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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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Vintage-style handbag with intricate patterns and a long strap.

PPC34: Steampunking it

By Kat | Sep 12, 2025
So... in our last post in this, our 34th edition of Purse Pattern Chronicles, I revealed our original sketches & ...
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Studio Kat Designs

PPC19: Choosing the Bangle Buddie Pattern Cover

By Kat | May 2, 2019
So… with yet another pattern almost in the books, it’s time to choose the ONE bag sample that best represents ...
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Studio Kat Designs HD buckles on a surface

Ask Kat: Will You Add a NEW Color to Your Hardware Line

By Kat | May 25, 2017
So… here’s a question we get asked on a somewhat regular basis, especially when we’re vending at retail shows…. “Will ...
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A colorful purse sitting on top of a wooden floor.

PPC30: Back to Brazil

By Kat | Jan 23, 2024
So... in our last post I showed you some extraordinary fabric that I got from Brazilian dealer who was a ...
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