Description
The Effie cushion is a plain, two-tone piece: a soft petal-pink front and back in slub cotton, edged all the way round with a gathered ruffle in vintage cream. Slub cotton is woven from yarn of deliberately uneven thickness, which is what gives the face its gently textured, slightly irregular surface rather than a flat, uniform weave. It measures 45cm square, the standard size for a scatter cushion, so it will suit inserts you already own without hunting for an unusual fitting.
This is a cushion for softening a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed, and the ruffle earns its place in a relaxed, cottage-leaning or country scheme rather than a hard-edged modern one. The petal and cream pairing is quiet enough to layer with other pastels and neutrals, so you can group two or three together without any one shouting over the rest. It sits comfortably against linen-look throws, painted wood and warm off-white walls, and works equally well propped singly on a bedroom chair.
The face is 100% slub cotton, which means it is breathable and takes a wash without fuss, though we would keep it gentle to protect the gathered edge. The trim is a frill sewn round the full perimeter, and the cover closes with a zip so the insert stays neatly tucked away and can be removed for cleaning. Cotton creases readily, so a light press or a shake out after washing keeps it looking its best. If you like the shape, the ruffle and the plain slub face make it an easy one to buy more than one of.
Specification
| Material |
100% slub cotton |
| Design |
Plain, two-tone with contrast ruffle trim |
| Construction |
Frill trim to all four edges, zip closure, removable cover |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
Frequently Asked
What is slub cotton and how does it feel?
Slub cotton is woven from yarn of uneven thickness, giving a soft face with a gently textured, slightly irregular surface rather than a perfectly smooth one.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes. The cover has a zip closure, so you can remove it from the insert whenever it needs freshening or washing.
What size insert do I need?
The cover is 45cm square, the standard scatter cushion size, so a 45cm insert will fill it neatly and keep the corners plump.
Will it crease?
Cotton does crease readily, so a shake out after washing or a light press keeps the face and the ruffle looking their best.
What colours is it?
The front and back are soft petal pink and the gathered ruffle running round every edge is vintage cream, a quiet pairing for pastel schemes.