CHI Good Questions: Source for Pillows Like Rachel's?

Kelle wants to know: Where can I find pillows like the ones in Rachel's Grad School Getaway living room? Her entry for the Small Cool Contest 2008 was my favorite. I love her style and the colors that she uses. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you.

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We are thinking that at least one of them looks like vintage fabric, so perhaps these were made by Rachel...we agree that the colors and mix of styles is a great look. Sharp eyed shoppers, please let Kelle know where she might find similar pillows to the great ones featured in Rachel's contest entry in the comments below. Thanks!

To take a peek at all the Small Cool 2008 entries, click here.

Comments (12)

Etsy has a wide variety of unique, colorful pillows from a wide variety of designers and craftsmen.

posted by burpchick on July 15th 2008 at 8:45am
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I second burpchick's suggestion!

Some examples:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5471263
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5350843
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=14692
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5035941
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5918517

posted by Anna at D16 on July 15th 2008 at 8:49am
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Urban Outfitters had several of these types of pillows the last time I was browsing. They also have flat sheets and curtains in similar colors/style that you could make your own pillows from.

Pillows: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=APARTMENT&navAction=poppushpushpush&isSortBy=true&navCount=49&pushId=A_FURN_PILLOWS&prepushId=APARTMENT_FURNISH&id=A_FURN_PILLOWS_THROW

Fabric: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=APARTMENT&navAction=poppushpush&isSortBy=true&navCount=98&pushId=APARTMENT_FURNISH&id=A_FURN_WINDOW

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=APARTMENT&navAction=poppushpush&isSortBy=true&navCount=119&pushId=APARTMENT_FURNISH&id=A_FURN_BEDDING

posted by prettygritty on July 15th 2008 at 8:55am
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Etsy!!!!
my favorite pillow-etsy-person is the drunken seamstress.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5836351

posted by catebrook on July 15th 2008 at 9:10am
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A slightly related question: any good recommendations for where to buy feather pillow inserts? I've sewn lots of pillows with a basic polyfill inserts, but they tend to get packed down or lumpy and I'd love to upgrade them to feather so they hold their shape. But my local fabric store doesn't have the feather inserts, so I'm looking for another chain or a good online source.

posted by lurker2209 on July 15th 2008 at 9:18am
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IKEA has good, cheap feather insert in various different sizes. Also, Jo-Ann Fabric has them. Good luck.

posted by katszeye on July 15th 2008 at 10:20am
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My fav Etsy, good textures

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5054722

Just bought this one

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_21&listing_id=11956814

posted by plastolux on July 15th 2008 at 12:02pm
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Lurker2209, I just made a ton of pillows for my couch and could never find feather inserts at JoAnn.

My best finds came at TJ Maxx and Ross. They sell (mostly hideous) feather pillows for 7 or 8 bucks...cheaper than many inserts you'll find, and you can just remove the covers or stick the whole pillow in a new cover.

posted by a.meyer on July 15th 2008 at 12:55pm
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the pillows in the photo are from anthropologie, last summer season (former employee speaking, trust me on this one). but they always, and i mean always, have tons of fabulous pillows with great patterns and colors.

posted by heather is a flower on July 15th 2008 at 2:33pm
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Try these online pillow vendors:

For standard sizes:
http://www.pillowsxpress.com/

For custom sizes:
http://www.cushionsxpress.com/index.php?p=home

good luck!

posted by jaybee on July 15th 2008 at 7:09pm
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We teach people how to make their own pillows here at The Needle Shop! We also have a fabulous fabric store, packed with unique items from the hottest designers. We sell it on etsy too, in case you're not in chicago.

http://www.theneedleshop.net
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5206901

posted by theneedleshop on July 16th 2008 at 9:30am
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Found a great site online that sells standard size, high quality feather and poly pillow inserts at incredible prices. The prices can't be beat. We are happy, satisfied customers. Check them out at:

http://www.interiorpieces.com/category.sc?categoryId=15

Happy Shopping!

posted by jsnjprstn on October 13th 2008 at 9:20pm
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