No, It's the real thing - you can decorate it with small pillows, etc. They are a good seller here, you can make them with kids fabric, tropical, breast cancer fabric, etc. Thank you for your interest. Dolores
I'll make one tomorrow - It's ok if you sell them on this, or any, site. Thank you for the offer of a crochet pattern. I've seen them and they are pretty. I can see how to do those though, so no worry.