OOP & VTG A Work of Heart Heirloom Sewing Pillow Pattern by Susan Oliver
OOP
and Very, Very Difficult to find
Heirloom Sewing Pattern
French Heart Pillow
By Susan Oliver, A Work of Heart
The Pattern
Susan Oliver's series of French Heart patterns first debuted in SEW BEAUTIFUL in 1988.
This is a superbly crafted heirloom sewing pattern.
This pattern was published in 1991.
The French Heart Pillow features a romantic heart shaped from French laces filled with shadow work.
An elegant heirloom project suitable for intermediate French heirloom sewing students.
ace, ribbon and fabric requirements:
Insertion (7/8" - 1 1/8") - 1 1/3 yds
Edging (2" - 2 1/4") - 3 yds
Entredeux (1/8") - 4 yds
Beading (1/2") - 2 1/2 yds
Beading (1/8" double faced) - 2 1/2 yds
Swiss Batiste (45", 54" or 60" wide) - 1/2 yd
The Background
Expressions of awe are natural reactions to the creations made from Susan Oliver’s patterns.
Susan Oliver devoted 7 years of research plus 3 years of writing and designing patterns using vintage techniques.
The machine sewing technique used in these patterns is French Heirloom sewing, the late 19th century art of embellishing clothing, accessories and linens with laces, tiny tucks and puffed strips of fabric.
Many needle art traditions are now forgotten because they are no longer being handed down from mother to daughter. This pattern is a way to rediscover those traditions.
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