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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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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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Studio Kat Designs

A HUGE Change for Road to California ’22

So... it's been several years since we've made a significant change in how we set up our booth for retail ...
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Studio Kat Designs

StudioUpdate- Closet Space!

So... the carpet is down and I love the way it looks. Joba's still a little on edge in the ...
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closeup of a Studio Kat Designs Red Sling Bag

Ask Kat: Why are Some Patterns Retired?

So… do you ever wonder what criteria we use to decide if and when a pattern is retired? At times ...
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