The Wildfire Seamstress

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!!

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.

Trying Something New!!

As a tortured artist, I am always in a constant struggle to find new ways to express my inner soul. I started this pillow making endeavor when I began planning my own wedding.  I often see something that appeals to me aesthetically and think, "I could make that...and better, too!"  (I can be quite vain at times.). I had seen many ring bearer pillows, and while many were beautiful  none appealed to my sense of whimsy or flamboyant sense of color. Hence the need to create my own special pillow arose.  I am actually still working on it.
However, I must confess.  I am feeling boxed in by my own creations.  I do love creating these pillows for people's weddings, imagining where they end up and how they impact the lives of those with whom they have found a home, but I want to expand.  At the suggestion of my significant other, I have decided to make other specialty pillows. I have considered "Get Well" pillows to give to your loved one who is ill, holiday specific pillows, such as for Valentine's day as well as a couple other ideas I'm tossing around.
The purpose of these new pillows will be a card and a gift in one-a pocket in the pillow will allow for a personalized message on a handmade note card.  Stay tuned for this new development--I think it has quite a bit of promise. And of course, fell free to contact me if you have a specific need.  I would love to work together with you to create an original art pillow just for you!