This rustic cabinet houses a rich assemblage of traditional pillows made from Fortuny silk, velvets, brocade, fringe and silk braid trims.

Bolts of fabric line the walls. Special tightly woven yardage is used to make pillow ticks (fillers). Muslin is used for templates when creating patterns for bench cushions, or other specialty items. The rich array of decorator fabrics is for finished pillow covers and made-to-order home décor.

Before a custom-made pillow is fabricated, a unique pattern is designed. Each pattern ensures that the final pillow shape and detail matches the desired form.

Behind the glass cabinet doors, a world of rope, braids, fringe and trim stand ready to adorn each custom-made pillow. Sample fabric swatches hint at the endless selections available for that perfect accent pillow or pillow detail.

A rainbow of colored thread ensures a perfect match for each custom-finished piece.

Each drawer contains the needed accessories (thread, ribbon, trim, welt, braid, grommets) to ensure each pillow is properly finished.

A decorative wire thread holder organizes colorful spools.

'Old school' tools of the trade.

Norah, the pillow queen seamstress of Norah's Sewing, in front of a well-stocked cabinet of custom-made pillows.