Natural upholstery

Creating natural upholstery projects can be an incredibly fulfilling and eco-conscious endeavor.  Many of my clients had already made the commendable choice of selecting chemical-free fabrics from Revolution. After a few back to back requests, I was ready to take it a step further by contemplating earth-friendly cushions - both inside and out.  

For the cushioning, I opted for natural latex foam derived from rubber trees, which is renewable and biodegradable. I even wanted to keep glue out of these cushions, and so I hand-stitched organic wool batting into place. This extra effort ensured that my upholstery projects remained chemical-free and environmentally friendly.  It was a labor of love, but at the end of the day I was immensely proud to deliver these cushions to my clients.

These projects also made me especially appreciate the craft of making box cushions.  As I was making them, I imagined that my process was similar to a time when people only had natural materials to work with.  I felt lucky to at least have the electricity powered sewing machine at my behest ;D