Look! Classic French Linen Cushions

Oh we just want to smoosh down on these linen cushions and have ourselves a Fall picnic or settle for a smooshy comfy cozy time inside.

So as Summer slowly drifts into Fall, bring some of that summer feeling in with linen cushions (with a chic french stripe no less). Despite how they look in the photos, they're super soft and perfect for lining a window seat or using as floor cushions. Plus they're really (really) durable. Find them at Colcha in Venice.

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I'm sorry, but it looks like someone peed on those.

posted by MiklakMiklak on September 12th 2008 at 1:44pm
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MiklakMiklak - I was thinking the same thing.

No thanks...

posted by bepsf on September 12th 2008 at 2:22pm
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oh! i like those!

posted by Erin Lang Norris/Yellow Canoe on September 12th 2008 at 2:29pm
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Love 'em or hate 'em -- like Maxwell's couch. Same aesthetic.

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on September 12th 2008 at 4:22pm
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Love 'em!

posted by LilyC on September 12th 2008 at 4:46pm
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Gorgeous. There's a funny little shop (wish I knew the name of it) on Abbot Kinney in Venice, CA that usually has stacks of antique striped linen. Here's a picture from a couple years back:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/2721452682_ddcb6d766a.jpg

posted by paintitbright on September 12th 2008 at 8:42pm
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makes me ponder.. this seems like an example of 'why didn't they just recycle the fabric instead of repurposing it into something which will garner a 400% markup and which will inherently contribute to more global warming thanks to the effects of production and shipment'. eh. sometimes it's just nicer not to consume.

posted by *heather leaf* on September 13th 2008 at 5:17am
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"Looks peed on" is an aesthetic?

posted by K T G on September 13th 2008 at 5:15pm
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I've been trying to remember where I read instructions for making this kind of cushion. I want to make one for a wooden bench that has recently come into my life. Does anyone know? I think it was in an older book ...

posted by luna on September 14th 2008 at 9:39am
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They do look like something from an abandoned SRO for drunks. Sort of Salvation Army shelter chic?

posted by LBhirise on September 15th 2008 at 4:24am
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I like these a lot. I would be interested in how to DIY them - looks like a simple box cushion with some sort of tufting-like action around the edges?

posted by amt230 on September 15th 2008 at 5:06am
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lol, yes they look grody

posted by sdnyc on September 15th 2008 at 9:49am
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