Meet the Maker


A Walk Around the Lake
It all started with a walk around Christmas Lake in 2016. The lake is shaped like a heart, and I felt inspired to stitch its outline onto a pillow, complete with the lake name and a heart-shaped button to mark the home (you are here!). One pillow turned into an idea – this is the perfect gift – with 10,000+ lakes in Minnesota, why not try other lake shapes and the business took off! Creating has always been a part of my story. I’ve been sewing since third grade, thanks to my mom, and designing since my first career in graphic design.
Pillow Factory
These days, I sew out of my home studio, fondly known as “the pillow factory”, where creativity never stops. While lake pillows are my first love, I also love to create Custom Baby Pillows, Wedding and Holiday pillows, and any truly custom idea you want to bring to life. If you can dream it, I can sew it. Every piece is custom-made with cozy materials and thoughtful details, stitched with the stories that make a house feel like home.

Stitched With Heart
Quality is so important and that is why every pillow is custom-made with thoughtful details and filled with a quality down insert. I purchase small batches of upholstery grade fabrics so the inventory is never the same. My excellent embroidery equipment ensures the best stitches on every product. You will truly have a one-of-a-kind product.
Giving Back
Giving back and supporting the community is second-nature. I support My Very Own Bed, a Minneapolis nonprofit providing new beds and bedding to sweet kids. You will also see my pillows at many silent auctions around town.

Many children have benefitted from Laurie’s creativity and generosity. We’re so grateful for her amazing support over the years. Make a point to attend her ‘Pillows for a Purpose’ fundraiser every Fall!
— My Very Own Bed
I’d love to create something just for you—let’s start a pillow (or tea towel, tote bag, blanket or something else!) adventure together.
—Laurie