DIY Kits

UPDATE:  August 12, 2024

Re-Opening Notice

Due to a fire at our manufacturing location late this Spring, operations were temporarily closed.  We are in the process of finalizing our new location and will be up and running for the Fall 2024 and XMas season.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we await the completion of our insurance claim, so we can again offer you the best all-natural buckwheat hull pillow products, we are known for.

We will be re-opening the online store for pre-orders on: Monday, August 19, 2024, with shipping commencing October 21, 2024 (hoping for sooner, if possible!).

We appreciate your business and are pleased to offer all pre-orders automatic ‘Black Friday’ Sales Discounts for your continuing loyalty.

If in Ottawa, ON, Canada, you can add your name to the wait list at:  ‘The Handmade Hive’ store located in the Carlingwood Mall.

Check back for updates.

A simple and natural alternative!

What’s included in the 2023 DIY Kit:

• 100% pure and fluffy buckwheat hulls, from North American grown buckwheat 
  (3 lbs. for the small pillow OR 6 lbs. for the regular size)
• 100% white cotton pillow ticking for the inside casing you will fill with the supplied buckwheat hulls 
• 100% fleece (polyester) fabric OR 100% cotton fabric for the outer washable pillow case
• a premium hand sewing kit
• written instruction with photos for both hand and machine sewing
• tutorial of basic stitches with photos
• video tutorial with step-by-step instructions as well as a few handy tips

Sewing is definitely an art, taking much practice!  Christa Joy Morse, owner of Queen Pin Sewing in Renfrew, ON, walks you through the entire project. From threading the needle, tying the knot, and even a few stitching tips right to completing your project! 

Send us a pic of your finished project or videos of your progress and you will be highlighted on the DIY  Buckwheat Pillow Rockstar page!

Just imagine how satisfying it will be when you create your very own hand-made Perfect Pillow product, all while being environmentally friendly.