pillows – Francois et Moi

The Easiest DIY Pillows EVER: No-Sew Envelope Pillows Made from Napkins

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:19:24 +0000

Today, I’ve got the EASIEST way to create throw pillows for your place. Don’t own a sewing machine? No problem! There’s not a stitch of sewing involved, nor really is there much cutting either. You see, they’re made using pre-made fabric napkins, which makes working up these no-sew envelope pillows a snap. If you can cut on a folded line, line up fabrics, and do some basic ironing, you’ve got this! The pillow’s moody floral pattern I spotted at Anthropologie (in the form of a napkin!) was love at first sight, and I thought it’d be a good transitional pattern as we move into Fall. The pillow backings are plain, affordable navy napkins from World Market, and the tutorial is one of my contributor pieces for Sugar & Cloth this month, so head on over for the full know-how! Check out all my Sugar & Cloth tutorials here!

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Announcing Francois et Moi Pillows at Ciel Loft & Home!

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:44:49 +0000

Hi Guys! If we’re friends on Instagram, then you may already have the inside scoop that my handmade pillow collection is being sold locally through Ciel Loft & Home, a home import & furniture boutique, in St. Louis Park, MN! The collection features the classic Francois et Moi Block prints, as well as indigo mud cloth and batik fabrics sourced fair trade from around the world. All handmade in Minneapolis, of course! Stop in to see the cool kids at Ciel Loft & Home and check out the pillows before they disappear! Follow

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How Learning to Sew Helped Me Find My Creative Voice

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:24:53 +0000

I’ve never been super into sewing. To be honest, I was always a little intimidated by it because my Mom, Sandi of Seams Sew Cool, is a REALLY good sewer (check her out!). She runs a crazy successful sewing school in Duluth, MN teaching kids to sew, and she’s the type of person who can just look at something and know how to sew it. She even made my wedding dress! She was always an encouraging teacher, and though I explored creativity in lots of different ways throughout my childhood, I could never quite catch the sewing bug. Things started to change though when I went off to design school and started living on my own. I was interning at a fabric showroom, and would take home all the discontinued fabrics that they would otherwise throw out. I ended up with stacks and stacks of 28″ x 28″ fabric pieces, and decided to turn them into pillows for my apartment because, well, they were free (which was a big factor back then). Plus I could design them to be the exact color, shape and size I wanted. My mom, excited her daughter was finally taking an interest in sewing, set […]

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Throw Pillows: A Guide to Sizing & Inserts

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:40:54 +0000

It’s no secret I love throw pillows. I think most interior enthusiasts do! They can be the pièce de résistance that makes a room feel finished, as well as easily switched out to change the whole feeling of the space. As a former interior designer + several years experience running an industry fabric showroom under my belt I’m quite familiar with pillow talk. If you’re thinking about purchasing or DIY-ing pillows for the change of seasons, you may want to check out the guidelines below to make sure they look their best! Types of Inserts: Feather & Down – Down fills are typically best as they’re all around loftier, and can be fluffed overtime to maintain their shape and volume. Tip: The more down content there is in the feather/down ratio, the better! Synthetic Spun Polyester – Think craft store inserts. Synthetic fiberfill is generally a lesser quality insert as they flatten, lose their shape, and become lumpy overtime. I almost never use them, except for in these tufted pillows! In this case, the synthetic insert stayed in place and proportional in the pillow better than down would have. Down Alternative – Though down alternative is technically still polyester fill, […]

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Maker’s Spotlight // No. 2

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Tue, 26 May 2015 12:21:28 +0000

Hope you had a great long weekend! I’m excited to share an amazing round-up of makers this week in the 2nd ever Maker’s Spotlight! From screen-printed soft goods to hand-painted ceramics–there’s a whole lotta inspiration for the devouring up in here. Britt Bass Turner – First up is an abstract painter out of Atlanta. I LOVE her use of color and the movement in her pieces–I mean, wow! Her shop features originals, prints, homegoods and notebooks. Suite One Studio – Lindsay Emery, a ceramicist hailing from North Carolina, creates watercolor-inspired, gold-kissed tableware that effortlessly makes mealtimes everywhere just a bit more beautiful. Goldfinch Blankets – The creation of Debra Herdman and Caroline Andrea Vaaler, Goldfinch blankets and throws are designed here in Minneapolis and hand-loomed with only the finest merino wool by artisans in Nepal. Their simple sophistication and luxuriously soft hand make them a must-have for cool summer nights. Lori Harrison – Lori finds inspiration in the imperfections and unexpected beauty in the world around her, translating it into luxe home goods to enhance our everyday. I especially love her screen printed pillows. Get on my sofa!

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