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POLY WANNA CUSHION
What makes your cushion special? Is it the color, textile or maybe the fact that it was a gift from someone special in your life. However you may judge your cushions worth, why not judge it by its content. Besides, isn't that what really matters? What's on the inside?
What really makes a great outdoor cushion is the ability to last. Can it stand the test of time? That's what makes Poly fiber so special. Outdoor cushions for years have had the reputation for not being able to weather through more than four seasons without some wear and tear whether it's mold and mildew or firmness and fading. You never quite trust that they will last so you rush out to the backyard at the first site of rain and try to save your cushions from dealing with the outdoor elements they were supposedly created for.
Poly fiber offers you a chance to really be confident that those beautiful outdoor cushions you ordered will last through any condition. Poly fiber is a crimped polyester that is woven in such a way that makes it more dense and durable. The compressed nature of the poly fill closely replicates the firmness of traditional upholstery foam. Poly fill has a much lower water retention level than the foam that is used in most indoor cushions. The poly fill makes it mold and mildew resistant. For example, during a hard rain, water will actually drain through your cushion and dry much faster than foam.
Poly fiber-filled products do not contain any chlorofluorocarbons, nor are there any used or given off in its manufacturing process. This is ideal for the environment because it does not damage the earth's ozone layer as does most foam processes. Also, the cushion filler is fully recyclable. This makes Poly fiber the most environmentally conscious choice for most consumers.
So don't hesitate, next time you decide to purchase outdoor cushions or outdoor pillows for your patio, think Poly fill fiber and get the satisfaction of knowing you are getting long lasting and an environmentally friendly product that you can trust.
Article by Anita Winter
Needlepoint Pillows
Needlepoint has been around since the 16th and 17th centuries. Early needlepoint pieces often were blessings for homes and those who entered. Some of these pieces contained letters and numbers. This type of pattern today is called a sampler. Young girls would learn needlepoint to show their skill in sewing and their literacy.
Sometimes needlepoint is referred to as tapestry. While they do kind of look similar, they are actually different in the way they are created. A tapestry is created on a loom. Needlepoint is done by hand stitches.
Needlepoint embroidery has changed since its early days. New stitches are continually being added as the craft grows in popularity. Some stitches are larger and are meant to fill in large areas of the cloth. Other stitches are very small and are used to add very small, intricate details.
Even the thread used can vary. Wool is the traditional thread used, but silk and cotton can also be used. New metallic threads are even being used today. Single or multiple strands of thread can be stitched at the same time, depending on the effect desired.
All of our needlepoint pillows are stitched by hand. Most of them take anywhere from three days to fifteen days to complete, depending on the size of the pillow and the stitch used.
These pillows are beautifully and meticulously done by hand. They will add that nice finishing touch to any room. We have just the right one to fit your decor and complement your color scheme.
Article by Markay Auen
