Effie Plain Cotton Cushion - Rose / Vintage Blush

The Effie cushion is a plain cover made from 100% slub cotton, finished all the way round with a gathered ruffle trim. Slub cotton is a yarn spun with deliberate variations in thickness, so the surface carries a soft, lightly textured grain rather than a flat weave, and you can see that character across the front of this cover. It measures 45cm square, the most useful size for a scatter cushion, and comes in a warm rose and vintage blush tone that sits somewhere between pink and pale terracotta.

This is a cushion for softening a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed. The plain face and the ruffled edge mean it works as a quieter companion to patterned cushions rather than competing with them, so it layers happily alongside stripes and checks or holds its own in a group of plains. The blush colouring suits warm neutral rooms, natural linen upholstery and pared-back schemes where you want a little colour without a strong print. It is equally at home in a bedroom, a living room or a reading corner.

The cover is constructed with a ruffle trim gathered around the outer edge and a zip closure along one side, which keeps the fastening hidden and lets you remove the cover from its insert. Being pure cotton, it is a natural fibre that is breathable and takes colour well, and the slub weave hides the odd crease that comes with everyday use. Group two or three together for a fuller look, or pair a single Effie with bolder patterned cushions from the wider Effie range to balance a busy arrangement.

What is slub cotton and how does it feel?

Slub cotton is spun with uneven thickness in the yarn, which gives the fabric a soft, gently textured surface rather than a smooth, flat one. It feels natural and relaxed to the touch.

Does this cushion come with an insert?

The listing is for the cover with its zip closure. The photographs show a filled cushion, so please check the pack contents at the point of purchase before ordering an insert separately.

How big is the Effie cushion?

It is 45cm square, which is the standard scatter cushion size and the most versatile for a sofa, an armchair or dressing the front of a bed.

Can I take the cover off?

Yes, there is a zip along one edge, so you can slip the cover off its insert whenever you need to and put it back on easily afterwards.

What colour is it?

It is a warm rose and vintage blush shade, a soft pink leaning slightly towards pale terracotta, which suits neutral and natural colour schemes well.

Will it work with patterned cushions?

Yes, the plain face and ruffled edge make it a calm partner to stripes and checks, so it balances busier prints without adding another pattern to the mix.