no, you big hippy, not the Carole King album. Though I like that too. No, I’m talking about needlepoint, embroidering, bitchin’ stitchin’.

I love RE’s collection of cushions and chairs in vintage needlepoint – hours of work and creative instincts, that otherwise would have sat unloved in the charity shop. I think the key to this look, for what it’s worth, is in volume. The above arrangement looks brilliant, but not sure I’m out there enough to just go with a solitary embroidered lion’s face on my sofa. Safety in numbers.

Then there’s a more contemporary take. This cushion might look like Bridget Riley has taken charge at the WI, but in fact it’s the work of artist Audrey Ward, who sells both cushions and kits so you can stitch her gorgeously graphic op art designs yourself. What are you waiting for? Get on it now while your fingers are nimble and your eyes are sharp.