OUR STAFF
The Craft Girl
Paula started teaching her daughter Caroline and her friends to sew when they were just seven years old, and Paper and Thread Studio was born! That was 15 years ago and she still loves teaching the lost art of sewing and creating. Paula has a degree in Fashion Design and worked in retail management for 17 years. She loves fashion and prides herself on shopping resale and creating her quirky style . She loves to decorate her nest and create collage as a hobby. She’ll tell you teaching children to sew is her purpose.
Miss Madison
Madison has been working at the studio for going on five years now, and has known Paula since she was just a baby! She is going into her Senior year at the University of Arkansas. Madison is also involved in Greek life at the University and is member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She enjoys taking photos of the kids here at the studio and runs all social media accounts as well as our website, but most of all she loves getting to know all the the kids and building a strong connection with each and every kid who walks through the doors!
Miss Gigi
Gigi has been sewing here at the studio since she was just six years old! She is going into her freshman year of college at SCAD! Gigi enjoys designing and making her own clothes like the dress in her photo and designing school costumes for plays and musicals. Gigi always knows how to brighten a kids day at the studio and loves to help them learn to sew at Paula’s just like she did!
Miss Natalie
Natalie was another one of Paula’s students when she was younger! She started coming to Paula’s when she was just six years old. She just graduated high-school and is still deciding on what the future holds for her! Natalie enjoys hanging with her friends and little brothers! Natalie has the sweetest sole and is adored by all the kids at the studio!