Stitch Plain Velvet Cushion - Quartz

This is a 50 x 50cm square cushion in a soft grey-beige velvet, the shade the supplier calls Quartz. The face is plain, with no woven pattern to compete for attention, so what you notice is the surface itself and the hand-worked edge. All the way round runs a blanket stitch trim in pale cream, a run of open, angled loops that catch the light against the darker pile. It is a simple idea done well, and it gives an otherwise plain cushion a made-by-hand character.

A plain velvet with a worked edge earns its place in a lot of settings. On a sofa it sits happily against patterned throws and printed cushions, because the plain face gives the eye somewhere to rest. Equally it holds its own in a pair on a bed or a reading chair, where the stitched border does the decorating. The neutral tone means it works with warm woods, greys and soft naturals rather than fighting them, so it slots into a room you have already dressed rather than asking you to start again.

The cover is velvet front and back, and the reverse carries a zip closure, which you can see in the second image running across the back panel. That zip means the cover comes off the pad for cleaning and lets you adjust or swap the filling over time. The blanket stitch is worked by hand around every edge, so expect small, honest variations from loop to loop rather than machine uniformity. Style it plain and let the trim speak, or layer it in with textured knits and linen-look weaves where the raised stitching adds a tactile note. It is a quiet, useful cushion that finishes a scheme without shouting about it.

What is the cover made of?

The cover is velvet, one hundred per cent polyester on both the front and the back, which gives it a soft pile that also stands up to everyday use.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a zip closure across the back panel, so you can take the cover off the pad to clean it and to adjust or change the filling.

How big is the cushion?

It measures 50 by 50 centimetres, a standard square size that pairs well on a sofa or sits comfortably on a bed or armchair.

Is the face patterned?

No, the face is a plain velvet in the Quartz shade. The decorative interest comes from the pale blanket stitch trim worked around all four edges.

Is the stitching machine-made?

The blanket stitch trim is hand-finished, so you can expect small natural variations from loop to loop rather than perfectly uniform machine stitching.