For this handmade pillow, I used a Celtic Ribbon motif and stipple quilted around it.  The Celtic Ribbon design was created using trapunto style quilting, so that area has two layers of batting.  The stippled background lies flatter than the rest, making the stuffed parts stand out even more.  I triple stitched all seams to provide reinforced strength in the pillow construction.  I used a green thread from the Bottom Line Thread series produced by Superior Threads for quilting the pillow top.  It's a very small thread with a silky finish, perfect for heirloom stitching.  The fabric is 100% cotton and the batting is a 16 oz. polyester batt specifically designed for trapunto work by providing a very high loft.  The back has two layers of double folded hemmed fabric overlapping so that a pillow form can be inserted for use or removed for washing. Every pillow is machine washable and dryable, however these are handmade items so please use the delicate cycle and low heat.  Excessive washing can cause quilts to wear faster.

The pillow form insert I used was manufactured by Sew Perfect.  It has a 100% polyester interior and a polypropylene cover for easy cleaning..  It is non-allergenic, machine washable, and measures 14" X 14".