Hi there, I’m Patricia Dioso from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. I’m married to my high school sweetheart, Radley and we are the lucky parents of 3 beautiful children: Ryan, Vanessa, and Aaron. I was an Operations Manager for 15 years before I became a stay at home mom.

ON CRAFTING

Transitioning from a 9-5 to a 24 hour, full-time mom was not easy. When life got busier and changing diapers became second nature, crafting became my solitude. I did a bit of sewing making garments, toys, bags and quilts for my family. The bulk of everything I made was for them, and seeing their faces brighten at the sight of something new and handmade encourages me to keep going.

ON KNITTING

I picked up knitting in 2014 and fell in love. It satisfies my need to create wherever I am with minimal tools. It’s relaxing, meditative and therapeutic. It’s my passion. It’s where I’ve met many like-minded souls, and I hope to continue to do so, through this blog.

PROJECT BAGS

As an avid knitter and a bag lover, I designed the project bags to match my aesthetic keeping it simple yet stylish to let the true star of the show shine – the yarn!

I am the sole maker behind every product dedicated to produce the highest quality possible. Pearadise Island goods are handcrafted in small batches. I screen print, sew, take photos and package each item. Illustrations are original works of art by my husband. Thank you for supporting handmade!

To learn more about my name, Pearadise Island, read this.

Shop my project bags here.

Watch me on YouTube here.

Thank you so much for visiting. Please do say hello and check back often. There’s lots more to come. I’m excited beyond words to share my work, connect, and inspire!

– Patricia