Guide to Ordering
Decorative Pillows and Pillow Inserts
- Knife Edge and Pleated Corner Pillows, once stuffed, will visually appear smaller.
- Keep this in mind when ordering.
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Fabric
- Customer should supply the fabric or material. C.O.M. = customers' own material.
- If it is ever to be washed, it must be pre-shrunk.
- In some cases, we may have, in our own collection, fabrics to back your needlepoint or tapestry, or fabric for contrast welt.
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Zippers
- Customer should supply, if a hand-stitched closure is not ordered.
- The hand-stitched closure is a clean, high-end look. Zippers are for covers that need occasional washing.
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Down and Feather Inserts
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Size
- The pillow insert should always be a bit larger than the finished cover size, measured seam to seam, stretched tightly across the middle of the pillow.
- Much depends upon the weight of the cover fabric
- Some general hints:
| Outer Cover Size |
Pillow Insert Size |
| 14" square |
14½" square |
| 18" square |
19" square |
| 22" square |
23¼ square |
| 15½" square |
16" square |
| 19" square |
20" square |
| 22¾" square |
24" square |
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Fill
- Feather:
Contains a small quill, is heavier, gives more support, and is much less expensive than down
- Use 95/5 Feather/Down or a 90/10 Feather/Down mix for:
- Support Cushions
- Seat Cushions
- With Heavier Weight Cover Fabrics
- When economy and price is a major factor
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- Down:
Light, airy, soft, and about 10 times the cost of feather. The higher the down content, the softer and lighter your pillow.
- Use White Goose Down, White Duck Down, or a 50/50 Feather/Down mix for:
- Very light weight silks, cottons, blends
- When softness is main concern
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- Blends:
The 90/10 Feather/Down and 75/25 Feather/Down mix are good choices for most medium weight fabrics.
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All products and designer services are made and offered through the
Artisanaworks
designer workroom, located in the Texas Hill Country, USA.
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