The fabric is perfect for your bed. I would think you a king sheet for the other side would work out fine.

I've seen many duvets that are not really sleeping material but you may be comfortable. Is the sample big enough to wash? That why you can tell how it softens up.

I've made many duvet covers for queen sized beds, and have done them just as you've described, by making the center panel the full width, and then using half the width on either side of it, matching the prints. In some cases, I have made 'roping' by cutting the fabric on the diagonal, and covering 'cotton filler cord' that you can buy at fabric stores with it for added dimension. I put that in between the middle and side panels.

My only concern would be how the fabric washes. Even though it's 100% cotton, many home dec fabrics have a finish applied that makes them a bit 'firmer' in texture. I hope your sample is large enough to wash, so you can see if anything happens to the fabric, and how well any wrinkles come out after it's dried and pressed. Also be sure to order enough of it so that you can match either side to the center panel, as I see it has a 26 1/2" repeat.

It DOES look great with that wonderful bed!

Check out Bella Notte bedding. It is expensive but it is on Ebay and some stores discount certain pieces. You might be able to find something you like.

Measure your fabric sample precisely before you wash it. I recommend washing it several times to determine how it is going to react. An easy way is to draw a very precise outline of the sample, using this template for your basis of comparison for each washing.
It looks lovely with your bed. Using a sheet for the reverse side will work fine.
Excellent advice from my3dogs. You may also want to use the self covered cording around the perimeter for a very elegant look. It is alot of extra work, and requires more yardage but would look spectacular.

This is similar made by Charisma. The Charisma bedding that I have bought thus far is very high quality. This would look wonderful paired with the Charisma Alexa Silk Dot quilt in cream.

Here is a link that might be useful: Charisma Belle Fleur

I agree going with the three panel route. That's how I made the one for our guest bedroom. Here's a picture of just the top for reference. I used store bought roping in the seams. The room, as you can see, is a work in progress. Though much has been done since this picture was taken including the window trim.

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FA, I love that pattern! I'm glad that you can use it in your room!

If I remember correctly, that is an upholstery fabric, right? The only thing I can think of, is that it may make your duvet really heavy. Some people like heavy duvets, other people prefer them light. I don't know if that matters to you.

Great taste!! Can't wait to see what happens in that room!

Thanks everyone-- I should "fess up". I won't sew this myself-- my skills are rusty and I start back to work in another week (ugh). I am hoping my friend will do it for me .. she made one herself many years ago just as my3dogs and justgottabeme did. Hers was lovely so I trust her completely. Otherwise, I'll hire someone locally to do it.

Jynxed, I really like that charisma set but it is a touch more blue. I am going to check around and see if I can pick up a pillow case to try it out.

Texashottie, thank you.. and thank you for hanging on through this wild ride with me haha. I have not decided on a set as yet. I am still waiting for the Lyon sham to arrive and I have a few other sets. I needed to see if this material was a viable option for a duvet cover-- if not, I'd really like to incorporate it some way-- curtains, pillows, something. I stopped in Tuesday Morning again yesterday and will keep doing so. I'll post the short list of options in a few days and get feedback. I would like a few options that I can switch out -- so I'll select a few then try to find paint colors that match them both or all.

I am also working through some issues in my living room-- so I am feeling a bit decor numb at the moment haha. Maybe not numb as much as so overwhelmed I can't make decisions.

Thanks again everyone-- and yes, I'll wash the sample. It is about 8 inches long but only 3 inches wide. Definitely big enough to wash.

Here is a duvet I made not too long ago. Another design option is to frame the toile with a complimentary fabric as I did with this project. I mitered the corners as well but omitted the welting to keep the duvet smooth looking. Best of luck on your project! This is not a duvet we sleep with so the comfort of the backing (110" broadcloth) was not a factor in anything other than color.

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funkyart -

I have seen that fabric and love it! In fact, a favorite blogger of mine used (I think!) that same fabric (if not, something very similar) with a coordinating plaid bedskirt. I'll look up that blog address and post it for you. Although that fabric is a decorator fabric, if I remember, it is not heavy at all, 100% cotton, but I am thinking it is recommended to dry clean? I could be thinking of a similar waverly pattern.

The 3 panel method works great for a duvet and is also good for a shower curtain. Never put a seam down the center. I love the cording added.

Beautiful fabric - can't wait to see what you decide on!

tina

Tina.. yes, it is pretty lightweight. It definitely wouldn't be bad for a duvet.. don't know about dry cleaning though. Ill have to check that out-- that would be a deal breaker for me (at least for duvet cover). It's 100% cotton so I assumed it was ok to wash.

I'd love to see someone who used it so let me know if you find the link.

Well I looked on several fabric sites and it doesn't give fabric care! I realize it is 100% cotton, but many 100% decorator fabrics, I wouldn't wash. It would probably be okay , although like someone mentioned, the fabric may have a *finish*. It would shrink, so I would definitely pre-wash if you went that route.

Here's the blog - the post with the bedroom is July 8, so scroll to that post. I LOVE this gal's blog. She's kind of a lazy or imperfect (her words!) decorator, but she has a touch. Not to mention, she's hilarious. Not to advertise or anything, but she also has some great tassels in her etsy shop. I think there's one in that bedroom post - on the lamp by the bed.

http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/

tina

Tina.. that looks GORGEOUS on her bed. Wow. Thank you so much for sharing the link with me. I do check her site off and on (I am lazy and imperfect also).. but I had missed that one. Funny, it's even really wrinkled in her photo and I still think it looks great.

I am going to call Zarin's tomorrow and find out about care. I do need to wash the duvet often so care is important.

I don't know if my first response was gobbled up by cyberspace or what, but I responded THAT FABRIC IS NOT MEANT TO BE WASHED!!! Decorator fabric is meant to be drycleaned. I thought I would be smart once and thought the same as you, it's cotton, I can wash it. WRONG paid $40 per yard for the most awesome fabric of NYC black etchings on a white background to make my DD a duvet. The black ink all ran. I spent $40/yard on 12 yards of fabric that was totally RUINED!!! I tested a sample first, and the sample didn't run. I think it was because of the volume of fabric smushed up against itself in the washer that the black ran. I have that exact Braemore fabric in my master bath. Lovely, just plan to dry clean it!!

Here is a link that might be useful:

Hi. I made a duvet with cotton fabric similar to yours (but with large flowers) for our queen sized bed. I used three panels and did not use any welting/roping -- just matched the pattern closely and it looks nice. We always dry clean it and have not had a problem (it is 6 years old and still looks new). sorry I don't know how to post pics or I would show you. The fabric you chose is beautiful! I chose a similar one to redo our loveseat (fabric from calico corners). Good luck to you.

well... these last few posts convinced me that this isnt a good choice for a duvet. Mine is a home where the bedding must be washed frequently. I am not one to remove the bedding to sleep.

Maybe whatever I choose will coordinate so that I can use it for curtains.

darn.. but thanks. I'd rather find out now.

I am agreeing with some of the posters above - I have made bedspreads and do the three-panel thing. I would not buy any bedspread fabric I had to dryclean-only. I do what someone else above suggested - trace the swatch on a piece of paper. Then wash it the same way you plan on washing it at home - ie, hot water, hot dryer, if that's what you plan on doing. Then measure it again afterwards. If you are nervous about the swatch, you could buy a half yard or something. I've never had a fabric behave differently than the swatch - ewigginton, that would be a total bummer :-(