Easter Bunny Cushion Cover

Although Easter is perceived by many to be a Christian celebration centred on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its origins date back much further.

Saxon goddess Eostre, goddess of fertility and rebirth, was honoured by pagan worshipers every spring and was often presented with a basket of eggs – a symbol of new growth and new life reminiscent of spring. The rabbit (well known for its propensity for rapid reproduction) was her sacred animal. Eostre's feast day was held on the first full moon following the vernal equinox, and this is a similar calculation as is used for Easter among Western Christians. 

CONCEPT BOARD

As a seasonal item intended as a light hearted way to decorate the home for Easter, we felt a good quality synthetic yarn would be the right fibre choice. We opted for bright colours as spring is a season of hope and renewal when the light returns after the dark months of winter, and the world seems a brighter place.

Love Hearts Cushion Covers

Our two sets of Love Hearts cushion covers are based on the famous sweets. However even the well-known candy was based on a pre-existing confection known as the conversation lozenge. Introduced in the Victorian era, the sweets were often  adorned with true Victorian values; Take Ye Not To Strong Drink and Honour Your Parents, for example, although it is believed some were a little ‘racier’ in tone.

We initially thought they would be ideal for Valentine’s Day, but they could just as easily adorn the home of the one you love.

CONCEPT BOARD

As a seasonal item intended as a light hearted way to decorate the home, we felt a good quality synthetic yarn would be the right fibre choice. The designs have been worked in sets of two cushion covers each and the idea of reversing the colour ways on each cushion is both pretty and cost effective on yarn.