Half Square Cushion - Red/White

One-of-a-kind quilted cushion, drawing on the half-square quilting tradition. Made by Sara Kelly.

Size: 525(l) x 335(h)mm

product story

quilting happens within communities the world over and was introduced into our making community’s repertoire as a way of dealing with textiles scraps and reclaimed and donated fabrics, taking inspiration from the Amish tradition. A range of techniques and traditions are employed across the collection, including paper piecing, improvisational quilting and sashiko. Each cushion is unique and has its own story to tell through the Maker and the previous owner of the fabric; together the cushions are a symbol of activism – a fight for a community, led by stitch; this distinctiveness and collective activism are also features of quilting history. This project was led by textile artist Sara Kelly.

about tex

tex is a unique range of products and the result of creative collaborations between professional designer-makers and local Community Makers at The Exchange. Through their partnership, they enable increased and affordable access to craft skills learning, that in turn supports the maintenance of a listed building and wider community and social development. All products are hand-made, and so there may be slight variations from the product image and published measurements.

product care instructions

The collection has been made with a mix of fabrics, predominantly cottons and linens. Hand wash only.