try weaving the ties together - before taking them apart...fuse the whole weaving to a background fabric that coordinates with the ties (like the lattice crust on a pie) then make your pillow with your "new" fabric. Using the narrow part of the ties for this will let you use a variety and you could use the weaving on both front and back if you want. Wash all the ties first, just as the finished product should be treated, and use the ones that turn out the best...may not even need to remove the lining in which case, they will be a little softer. To quilt, either stitch down the centers of the ties with a decorative stitch or straight line diagonally to hold each in place but still have texture.