the March 2026 Eye Candy Showcase

Collage of six colorful patterned handbags

So... now that February is waning, and with winter pretty much in our rear view mirror, (I hope, I hope) it's time to share with you, our Eye candy Showcase for March 2026, which features two of the very first "customer-created" Expand-o-Matics!

So, let's get started!

Blue pouch with colorful candy print

We'll kick off this month's Eye Candy with a gorgeous Double Take created by Jeanette Jay! The Double take is a small, compact bag that holds a SURPRISING amount of stuff! Jeanette says this design is one of her favorites & love how this one turned out!

Small colorful floral crossbody bag hanging
Colorful floral fabric pouch with purple trim

And I "spied" this colorful Go-Go Compact on Instagram, having been posted by #StoffartPatchwork. What a fun ffabric choice for this versatile little bag, & how beautifully it photographed in the sunlight!

Blue floral crossbody bag with crescent pocket
Blue handbag with yellow lining and card slots
Blue floral patterned shoulder bag with front zipper

This sultry Flaptastic was created by Christine Tantine and I LOVE the fabric she chose! Is it velvet? Is it velour? I'm not sure but the result is oh-so-pretty!

Colorful psychedelic zippered pouch with polka dots
Rainbow swirl zippered pouch with heart charm
Rainbow psychedelic swirl crossbody bag

And here's the 1st Expand-o-Matic to grace our Eye Candy Showcase! Thie eye-popping beauty was created by prolific contributor, Karen Heger! Great job, Karen!

Colorful floral crossbody bag and wallet
two floral wristlet purses on white table
Small colorful floral crossbody bag with black strap

And Charlene Samanich has given us "two for the show" with an incredible Expand-o-Matic with a matching Easy Go Wallet! And not only that, Charlene actually created her Expand-o-Matic with a quilted exterior! Amazing work!

And now.... it's YOUR turn!

Did you feel inspired by any of these beauties? And would you like to see one of YOUR creations on display here for everyone to admire & aspire to? If so…that can happen in either of these two ways.

  1. Attach picture(s) of your SKD creation to an email & send it to me here- info@studiokatdesigns.com
  2. Join our FaceBook Sewing Group HERE, and post picture(s) of your SKD creation there (with the extra added benefit of getting some well-deserved applause from our members).

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