Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Jane Austen Silhouette Pillow

I found a round/oval crochet doily at a yard sale recently that had a linen insert in the middle.  It reminded me of a cameo so I knew I wanted to do something with a silhouette image.  I decided to go with the Jane Austen silhouette since it is easily available online and did an iron on transfer onto the linen insert.

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I am using dropcloth for the pillow cover and sewed the doily onto the center of the pillow, tacking down some of the outer crochet pieces that would tend to flop over.

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I played around with the stitch pattern on my sewing machine and used a curvy wave pattern to sew the pillow together.

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I’m really pleased with the way it turned out.  This is going on the side to come with me to the Dickens Festival gift shop in December.

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I’m going to tell you something and I hope you won’t laugh.  I will be 50 next month and I never read any of the Jane Austen books until two weeks ago!  I managed to catch “Emma” on Masterpiece Classic recently and loved it. 

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I have also seen Pride and Prejudice {the Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen version}, which I also loved.  I downloaded “Emma” to my kindle for free and read it right after I saw it on Masterpiece Classic.  Mansfield Park is waiting on the kindle to be read next!

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31 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pillow,love it.<3
Mette.

NanaDiana said...

Kathy, That pillow turned out great. That was a good idea for that doily-it does look like a cameo!
I am so glad you discovered those books. I plan to reread them this winter because it has been years since I read them (high school). Have you watched Downton Abbey? If you love those books you will LOVE Downton Abbey. xo Diana

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

That pillow turned out amazing Kathy!

DIYbyDesign said...

I absolutely love the pillow. Great job!

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

I've never read the books either and I'm older than you! Love your pillow and I bet it won't last long at the Dickens Festival gift shop.

Martinel said...

So vintage and aged looking with doily, it also gives it some coquetry..The silhouette image gives it style and elegancy..Like it much:)Marinela

Okio B Designs said...

Oooooooh that came out great! Beautiful!

Jeanine

HI! I'm Tabitha said...

Kathy I absolutely adore this pillow...what a great use for a crochet doily
hugs

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What a lovely pillow!! Stunning!! I am playing catch up...Thanks so much for always stopping by!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Betty said...

That is a very beautiful pillow. You know I am 59 and just recently read my first Jane Austen book.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

This is so pretty, love the lace detail too. Hugs, Marty

Donna, The Decorated House said...

What a cute idea! Love using the center for a cameo.

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Great idea, Kathy. It's beautiful.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Kathy, love your pillow and the way it turned out. The stitch around the pillow cover is perfect and I love the silhouette. Perfect with the doily.

Happy Autumn,
Hugs!

Our Hopeful Home said...

It's absolutely perfect! What a great eye you have for transforming things! I was an English major in college so I read plenty of Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice's a favorite.

fiona said...

I am so in love with this and Jane Austen is my favourite author too :) xx

This N That said...

Turned out great ..love the lace..

Gail said...

Your pillow turned out beautiful Kathy. I have never read the books either and I'm 53! Hope you have a wonderful evening, Gail

Anonymous said...

Kathy, I love the pillow! Your idea of adding the doily is fantastic! Jane Austin is one of my favorite authors! I love her silhouette on the pillow- very pretty!

SheilaG @ Plum Doodles said...

Love the pillow, Kathy! I have to confess, as much as I love to read, I have never read any of her books. I should, though, shouldn't I? :)

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

So pretty! I LOVE it!

Pollyanna said...

I so envy you ... wish I could go back and read them all for the first time ... what a treat ... oh and the pillow is great to BTW!!

Little Miss Maggie said...

I LOVE your pillow. It's so cute, and I love the zigzag stitching around the edge too. Great project.

Laurel Stephens said...

Hopped over from Common Ground's party to see your Jane Austin pillow. It's so charming!

Anonymous said...

I love the pillow and that you saw the doily and knew it would be great for a cameo pillow. Now that's a pillow I would scoop up in a heartbeat!

Cynthia said...

To be able to sew, sigh, so jealous. I love this pillow Kathy. I wish I could buy your pillows!!

Cynthia

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Hello Kathy,
Okay now, you have got to tell me where you found this awesome transfer...I LOVE IT!!!! I'm 54 and I haven't read the books too:)

Blessings,
Linda

coastal.charm@yahoo.com

Tina@WhatWeKeep said...

I love this idea! The doily just made this pillow...very clever! I'm a big Jane fan, too. Enjoy reading your books!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

So, so beautiful!!! Love it!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Kathy, What a great idea and I love the pillow. Thanks for sharing it at the Open House party and look for your project featured this week.
Hugs,
Sherry

Jamie @ Domestically Vintage said...

Ahh! I LOVE Jane Austen! I own/have read every book. I've seen/own almost every version of every movie ever made. My Mom and sisters have been all about those books since I can remember! I even made Jane Austen pillows with that same silhouette. Your pillow is just beautiful! ~ Jamie

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