pattern design / PPC35 / purse pattern chronicles

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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A collage of people with backpacks and bags.

MAQF ’24- Seen at Show

By Kat | Mar 22, 2024
So... even though I've been in business for 20+ years, I still get a big kick out of seeing our ...
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Studio Kat Designs

A Quick Tour of Our Studio

By Kat | May 28, 2020
So... I've joined with a few other quilt and pattern designers to take you on studio tours where you get ...
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A colorful purse with a lanyard attached to it.

PPC29: the 2nd Prototype

By Kat | May 3, 2023
So... you might recall from our last post in this series that even though I very much liked the new ...
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A series of pictures of different purses with different designs.

PPC28: Testing 1..2..3..4

By Kat | Apr 5, 2023
So... many of you know that one of my favorite parts of the pattern development process is the testing round. ...
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