Farmhouse French pillows are any pillows that work with farmhouse French style. They are not necessarily French. They don’t have to be French, they just need to work with Farmhouse French style.
The purpose of my Farmhouse French Friday is to pick one element and show you loads of examples of that element and many different options. Let’s talk about pillows today. Note the grainsack style pillows shown below. All of these are reproduction.
The only pillows made from real grainsacks below are the blue striped ones on the daybed and the two pillows on the floor.
Below I am showing a few linen ruffled pillows and a lavender satin embroidered one. Note that the style works well with refined and rustic pillows.
Blue linen pillows and the blue stripe pillow are both perfect.
Here’s blue satin embroidered pillow and a furry white pillow. I love the two together.
These cotton floral pillows are soft and sumptuous.
The pillows below are real grainsacks.
This one is needlepoint on wool.
What room can’t use a little toile?
Below it’s another pillow I made. The instructions are Here.
The pillows below were made from vintage European hand towels.
I hope that’s given you a lot of ideas for your home.
Shopping for pillows? Here are several I found that I think would work well with Farmhouse French style. (Affiliate links)
Thanks for sharing all of your decorating ideas and sources for pillows!
Much appreciated!!
Thank you for this post, I like the idea of silky with furry!
Love your antique linen pillows and I also am sold on blue anything. I am currently having cushions made for a reed chair and ottoman and can’t wait to see how the blues get along. The cushions are reversible, so I amusing two different patterns so I will have an easy change. Thank you, Linda
Anita, love you blog! Where did you find the toile bedspread featured in this post? If you made it, where did you find the beautiful fabric? It would be perfect in my master bedroom! Thanks so much!!
Lynda, I made that bedspread probably 10 years ago, so that fabric is long gone. Hope you find what you need.
Thanks for responding! Thanks for the inspiration!! Blessings!!
Loving all these pretty pillows ♥
I love pillows almost to obsession! My husband thinks I’m crazy. The first thing he does is throw them on the floor before he sits on the sofa.
Thanks for your sources Anita. I’ll take one of everything, please! My favorite is still the one you made with lace. That one has it all!
Ginger
Thanks for sharing! Now I know I don’t have to ” go by rules” when I’m picking out pillows for my farmhouse French look!
All these cushions are so pretty – I have been sourcing out fabrics, putting ideas together and I am inspired most of all by your posts. But I spend too much time looking, not enough time actually doing it!!
More great things from your home……..love it all!!! Is the design on the ottoman something you did? I love the garden tool pattern……..can you give any info on it? I have been searching for artwork like that.
That was purchased that way Kathy. I think I can order it for you, if you want one, They are not cheap though.
Oh, Anita, thanks so much for the offer to order. I mainly was looking for the artwork ..or a ready made pillow. I have more ottomans now so I don’t need another one. Yours is wonderful and suits the style. I appreciate your answer to the comment and look forward to more of your wonderful taste and blogs.
Have a blessed day
Kathy
I Love your blog !! Everyday it inspires me to tackle another project.
When you make your pillows do you use a polyester form or a feather pillow,? If a feather pillow where do you get them from?
Lori, I use both and use a wholesaler for my pillows. I buy boxes of them at a time.
Hi Anita love the one that is purple with throw on the chair looks fantastic with the cream! Snowing today so we have load of white stuff out side , From winter Alberta
Wow, it’s still hot here in Texas Dawn. Stay warm!
Hi Anita, I love the blue striped pillow with the horizontal piece of lace! I’m going to try that on one of my pillows as it looks like something simple that i may be able to manage!
Always a beautiful share here with you Anita, I have been sewing up pillows the last couple of days and working on my Christmas stockings. I usually have them all cut out and sewn up in Aug and ready to list in my etsy in September.. looks like a very late start for me. A few to go around is better then non- making them gets me in the holiday spirit.
I love your farmhouse pillows, and they will be loved by all that share I. Your creative farmhouse chic charm .
Xx
Doré
I know this post is about pillows, and I love the examples you showed, but I’m curious where the rug with the wide blue and natural stripes came from. It makes that room look so warm and cozy!
Hi Anita,
I love all the pillows! I really like the linen cover on the chair featured above. I am looking for a red strip slipcover for a wing back chair, any ideas?
Tina, I would use a red striped grainsack and some rustic linen. I have the grainsacks for sale here. http://shop.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/collections/fabric-and-fabric-products
I’m not very good at sewing and would never be able to make something that nice, is there any where I can order a slip cover using this material?
They have to be made custom for each chair so they fit perfectly. They are so much work too. I wouldn’t be able to sell them at a price that you would be happy with.
Love your style! Nothing like a great pillow! Great blog Anita.
I love the daybed and i just purchased one for my terrace. Where did you get your large bottom cushion? stunning!!
I had it custom made.
Everything looks beautiful…
Jeannie
As always you have wonderful posts. I need the large garden stool. Where can I order one? Also. The color of the bench. Did you paint it. Do you know the color. Love your look. Thanks
The paint job for the church pew can be found here.
The stool is Aidan Gray, so look for a store that carries that brand.
I look forward to finding your site in my in box!
I love all the pillows! Gorgeous!!
I love your site and your beautiful pillows!! I will be getting several. Do you know where I can find the daybed?
Janet, this is an antique French crib that I found at Round Top. They are very hard to find, and I don’t know where you live. I had to have the mattress custom made for the crib. I would start by checking with antique dealers in your area. It took me years to find this one.