---
title: "The Seven Masters: The Upholsterers Behind CushionGuide"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/"
---

*Meet the seven master upholsterers who write CushionGuide, from High Point to Seattle: who reads which cushions, their specialties and 283 years at the bench.*

The Masters

# The seven masters of the atelier

Seven American upholsterers, seven benches from Puget Sound to Casco Bay. Each one reads the cushions they know
 best, answers the questions buyers ask, and signs the work in their own hand.

## The quick answer

CushionGuide is written by seven American master upholsterers, each at the bench in a different city and each reading the cushions they know best. Ask Harlan on velvet; Maggie on piping & welt; Élodie on color matching; Callum on outdoor & water-repellent cushions; Hana on floor seating; Rosa on porch swings; Nate on templates & odd shapes.

## The workshop wall
- corduroy
- tufting & buttons
- floor cushions

165 readings 92 answers 19 patterns
- kitchen banquettes
- L- and U-shaped seating
- dining chair pads with ties

255 readings 96 answers 20 patterns
- fabric selection
- velvet sheen
- stripes & ticking

199 readings 148 answers 21 patterns
- sunbeds and loungers
- boat and RV cushions
- porch and patio benches

186 readings 95 answers 17 patterns
- IKEA fits (Hemnes daybed, Kallax)
- small apartments
- kids' playrooms & floor sofas

163 readings 95 answers 19 patterns
- rocking chairs & gliders
- papasan and hanging chairs
- window seats in old houses

245 readings 93 answers 20 patterns
- trapezoid and bay-window geometry
- L and U layouts
- foam density & firmness

183 readings 146 answers 23 patterns
- **7** masters, seven cities
- **283** years at the bench, combined
- **1,396** photo readings
- **765** Cutting Table answers
- **139** measuring and making patterns

## At the bench since

**283** years of cutting, piping and closing seams between the seven of them.
- [1968Harlan58 years](https://cushionguide.com/masters/harlan/)
- [1981Maggie45 years](https://cushionguide.com/masters/maggie/)
- [1984Callum42 years](https://cushionguide.com/masters/callum/)
- [1985Rosa41 years](https://cushionguide.com/masters/rosa/)
- [1991Élodie35 years](https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/)
- [1994Nate32 years](https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/)
- [1996Hana30 years](https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/)

## Who reads which cushions

Every page in the [Cushion Atlas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/) is read by the master who knows that seat best. Product and specialty decide first; then the work is shared so no bench runs dry.
- [Ottoman & Footstool Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/ottoman-cushions/)
- [Floor Cushions & Floor Seating](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/floor-cushions/)
- [Star Poufs & Giant Star Floor Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/star-poufs/)
- [Corner Floor Cushions & Poufs](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/corner-floor-cushions/)
- [Bolster Pillows](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/bolster-pillows/)
- [Sofa & Couch Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/sofa-and-couch-cushions/)
- [Banquette & Kitchen Nook Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/banquette-cushions/)
- [U-Shaped Banquette Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/u-shaped-cushions/)
- [Dining Chair Cushions & Pads](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/dining-chair-cushions/)
- [Window Seat Cushions by House Style](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/window-seat-cushions-by-house-style/)
- [Mudroom & Entryway Bench Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/mudroom-and-entryway-bench-cushions/)
- [Kitchen Nook & Dining Bench Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/kitchen-nook-cushions/)
- [Custom Throw Pillows](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/throw-pillows/)
- [Replacement Cushion Covers](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/cushion-covers/)
- [Bedroom Bench & Daybed Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/bedroom-cushions/)
- [Living Room Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/living-room-cushions/)
- [Outdoor & Water-Repellent Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/outdoor-cushions/)
- [Boat, Camper & RV Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/boat-and-rv-cushions/)
- [Deep Seating Patio Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/deep-seating-cushions/)
- [Patio, Porch & Backyard Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/patio-and-porch-cushions/)
- [Sunroom & Three-Season Room Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/sunroom-cushions/)
- [IKEA Hemnes Daybed Covers & Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/ikea-hemnes-daybed-covers/)
- [IKEA Kallax Bench Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/ikea-kallax-cushions/)
- [Kids' Floor Sofas & Play Couches](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/kids-floor-sofas/)
- [Modular Floor Sofas & Teddy Couches](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/modular-floor-sofas/)
- [Crib, Toddler & Floor Bed Mattresses](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/crib-and-toddler-mattresses/)
- [Teddy Floor Sofas & Plush Floor Couches](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/teddy-floor-sofas/)
- [Kids' Room & Nursery Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/kids-room-cushions/)
- [Piano Bench Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/piano-bench-cushions/)
- [Rocking Chair & Glider Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/rocking-chair-cushions/)
- [Porch Swing & Swing Bed Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/porch-swing-cushions/)
- [Papasan & Hanging Chair Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/papasan-cushions/)
- [Pet Beds & Pet-Friendly Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/pet-friendly-cushions/)
- [Reading Nook Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/reading-nook-cushions/)
- [Trapezoid & Angled Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/trapezoid-cushions/)
- [L-Shaped Corner Bench Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/l-shaped-cushions/)
- [Foam Inserts & Cushion Fillings](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/foam-inserts/)
- [Custom Seat Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/custom-seat-cushions/)
- [Round, Oval & Geometric Cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/round-and-geometric-cushions/)

Every master works at the same cutting table,
 so a porch swing question can reach Rosa and its foam question Nate. The byline tells you who held the tape.

## Buyer questions