Modern Toile de Jouy

Massachusetts Toile de Jouy Pattern: A Celebration of New England’s Heritage

If you love New England history, coastal charm, and timeless design, you’ll adore the Massachusetts Toile de Jouy Pattern from Hughes Studio. This hand-drawn seamless print captures the essence of the Bay State — weaving together its maritime heritage, colonial architecture, and iconic landmarks in the classic toile de Jouy style.

Whether you’re a professional designer looking for a statement pattern for wallpaper, textiles, or branding — or a DIY crafter searching for unique digital paper — this Massachusetts toile offers flexibility, elegance, and storytelling charm.

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What Is Toile de Jouy?

Toile de Jouy is a design style that originated in France in the 18th century, characterized by detailed linework illustrations arranged into repeating scenes. Traditionally printed in a single color on a light background, toile patterns often depict pastoral or historical vignettes.

At Hughes Studio, this historic art form is reimagined with a modern storytelling twist. Each state in the U.S. is celebrated through a toile pattern that captures its landscapes, culture, and traditions.

Massachusetts Toile: A Story Told in Scenes

The Massachusetts Toile de Jouy print is filled with carefully illustrated vignettes that honor the state’s character. Scenes include:

  • Whale & Fishing Boats – a nod to Massachusetts’s whaling and fishing legacy.

  • Lighthouse – standing tall on the rocky New England shoreline.

  • Colonial Homes and Farms – evoking historic architecture and rural charm.

  • Dock & Lobster Shack – a reminder of working harbors and fresh coastal seafood.

  • The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere – an iconic Revolutionary War moment, captured beneath the moonlight.

  • Symbolic Fillers – lobsters, oysters, clams, seabirds, and more.

This rich variety makes the pattern ideal for anyone looking for Massachusetts wallpaper, New England-themed fabric, or historic toile prints with coastal charm.

Available in Six Colorways

The pattern comes in six timeless colorways designed for both traditional and modern applications:

  • Blue on White

  • Grey on White

  • Red on White

  • White on Blue

  • White on Grey

  • White on Red

Each option is provided as a seamless, high-resolution tile (24x24 inches at 300 DPI), with layered PSDs, transparent PNGs, JPGs, PAT files, and bonus printable digital paper.

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Part of the Hughes Studio 50 State Project

The Massachusetts Toile de Jouy Pattern is a proud part of the Hughes Studio 50 State Project — an ongoing design journey to create a toile print for every U.S. state.

Each pattern highlights the landmarks, traditions, and cultural touchstones that make a state unique. From coastal Maine and historic Virginia to wide-open Texas and beyond, the collection is building into a rich tapestry that celebrates the diversity of America.

By bringing together historic illustration techniques with modern storytelling, the 50 State Project bridges past and present, offering designers and collectors a fresh way to connect with place and identity through art.

How to Use the Massachusetts Toile

This pattern is incredibly versatile and works for both professional design projects and personal crafts. Popular uses include:

  • Interior Design: Wallpaper, upholstery, and textiles for coastal homes, boutique inns, and historic properties.

  • Branding & Packaging: Perfect for regional brands, New England shops, or food/beverage packaging inspired by local heritage.

  • Stationery & DIY Projects: Invitations, cards, scrapbooking, or gift wrap with a distinctive Massachusetts feel.

  • Print-on-Demand Products: Use the digital files to create fabric, home décor, and accessories for sale or gifting.

Where to Get the Pattern

Ready to add a piece of Massachusetts history to your next design project? The Massachusetts Toile de Jouy Pattern is available now in six colorways, with seamless PSD, PNG, JPG, PAT, and printable digital paper files included.

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Bring the beauty of New England into your work — and become part of the story of the Hughes Studio 50 State Project.

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