Tufted Cushion

Solid-colored pillows look more distinctive when embellished with pretty pom-poms or buttons. Adding them to both sides of a cushion will prevent the thread from straining the fabric and tearing. The tufting will keep the fill in the insert from shifting, so the pillow will rarely need to be fluffed.

Martha Stewart Living, September 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/269202/tufted-cushion