about paula
i am...
41 years old
Pisces... dreamer who
creates with my hands...
...and heart
a multitasker.
have been known as chef - and seamstress...
artist, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend.
can be, most of the time, found in tattered jeans
splattered in paint.
spiritual.
believer.
writer, storyteller, teacher...
coffee or chocolate can usually be found nearby.
I love God.
I love my sewing machine.
I love traveling.
I love the moon.
I love Stuart McGee.
I love, love, love my children.
I love art.
I want a big paycheck.
I want to travel.
I want more time.
I want to visit the moon.
I hate censorship.
I am my own worst critic.
Alterations, Fashion Design, Fine Doll Arts & MORE!. All rights reserved.
Thread. - 105 N Commerce Ave - Russellville, AR 72801




We are Paula & Amanda, mother & daughter.
These two big hearted girls with dreams to match will continue with the business of tailoring, custom sewing and clothing alterations. And will also share their one of a kind creations such as custom made clothing, unique skirts and top, one of a kind home decor, artist jewelry, bridal accessories, memory bears & dolls, and so much more!
Thread. is a one of a kind destination for those who look for creative & unique items that can express their individuality. The girls' handcrafted original items are exclusive only to this cozy little gathering spot located in downtown Russellville Arkansas.
About Amanda:
Amanda is a talented artist, Clothing redsigner & jewelry artist. She "paints" with ink & acrylics and draws. She takes a piece of clothing and does imaginative and beautiful things to them with a scissor, needle and thread. And designs funky and colorful necklaces, bracelets and rings.
About Paula:
Paula has dreamed for years of opening her creative design studio and working with the public. After running the business from her home when the kids were small then working for others, Paula is encouraged by a loving husband to take the next step...
She is a skilled seamstress who designs her own line of exquisite dolls and sewing patterns under her studio name - Paisley Moon Studio. But she also loves to sew for brides and casual clients. Paula writes freelance articles for sewing publications such as Soft Dolls & Animals and Art Dolls Quarterly in her spare time.