{"id":13032,"date":"2022-01-20T13:06:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T13:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/?p=13032"},"modified":"2022-02-07T13:38:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T13:38:03","slug":"a-family-affair-the-story-behind-our-new-velvet-cushion-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/home-inspiration\/a-family-affair-the-story-behind-our-new-velvet-cushion-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"A family affair: The story behind our new velvet cushion&nbsp;collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_13036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13036\" style=\"width: 428px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/soft-furnishings\/cushions-and-throws\/cushions\/velvet\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13036\" 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| Our new range of velvet cushions are a wonderful way to refresh your home for the new season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"the-family-run-firm-that-lovingly-crafts-our-new-velvet-cushion-collection-combines-the-very-best-of-british-fabrics-with-years-of-expertise\">The <em>family-run<\/em> firm that lovingly crafts our new velvet cushion collection combines the very best of British fabrics with years of&nbsp;expertise.<\/h4>\n<p>\u201cWe have an 85,000 to one return rate on our cushions, which we\u2019re really proud of,\u201d says Andrew Tully, a director of the Cotswold Company\u2019s soft furnishings partner, based on&nbsp;Merseyside.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13033\" style=\"width: 296px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13033 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=296%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The 1914 building is filled with character\" width=\"296\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?w=982&amp;ssl=1 982w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=768%2C691&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=110%2C99&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=380%2C342&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=800%2C719&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=220%2C198&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=600%2C540&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Factory-image-8680780.jpg?resize=760%2C683&amp;ssl=1 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cThe stained-glass windows and 10,000 hand-painted tiles make the factory a really attractive place to work\u201d, says director Andrew of the company\u2018s unique headquarters near Liverpool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6 id=\"a-family-affair\">A FAMILY AFFAIR<\/h6>\n<p>Each cushion is checked three times before it leaves the factory, but this quality assurance also comes from the skill of the machinists and the fabric they use. \u201cWe\u2019ve been working with the same few mills within the UK for decades, because we trust that the quality of the fabric they\u2019re producing is exactly what we want it to&nbsp;be.\u201d<\/p>\n<h6 id=\"\"><\/h6>\n<h6 id=\"-2\"><\/h6>\n<p>Consistency is key. And Andrew should know \u2013 he\u2019s been working at the firm for 27 years now, starting out in his school holidays. It was his dad who turned the business around after its original founder fell ill, and it remains a family affair, with Andrew\u2019s sister the design&nbsp;director.<\/p>\n<h6 id=\"-3\"><\/h6>\n<h6 id=\"-4\"><\/h6>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13034\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/sofas-and-armchairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13034\" style=\"color: #121416;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=290%2C387&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A selection of velvet cushions on our Freeman sofa\" width=\"290\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=110%2C147&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=380%2C507&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=1160%2C1547&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=220%2C293&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=760%2C1013&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?resize=450%2C600&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FREEMAN_191-copy-5755788.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shop our range of made-to-order upholstery, delivered in just 8-12 weeks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6 id=\"a-growing-demand\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">GROWING DEMAND<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Today the factory is busier than ever. The sector is booming as a result of a housebound nation looking for quick, easy ways to freshen up their living spaces over the past year. This demand doesn\u2019t come without its challenges, as the building that houses the factory is beautiful but far from&nbsp;practical.<\/p>\n<h6 id=\"made-with-skill-passion\">MADE WITH SKILL &amp; PASSION<\/h6>\n<p>\u201cIt was built in 1914 and is listed, so we can\u2019t modify it,\u201d Andrew explains. \u201cThere are cast-iron pillars and steps, so we can\u2019t use forklift trucks.\u201d Yet, the factory can produce 6,000-plus cushions a week, with a good machinist creating up to 30 an hour in the simpler&nbsp;designs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13038\" style=\"width: 226px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13038\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=226%2C315&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Velvet cushions being crafted\" width=\"226\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=215%2C300&amp;ssl=1 215w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=735%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 735w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=768%2C1070&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=110%2C153&amp;ssl=1 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=300%2C418&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=380%2C529&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=800%2C1114&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=220%2C306&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=600%2C836&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=760%2C1059&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Face-mask-Machinists-2-BW-6952733.jpeg?resize=431%2C600&amp;ssl=1 431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cThere\u2019s a real sense of humour in the factory, and you know what\u2019s going on with everyone,\u201d Andrew tells us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a skill that comes with years of practice (the oldest machinist is 67 and has been at the firm for almost 30 years). But such productivity also comes down to the benefits of being a close-knit company where everyone loves their work. A true family. \u201cThere\u2019s a real sense of humour in the factory, and you know what\u2019s going on with everyone,\u201d says Andrew. \u201cIn a small company, it has to be that way \u2013 but nor would I have it any other&nbsp;way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shop our beautiful new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/soft-furnishings\/cushions-and-throws\/cushions\/velvet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">velvet cushion collection<\/a> online and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in&nbsp;stores.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The family-run firm that lovingly crafts our new velvet cushion collection combines the very best of British fabrics&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":13035,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"coauthors":[32],"class_list":{"0":"post-13032","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-home-inspiration"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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