Cushions for the chair you actually use.

GOOD QUESTIONS

Rocker cushions, answered.

• Do all cushions come with ties?

  Ties are an option, not a default — but for a rocker, we strongly recommend them. Without ties, even a slightly curved seat tends to creep forward over time, especially if you cross your legs or rock vigorously. Ties solve that completely. We sew four corner ties as standard (one at each back corner is enough on a flat seat) and you can choose length, fabric and whether they tie in a bow or a flat knot. Add them in the configurator extras step.

• What thickness works best for a rocker?

  Two to three inches is the rocker sweet spot. Thinner than two and you feel the wood; thicker than three and your knees rise too high relative to the chair arms, which looks strange and feels worse. For a tall back cushion, two inches is plenty — the back is for posture, not loft. If your rocker has a particularly low or angled seat-pan, send a side-on photo and we'll suggest a thickness that suits the proportions.

• Can I order seat and back as a matched set?

  Yes — and most customers do. We pattern the pair together so the fabric direction matches across both pieces, the piping is identical (same colour, same width), and the cushions read as one set rather than two separate buys. Order them in the same configurator session and tell us in the notes that they're a pair. There's no extra charge — it's the same work, just done thoughtfully.

• Can you do tufted cushions?

  Yes. Tufting (those small dimpled buttons holding the foam in place) gives a classic, slightly formal look that suits traditional wooden rockers beautifully. We do diamond-tuft, biscuit-tuft and simple button-tuft patterns — buttons can be self-fabric or contrast leather. Add tufting in the configurator's extras step, or message the atelier for a custom pattern. Tufted cushions take a few extra days in production.

• Indoor or outdoor — which fabric should I pick?

  If your rocker lives on a covered porch or sunroom, an outdoor-grade performance fabric is the safer bet — humidity creeps everywhere, and indoor cottons can mildew on a damp morning. For a strictly indoor reading-nook rocker, indoor performance fabrics like Aquaclean or Crypton give you the soft hand of cotton with stain-release finish. Browse the library filtered by use to see what fits.

• How do I measure a curved seat?

  Measure the widest point side-to-side, the deepest point front-to-back, and then take a phone photo of the seat from directly above with a tape measure laid flat across it. We'll pattern the curve from your photo. If the seat is shaped like a saddle (lower in the middle than at the edges), tell us in the notes — we'll either match the contour or sit the cushion proud, whichever you prefer. Both work; it's an aesthetic choice.