Schedule a Studio Visit or Consultation
with Greensboro's
Custom Pillow Maker
& Fabric Consultant

Whether you're scheduling a studio visit to browse designer home décor fabrics and handcrafted throw pillows or a consultation to plan a custom project—this is where we start figuring it out together. Consultations aren't add-ons for us—they're how we work. We source fabrics, evaluate performance, design pieces, and handcraft everything in our Greensboro studio. That integrated approach means our insights come from actually making thousands of custom pillows as well as bedding, window treatments, and seat cushions over 20+ years—not from manufacturer claims, but from seeing how materials hold up in real homes with real families.

We start with your situation, not a template:

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

The answers determine fabric options, sizing, and finishing details—recommendations built around your actual life, not standard design rules.

Already have fabric?
Bring Your Own Fabric—we assess Customer's Own Materials (COM) for suitability for your intended use before accepting any project.

We love seeing the fabric you bring and discovering what's possible with it—and we're equally happy helping you find fabric that stands up to your lifestyle while looking even better than you imagined.

Complimentary
Studio Visits
—Two Ways to Start—

Discovery Meeting | Personal Shopping Appointment

Both options are complimentary for the first 30 minutes and take place in our Greensboro studio by appointment.

Discovery Meeting

Browse designer fabrics, discuss project possibilities, and get an assessment of any materials you already have—Customer's Own Materials (COM).

The best starting point if you have a custom project in mind—pillows, bedding, window treatments, seat cushions, or any combination of custom home furnishings.

Complimentary
for the first 30 minutes
—see Our Approach below for details.

Particularly valuable when you:

• •Are a first-time client
• •Want to discuss a custom project
• •Want to explore fabric options or bring your own fabric to see what’s possible

Personal Shopping Appointment

Hands-on throw pillow selection with styling advice from pillow designer
Melissa. Browse handcrafted throw pillows and throw pillow covers in a wide range of styles and fabrics—most not yet listed online—and get guidance on combinations, sizing, and arrangement.

Complimentary for the first 30 minutes—see Our Approach below for details.

Particularly valuable when you want to:

• •Select from existing pillow inventory
  
  
• •See and feel the quality of our handcrafted throw pillows and pillow inserts in person before ordering
  
  
• •Learn how to arrange throw pillows to build cohesive mix and match layers

During any visit to our Greensboro studio, you'll be able to:

✓ Browse our in-studio collection of hundreds of home décor fabrics you can see, feel, and coordinate in person

✓ See designer throw pillow covers not yet listed in our online collection or available elsewhere

✓ Experience quality differences between more readily accessible
options, high-end linen prints, performance materials, luxury chenilles, and lush velvets—learn what fabric is right for your intended use

✓ Get advice based on your specific needs and lifestyle requirements—kids, pets, daily use patterns and sun exposure

✓ Obtain assessment of any fabric, trim, and/or inserts you already have for suitability and coordination possibilities—Customer’s Own Material (COM) evaluation

✓ Learn fabric performance insights—what home décor fabrics work where and why from 20+ years of real-world experience making thousands of pillows and other soft home furnishings

✓ Test out our favorite pillow inserts—discover what type of pillow
insert works best for your needs

✓ Experience no-pressure exploration with knowledgeable guidance that leads
to confident decisions

We bring insights that typical workrooms, upholsterers, and even many interior designers simply can't provide. We've seen how materials wear, what construction methods last, and what design choices clients love over time—this real-world experience informs each Discovery Meeting and every recommendation we make.

Our approach:
The first 30 minutes are complimentary. If our conversation naturally expands into detailed recommendations / sourcing, design planning, or fabric evaluation, we'll let you know when we're moving into consultation time (billed at our standard rate). And we'll always check in before continuing—no surprises.

Discovery Meeting vs.
Design Consultations
—What's the Difference?

Discovery Meetings are complimentary 30-minute sessions focused on exploration—browsing fabrics, discussing possibilities, and understanding how we work, what to expect, services, and our intentional design approach—all without commitment.

Design consultations—

• •Fabric Consultation: Selection, Sourcing & Strategy
  
  
• •In-Home Measuring & Design
  
  
• •Handcrafted Custom Home Furnishings Design Services

are comprehensive fabric selection and design planning sessions tailored to your specific project scope, with detailed recommendations and next steps.

Not sure what you need?
→ Start with a Discovery Meeting

Fabric Consultation: Selection, Sourcing & Strategy

Strategic fabric selection and sourcing for any project—whether we handle fabrication or you work with other professionals

Our fabric performance consultation evaluates durability, stain-resistance, fade-resistance, and how well materials hold up to your specific lifestyle needs—high-traffic areas, kids, pets, sun exposure, or
outdoor use. 

Duration: Typically, 1-2 hours (not including material sourcing time that might occur beyond initial meeting)

Well-suited for: Fabric selection for custom or DIY projects, working with interior designers or other professionals, accessing trade-level resources, or planning before custom work begins

→ Learn About: Fabric Consultation: Selection, Sourcing & Strategy

In-Home Measuring & Design Consultation

Professional measuring and on-site fabric consultation for projects requiring precise measurements and in-space evaluation—when seeing your lighting conditions, existing furnishings, and architectural details matter most

Duration: Typically, 1-3 hours depending on project scope | NC Triad only

Ideal for: Custom window treatments, cushions for built-in seating, projects where photographs can't fully capture scale, lighting, or architectural details

→ Learn About: In-Home Measuring & Design Consultation

Handcrafted Custom Home Furnishings Design Services

Comprehensive fabric selection and design consultation for incorporating multiple custom elements—pillows, bedding, window treatments, seat cushions, and/or dining chair covers—cohesively into your space

Duration: Typically, 1-3 hours depending on project scope

Best for: Multiple made-to-order pieces, room refreshes or transformations, projects requiring seamless fabric coordination across different elements or spaces

→ Learn About: Handcrafted Custom Home Furnishings Design Services

Not Sure What Consultation Service Best Fits Your Needs?

Local to NC Triad? 

Start with our complimentary 30-minute Discovery Meeting to explore fabric and discuss possibilities in person at our Greensboro studio.

→ Learn About: Discovery Meetings

Live outside the NC Triad area? 

Start with a Fabric Consultation: Selection, Sourcing & Strategy to explore opportunities and receive personalized guidance before moving forward.

→ Learn About: Fabric Consultation: Selection, Sourcing & Strategy

Ready to Schedule?

Not sure which option fits? Discovery Meetings are our most flexible starting point—they naturally expand to cover whatever you need.

To schedule efficiently, please include:

1. Preferred meeting type
2. Location preference:
   Greensboro studio,
   in-home (NC Triad only),
   or virtual
3. 2-3 dates and times that work for you
4. Timeline or upcoming events you're preparing for—seasonal projects, entertaining, life transitions
5. Project type, scope, and description with as much detail as possible:

• •Measurements of relevant furniture and/or windows (even approximate dimensions are useful)       
• •Fabric preferences or materials you already have or are considering
• •Performance requirements—high-traffic areas, pets, kids, sun exposure, outdoor use
• •Specific challenges or functionality goals—coordinating
  style across open floor plan spaces, addressing drafty windows, managing afternoon glare, improving uncomfortable seating, etc.
• •Paint colors, existing décor elements, and fabrics you're coordinating with
• •Any existing pillow inserts or foam you want to utilize

Sending Photos?
Send photos separately to melissa@melissacreechdesigns.com
(reference your scheduling request so we can connect them)

Want to know what photos to send? See below: → What Photos to Send—and Why They Matter

We typically respond within 1-2 business days with appointment information and preparation instructions.

What Photos to Send—and Why They Matter

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 scheduling 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 architectural features, furniture, or décor that impact drapery hanging, valance placement, or overall window treatment style
   
   
2. Current space (from multiple angles) capturing existing furnishings, décor elements and fabrics
   
   
3. Adjoining rooms—especially beneficial with open-floor plan spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms, outdoor living spaces (screened porches, patios, and decks), or anywhere you’re wanting to create flow, style continuity, and unify connected spaces
   
   
4. Any materials (fabric, trims, pillow inserts or foam) you already have or are considering
   
   
5. Inspirational photos you might have

What to Expect After Scheduling Your Consultation

• ✓ Confirmation within 1-2 business days with appointment information   
  
  
• ✓ Preparation instructions specific to your needs and meeting type
  
  
• ✓ Clear timeline and next steps information
  

We believe well-informed clients make better design choices. Our collaborative process gives you what you need to move forward confidently—at a pace that works for you.

Page last updated: May 2026