Cushions are the easiest item of soft furnishing to make, and this book starts with a section on the essential sewing techniques, including making your own cushion pad, fitting a zipper, creating flap openings, and adding decorative cord. As well as classic needlework the projects also draw upon simple techniques from the related crafts of embroidery, ribbonwork, beadwork, woolwork, applique, hand-painting, felting and patchwork, to create a highly original collection. Choose from a monochrome Mitred Border Cushion to accent a wooden chair, a Patchwork Bolster for a country style bedroom, a Flat Cushion with Ties as a solution for a hard dining chair, or a Fringed Velvet Cushion for sumptuous living room luxury.