They've actually survived really well. Even the pale cream ones I did for my parents. I sewed the cushion insert in completely, but they have gone fine being thrown into the washing machine (I did wash and set the dye in all the fabrics I used before I made them up) on a regular basis. Unfortunately, the ones I made for my in-laws haven't been as well cared for and have certainly seen better days. When the arthritis is bad I find it easier to do small designs on small bits of fabric - which is where the patchwork cushion idea came from.

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