The Wildfire Seamstress

The making of my own wedding...

My wedding is scheduled for July 2006, and I have been working like crazy on all the details.  As one who may have came to this site looking for a ring bearer pillow, I could extrapolate that you, too are due to be married, or know someone in the throes of wedding preparation. So you know how crrrayyyzeeee it can get.
I have made my pillow, using a three layer handquilted petal design, sort of like the Glory Flower Pillows, but with smaller petals, so that the finished flower looks like a mum. The center has the covered button and green ribbons.  I haven't decided if I am going to put bead on the ends of the ring ribbons yet.  My S.O., Brett, goes for a  slightly more suble design schema, so we went with one ribbon color.  I was opting for ribons to pick up every color on the pillow.  Didn't really work.  Too much going on.
I do know that I am going to sew on a holding band, because my ring bearer, Evan, has all ready told me, in the way only a four year old can, that there is a good chance he plans to throw the pillow all over the place.  Can I sew it ONTO him?
I am making all my own favors, which are bookmarks in small pouches, with handstamped tags.  So far so good.  Each bookmark, while having similar elements, is one-of-a-kind, with different beads, fabric and ribbons, but they come together as a cohesive whole.  I am very happy with how they are turning out. I'm psyched that I can make something that folks will take home with them and actually use.
I am also working on a covered guest book which will have the same green lily fabric as the pillow and the bridesmaids skirts, but the night only has so many hours...
Once I get that done, I will post it as well, of course.  Meanwhile, all the things I am doing for my wedding, I can do for yours as well!

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Custom Pillows of all Shapes and Sizes!

Welcome to the exciting world of custom ring bearer pillows!!  I can make any size or shape we can come up with, match your theme and colors, or just help you to express your true self though fabric, ribbon, beading and creativity.  Do you have a specific idea in mind, such as a holiday themed pillow, or perhaps a ring bearer pillow for your Dog- of-honor?  I can work with you to come up with the perfect pillow.
Creating your own custom ring bearer pillow can be fun and challenging as you sort out your themes and colors.  As your plan comes into focus, I will provide swatch samples via email and sketches of what your pillow will look like, as well as photos of the progress, as we keep in close contact about all elements of your special pillow.

 

Some elements we can work with:

How much embellishment?
Some folks go for the simple style, while others love the hand quilted rosettes or flowers spilling over the edges. Beading and ribbons can also dress up your pillow.  The choice is yours.
The edges of the pillow also play a huge part on the finished look of the pillow.  Lace edges can give a traditional look, a seamed single stitch edge, a particular elegance, and a triple seams edge, contemporary flair.  The options are as boundless as our imaginations--and I am always willing to make suggestions!
Once we have created your ideal pillow, you may want to continue your theme through other elements.  I can make favors such as bookmarks or mini-pillows and more.  I also can create a guest book covered with matching fabric.  Check it out on the site.
I charge a small fee for working with you to create your pillow--this helps defray the cost of buying the swatches to provide as samples and the time it takes to provide the sketches and photos for your perusal.  When the pillow is complete, I post it, and you purchase it directly from the site.  I keep the image up, to provide visitors with an example of  what custom work can be, but it is not available to the public--remember, that pillow was made especially for you!

MAKE ME A PILLOW!!

In the Mood For Love

This is a pillow with several layers--in more than one way!  It has many layers of fabric to give such an interesting  three dimensional look.  First I used a white poly-satin, layered hearts of red and purple in the shape of a heart and then overlaid it with an iridescent pink fabric to give a gorgeous sheen.  For a final touch, I hand quilted the heart shape for further dimension.  This pillow can be used as a ring bearer pillow, but it would also make a beautiful presentation pillow for a Valentine's day wish for your special someone. This Misty Heart pillow complements any event where LOVE is involved!
This pillow is approximately 7" by 7", with a satin red ribbon to tie your rings or secure your special gift.  Securing the ribbon is a whimsical square faux-gem button.  There is a holding band on the back, which can be used for a ring bearer to hold or to hold your card that carries your Valentine wishes.  Either way as ring bearer pillow or as a gift, this delightful pillow has plenty of character!
You can click on the image to enlarge.
This Misty Hearts pillow is $20.00. 

Crimson For your Love!

Yet another lovely addition to my Asian Inspiration Collection...you will blush with pleasure to have this pillow carry  your most precious cargo with exotic elegance.  Click on any image to enlarge for detail.
Your rings will be nestled in nothing but the finest with this beautiful, 7" by 7" crimson brocade pillow decorated with a subtle print of  Asian pine trees and cranes.  A double edge seam refines this pillow  to perfection.
Red satin ribbons are decorated with amber colored glass beads and secured to the center of the pillow with a handcovered button and will keep your rings safely affixed, while a back band will help your young ring bearer to transport the goods.
This Crimson Asian Inspiration Ring Bearer Pillow is $25.00.

If you like this pillow, but maybe it is not "quite right," I can work with you to create any pillow you like!  The options for a custom made pillow are as limitless as our imaginations!