Mistletoe Wreath Embroidered Velvet Cushion - Multicolour

This 45 x 45cm cushion pairs two textures that could not be more different: a soft boucle front, its face raised in loops of pale looped yarn, and a smooth velvet reverse in a deep pinky-red. The front carries an embroidered mistletoe wreath, sprigs of green worked in two tones with small white berries and a single red ribbon knotted at the top, framing the words "kiss me under the mistletoe" stitched in the same red thread. Both the face and the reverse are polyester throughout.

It is a seasonal cushion, made for the sofa or the reading chair through the Christmas weeks, and it sits happily against plain linen upholstery or a mix of greens and reds already in the room. The boucle front gives it a wintry, woolly look without wool, while the velvet back means you can turn it over for a quieter plain-red face when you want the words to rest. It works singly or as one of a pair with its sibling design, and photographs well propped in a corner of a bench or bed.

The cover closes with a hidden zip, so the opening disappears once the cushion is filled and there is no visible fastening to interrupt the front. Being polyester, the fabric is hard-wearing and holds its shape through a busy season of guests and gatherings, and polyester resists creasing so the cushion looks tidy with little fuss. The embroidered detail and the raised boucle both reward a gentle hand, so treat it kindly rather than roughly. Store it flat over the year and it will come out ready for the next December. If you like the look, the same range runs to a "holly jolly" wreath cushion in matching boucle and embroidery.

What is the front of the cushion made from?

The front is a soft boucle, a looped, textured face, with the mistletoe wreath and lettering embroidered on top. The whole cover is polyester.

What does the back look like?

The reverse is a smooth velvet in a deep pinky-red, so you can turn the cushion over for a plain face whenever you prefer a quieter look.

How big is the cushion?

It measures 45 x 45cm, a standard square scatter size that suits most sofas and armchairs and pairs neatly with other cushions of the same dimension.

Does the cover have a fastening?

Yes, there is a hidden zip closure along one edge, which stays out of sight once the cushion pad is inside for a clean, unbroken front.

Can I buy a matching design?

The same range includes a coordinating "holly jolly" wreath cushion in the same boucle and embroidery, so the two can be displayed together as a pair.