Cushion HAPPY BIRTHDAY Garland (Blue)

What sets this garland apart is the patchwork quality of its puffy fabric letters - no two letters share the same textile. The blue palette runs through light blue gingham check, white with periwinkle polka dots, navy houndstooth, dusty grey pinstripe, and plain powder blue, all threaded on a sky-blue satin ribbon. Mustard gold and blush pink accent pieces weave through the string, adding warmth without pulling the palette off its cool, dreamy centre.

The chunky, pillow-like letterforms have a handcrafted, cottagey character that reads very differently from foil or paper alternatives. Against a draped white fabric backdrop, a balloon wall, or a timber feature wall, the mixed textiles photograph with a lot of visual interest and texture.