About this Product
#003 in my Celestial Spheres series
16" x 16" square
One-of-a-kind, hand-knit and hand-sewn
Semi-lined with reinforced seams
Hidden zipper for easy cover removal
Synthetic down insert (made in the USA)
For decorative use only
Every pillow I make is a unique original… meticulously handcrafted from top-quality materials with care and attention to detail. Even if I knit another using the same yarns, the colors won't reveal themselves in the same way... so you're truly getting a one-of-a-kind treasure!
This particular pillow features one of my all-time favorite yarns: Noro Kureyon. Kureyon (which translates to "crayon" in English) is a naturally textured, 100% wool yarn sourced from certified organic farms (in Australia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa), then dyed and spun in Japan.
Care Instructions:
Spot clean or hand wash in cold water with gentle soap. Do not agitate, as wool may felt. Hang or lay flat to dry.
Materials:
100% wool sourced from certified organic farms
100% polyester (faux suede)
hypoallergenic, synthetic down
Notes:
Due to the handmade nature of this product, there may be slight variations in size, color, and stitching. While I strive to ensure accurate color representation in my product photography, please note that colors may appear differently on various devices and screens.
Make & Made Fiber Crafts
Meet the Maker
Hi! I'm Susan. I'm a designer and maker of home goods and lifestyle products, handcrafted by knitting, sewing, weaving, and hand embellishing. I'm a seller of finished products, patterns, and kits. I love bold patterns, varied textures, and unexpected color combinations. My favorite yarn is Noro's 100% wool (Kureyon, Malvinas, Ito), and I love sewing with denim and cotton canvas.
My journey as a fiber crafter started in 2012 with a summer knitting class. At the time, my daughter was transferring out of public school and into the Waldorf School of Orange County. When her new teacher recommended she familiarize herself with Japanese, the violin, and knitting to help smooth the transition, I agreed to join her in her explorations. For me, that knitting class was revolutionary! For Nicole, not so much!!
My love of knitting led me to launch an online local yarn shop called Izzy Knits (named after our sweet schnoodle Izzy) in 2018. It endured through the pandemic years, during which I added weaving and sewing to my skill set. By 2022, I knew I wanted to focus my energy toward a full-time creative practice. Make & Made Fiber Crafts launched in March of that year, through which I now sell my own fiber-focused, handcrafted products, along with patterns and kits featuring my own designs and favorite DIY supplies.
How it’s Made
As a knitter, I'm drawn to the thick, rustic yarns that my neighbors to the north use for their warm, wooly, winter sweaters. Only, I live in Southern California where our sweaters are sleeveless and knit with cotton. So what's a girl to do? Why, knit warm, wooly sweaters for the couch, of course!
When knitting a pillow, I first knit a test swatch with the yarn I plan to use, which allows me to translate the design I have in my mind into the correct number of stitches and rows to create my knit panel. This panel is always larger than the finished pillow, so that it can be sewn. Once knit, I then set about choosing a coordinating fabric for the back of the pillow. I prefer using cotton canvas for the back, but also enjoy working with denim, faux suede, and other upholstery fabrics. I finish the seams and line the knit panel so no yarn ends come loose and the white pillow insert remains invisible. Made to be loved, my pillows are also made to last!
All told, if I go "heads down", one pillow will take anywhere from 4 to 10 days to complete, depending on finished size, number of colors, and techniques employed.
Shop Policies
FREE SHIPPING on all orders — even pillows!
ORDER PROCESSING:
Orders placed Monday-Friday before 4:00pm (Pacific) or Saturday before 1:00pm (Pacific) will ship same day. Rarely, they will ship the next day. If shipping is delayed for any reason (for example, if I'm out of town), I will contact you via email with an estimated shipping date. At that time, you can confirm your order or request a full refund. Orders placed Saturday after 1:00pm and Sunday will ship on Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday).
SHIPPING:
Orders will ship from Irvine, CA via USPS or UPS with a tracking number. Though standard shipping generally takes 4-6 business days, it varies by location. How long a package will take to arrive once dropped off at USPS or UPS is wholly beyond my control.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
If, for any reason, you are unhappy with what you ordered, simply return it to me unused and in its original packaging with a note requesting that the item be exchanged, replaced, or refunded within 30 days of purchase (see Exclusions below).
PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR ITEM, please send me an email so I can send you the return address. To expedite your request, include the original packing slip or include your full name, mailing address, and email address. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you return a product and receive a refund, the original cost of shipping will be deducted from the refund amount. You are also responsible for the cost of shipping the item back to me, unless the item was sent in error (see Fulfillment Errors below) or damaged (see Damaged Items below). In those cases, please send me an email to make shipping arrangements.
EXCLUSIONS
PRINT MATERIALS (incl. books and magazines), DIGITAL PATTERNS, and CLEARANCE ITEMS are non-refundable.
FULFILLMENT ERRORS
Regrettably, mistakes happen. If I make a mistake in fulfilling your order and send you a wrong item, please contact me right away by sending me an email. I will make arrangements for you to return the item free of charge, and I will send you the correct item at no additional cost.
DAMAGED ITEMS
Unfortunately, items may sometimes be damaged during transit. If you receive a damaged item, please contact me right away by sending me an email. I will gladly make arrangements for you to return the damaged item to me free of charge, and I will send you a replacement at no additional cost.
