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PPC35: DragonFly Dance

June 3, 2026
Gemini FlightBag / Sling Along / Wrapsody

the June ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

Tutorials / Zippers

It’s Easy to Transform Your Zipper!

quilts / Retail Shows

AQS Paducah ’26: My Favorite Quilts

Retail Shows

AQS Paducah’26: the Recap

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Ask Kat: About My Daily Routine

So.... the truth is... when I first retired to pursue this career in pattern publishing (in Dec 2005), the most ...
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Studio Kat Designs

Working with Cork- here’s some tips!

So... Cork has been on the Market for several years now. And while I've always been fascinated by this material, ...
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Eye Candy for December ’22

One of things I love best about designing patterns is seeing the incredible bags our customers create using our patterns! ...
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Studio Kat Designs

Booth Evolution…. 2017 Style

So... As we gear up for the 2017-18 show season, it's worth noting that when the closing bell rings at ...
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