Many of Lora Avedian’s creations begin with a drawing, and in the case of the Ode to Echinacea cushion, it all started with the echinacea flowers in Lora’s garden that she’s watched grow from seed to strength over the past year. To bring this to life, she details the linen base with machine-couched antique trims – used to create the flower heads – and free-hand machine-embroidered leaves. It’s a wonderfully nostalgic piece that’s perfect for harnessing the qualities associated with the plant: health and healing.