Felicity Kendal Shakespeare Quote 'Though she be but little, she is fierce' Cushion Red

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This new embroidered linen cushion from our Shakespeare Quote collection features the quote from A Midsummer Night's Dream 'Though she be but little, she is fierce', as selected by Felicity Kendal. 

Made in a limited edition especially for this Christmas and embroidered in deep scarlet red on an oatmeal linen, this quote captures Hermia's inspiring strength and independence. 

Pairs perfectly with our red and oatmeal Emma Thompson Shakespeare Quote cushion.

Read our blog post by Founding Director Katy Emck to discover the connection between Shakespeare and Fine Cell Work. 

  • Size (inches): 14 x 14
  • Size (cms): 36 x 36
  • Quote reads "Though she be but little, she is fierce" from William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • Feather cushion included. Machine embroidery on linen. Dry clean only.
Stitched by prisoners and prison leavers.
Handcrafted from the finest natural fibres
9 months or more of dedicated craftsmanship

UK delivery starts at £3 and is completely free for orders over £200.

We also offer international delivery.

We hope you'll be delighted by your new Fine Cell Work items, but just in case you're not, there are several circumstances in which we will refund your purchase, subject to the item being returned within 30 days of receipt.

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Anonymous
Lot of joy

As it is absolutely beautifully made it provides me with a lot of joy and it adds a bit of whimsy in the guest shower room as people who know me understand why I've chosen this particular one...

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Elizabeth Christian

I bought this as a Christmas present. The quality of the work is wonderful and my partner who loves it.

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Sally Enthoven

Absolutely love it, beautifully stitched and I ordered if for a friend for xmas whose last name is Little....so perfect!

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Alison Comyn
I love it

This cushion is an ideal gift: beautifully stitched with this perfect quote. It was out of stock but I was notified as soon as it was back in and I have given it to two dear friends for special birthdays, who both love it too.

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Ulli
Great piece of art, great service!

I obviously was lucky enough to place my order when the cushion was back in stock. It was such a surprisingly fast delivery to Germany, just in time for my daughter`s birthday and for her PhD.
The quote "fits" perfectly for her and she loves it as a wonderful rememberance of these happy events. Will you please pass on our heartfelt thank you to your team and foremost to THE STICHER!

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J.T.
Quality stitching

Bought for myself as I love this quote and the linen with red stitching was perfect colour. The quality of the stitching is superb and knowing it was handmade makes it extra special.

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Laurie Marlow
Brilliant!

My mum is an English teacher so this was a perfect gift! Got it for her for Mother’s Day and she absolutely loved it.

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STUART PAYNE
Fierce

Such a great quote and so beautifully executed.

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Chez
Not just a great product, but great service!

I had this in mind for a friend's birthday, but it was out of stock. When it went into and out of stock almost immediately, I wrote to Fine Cell Work, who not only got back to me speedily, but also sent me a personal message when the cushion came back into stock. As it was sent directly to the recipient I have not seen the product itself (Covid restrictions) but I know she is delighted with it.

Crafting wonders

Our production process

Each of our products goes on a long and impactful journey before it is ready to be sold. And every one of our items touches the life of at least one prisoner or prison leaver in some way.

Our needlework kits are put together in our prison workshops before being distributed from our London hub to our wonderful volunteers. These inspirational supporters teach people in prison the necessary skills to craft each piece. The completed stitchwork is then returned to us, to ensure it meets our exacting standards, before finally being sent back into a prison to be 'made up', turning it into the final product (e.g. stuffing and adding zips to cushions).

In total, this process can take up to 200 hours and over 70,000 stitches (per piece!)

We know that every single one of our products boosts self-esteem, builds confidence, has a positive impact on a stitcher’s mental health, and gives them the opportunity to transform their lives.

By purchasing a product, you become a part of that journey.

DONATIONS

Support our work

By purchasing from Fine Cell Work, you are making social change. However, 75% of our rehabilitation programmes are funded through donations and grants. We know that transformation is possible - for our stitchers, for our communities, and for our society as a whole. Your support - through donations or by purchasing products - will help to break the devastating cycle of reoffending and repeated imprisonment.

£10 donation
Provides a prisoner with the materials for one tapestry cushion (100 hours of creative activity). 

£20 donation
Will enable us to continue providing paid, creative and productive work to even more prisoners around the UK, helping them to build a brighter future.

£50 donation
Sponsors a prisoner to train as a volunteer 'class coordinator', teaching and mentoring other prisoners.

£250 donation
Covers the volunteer costs of a stitching class in prison.

£500 donation
Pays for the training, materials and support for one prisoner for an entire year, helping them to rebuild a meaningful, independent,crime-free life.

By giving prisoners hope that transformation is truly possible, they can envision a meaningful life after release. But nobody tells the story of how Fine Cell Work has helped them better than the prisoners themselves:

“Stitching allows me to use a totally different part of my brain and personality. I can move away from the more difficult reflections and anxieties and feel creative and purposeful. This means I no longer feel that my life has come to a halt and that I am of no use to anyone else.”

- Tom, FCW Stitcher -