Mark the cross-stitch pattern on the pillow cover, or freehand if the pillow has a grid pattern.

Place the cross-stitch hoop on the pillow cover, surrounding the pattern area, to get the fabric nice and tight.

Cross stitch the design using the needle, switching colors as shown.

Pin the pom pom ribbon around the edge of the pillow cover and hand stitch in place with matching thread.

Tie knots to finish and trim all excess thread with the inserts.

Insert the pillow cover to finish.