Description
This is a 45 x 45cm cushion worked in a loop-tufted checkerboard of bright red and soft pink squares. The front is a raised, hooked pile you can feel under your hand, and the two colours alternate in even blocks across the face. It is made from a polycotton blend, 70% polyester and 30% cotton, which is what gives the tufted surface its bounce and its resistance to crushing. The reverse is a plain canvas in the same red, so the cushion reads well from behind as well as face-on.
A square 45cm cushion is the standard sofa and armchair size, which makes this an easy piece to slot into a seating group you already have. The playful two-tone check suits a bright, relaxed room rather than a restrained one, and it sits happily against plain upholstery in cream, grey or a deeper red. Try it on its own as a single splash of colour, or pair it with other tufted or textured cushions to build up a layered, hand-made feel on a bed or a window seat.
The pile is a soft loop tuft, finished with a knife edge rather than a piped or flanged border, so the seam sits crisp and flat. A zip along one edge lets you take the cover off the pad, which is the practical detail to look for when you want to freshen a cushion between seasons. The canvas reverse is hard-wearing and gives the cushion a bit of weight and structure. If you like this look, the check is a bold, uncomplicated pattern that works as well in a child's room as in a grown-up living space.
Specification
| Material |
70% polyester, 30% cotton |
| Design |
Loop-tufted checkerboard, red and pink |
| Construction |
Tufted face, polycotton canvas reverse, knife edge, zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
Frequently Asked
What size is this cushion?
It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square size that works on most sofas, armchairs and beds without looking lost or oversized.
What is the front made from?
The face is a soft loop-tufted pile in a polycotton blend, 70% polyester and 30% cotton, which gives the raised checkerboard its springy, hand-hooked texture.
Does the cover come off?
Yes, there is a zip along one edge so you can remove the cover from the pad, which makes it easier to store or refresh between seasons.
What does the back look like?
The reverse is a plain canvas in the same red as the pattern, with a knife edge finish, so the cushion looks tidy from behind as well as from the front.
Will the red and pink check suit my room?
It is a bold, cheerful pattern that lifts a plain sofa or bed, and it sits well against neutral cream, grey or deeper red furnishings.