: Napkins. What to do when you find fabric in Japan but only one color example in a 16 x 16 square. Make checker board napkins!...