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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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Studio Kat Designs

PPC23: Help Us Choose the ErgoMatic Cover Model

By Kat | Nov 6, 2020
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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A collage of different bags with text that reads " eye candy showcase for june 2 4 ".

the June’24 Eye Candy Showcase

By Kat | May 30, 2024
You know what? This is always one of my favorite times of the month... getting to show off some of ...
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A small handbag with white, gray, and red colored patterns

Eight Reasons to Make Your own Bias Tape

By Kat | Dec 16, 2014
(I get so many questions about bias tape… how do I make it, how do I get such a smooth ...
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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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