Posts by Kat
Is Free an Expectation?
So… everybody loves getting something for FREE right? And you know what? I’m no exception! As a matter of fact, years ago (circa 2004) when I was struggling to get started in this business, a very wise person who I admired very much advised me to try placing a couple of free patterns out on my website. The logic? “If…
Read MoreOn Blooming Late
OK… So I’ve been described by many as a late bloomer, and I guess it’s a moniker that I really can’t deny. Many of you know that I got started in pattern design late in life. As a matter of fact, I retired from the City in a whole ‘nother field of work before this business was…
Read MoreA “Q” Interview
So… Most of you are aware that there was more than a little controversy swirling about the release of the Guardian last spring, (the first handbag pattern with a concealed-carry compartment), as we made our way to Portland, Oregon for the International Spring Quilt Market. So when Melissa Thompson Maher from Generation Q magazine approached us in the Market’s waning…
Read MoreOur Goals for 2014
So… in our last post in this series, we discussed some of the things that worked well for us in 2013, as well as some of the things that didn’t quite go as we had hoped. And so now, with our 2013 assessment completed, here’s a sneak peek at our stated goals for 2014. Our Shows…
Read More2013: What Worked & What Didn’t
So… as another year draws to a close, it’s customary for us to do a long, hard assessment of what we did right over the course of the last 12 months, as well at what didn’t work out quite as good as we had hoped. You know what they say, those who do not learn…
Read MoreRest in Peace
So… it doesn’t seem like it was only one short month ago we had to let you know that our sweet Jeter had suffered a decline in health and was having to step back from the business. And now it’s with a heavy heart that we have to say that while Jeter did seem to enjoy…
Read MoreWhen a Buddy Retires
So… I’ve been putting this off for some time now, but I’ve got some rather sad news to share with you. It turns out that one of my business partners (who also happens to be a sweet buddy) is reluctantly stepping away from our business and going into semi-retirement. Over the last few months, many…
Read MoreOur Quilt Market Display- Shakin’ It UP!
So… in just a few short weeks we’ll be back in Houston for the Fall version of the International Quilt Market and we’ve got some BIG changes in mind for our display! And as usual, I’m going to kick the process off by taking a long hard look at our last Market booth (which you…
Read MoreWorking with a Really LARGE Print
So… in a recent post I showed you how our new design, the Cosmo Convertible looks all dressed up in PVC-coated cotton print by Marimekko and because so many of you were interested in trying out this fascinating material, we included a list of helpful tips to increase your chances for a successful outcome. But here’s the deal… following the original…
Read MoreTight Curves Ahead- A Video-torial
OK… I know there’s several of you out there who would do almost ANYTHING to avoid sewing thru a tight curve. And when I say tight curves, I’m not talking about slow bending curves, oh NO! I’m talking about curves that are of greater than 90 degrees! Those can be tough for anyone, that’s for SURE! But, there’s…
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