Hearts & Paisley Cushion Cover Pattern

Create a beautiful appliqué cushion inspired by a remarkable piece of British quilting heritage.

Designed by Anne Gosling, a member of The Quilters' Guild, this four-block cushion pattern takes its inspiration from the Ladies' Work Society Coverlet (1875–1899), held in The Quilters' Guild Collection.

Featuring decorative hearts, flowing paisley motifs and embroidered details, this design brings a historic textile into a contemporary quilting project.

Pattern Details

• Finished cushion size: 16" × 16" (approximately 40.5 × 40.5 cm)

• Finished block size: 8" × 8" (approximately 20 × 20 cm)

• Skill level: Intermediate to advanced

• Construction: Four appliqué blocks

• Techniques: Appliqué, embroidery, piecing and quilting

• Designer: Anne Gosling, member of The Quilters' Guild

What's Included?

This comprehensive 12-page pattern includes:

• Full, step-by-step written instructions

• Detailed photographs illustrating the techniques

• Appliqué designs and quilting template

• Fabric requirements and cutting instructions

• Illustrated guidance for template-free (back-basted) appliqué

• Instructions for decorative whipped-stitch embroidery

• Guidance for assembling and quilting the cushion

• Instructions for making an envelope-style cushion back without zips or buttons

Anne demonstrates her preferred hand-appliqué and hand-quilting techniques, but the pattern can also be completed using alternative hand or machine methods.

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Digital Pattern – £10.00

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A printed copy of the complete pattern, produced to order and posted to you.

Please note: This product contains instructions and templates only. Fabric, thread, wadding and cushion pad are not included.

The Inspiration: The Ladies' Work Society Coverlet

The original Ladies' Work Society Coverlet was made between 1875 and 1899. Its maker is unknown.

Held in The Quilters' Guild Collection, the coverlet features a background of blue and off-white linen, with appliquéd motifs created from printed dress fabrics. The appliqué edges are decorated with embroidery silks, while the word Industria is embroidered in satin stitch at its centre.

A surviving woven label identifies the Ladies' Work Society, based at 21 Sloane Street, London.

Established in 1875, the Society was associated with the wider Arts and Crafts movement and provided employment opportunities for women skilled in needlework.

Anne's Hearts & Paisley design offers a fresh interpretation of this historic coverlet, celebrating the creativity of its original maker while encouraging today's quilters to explore traditional techniques.

Discover more about this remarkable textile and how it continues to inspire contemporary makers in our article, A Modern Revival: The Ladies' Work Society Quilt Pattern

Explore More Patterns Inspired by the Collection

If you enjoy Anne Gosling's designs, why not try her Hearts & Flowers Table Runner Pattern? Inspired by the same historic coverlet, this appliqué project creates a beautiful 38 × 14½-inch table runner.

You can also explore Garden Festival by Karen Lewis, a contemporary quilt pattern inspired by the decorative motifs of the Ladies' Work Society Coverlet.

Supporting Britain's Quilting Heritage

Every purchase from Quiltworks supports the work of The Quilters' Guild, helping to preserve, research and share Britain's quilting heritage.

This pattern is for personal use only and may not be used for commercial projects.