if you reinforce the top of the pillow opning with interfacing, you should be able to slip srtaps in the seam. When in use, the strap would stow in the pocket, wjether used as pillow or quilt. See drawing - it shows strap in the "out" postion when quilt is open. It wouldn't show when used as pillow.
one way to attach straps
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