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Embroidered College Pillows, University of Virginia
Created by Carmel and Terrell Swan
Show your fandom for your favorite collegiate powerhouse with these playfully embroidered pillows.
If your gift will arrive late, let them know it's on the way – and worth the wait.
Independent Maker
About the Maker
created by
Carmel and Terrell Swan
location
California
Carmel and Terrell Swan share a lot of things, including a love of travel and an interest in offbeat and eclectic visual combinations. They also get inspiration from the work of David Hockney, Sonia Delauney, graffitti, old cartoons, and Hermes window displays. Terrell is a doodler, he loves to draw with anything that comes to hand. Carmel loves glitter glue pens. She's also working on a book of photos shot out of the backseats of cars in the rain.
The Swans' favorite customer story is about a woman who'd had one of their Iowa pillows, which was destroyed with everything else she owned in a fire at her assisted living facility. The woman told her daughter the pillow was the only thing she'd lost that she cared about enough to replace, because it reminded her of so many happy memories of the place where she'd grown up. It's that kind of thing that keeps them happily living and working together in Petaluma, California.
Made from
cotton
Measurements
20" W x 16" H
Care
Dry clean only.
Notes
Once your order is submitted it is entered into production and changes and cancellations cannot be accommodated- we are sorry, no exceptions. We do our best to turn orders around as quickly as possible and as a result, orders begin production immediately. - All Orders Final
Item ID
40697
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People love this product for its high quality, beautiful design, and unique features that make it a perfect keepsake gift for graduations.
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- 5 stars out of 5
I got this pillow as a gift for my son who is a huge LSU fan. He trave…
- 5 stars out of 5
This item is exactly as pictured. The pillow is well made and the embr…
- 5 stars out of 5
Very high quality, colorful and beautifully crafted
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- 5 stars out of 5
- Grammy B
- verified reviewer
- Cumming Georgia
Love It
I got this pillow as a gift for my son who is a huge LSU fan. He travels when he can to see lots of their games. The pillow is amazing in its quality and is perfect in its choices of the LSU campus scenes shown. I know them all because I am an LSU alumnus. My son entertains often for the games even though he lives a long way from Louisiana and he loves to use LSU items when he does. This pillow is really unique. I haven't seen anything elsewhere to compare with it.
- 5 stars out of 5
- The Weaver
- verified reviewer
- Chestertown, MD
A terrific and unique Graduation Gift
This item is exactly as pictured. The pillow is well made and the embroidery is lovely. It depicts a lovely array of the campus sights and buildings. I can't wait to give this to my granddaughter to take to college with her. I think it something she will treasure for years as a sweet reminder of her college days. I will purchase another one as soon as my other granddaughter decides on her college.
- 5 stars out of 5
- Dave
- verified reviewer
- Fort Worth Texas
Great pillow for a tcu fan/ alumni/student
Very high quality, colorful and beautifully crafted
- 5 stars out of 5
- Jill
- verified reviewer
- Potomac, MD
I highly recommend
This was for my niece who just found out she was accepted to Villanova. Can't wait to give it to her at her High School graduation
- 5 stars out of 5
- Grandma-early shopper
- verified reviewer
- Kansas
Unique gift for Grandson's Graduation.
Can't wait to give it as a gift.
- 5 stars out of 5
- Nancy, Irish by Association
- verified reviewer
- Andover, MA
A beautifully crafted pillow!
This pillow is not just displayed but used in our home - adding comfort and great memories. We've owned so many ND items over these many years, but this is one of the most finely crafted and comfortable items we've purchased.
- 5 stars out of 5
- Julie always looking for interesting gif
- verified reviewer
- Scarsdale NY
I would buy this present many more times! Thoughtful and fun
My husband puts his on his sofa at his law office my son on his bed at school and my daughter on her sofa at school. My mother at her sofa in her living room.
- 5 stars out of 5
- Proud Nana
- Goose Creek, SC
Perfect graduation gift!
#sweepstakes: It was beautiful!! The embroidery was unique. The size was perfect, the colors were vibrant and I was just so pleased with my purchase! With the extra days, I had time to get it personalized with her name and year! My granddaughter loved the pillow and couldn't wait to show it off! She knew all the locations shown on the pillow and as she reminded me, she had been a tour guide showing new students around campus and was familiar with all the sights. She will treasure this pillow as a reminder of her time at East Carolina University for many years to come. Perfect for her first apartment.
- 5 stars out of 5
- Mom
- Cotuit, MA
Keepsake
Brightened up the room.
- 5 stars out of 5
- Woman of Troy
- North Andover, MA
Fantastic gift for my USC Trojan husband
The workmanship on this pillow is exceptional. The colors are gorgeous and the designer managed to fit so many key campus highlights in a pillow. The pillow is well sized and will look terrific in the Man Cave.
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- Jerri
- undisclosed
At first glance, I do not see any Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) listed in your collection. Seems odd to omit.... From a diversity and inclusion perspective. Should we assume absolutely none of them (there are over 100) gave production permission? You would sell more pillows! :)
Verified reply from Jasmine
What a great observation! We have reached out to the vendor about this concern. You will hear back from us once we get a response! Thank you for this observation.
- Julia
- NY
hi there! is this just the pillow cover, or does it come with the pillow as well? thank you!
Verified reply from Leslie
Hello! This does include the pillow in the cover.
- Ed
- Miami, Florida
Any chance the University of Miami, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as well as Florida International University have been added to the av available list for pillows
Verified reply from Amy
We're sorry, Ed, but those are not on the list. Sometimes this is due to licensing issues with the college itself.
- LouSara
- Texas
Is the pillow cover removable for cleaning or to replace the insert? With what material is the pillow filled?
Verified reply from Leslie
Hello! It is finished with a zipper to remove the cover, and we recommend to dry clean it only. The insert is a poly foam.
- Amy
- Montana
The one for the University of South Carolina looks printed, is the entire design embroidered and would appear more 3 dimensional?
Verified reply from Chi
The entire design is embroidered.
- AB
- undisclosed
Are these hand embroidered or made by a machine?
Verified reply from Melody
They are not hand embroidered.
- Cari
- VA
Would love Georgetown and University of Texas Austin, if they are amicable to license. Are there any new colleges being added?
Verified reply from Jeffrey
As mentioned previously, adding new colleges to the lineup requires that the school would license the images, many universities do not do this, at this point both of your choices unfortunately have not. At the current time, we have inquired about the possibility, we would ask that you check the item page back in a few months.
- MrsMcBracketz
- Chicago, IL
Is there a way to see images for the other colleges available for purchase? Specifically, the University of Illinois.
Verified reply from Nichole
Yes, you can see all available Embroidered College Pillows here: http://data.uncommongoods.com.edgesuite.net/images/newweb/pdfs/40697_2.pdf. If you have any other questions, we hope you call us at 888-365-0056.
Verified reply from Sue
Yes! You can see all available Embroidered College Pillows here: http://data.uncommongoods.com.edgesuite.net/images/newweb/pdfs/40697_2.pdf
- EP
- United States
Are there plans to add other colleges to this? Maybe some of the Ivy League?!
Verified reply from Jeffrey
Thanks for the question. Adding new colleges to the lineup requires that the school would license the images, many universities do not do this. At the current time, we have inquired about the possibility, we would ask that you check the item page back in a few months.
This gift is great for ...
College Students Who Love School Spirit
Recent Graduates Who Cherish Memories
Parents of College Students Who Support Their Journey
Friends Who Are Die-Hard College Fans