1. What kind of fabrics do you use to make the pillow cases? The pillow front panels are a sophisticated light-weight canvas woven from 55% linen and 45% combed cotton with custom-screened vintage Canadian map images applied.  The pillows back fabrics vary, we have many to choose from. At the moment we have black smooth corduroy (feels like velour but is hardier), black linen, and grey flannel wool-blend suiting fabric. More to choose from coming soon!

2. What kind of pillows do you use for inserts? We use a 12x18 inch cotton down proof shell filled with 5% white goose down and 95% white goose feathers  (washed and odour free). Our down/feather inserts are made with new material only and sterilized down/feather filling.

3. Any other inserts available?
For those with allergies or who just prefer another fill, we can provide an insert manufactured with 100% new pure white polyester. Please contact Helen for details.

4. Can I buy the pillow case only?
Yes, please contact Helen for details.

5. How do I wash my pillow case?

Our pillow cases can be machine washed in cool water using phosphate-free detergent. Hang to dry and iron.


6. Who makes your pillows?
All pillows are handmade by Helen.

7. Where are the pillows made?
Helen creates the pillows by hand in Toronto and Prince Edward County.


8. How are the map fabrics made?
The fabrics are custom printed for County Cupboard using graphics we create from vintage Canadian maps.


9. Where do you get your maps used to create the fabrics?
We are inspired by vintage and antique maps of the places we love! We work hard to track down original vintage maps which are used to create custom graphics that allow us to print onto high quality linen-cotton canvas.

10. Do you make custom map pillows?
Maybe, depending on what you are looking for.  Contact Helen at [email protected] to discuss.

11. Can I buy your pillows in any stores?
Yes. Take a look at our list of retail locations.  

12. How are the pillows shipped to me?
Pillows are shipped using standard Canada Post parcel package delivery.  Click here for all the details about Shipping and Payments...and remember, shipping anywhere in Canada is FREE!

13. Is your site secure?
Yes! We use Big Cartel for our shopping cart functionality and it has over 250,000 stores just like this operating around the world.  Your credit card payments are processed using our own merchant gateway that utilizes industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe.

Our website automatically encrypts your confidential information in transit from your computer to theirs using the Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL) with an encryption key length of 128-bits (the highest level commercially available). Before you even register or log in to our site, our server checks that you're using an approved browser - one that uses SSL 3.0 or higher.

14. How long have you been around?
Helen started County Cupboard in 2011 and you can find her pillows in stores, online and at some of the finest arts and crafts sales in Ontario.


15. How can I get in touch with you?
Contact Helen at [email protected] anytime.