Request a Quote
from Greensboro's
Custom Pillow Maker
& Fabric Strategist

Quotes from us aren't just numbers—they're fabric strategy recommendations. We source fabrics, evaluate performance, design pieces, and handcraft everything in our Greensboro studio. Our quotes reflect expert fabric selection, skilled construction techniques, and insights that maximize aesthetics, durability, and long-term value—delivering results that typical workrooms, upholsterers, and even many interior designers simply can't provide. We think in terms of cost-per-year, encourage strategic use of high-end fabrics in the most visible locations, and use intentional design techniques like well-planned pattern placement and precise pattern matching that optimize fabric yield.

We've seen what design choices clients love over time, what construction methods last, and how materials wear. We rely on our own real-world experience—not just manufacturer claims—from making thousands of custom throw pillows as well as bedding, window treatments, and seat cushions over 20+ years—and seeing how materials hold up in real homes with real families.

To ensure accurate specifications and realistic expectations for every project, we start with questions about lifestyle and daily-use patterns.

• •Where will it live?
  
  
• •Who uses the space?
  
  
• •What's already in the room?
  

Your answers inform what we recommend—fabric selection, sizing, and finishing details. Our collaborative, detail-focused approach provides results based on strategy not guesswork.

Whether you bring your fabric—known as Customer's Own Material (COM)—or we help select and source materials, we provide fabric suitability guidance based on your intended use and real-world performance, not just aesthetics.

Every quote includes itemized costs, yardage calculations, and realistic timelines—so you know exactly what you're getting before committing to anything. 

Custom Throw Pillow Services—The Easy Way to Start

Custom pillow fabrication:
NC Triad and nationwide

• Euro shams (for beds & oversized sofas/sectionals) • traditional pillow shams • lumbar pillows • bolsters • throw pillows • outdoor pillows

→ Custom Pillows Made with Your Fabric or Ours—made-to-order
pillows designed specifically for your space using your fabric or ours

→ Customize Our Pillow Designs—choose from our existing pillow styles and modify sizing, materials, or finishing details to make it just right for your space

Handcrafted Custom Home Furnishings Design Services

• → Pillows—Euro shams (for beds & oversized sofas/sectionals) • traditional pillow shams • lumbar pillows • bolsters • throw pillows • outdoor pillows
  
  
• → Bedding—duvet covers • bed skirts • decorative bed scarves/bed runners

• → Window Treatments—curtains (traditional pinch pleats, contemporary Euro pleats, or modern ripplefold) • blackout lined panels • light-filtering linens/sheers • café curtains • valances • cornices • faux Roman shades

• → Seat Cushions (Indoor or Outdoor)—chaise lounge • seat • window seat • bench • settee • banquette • dining chair covers/skirts • reupholstering dining chair seats

• → Miscellaneous—room dividers • shower curtains • outdoor curtains • table skirts • table runners

Customer's Own Material (COM) Fabrication Services

Customer's Own Material (COM)
pillow service—bring your fabric, remnants, or sentimental textiles for
thorough evaluation and skilled fabrication

→ Learn more about bringing
your own fabric

Are You an Interior Designer or Decorator?

→ See our Customer's Own Materials (COM) Services for Interior Designers

→ Join our Designer Trade Program

Custom Throw Pillow Quote Request: 

For pillows, use our specialized quote form—it walks you through the details we need to give you an accurate quote and the best results.

→  Custom Pillows Made
with Your Fabric or Ours Quote Request Form | Or scan QR
code below

If you experience any technical difficulties, please use the general contact form below or email or text us directly.

What Affects Your Custom Pillow, Bedding, Window
Treatment or Seat Cushion Project Cost

• •Fabric & trim choices—readily accessible options vs. luxury fabrics and high-end designer trims
  
  
• •Materials you provide—Customer's Own Materials (COM) vs. materials (fabric, trims, drapery lining, pillow inserts and/or cushion foam) we source

• •Size and quantity—larger pieces and multiple items require more material and construction time

• •Construction complexity and finishing details—pleating styles, edge treatments, trim applications, etc.

Our quotes break down every cost clearly—so you understand exactly what's included and why:

• •Materials (fabric, trim, drapery lining, pillow inserts, cushion foam, etc.)

• •Yardage requirements

• •Construction specifications

• •Finishing details

• •Plus, any fabric selection, design consultation, or materials sourcing service fees

Rather than just listing materials and construction details, we describe the final aesthetic and flag which elements are optional—helping you identify 'must-haves' vs. 'nice-to-haves' so you see where budget adjustments are possible and where changes add the most value.

We understand how to maximize impact and get the look you want without sacrificing functionality or comfort. Whether you're working with limited funds or ready to splurge on high-end fabrics and designer trims, you'll receive insider design tips on how different choices affect visual impact, durability, and overall cost.

Ready to Request Your Quote for Custom Throw Pillows or Other Home Furnishings?

To receive the most accurate quote, please include:

1. Project type and scope—be as descriptive as possible about what you're envisioning
   
   
2. Timeline or upcoming events you're preparing for
   
   
3. Precise measurements are critical—we cannot provide accurate quotes without correct measurements:
   
   •Furniture dimensions (sofas, beds, seating)         
   
   •Window measurements (height, width, architectural features)
   
   •Room dimensions if relevant
   
   Even approximate dimensions are better than none. Final quotes require exact measurements.
   
   
4. Fabric preferences or materials you have or are considering
   
   
5. Performance requirements (high-traffic area, kids, pets, sun exposure, outdoor use)
   
   
6. Paint colors, existing décor elements, and fabrics you're coordinating with
   
   
7. Specific challenges or functionality goals—unique furniture dimensions, creating cohesive style across open floor plan spaces, light-filtering or blackout needs, stain-resistance for high-traffic areas, etc.
   
   
8. Pillow insert preferences (hypoallergenic synthetic down alternative, feather down, or polyester fiber)
   
   
9. Description of any existing pillow inserts or foam you want to utilize
   
   
10. Budget range (optional but useful for tailored recommendations)
    
    

Need professional measuring?

→ Use our In-Home Measuring & Design Services for precise on-site measuring and fabric assessment.

→ Learn About: In-Home Measuring & Design Services

What Photos to Send—and Why They Matter for Accurate Quotes

While our contact form accepts text only, photos are invaluable for accurate understanding of your unique project. They provide scope, scale, and details that are often difficult to describe in words.

Please send photos separately to
melissa@melissacreechdesigns.com and reference your quote request.

Useful photos to include:

1. Specific furniture pieces needing
   pillows, bedding, cushions, skirting/covering, or seat bottoms needing reupholstering
   
   •Straight-on shots
            
   •Up-close shots showing relevant details
   
   •Images of the sides, back, or underside when relevant
   
   •For curtains and other window treatments: windows plus nearby furniture, décor, or architectural features that impact drapery hanging, valance placement, or overall window treatment style
   
   
2. Current space (from multiple angles)
   including existing furnishings, décor and fabrics
   
   
3. Adjoining rooms—especially beneficial with open-floor plans, bedrooms and bathrooms, outdoor spaces (screened porches, patios, and decks), or anywhere you’re wanting to coordinate and blend colors/patterns/textures across spaces
   
   
4. Any materials (fabric, trims, pillow inserts or foam) you already have or are considering
   
   
5. Inspirational photos you might have

We believe well-informed clients make the best design choices. Our detailed specifications and fabric guidance help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.

There's no value in rushing fabric selection or pushing quick decisions. You might be ready to move forward immediately, or you might use what you learn for future planning—both are valuable.

This collaborative, educational approach is why so many clients become long-term partners, returning for seasonal updates and additional home furnishings as their homes and lives evolve.