Chart: Toile de Jouy Inspiration, Cross Stitch Creation

The timeless charm of antique cross-stitch canvases.

Inspired by the famous Toile de Jouy and its delicate scenes, this elegant composition features a tender pastoral setting within a large scalloped motif. Between romantic characters, refined foliage, and details inspired by antique engravings, this embroidery evokes all the poetry and refinement of yesteryear's decor.

Subtle shades of dusty pink and raspberry bring a lot of softness and elegance to the whole. The delicate monochrome subtly highlights every detail of the scene and recalls the charm of traditional printed fabrics that gracefully transcend eras.

This romantic and timeless creation will perfectly fit into an elegant, country-chic, or family-home style decor. Hung in an entryway, bedroom, or refined interior, it will warmly welcome your visitors while adding a soft and poetic touch.

The design was embroidered on a pearl gray linen fabric 12 threads/cm. To be embroidered on a 11 or 12 threads/cm linen fabric, or on an Aida fabric 5.5 or 7 stitches/cm, depending on the desired effect. To preserve all the delicacy of the motif and the elegance of the monochrome tones, opt for a light or slightly pearly fabric.

The charts are printed with symbols and colors (DMC ref.) on 6 pages.

Design size: 139 stitches wide × 140 stitches high; if you embroider on 11 threads/cm linen, over 2 warp threads and 2 weft threads, your embroidery will measure approximately 25.3 × 25.5 cm.

Dimensions calculated for embroidery on 11 threads/cm linen, over 2 warp threads and 2 weft threads.