Fall is in full swing here in Chicago, making this the perfect time to stitch up a cozy holiday quilt. … More
Sew an ugly Christmas sweater ornament with fabric scraps, buttons and trims with this free step-by-step tutorial. … More
Men’s T-Shirt redo—à la Lahaina T-shirt Tunic/Dress Hi there! My name is Cheryl Kuczek, designer of Paradiso Sewing Patterns & … More
If you are looking for an idea for a quick and easy gift for that special friend, Sandy Fitzpatrick of … More
April is National Overlocker Month, and we’re sharing some of our top tips, techniques, and tutorials to help you celebrate! … More
Looking for a purse to carry around? Why not a cupcake wristlet? Let’s make cake! Materials to Make a Cupcake … More
I’m not known as light-packer. The number of bags I take for a weekend trip compares to what someone else … More
Is it a tote or a backpack? It’s both! Stitch an easy convertible tote backpack to carry everything you need to and from the beach! … More
Our BERNINA Busy Book Series is now on its sixth month! We have several pages done and ready to assemble. Let’s learn how to finish the page edges and create buttonholes. and experiment with decorative stitches to create a neat and beautiful edge finish. … More
Thanks for checking out Part II of my Take a Big Step Baby Quilt-Along. Click here to check out Part I … More
A great way to use up your fabric scraps and fat quarters is to make new clothes for your 18” doll. Have your young friend pick out fabric from your stash to create their own special look!
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My quilt is all finished now! I feel a since of relief and accomplishment that it is all over and … More
