I have a pillow in one of my sewing chairs that has a sham just as the OP described. Big flower appliqué in the center with lace around the outside edges, blue/mauve floral fabric, wide layered ruffles around the outside. Had it been handmade, it would have taken a lot of fussy work.
From the late 80s, I think. Guess I don't do a lot of decorating.
hugs,
charlotte