In the Time of Toile With A Broderie Perse Applique Basket

Froncie Quinn has designed a new line of fabric, In the Time of Toile. It is a vibrant collection of 19th century reproduction fabrics. This fabric is based on a quilt in the Shelburne Museum. If you want to make a unique quilt typical of the earlier quilts made in America this is the fabric for you.

Women in early America cut motifs from printed cloth then appliqued them on solid fabric. Today we call this method broderie perse. This fabric collection would be perfect for such a quilt.

Many broderie perse quilts had a basket as the central motif. Froncie has worked out a ingenious way to make a lovely basket using this fabric. She is kindly sharing it here.

First you cut a section of border fabric
to include the basket and flowers.

Next cut around the flowers giving them
the effect of coming out of the basket.

Add the base to your basket then cut out
additional flowers andadd them to the flower basket.

Go to The Look of Broderie Perse Made Easy For ideas on how to use modern methods or use classic applique. You will find the Time of Toile fabric at Froncie Quinn's website or in a quilt shop.

Be sure to explore Froncie Quinn's historic collection of authentic reproduction patterns. Each pattern is based on a quilt from the Shelburne Museum, Old Sturbridge Village, Quilt Festival, or Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum.