Posts by Kat
It’s almost SHOWTIME!
So… If you’re a regular here, then you know that in recent posts we’ve been showing you our new “show-look”. First, we revealed our new booth layout which includes an all-new 6′ X 6′ grid wall for our zippers and bag hardware, and in we followed that post with a closeup look at that gridwall!…
Read More“Grid” & Bear it!
So… in a recent post we detailed for you the BIG change we’re making to our booth layout for the Fall Quilt Market and Festival. Our plans are to rid ourselves of our five notions carousels in favor of three 2 ft by 6 ft tall grid walls (at left), which when connected in this…
Read MoreA BIG Layout Change for Houston 2015
So… we’ve had a nice long respite from traveling. Our last show was over 4 months ago at the Spring Quilt Market in Minneapolis, MN and while I’ve gotten a whole LOT done and I’ve enjoyed my time at home, its time to start thinking about our upcoming shows, in particular, the Fall Quilt Market…
Read MoreTips for Sewing with Cuddle Suede
So… in our last post we showed you the gorgeous Triple Play handbag (at left) we created with an all-Cuddle Suede exterior! I was SO pleased with how it came out, but you also might recall that I had serious concerns about what problems I might encounter during the construction process. But here’s the deal… making that bag completely…
Read MoreIntroducing: A New Hire!
So… we hired a new employee a few weeks ago. His name is Pippin and here he is. Some of you might remember that we’ve had a vacancy ever since Jeter, our senior “studiocat” passed away in November of 2013 after a brief but devastating illness. He was only 9 years old and I’m really…
Read MoreSew-in Magnet Stitching Tips
So… I tell everyone who will listen that I LOVE using our sew-in invisible magnet snaps because… They snap together first-time EVERY-time! They’re EASY to sew in place with a regular machine needle. And they’re strong enough to keep my bag firmly closed until I WANT to open it! As a matter of fact, it’s…
Read MoreAsk Kat: How Difficult are Your Patterns?
So… Here’s a question we get asked on a regular basis, particularly at shows, and it goes something like this. People come into our booth because they want their chance to check out our bags in person. They open them up, see all the zippers and storage areas and in general how different they are…
Read MoreThree Steps to Better Project Pictures!
So… over the past 10 years we’ve received LOTS of handbag photos from our customers and we LOVE looking at each and every one of them… many of which are ultimately entered in our monthly “Handbag of the Month” contest. But you know what? Even though almost all of the bags pictured in the photos…
Read MoreShowrooming: Does it Affect the Paper vs PDF Debate?
So… Several month ago I wrote a lengthy piece in answer to a question we field on a regular basis from our customers, that being… “Why don’t you offer your pattern in a downloadable format?” (such as a pdf). In that post, (which you can access by clicking here), I explained our business model and…
Read MoreOn Finding Your Tribe
So… we just recently returned from a family trip to Disney World in Orlando, FL. The purpose of our trip was to celebrate our grandson’s 5th birthday, so of course we included his mom, dad and baby sister in our plans (what can I say… they were a package deal)! We had a wonderful time…
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