Description
The Birdie Stripe cushion pairs a printed stripe front with a gathered ruffle running right around the edge, so the flat face of the cushion sits framed by a soft, ruched border. The face is a vertical stripe in muted sage and soft grey-green, and the frill mixes the deeper green with off-white, giving the whole piece a two-tone, cottage feel. It is made from 100% cotton slub, a yarn spun with deliberate slight thickenings so the surface has a gentle, uneven texture rather than a flat, machine-smooth finish. The cover measures 45cm square.
This is a cushion for a sofa, a bed or a reading chair, and it is happiest layered rather than left on its own. The frill gives it more presence than a plain-edged square of the same size, so one is enough to lift a seat, and a pair reads as a set at either end of a sofa. The soft green and off-white tones sit easily against pale linen upholstery, painted panelling and natural woods, and the vertical stripe adds a little structure to a group of otherwise plain cushions.
The cover fastens with a zip, so the pad slips in and out without a struggle and the cover comes off when it needs freshening. Cotton is a breathable, hard-wearing natural fibre that takes a wash well and softens with use, which suits a cushion that gets sat against daily. Because the ruffle is gathered fabric, give it a shake and a smooth with your hand after washing to settle the folds back into place. A sister colourway in a deeper bay green and cream is shown alongside it, if you want to mix the two across a seat.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton slub |
| Design |
Printed vertical stripe, two-tone |
| Construction |
Gathered ruffle trim, zip closure |
| Size |
45cm x 45cm |
| Colour |
Bay Green / Mist |
Frequently Asked
Is the cover removable for washing?
Yes, the cover has a zip closure along one edge, so you can slip the pad out and take the cover off whenever it needs freshening up.
What size is this cushion?
The cover is 45cm square, a standard scatter size that suits a sofa, a bed or a chair and layers well with other cushions.
What does cotton slub mean for the feel?
Slub yarn is spun with slight thickenings along its length, so the woven cotton has a soft, gently textured surface rather than a flat, uniform finish.
How do I keep the ruffle looking neat?
The frill is gathered fabric, so after washing give it a shake and smooth the folds with your hand to settle the gathers evenly back into shape.
Does one cushion make an impact, or do I need a pair?
The ruffle trim gives it more presence than a plain square, so one lifts a seat well, while a pair reads as a matched set on a sofa.
Is a pad included?
The record does not confirm whether a pad is supplied, so please check before ordering if you need one to fill the cover.