" I want the quilter to feel the thrill that I feel and be fortunate enough to be immersed in the history that we're passing along with this authentic fabric line," says a passionate Froncie. " It's all of our history ... it doesn't just belong to them, it belongs to us."         -Designer's Quarters Magazine

Cornucopia Medallion Quilt 1800-1825
The Shelburne Museum quilt from which In the Time of Toile is designed
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Imagine rich reds, Prussian blues, gorgeous greens, finely detailed toiles and wood blocked chintzes in their original 19th century vibrancy! In the Time of Toile   has been authentically recreated from a specific quilt at the Shelburne Museum. Each design has been reproduced in it's original (documentary) color with the additional colorways taken from the dye colors in the distinctive chintz.   Even the authentic background fabric has been faithfully reproduced, since many of the designs are perfect for beautiful " broderie perse" (applique) creations. It would also be a stunning background for the Sarah Johnson Quilt, the Pincushion Quilt or others in the museum series.

I invite you to explore these gorgeous botanicals, pillar prints, chintzes and all the others. Use them for your quilts OR for decorator fabrics! Truly an opportunity to step back in time and experience the same inspiration as the original quilter.

shop at the
Fabric Fashion Show!
to purchase fabric

To learn the story behind the
In the Time of Toile  fabric collection,
check out Froncie's lecture description
of the same name.

Read about the fabric collection In the Time of Toile and the history behind it. Learn how Froncie created an historic quilt with a clever usage of the fabric and follow the pattern to make your own!

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