News and Updates

For all the latest family, friends, fiber, doll, traveling, etc. news go to my blog. If you are interested in some of the old newsletters you can access them here. As far as future newsletters, we’re searching around for the best format. Come back to my website often for updates on that. Have fun reading!

December 6, 2007

As we approach the end of 2007 we are excited about the next year. I'm working on a 5th book. This one will be on flat items - journals, dolls, bookmarks, fans, accessories - all made with fibers and with a fairy theme. I've added a new class, so do check out that section of my website. And, I hope to see many of you who live in the southern California area at our Cosmic Queens Do Faces day. Having 6 of the top doll designers in one room in one day is well worth the drive if you live far, and close.

July 27, 2007

I'm excited that my rubber stamps are doing really well. As you know, they are made by Ready Stamps, a division of the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Every penny I give Ready Stamps for making my rubber stamps helps keep a disabled person employed and independent. I have a new offer for those of you thinking "What would I do with a face rubber stamp?"

How about making a bookmark? I have a sample of one and when you buy two or more of my rubber stamps I will send the pattern for the bookmark with your order. These make terrific gifts. I also think they'd do really well at boutique sales. The finished bookmark is 8 1/2-inches to 9-inches, depending on the face stamp you use. The sample doll uses Jilianna's head.

The more stamps I sell, the more I can have made by Ready Stamps, which keeps very special people employed.

May 18, 2007

There are several exciting events happening this summer. The Creative Festival loved our Flat Day on the Silly Side of the Sea so much that they’ve asked us to do it again at their festival in Cincinnati, Ohio. Those dates are June 28-30. Go to my Schedule to see how to contact them. Interweave Press is sponsoring a new event in Crystal Lake, Illinois called Fiber and Folk Art Fair. The dates for that are July 20-22, 2007. I’ll be teaching at both events.

A new cruise is on the books for February 2008. This one is based on my new book “Creative Cloth Doll Beading”. Annie Hesse, Dorice Larkin, Michelle Meinhold and I will be teaching various beading techniques to use on dolls, journals, quilts, wearables, etc. You can find more details on the cruise on my Blog.

April 2, 2007

A friend came to my rescue and rebuilt my website with a working shoppingcart. You can now buy things directly from me. Have fun reading through this new, and exciting website.

March 29, 2007

My next book “Creative Cloth Doll Beading” is now available. This fun-filled book opens new possibilities for creating beaded embellishments for dolls. But, all the beading techniques in the book can be used on wearables, quilts, jewelry, etc. The book includes a new doll pattern and chapter’s by Annie Hesse on bead embroidery and working with crystals by Laura McCabe. Both top bead artists.

You can buy a signed copy of the beading book from me. Go to the BOOKS to order. Or, you can buy it at your local book stores, or Dollmakers Journey, Joggles, Amazon.com.

February 1, 2007

There's a new pattern here at PMC Designs. Jiliana: A 21st Century Boudoir doll. She's 18-inches and designed to sit on a bed, or wherever you want. She's on the last page under Gallery & Shop and Patterns.

My shopping cart IS working!

January 8, 2007

****Important!!!**** The company I've had my shopping cart with is having major problems. It isn't allowing anyone to use credit cards. I'm in the process of looking for another shopping cart company. In the meantime go to:

http://www.joggles.com http://www.dollmakersjourney.com http://www.clothdollpatterns.com These three online stores carry my patterns. I have no idea how long I'll be without a shopping cart that works, but stay tuned. I'll announce it here.

December 26, 2006

Stargaze Sonja is now available on a CD. After having the CD tested by MAC and PC users she is now ready. You have two choices. The CD only or the CD and bead kit. She's still available as a paper pattern, but that is more expensive due to the color step photo's. This pattern was a class I taught for years. She was then called "Art Deco Fairy".

December 23, 2006

It's almost Christmas! Have a really merry one! I updated a few items on my website. Belinda McDaris is now sold out. I did get a shipment of my current book "Creative Cloth Doll Couture". It is going fast. If you don't have it, it really is excellent. Especially if you want to get into couture for dolls.

December 22, 2006

This will be the last bit of news for the year 2006. We'll be busy getting ready for Christmas then New Year's. Fun times ahead. You'll see some new classes have been added under Classes. Two new silk doll projects are there for your perusal. Enjoy and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

December 14, 2006

The newest happenings here at PMC Designs are 3 of my original dolls are now for sale. I sometimes have a hard time giving up my dolls, but sometimes you need to make room for new dolls. You will find the dolls under Gallery & Shop then under Dolls. They are the first 3 pictured - Magdalene, Yavanna and Dahlianna. Hope you enjoy looking at them.

November 27, 2006

Blogs are really catching on. Be sure to check out mine www.pattimedarisculea.typepad.com. The latest on my Blog is how I've altered a tote. It was falling apart but I loved it. Decided to start adding to it. I think you'll like what I did.

November 24, 2006

The past month has been absolutely fun, fun, fun! So much so I've not updated things here at PMC Designs. Shame on me. Not much is new except that I have learned heaps about my sewing machine. I've also written a couple articles for magazines. The Winter issue of Quilting Arts has a picture of my Stargaze Memory Tome cover. I talk about which water soluble stabilizers I like. The magazine will be in the mail this next week. It is full of great articles and projects. Be sure to pick up one if you don't subscribe. Until next time, Patti

October 4, 2006

I got a bit ahead of myself when notifying everyone about Stargaze Sonja. I forgot that there are a lot of people out there who would rather buy their own beads. You now have three choices - A paper pattern only, a CD with all instructions and photo's, or the Kit with all the beads. The kit still comes with the paper pattern.

The paper pattern has all the color photo's that the CD does. This makes it easy for those who prefer holding paper in their hands. We try to please here at PMC Designs.

October 2, 2006

Several people have emailed me telling me they can't find Stargaze Sonja. This is my new pattern and kit. I've created a new category. She's under "Kits". I hope this will make it easier to find her