Posts by Kat
MAQF’26- the Wearables
So… one of the things that sets the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival apart from other quilt shows is that they have a full-on Fashion Show, and I love this feature! And I actually think they have have had the most entries into this event EVER this year! But here’s the deal…I always try to find the “looks”…
Read MoreMAQF’26: Seen at Show
So… even though I’ve been in business for 21+ years, I STILL get a big kick out of seeing our customers carrying bags they’ve made from our patterns! And what better place to “spy” these customers than at a retail trade show, right? And you know what? I spied ELEVEN of our bags “walking the…
Read MoreAnd NOW…an Instant Download Option!
So… the BIG NEWS around here is… We’re FINALLY adding pdf patterns to our pattern catalog! Now you might be wondering why in the world this is such a big deal, because after all, don’t most pattern designers offer their patterns this way now, (even if they also sell them in hardcopy format in addition)?…
Read Morethe March 2026 Eye Candy Showcase
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! We’ll kick off this month’s Eye Candy with a…
Read MorePPC34: Windswept- A Bag for ME!
So… most of you know that its my habit to always carry a new bag design for a few weeks to see if it functions correctly, if it holds its shape under usage, and in general to see if I like it. I affectionately call this period of time, the “Gorilla Phase”. Because one thing…
Read MoreMORE Invisible Sew-in Magnetic Snap Advice!
So… I ALWAYS recommend that our invisible sew-in magnetics snaps be sewn magnetic side UP onto whatever substrate you’re using (whether its foam stabilizer or fusible interfacing etc.), so that none of the stitching is visible on the outside of your bag! But that’s not the ONLY reason… because here’s what happens when you sew…
Read MorePPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Testing
So… the time in which we needed to get the testing done for our “Expand-o-Matic” pattern fell at a difficult time of year…. “the Holidays”… which can be anytime between November 1st thru December 31st… BUT… THREE of our testers actually were brave enough to make the commitment to test out this new pattern! And…
Read Morethe February ’26 Eye Candy Showcase
So… all in all, January was a stressful month. It began with my bakc surgery (which turned out to be a total success), and ended in our release of a new pattern, (the Expand-o-Matic) and a hideously cold snap, complete with an ice storm! So how great it is to be able to turn the…
Read MorePPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Introductory Video
The Expand-o-Matic pattern and webpage have been released! It’s a great little bag that perfect for carrying all of your everyday items & just enough extra essentials for a shopping trip, a sporting event or a travel excursion! But here’s the exciting part! If you ever get to thinking you need more room in your…
Read MorePPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Pattern Release
Today is the day!!! The Carolinian pattern is FINALLY ready for release to the public! And we’re celebrating in our usual way!
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