Birdie Stripe Frill Trim Cotton Cushion - Lemon/Sky

This is the Birdie Stripe cushion, a 45cm square made from 100% cotton slub with a printed stripe running across the face and a gathered frill trim framing all four sides. The colourway here is Lemon and Sky: a soft blue face carrying pale scalloped stripes, edged with a ruffle that alternates between the same blue and a gentle yellow. Cotton slub is a yarn spun with deliberate slight variations in thickness, so the cloth has a little natural texture and irregularity rather than a flat, uniform surface. It closes with a zip along one edge.

A cushion like this suits a sofa, a bed or a reading chair, and the soft, faded hues make it easy to sit alongside furnishings you already own rather than asking you to build a scheme around it. The photograph shows it paired with its Lemon sibling on a green sofa, which gives a sense of how the ruffle reads in a room: relaxed and a touch playful rather than formal. It works well in a bedroom, a nursery or a living room where you want a bit of softness and pattern without a bold colour.

Cotton is a breathable natural fibre that washes and wears honestly, and its slub character means the odd thicker thread is part of the design, not a flaw. The frill is gathered fabric rather than a flat border, so it gives the cushion a fuller, more decorative edge and needs a gentle hand when plumping. The zip closure lets you remove the cover, and the printed stripe pattern means the two faces read as one continuous design. If you like the look, the same Birdie Stripe cushion is offered in a Lemon colourway too, so you can group a pair as pictured.

What is cotton slub and will it feel rough?

Slub is cotton yarn spun with slight variations in thickness, giving the cloth gentle texture. It is not rough; the small irregularities are intended and part of the character.

Can I take the cover off to clean it?

Yes. There is a zip closure along one edge, so the cover can be removed from the pad when you need to freshen it.

How big is the cushion?

It is a 45cm square, a common size that sits comfortably on most sofas, beds and armchairs either singly or grouped as a pair.

Does the frill trim need special care when arranging?

The frill is gathered fabric rather than a flat edge, so give it a gentle shake and plump to let the ruffle sit evenly around all four sides.

What colour is this cushion?

The face is soft sky blue with pale scalloped stripes, and the ruffle edge alternates between the same blue and a soft lemon yellow.