If you’ve never made a pillow before, “The Pillow Book” (Chronicle Books, pp. 144, $24.95), by Shannon Okey with photos by Gemma Comas, is a good place to start. For one thing, it contains basic ...

I'm a sucker for pretty decorative pillows on the bed and sofa and all my decorating projects usually include several that I've handmade specifically for that project. There is something very special ...