FOLD STUMP (3) piece in half lengthwise with RIGHT sides together so that the double notches match.

Stitch the short ends with a 1/4” seam allowance.

Turn stump piece RIGHT side out, poking out the corners.

Gently stuff the tree stump piece with polyfill and baste stitch the open edge closed.

POSITION the MAIN PADDING (2) piece behind one of the MAIN (1) pieces with the right side of the main fabric facing out.

ALIGN the double notches of the prepared tree stump piece with the bottom of the main piece and stitch together with a 1/4“ seam allowance.

CLIP the seam allowance at the ends of the tree stump and turn tree stump piece away from main piece, folding the seam allowance up in towards the main piece.

LAYER the other MAIN piece with RIGHT side of fabric facing out, sandwiching the padding layer in between.

Pin all layers together along the outer edges.

STITCH all layers together around the edge with a 1/4” seam allowance. Leave a 3“ gap opening at the bottom.

Gently stuff the tree with polyfill until desired fullness is achieved.

Stitch the gap openign closed with a 1/4” seam allowance.

Thread a sewing needle and stitch one button to the back side of the pillow at the marked circle. Stitch the button in place through all layers.

Create a large layered ribbon bow and fasten it to the front of the pillow at the same marked circle.

Attach larger button to center of bow to complete