London Skyline Needlepoint Cushion – 45cm, Blue Velvet Back

A hand-stitched needlepoint cushion with a London skyline design in bright colours, backed in blue velvet.

What needlepoint actually is

Hand-stitched through an open canvas, one stitch at a time, real surface texture rather than a print, and colour that will not crack or fade.

A skyline suits the technique particularly well. Architecture is all straight lines and blocks, which is what needlepoint renders most crisply.

Details

• Hand-stitched needlepoint front
• Blue velvet reverse: fully reversible
• 45cm x 45cm square
• Inner hollowfibre cushion included

Where it works

Part of the travel-city series with New York, Paris, Tokyo, Dubai and Havana. Grouped, two or three cities read as a considered collection; alone, this one works in almost any sitting room because the blue does a lot of heavy lifting.

A good gift for someone who has moved away from London, or towards it.

Care

Spot clean the needlepoint face. Do not machine wash. Turn it occasionally so both faces wear evenly.