Hope Needlepoint Cushion by Brandon Mably

Hope Needlepoint Cushion by Brandon Mably

Name: Hope Needlepoint Cushion by Brandon Mably
Brand: Fine Cell Work
SKU: NC157
Price: 135.0 GBP
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"I think it's the lack of hope that comes and gets you. See, I believe in hope. I believe in belief". ~ Ted Lasso

This Hope Needlepoint Cushion was conceived for Fine Cell Work by talented textile designer and long-time supporter of Fine Cell Work, Brandon Mably. A design embodying the sentiment that resonates with everything that Fine Cell Work is and does, the inspiration originally came from a popular television show...

"The idea for the Believe Needlepoint Cushion came about after watching the amazing series Ted Lasso. When the main character has to take on the impossible task of controlling a new football team, he sticks a quote over his office door that says the word ‘BELIEVE’. It was so powerful to me and has had so much meaning in many ways. I also felt it would be a powerful quote to stitch on a cushion, particularly for stitchers in prison. The same can be said for the word ‘HOPE’ – we all need that in our lives." ~ Brandon Mably

A simple-yet-striking design, the two cushions - you can view the Believe Needlepoint Cushion here - are paired by a pop of bright red woollen yarn. The deliberately bold palette used to create the needlepoint design also acts as an uplifting, visual antidote to the oftentimes colourless prison cells in which they were stitched.

An intermediate-level project for stitchers, the cushions use tent stitch, alongside an accent of long-armed cross stitch to add texture and visual interest. The Hope Needlepoint Cushion has been finished a backing of bright red blue, matching the tone of the text on the front of the cushion.

Read more about the story behind the collaboration and learn more about designer Brandon Mably in our blog post.

Size(inches): 18x10
Size(cm): 46x25
Feather cushion included. Needlepoint in wool. Dry clean only.
3/4 zip closure
Designer: Brandon Mably

Please note: due to overwhelming demand, this cushion is currently out of stock.

Our stitchers are busy making more, so please sign up below to be notified when the Hope Cushion is back in stock. Due to our unique production process, we expect this to be early Summer 2025.

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.

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.

Over 25 years of transformation

Rehabilitating over 8,000 prisoners

Renowned designers

Supported by esteemed designers to create one-of-a-kind, limited edition products

Breaking the cycle

We help break the devastating cycle of reoffending and repeated imprisonment

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.

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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 -