The Wildfire Seamstress

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!
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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!

Who wouldn't want a Chocolate Pillow!??

Here is the latest addition to the Asian Inspiration Collection.   Rich chocolate brown is quickly becoming a popular color used in weddings, particularly when matched with turquoise and a chic raspberry pink.  The design itself is lovely; interlaced, silver rimmed flowers and peacocks. Click on the image  for a large pop up view of this tasty treat!
This is one trendy pillow that would complement any wedding. The Asian inspired Brocade fabric is smooth with a great sheen. A seamed edge adds elegance.  I used a wine colored ribbon to tie your rings and a fantastic glass bead lined with interesting turquoise, silver and blue details, complemented by three smaller iridescent  beads.  Click on the bead detail for a close up look on these gorgeous beads.  I take great pride in the details of my pillows and I handcover  and hand fasten all buttons, beads and other details that make each pillow a special work of art.
The back is supplied with the standard holding band for your ring bearer to get a good grip. That is particularly important for the younger ring bearer.  My fiance's four year old nephew recently informed me he may be compelled to toss the pillow in the air several times en route to the final destination.  I may have to use a extra super band for that little guy!
Keep in mind that I can make any additions or subtractions to any pillow on the blog, as well as work with you to create the pillow of your dreams!
This Chocolate Brown Asian Inspired Ring Bearer pillow is $25.00.

Star Light Star Bright

It's a starry, starry night with this gorgeous, dark blue brocade ring bearer pillow, festooned with glittering, silver stars.
Starry Night  is a 7"X7" square, with a silver star button mimicking the central star, and a silver wired ribbon, to hold your precious cargo in a secure fashion.  Iridescent beads decorate the ends of the ribbons. A band is sewn to the back to make sure your enthusiastic ring bearer can keep a secure grip.
The brocade fabric is heavy, and richly colored.  This pillow would be perfect for your star themed wedding, or for blue and silver color wedding. No matter what your theme, this pillow will sparkle and shine as your little ring bearer trots down the aisle to your destiny!
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This pillow is $25.00.

Pricing for Ring Bearer Pillows

This  is meant to give you an idea of how I price my items. Just a guideline folks!  Please see actual item for price. I will work with you on pricing for custom items.  Shipping and Handling is additional.

Custom Consult for Ring Bearer Pillow..........$10

Standard Handmade Ring Bearer Pillow
(Satin, no embellishment, may request specific color)..........$10

Mini-pillow with gift box..........$10

Ring Bearer Pillow with Minor Embellishments (already made)..........$15-$20

Ring Bearer Pillow with Embellishments/Specialty Fabric (already made)..........$25-$35

Custom Made Ring Bearer Pillow..........$45-$75

Wedding Sets (Pillow and  Basket)..........$50-$200

Wedding Favors..........$2-$10 per piece
(Discounts available with Bulk Purchase)

Other Pillows..........$25-$300
(I can make single pillows or pillow "suites" with multiple matching pillows)

Leopard Love

I have been trying a couple of pillows made from fur lately. A furry ring bearer pillow is guaranteed to different from any other pillow you may have seen!
Faux Leopard being my personal favorite, I would like to introduce "Leopard Love," your personal ticket to the jungle wedding of your dreams!
I have tried to  standardize the size of the pillows that I randomly create to approximately 7"x7", so Leopard Love is the perfect size square. (I can still customize any size your heart desires.) The ribbon for your rings is an ethereal gold gossamer, with beads decorating the end that mimic the leopards spots. And of course, there is a hand covered button in the center of the pillow. The edge is double stitched for a finished, elegant look, and the backside bears a band for which the youngster to hold on.
Let me describe this fur to you for a moment... please indulge me...the nap is  smooth and multi-directional, and the pile thick enough so that it really looks and feels like fur--it is very realistic, so if you are inclined to pet the fabric, as I often am, it feels like I am petting my short haired dog.  The pattern of the leopard repeats, but is big enough so that on the pillow, it does not repeat. There is a subtle gradient of color from brown to tan with spots in gradually increasing sizes.  Out of the corner of my eye, it actually looks like a leopard is sitting on my sewing table.  But seriously, folks, this is great fabric!
As I mentioned before, all pillows on this site are open to be customized and I would also love to work with you to come up with your ideal ring bearer pillow, or any pillow you may want.

Just you wait...no really, wait.

I have been searching for inspiration.  I had hoped for a while that it would fall into my lap, just wash over me like a refreshing mist in the Maui spring.  But I forget.  I am in Central Pennsylvania for now, and while it will be a finite period of time, and I actually am enjoying my time here, it is no Hawaii.  It is the middle of the winter and my source of inspiration is a barren cornfield where my dog runs, and sometimes relieves herself. Not to slog cornfields in the winter; they have a desolate melancholy that can serve to innervate the craftless mind. But really, who wants a ring bearer pillow like a barren cornfield?  What are the odds? And really, I just can't wait for the corn to grow back. 
As a solution, I have been picking through my old photos, seeing if anything happens to tickle my creative niblets.  I will admit straight off, some of them are from Hawaii, but one must begin somewhere, and I found Hawaii to be painfully inspiring when I was there.
My desire to create was almost torturous, as I only had my camera. So now I hope that in bringing some of these images to the forefront of my mind, perhaps the "burning passion of Hawaii" will return to my creative loins. Which would be great, as long as it doesn't also itch.

Meanwhile I have piles of pillows that I have yet to post and a slew of photos of some of my paintings that I want to share with you. I need to find the motivation to actually post them, which is difficult for me at this particular hour that I have chosen to hop on and post. I work the 12 hour night shift and while sleep should be my priority, sometimes I just can't help myself. When I do finally wake up from my day's slumber,  I promise to continue to seek inspiration and actually post something for you lo look at as opposed to my vacation snapshot...as fiery as they may be!
Another way I have been seeking inspiration is through the people who look at my site.  Sometimes searches can be very telling as far as what folks are really looking for.  I have a tendency to look for bright colors, loud designs, and
a  wild pattern.  Sometimes the quiet searches for "gold pillow" or "Shamrock" or "Western" can serve as inspiration for new designs.  So keep looking.  You may be the source of inspiration for your own ideal pillow!
Don't forget to click on the photo thumbnails if you want a good look.

Good night all.  Time to crawl into my cave and sleep.

Chaos in the Studio.

I shoot all my own pillows, as I have a background in photography.  However, I can't say that I have the most advanced studio. I try to limit who can just walk on in, but sometimes the paparazzi just bust on through! Sometimes it's just an animal house!!  Carmine Gazpacho, AKA "Thunderfoot" (how such a small cat can stomp around so loudly is beyond me...) just had to get in the picture here.  I  guess he thinks he's an A-Lister. And perhaps he is.  As I am not on the A-list, I may not be privy to all its members.  Perhaps Carmine will take me to one of those hard-to-get-into clubs one of these days. You'd be surprised how many of those there are in Central Pennsylvania.  I think they are all secret, though.

But I digress!  Scroll down and see if any of my original, handmade ring bearer pillows suit you. 
And don't forget, I also can work with you to custom create your ideal pillow.

Custom Made Ring Bearer Pillows

I have been making more and more pillows and coming up with tons of neat ideas to make ring bearer pillows so special, you just can't get them anywhere else!  I specialize in the unusual, as you may have noticed, and feel that everyone has an individuality inside that needs to be expressed. I want to help you realize your ideal pillow.   I recently began making these mini-pillows, intended for gift giving--possibly even for  THAT  ring! I have packaged them in these sweet, tiny, pale green boxed.  Brett, my significant other,  suggested perhaps I cover the box with the same fabric as the pillow inside.  Hmmmm.  I might just do that.  Let me know what you think. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.  That ring in the picture is not available for sale, seeing as it is MY engagement ring!
Back to the theme of custom pillows- I really can make just about anything you could think of!
I can make a special pillow for a Valentine's day wedding-or even a Valentines day gift. I love to work with people to come up with their ultimate special pillow, for their ultimately special day.
I have many different types of fabrics and ideas all over the place.  If you can't find what you are looking for on my blog, contact me and we can work together to custom make exactly what you are looking for, for a reasonable price.                                                                               

In the PINK!!

Wild and wooly, this sassy, hot pink fur ring pillow is not for the tame!  When I found this fabric I knew I could do something great with it.  This could be the special element that makes your
wedding!!

Seven inches square, this pillow is softly stuffed to allow the fur, which is coverd in textural whorls, to really speak for itself. The center has the custom covered button, with a 1/4 inch satin ribbon tipped with iridescent pink beads. I double stitched the edges for an elegant, finished look. 

One of my favorite features of this fur is that is has an almost tie-dyed look, with parts lighter pink and parts richer pink.  This really gives the fabric character and depth.

If you totally love this fabric, but are not yet at the point (or past the point for that matter) of getting a ring bearer pillow, I can make custom pillows of just about any size or shape!  Just contact me through email at elanadavis@gmail.com.

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Here are two details:  On the left you can see the whorl details of this fantatsic fabric. On the right, you can see the delicate beading detail that brings it all together....

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Black Beauty

This gorgeous black, red, and gold brocade ring bearer pillow  stirs the senses with its smooth fabric and rich, Asian inspired design. The pillow is part of a collection I have been working on of brocade fabrics-thick, rich and wonderful with which to work. The feel alone serves to inspire, and the patterns I have found are thrilling.

This pillow is approximately 7 inches square, with an elegant stitched edge. A  vivid red red satin ribbon to holds your rings and a band of the same fabric on the back so that young, impetuous ring bearers will hold tight, no matter how hard they try not to do so!! The ded satin ribbons are punctuated with glossy black beads, and the center button is, of course hand covered with the smae brocade fabric.

This is perfect for anyone who loves Asian-inspired pieces, or has red or black  wedding theme colors.

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