The Wildfire Seamstress

Holiday Blues

Nothing like a blue and white wrapped gift for the Chanukah season!  I had made a ring bearer pillow earlier that has already found a wedding using the same ribbon--the blue and white is so versatile-the first pillow had a blue base, so I thought I would give white a go--you know how I love to dress up that traditional white pillow!!
The pillow is a 7"x7" square, from a beautifully soft, white faux microsuede with a finished seamed edge. The ribbon is, of course, a blue and white plaid, with sheer sections, placed across the pillow like a present. There is a holding band across the back, using the same blue plaid ribbon. The center is punctuated by one of my coordinating, hand beaded, hand covered buttons.  This button is extra big, covered with the white faux microsuede with five concentric rows of beading. The beads are clear glass with shades of blue interiors. I finished the white 1/16th " satin ring holding ribbon with four small glass beads  that match the button and one cornflower blue frosted glass bead. This pillow has many fine details, but a simplicity that I find appealing.
I do love the "gift" design-it would complement a casual or a formal wedding.

Life's A Picnic!

A warm summer day, a basket filled to the brim with all your favorite delicacies...potato salad, ripe peaches, thick sandwiches stuffed with turkey...and not an ant in sight!
Now that's a picnic...and the inspiration for this pillow.  I used a textured, white cotton fabric and the sweetest red checkered ribbon to remind you of the day you two had the best picnic ever...a hand covered matching button fastens the red ribbon that will hold your rings on your special day.
This pillow has no pretense-it's simple and calls forth simple memories of childhood, family and comfort food. It would fit in perfectly for a sweet outdoor wedding or a country theme. May you're actually having a picnic wedding, in which case, this ring bearer pillow was made for you.
I am also working on a matching  round flower girl basket with the same ribbon  and textured cotton fabric.
The pillow is 6"x6" with "gift" style red checkered ribbon and a hand covered button.  The back also has a holding band, so that frisky ring bearers can hold on tight while frolicking down that grassy outdoor aisle...the red ring ribbon is satin and about 7" long.

Catch a Falling Star

I love mixing up white with other subtle colors-still traditional, yet allows the personality of the pillow to shine through. Using the pattern of  the overlay fabric to guide my beading was a fun use of the fabric's "identity".

This handmade ringbearer pillow is approximately 7"x7", and has many interesting, unique features. Subtle gold fabric peeks through a white mesh overlay decorated with stars and handbeaded with faux pearls. A vintage-look golden button with a pearly center punctuates the center and fastens a 1/4 grosgrain ribbon for your rings. The back of the pillow is a creamy white textured poly-silk. Truly a unique piece, made to carry precious cargo, and make memories.

This pillow has found a home, but there is the chance that I will make another that is similar--not exactly the same, of course!!
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If you are interested in  working with me to design a custom ring bearer pillow of your own, please contact me via email at elanadavis@gmail.com

Tangerine Dream

Orange is my all time favorite color! To note, I just got a sparkly orange manicure today-to match this pillow! The fabric is a multi faceted orange, with gold threads shooting through, giving it such a fantastic sheen; I was breathless when I saw this fabric. Light positively emanates from the curves so that it glistens in the light. So, naturally, I felt obligated to showcase it here, for you.
This pillow is approximately 7" square. with a stitched edge. The  hand covered button is ensconced within  three layers of ruched rounds, complemented by 1/4" gold chiffon ribbon to securely fasten your rings. The ends of the ribbon are decorated with orange glass beads ringed with a glittering gold spiral. The back has  a holding band about 2.5" wide, hand sewn onto the pillow.  It is wide enough to really attach to the hands of a frisky  ring bearer- nearly impossible to drop!

I am really smitten with this pillow, if you can't tell, and have even  considered this fabric for a pillow for my own wedding.  I am more than happy to offer this one to you, though!
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Back to Tradition-With STYLE!

This handmade ringbearer pillow is approximately 7"x7", and features cream poly-silk covered by a textured square pattern chiffon. A handsewn chiffon medallion with a silver and white button adorns the center or the pillow and secures the 1/16 inch satin ring ribbons to tie your rings. Truly a unique piece, made to carry precious cargo, and make memories.

This pillow does not have a holding band on the back, but one may be placed upon request when the auction is won, at no extra charge.'

This pillow was one of my very first.  I feel white is the quintessential wedding color, and while I have a tendency to splash color all over the place most of the time, I do have a traditional side that whispers to me, "White is purity...white is peace...white is untainted love..." and I have to succumb.  I think I have succumbed beautifully with this little pillow. It is soft, sweet, and ....white!

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Add Asian Flair to your Wedding!

This beautiful handmade Wedding Set includes a 6" x6" ring bearer pillow and a flower girl basket that is 5.5"x7.5"X3" with a handle that extends 6".

Small, Asian-inspired black and gold flowers adorn vivid emerald green satin fabric. The pillow has several notable features:
-A handcovered button fastens 1/16th satin ribbon to securely hold your precious rings.
-Ivory colored heart shaped stone beads, and three small gold beads affixed to the ends of the ribbons.
-Holding band  has been hand stitched to the backside so small hands can securely carry those rings!
The basket also had unique details:
-Completely covered with coordinating green fabric-even the handle!
-The rim has been hand-beaded with black and gold glass beads.
-The interior and bottom of basket have unique gathers to fit the fabric around the basket.
This was my first stab at a set.   I love the way it came out. The pillow is of a simple design, since the print really is the showcased feature.  I think the beading on the basket really complements the handmade feel of the set. Recently, I have decided to  mostly offer items that you can mix and match, so you're not obligated to but both items, but in this case, the two are only be offered together for the time being. Of course, the price is incredibly reasonable, so buying both isn't even a question!!
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It's Gonna Be A White Wedding.....

As it turns out, white is not always the most popular when it comes to weddings and accent accessories, so I've dressed up the average white pillow to let the white really shine!  These pillows may be white, but  not vanilla, by any standard!
To the right, I present "Pearl Waterfalls." Carry your rings down the aisle in style with "Pearl Waterfall" ringbearer pillow! This handmade ringbearer pillow is approximately 7"x7", and has many fabulous, unique features Textured poly-silk fabric is edged with bright silver ribbon decorated with handbeaded faux pearls. Single pearl punctuates the center and fastens a 1/4 silver ribbon for your rings, and starts a "Waterfall" of pearls that bursts through the silver ribbon on goes all th e way to the edge of the pillow, to a sewn edge. The back of the pillow is also a creamy white textured poly-silk. Truly a unique piece, made to carry precious cargo, and make memories.

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This pillow does not have a holding band on the back, but one may be placed upon request when when purchsed, at no extra charge. Just contact me via email to let me know!

Rhapsody in...Purple!?

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This pillow measures 7"X7" square shape. The center of this lavender pillow is made of poly satin and is decorated with an exquisite, hand quilted, five petaled satin flower in a rich purple. The purple satin 1/16 inch ribbon which is meant to securely tie your precious rings to the pillow is eight inches long,is a slightly lighter purple and accented on the ends with 3 shiny hematite bead and a matte purple square bead . The center button is hand covered with deep purple poly satin and is ringed with hematite and matte purple square beads that have a slight iridescent cast in an alternating 2-3 pattern. This pillow also has a holding band on the back, which is elastic covered in deep purple fabric, matching the flower, so that small hands can hold tight to precious cargo.
This was the first I completed in the flower series of pillows.  I think it looks like a lily, which is one of my favorite flowers. I sculptured the flowers so they have a bit of a three dimensional effect. Overall, I think it is a lovely pillow. If your theme includes lavender or purple, this pillow would be a lovely addition to your wedding.

Pillow That Have Found Their Homes

These are the first two pillows I sold: "Something Blue" Ring Bearer Pillow  and this red, gift like pillow with iridescent beading in the center flower. Both use the "Gift" model, I guess you could call it, with the ribbons  crossing the front as on a present. The woman who bought the red pillow told me her color theme is platinum and black, with red accents. She had searched and searched for this perfect red pillow, and then, there it was.  She told me she loves it! Her wedding, I believe, is in January, so I am looking forward to getting pictures of that! While both of these pillow have found happy homes, if you see a design you like in either of them, let me know, as I can come up with something similar for you!

Carry Petals in a Pot of Gold

  To the right is a fabric covered, hand crafted flower girl basket in shades of gold, originally designed by The Wildfire Seamstress. (It matches the beading design and fabric color of a ring pillow also available on ebay-a perfect coordinating set!)

This basket is small, about 6"x4", in an oval shape. The handle is 6", and covered with light gold fabric, wrapped in gold chiffon ribbon. The interior of the basket is handstitched and of a deeper gold hue. The edge of the basket is beaded with round glass beads, gold and golden brown in a 2-5 alternating pattern.
I made this to match the Gold Flower ring Bearer pillow, but this could be used alone if your theme colors included pale gold (almost a champagne), or the deeper gold shade on the interior, or another pillow could be created.  I am going to start making more designs of pillows in color groupings so it will be easier to match items together.
I made this basket by covering an existing wovwn basket with the appropriate shape fabric.  I pieced it by machine, but hand stitched the fabric once it was on the basket, so it would fit perfectly .                                                            Click on this image for a larger pop-up.                  

Gold Flower Ring Bearer Pillow

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Here is another creation: a handmade ring bearer pillow, hand crafted and originally designed by The Wildfire Seamstress.

This pillow measures 7"X7" square shape. The center of this pale gold pillow made of poly satin is decorated with an exquisite, hand quilted, eight petaled satin flower in a deeper gold. The gold chiffon 1/4 inch ribbon which is meant to securely tie your precious rings to the pillow is seven inches long, and accented on the ends with a single gold bead . The center button is hand covered with deep gold poly satin and is ringed with gold and golden brown alternating beads. This pillow also has a holding band on the back, which is elastic covered in light gold fabric, matching the pillow, so that little hands may securely carry your precious cargo to its destination.

This would be such an incredible addition to your special wedding day. All my work is crafted with care and love in a smoke free environment. I focus on quality and unique design, to add to your special day.

Gorgeous Red Flower Ring Bearer Pillow

This Red Flower ring bearer pillow pictured below was the 10th or 11th that I made, the third in the flower series with which I have become quite enamored. It started as a sketch, a couple of failed flower attempts, and finally a sucessful way to get those petals to behave!  I love the quilting process of the petals, in particular, as quilting has been a large part of my sewing experience.  I doubt there is one family member or friend whose baby hasn't been swaddled in one of my baby quilts! The beading process is also relaxing for me, and relates to my experiences making jewelry.

This pillow measures 7"X7 &3/4" in a slight rectangular shape. The center of this red pillow made of poly satin is decorated with an exquisite, hand quilted, eight petaled red satin flower. The red 1/16 inch ribbon which is meant to securely tie your precious rings to the pillow is eight inches long, is accented on the ends with three iridescent pink/red beads and a red glass flower bead. The center button is hand covered with red ply satin and has had three kinds if beads hand applied-a row of silvery-gray hematite, iridescent pink/red beads and a matching red glass flower bead.

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