YES, it is a record...it was the coldest summer EVER in Seattle, but at least we had 2 weeks of lovely summer like weather, where you feel like wearing sandels!! For the last 4 summers I have h...
So, I paint murals, and my mums asked me to paint one on her bedroom wall.So, I went home to Alaska to do something I luv doing.I wanted to share it with youAnd, this is how it went down.I am going t...
I LOVE a good stabilizer........It is all a girl to ask for!!Interfacing and stabilizers are an absoulute necessity when sewing & creating!Trying to forgo them is like trying to grow a gard...
All I know is that I have been doing alot of stuff...Sending alot of emails.....Calling alot of peoples.....Making it all work, then......teaching a gazillion classes to make ends meet,and loving eve...
I have to tell everyoneeveryone in Salt Lake City is so darn nice.....really!!!!!!I am in Salt Lake for The International Quilt Market!!!This is my 2nd Market,and I feel a little wiser, but not much ...
The tulips were blooming in Salt Lake City, where it was cool and crisp still. We had a few days so warmth, but I was in The Salt Palace working real hard!!I put the finishing touches on my boo...
Cannot wait for Summer Sew Camp!!!!!!Sign-ups/deposits are being accepted now. Please contact Cheryl by email or call 206-282-5149 with any questions!!Jun 20-23, Mon-Thurs 1p-4p ...
Add This ...*Red Crocodile Embossed Pleather*Vintage Lace*Matching red and grey thread from Mettler*Steel Rings *Silk Variegated Ribbon*Asian Satin Print Fabric*Joel Dewberry Woodgrain Home Dec ...
Listen in at 1pm PST/4pm EST to hear Cheryl and Pat discuss Paradiso Designs new patterns and Cheryls techniques for sewing with pleather. Click on the link below to listen in.http://toginet.co...
Introducing the newest Paradiso Designs pattern, the Boho Frock! Its a fun,versatile pattern with three different lengths: Baby Doll, Midi and Maxi. It can also be altered for plus sizes....
Hey all, Melissa here! Weve been busy bees here in the Sewing Lounge.Cheryl has been creating, designing and sewing her heart out!!On Monday, April 25, 2011, Cheryl will be interviewed by P...
SATURDAY, APRIL 9THCome join us in the Sewing Loungefor a little shopping FUN!Weve loaded every table, bin and corner ofthe Lounge with fabulous fabrics, button, ribbons,patterns, samples and more. &...
It is that time of the week again....SEwist of the Week!!!!This week we have the Lovely Lia!!!!Lia first made this skirt with a pocket and an applique flower!!Genny, the sewing hound lays at her...
Need Supplies to Make a Gorgeous Handbag? Well, check out our NEW online storefront! We have the patterns ...the pleather ...the hardware ...Heres just a few samples of the awesome handbag...
Let me introduce you to this lovely lass...Her name is....................... SASHA!!!!!Sasha started sewing with me about one and a half years ago!!!After her first class, she came bouncing back the...
Amazing Color Story No. 3Add this ...*Gold Metallic Embossed Pleather*Gold Swivel Hooks*Anna Marie Horner Home Dec fabric*Pink Ribbon with gold cross grain threads*Mettler Silk Finish thread No. 806P...
Want to make a bag thats the perfect size for everyday wear? Well here you go ... the Cross-Body Handbag tutorial!!Let’s get organized….I recommend that you use a thicker fabric for this bag li...
A present for all you sewing divas out there!The Cross-Body Handbag FREE patternThis bag was debuted at the Sewing Expo in Puyallup. We received so many positive comments on...
Were overflowing with lovely, vintage fabrics, notions, and other goodies and we NEED to make room for new inventory.Everything will be priced to move, so mark your calendars and come on over to ...
Hey all you sewing divas ... Melissa here.Weve been busy little bees here at Paradiso Designs trying to get ready for SEW EXPO, in Puyallup! We have some cool new Designer Handbag samples ...
Fashionista Hanna!!!!!HANNA is in her 2nd year of sewing with me here at the Paradiso Designs Sewing Lounge, and this girl has the best sense of humor. And check out the lovely smile too!!I lov...
AMAZING COLOR STORYNo. 2ADD THIS *Kona Bay print *Textured polyester fabric*Silk ombre ribbon*Vintage czech glass buttonsPLUS*Paradiso Designs "Xine Basket" bag patternEQUALS One co...
I have an awesome applique artist for one of my dear friends.....Ms. Sad!!! Ms. Sad is the cooolest chick She likes 80s music, and boho fashions!! I know that she is going to rock o...
well, sometimes they can be boring. Did I get your attention?I was looking through my pictures to find fine examples of how stabilizers are sewn into all the different handbags that i design.Th...
BELLAISSO GOOD!!!!!!Bella started sewing with me last summer in my summer sew camps!! Once I got her stitching, she just went to town making all kinds of stuff! Including my Tiny Bag Patt...
I am NUTTY about varigated thread & all that it can do for my designs!! Wonderfil, YLI, & King Tut are all great varigated threads. It is a bit thicker then normal sewi...
WE LOVE OLIVIA!!!!Check out this headband of flowers from last summer that Olivia made in 1 hour! OLIVIA......isnt she the cutest gal!!! Olivia is one of the funniest kids that I know....
Check out our first-ever Amazing Color Story!Hey, fellow Sewing Divas, Melissa here to show off this weeks adorable collection of fabric and thread:* Dark Chocolate pleather from ...
bind·ing [bahyn-ding] –noun 1. the act of fastening, securing, uniting, or the like. 2. anything that binds.3. the covering within which the leaves of a book are bound4. a strip of material that prot...
Im obsessed with MUSLIN!!!! Muslin ... precious, lovely muslin.I love muslin sooo much, I get a bit nutty when I only have one new, unwrapped bolt left in my stash! Its like not having chocolate an...
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