Create Your Perfect Pillows

Completely Custom
Pillow Design
with
Expert Fabric Strategy
-
Your Vision & Your Fabric,
Our Vision & Our Fabric, or
Collaborative Combinations

Have fabric you love and want transformed into gorgeous
custom pillows?

Need custom decorative pillows in
a coordinating fabric that ties
your whole room together?

Don't have fabric or
a vision for your space?
We've got plenty of both and
together we can create throw pillow arrangements that look professionally styled, fit your furniture and lifestyle
—designer decorative throw pillows that feel authentically you.

Ready to Get Started?

Create Your Perfect Pillows

Whether you're being strategic with your budget to maximize every design dollar or you're ready to invest in that statement piece that transforms your entire space, our economics-trained design approach combined with 20+ years of fabric expertise helps you create exactly what you need. This isn't just about making pillows—it's about making smart investments in your home that you'll love for years to come.


Making Custom Design Accessible

We believe that exceptional design shouldn't be exclusive. Our unique background in economics means we understand how to maximize value at every budget level. Whether you're being strategic with your budget or are ready to splurge—the same level of expertise and careful craftmanship goes into every project.

Our comprehensive quote request form includes color selection tools and space to draw trim placement—because these aren't ordinary pillows we're creating. We guide you through every decision with clear communication and realistic expectations.


Why Choose Completely Custom Pillow Design?

Fabric Strategy That Maximizes Your Investment

Expert pattern placement ensures your beautiful fabric is showcased to its full potential. Our 20+ years of fabric sourcing and performance knowledge means we know which fabrics work where and why.

Customer's Own Materials (COM) Expertise

Bring your own fabric and get our expert craftsmanship. Whether it's fabric you've purchased, prized pieces you want to repurpose, or materials from another project, we transform your vision into reality.

Expert Design Consultation & Coordination

Our collaborative consultation process addresses specific challenges—determining the right number of pillows for your sectional, choosing sizes that layer well—creating arrangements that look professionally styled.

Start with our Complimentary
30-Minute
Discovery Meeting


Perfect for NC Triad clients planning custom pillow
projects

When you visit our Greensboro sewing workroom & design studio, you'll:

Browse our extensive in-studio collection of hundreds of
designer fabric bolts

See fabric performance differences in person - from luxury velvets to performance indoor-outdoor options

Get expert recommendations on fabric combinations for your specific
space and lifestyle

Assess fabrics you already have for custom pillow suitability
(COM evaluation)

Understand the complete custom process without pressure
or commitment

"Most clients tell us they learned more about fabric possibilities in
30 minutes than months of
online research."

Available by Appointment

Extended Consultation:

If your fabric exploration evolves into
comprehensive sourcing and design planning, our standard consultation rate applies for time beyond the initial 30 minutes.
We'll always check in before
continuing—no surprises.

What We Create for You

Custom Pillow Sizes & Shapes

Precise dimensions from intimate reading nook accent pillows to large sectional statement pillows. Square throw pillows, lumbar pillows, bolster pillows, Euro shams and custom shapes for built-in seating.

Expert Construction Details

Strategic pattern placement, artisanal construction techniques, precision sewing, serged fabric edges for durability, quality invisible zipper closures for easy seasonal swaps.

Performance Fabric Applications

Premium Crypton, Sunbrella or Thibaut InsideOut collections that handle daily life with kids and pets while maintaining comfortable sophistication.

Design Consultation & Coordination

Professional guidance on sizing, quantities, arrangement, fabric coordination services, room-specific solutions that work with how you actually live.

Our Completely Custom Creation Process

Share Your Vision & Materials

Tell us about your space, existing décor, pillow needs. If you have fabric, we'll assess suitability and yardage requirements. Need sourcing help? We'll find ideal options from our curated collection, High Point connections, and trusted resources.

Receive Expert Design Recommendations

Our economics-trained approach helps maximize your investment with strategic fabric selection and expert pattern placement—like choosing lumbar over square pillows when you want to use luxury fabric economically.

Refresh existing pillows by creating new covers while keeping current pillow inserts—a sustainable approach that extends piece longevity.

Confirm Details & Begin Creating

Before cutting begins, we confirm all specifications. Want to see selections in your space first? Consider our Design Visualization Service for added confidence.

Receive Your Custom Pillows

Finished covers ship anywhere in the US or are available for local NC Triad pickup.

Perfect for Every Design Need

Space-Specific Solutions

Whether refreshing your primary residence, creating welcoming mountain retreats, outfitting beach rental properties, preparing for holiday hosting, getting outdoor spaces ready, or helping a young adult furnish an apartment—we design pieces that work with how you actually live.

Seasonal & Lifestyle Adaptability

Bright modern floral linens for spring, richly hued textured velvets for fall, outdoor fabric combinations that transition from poolside summer entertaining to covered patio gatherings.

Proven Expertise Since 2004

Custom creation remains our strongest specialty. You'll find our curated selection at our boutique pillow shop at Martin's Mercantile in Summerfield, NC—perfect for experiencing our workmanship before commissioning custom pieces.

Investment& Strategic Value

Strategic Value: Custom pillows typically last 8-10 years with proper care and quality inserts, while mass-produced alternatives need replacing every 2-3 years. Our economics-trained approach helps you evaluate true cost-per-year value.

Whether you're maximizing a tight budget or investing in high-end designer fabrics, our fabric strategist approach ensures exceptional value from every design dollar—focusing your budget where it will have the greatest impact.

FAQs

We work with most decorator fabrics including linen, bouclé, chenille, velvet, faux fur, embroidered fabrics, upholstery weight materials and performance indoor-outdoor fabrics. We specialize in pillows designed for real life with kids, pets and daily use.

Our virtual consultation process has been refined over two decades. Many local clients prefer this convenience and strategic budget approach. We guide you through photographing your space, provide detailed measurement assistance, offer fabric sampling by mail and create digital mockups when helpful.

Requirements depend on pillow size, quantity and design details. We provide specific yardage calculations with your quote and can work with you to determine what's possible with fabric you already have. Most single pillows require approximately one yard; yardage varies by pattern repeat.

Absolutely! This is one of our specialties. We excel at sourcing complementary fabrics that enhance your original material, creating strategic combinations that maximize your primary fabric investment.

Connect with Complementary Services

Looking to customize an existing pillow design with your fabric?
→ Our Customize Our Pillow Designs service transforms proven designs with your personal touches and materials.

Need expert fabric selection and High Point sourcing before creating custom pillows?
→ Our Fabric Strategy Consultation provides trade-level access and performance guidance.

Want to coordinate custom pillows with bedding and window treatments?
→ Our Complete Home Furnishings Design service creates cohesive room solutions.

Ready to Create Your Perfect Pillows?

Don't let beautiful fabric sit unused when it could be enhancing your home every day. Our custom pillow design service transforms your materials into handcrafted pillows that reflect your personal style and complement your space beautifully.

Local to NC Triad? Start with our complimentary Discovery Meeting to explore fabric options and possibilities
in person.

Beyond NC Triad? Request a detailed custom quote to begin your project.

Martin's Mercantile Front Porch with Pillows on Bench

Melissa Creech Designs Boutique Pillow Shop at Martin's Mercantile

4118 Oak Ridge Road
Summerfield, NC 27358

Wednesday - Friday
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Need help selecting pillows?
Schedule a Shopping Appointment with Melissa—experienced custom home décor specialist & pillow designer.

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