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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!

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AQS Paducah ’26: My Favorite Quilts

Retail Shows

AQS Paducah’26: the Recap

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A collage showcasing colorful and patterned bags from the October 25 Eye Candy Showcase.

the October’25 Eye Candy Showcase

So here we go... it's time for another "Eye Candy Showcase", this one for October'25! And this Showcase includes several ...
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A drawing of two bags with the same design.

PPC31: Moving Ahead w/a Sketch & a Prototype

So... It's that time again! We're pondering a new design... when everything is still on the drawing board, and all ...
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Sewing the plain green strap and the colorful fabric

Covering Your Bag Strap (part 2)

So… in an earlier post, I showed you how to cover a plain nylon strap with fabric so that it coordinates ...
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A woman holding a cat in her arms.

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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