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the March 2026 Eye Candy Showcase

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PPC34: Windswept- A Bag for ME!

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the February ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

Check out our Blog Archive! (below) by Studio Kat Designs

A colorful bag with a strap on it.

PPC28: Wave at Me!

By Kat | Dec 7, 2022
So... after revealing an unprecedented THREE gorilla samples, I've made TWO GIGANTIC changes to this sample, which I promise will ...
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A close up of a basket on the ground

PPC30: BioGeo

By Kat | Jan 16, 2024
So... a couple of weeks ago I posted this picture (at left) on Instagram, soliciting advice on "which of our ...
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Pins and buttons

Mag Snap Placement- the easy, schmeasy way!

By Kat | Aug 8, 2013
So… when was the last time someone gave you a suggestion that made so much sense and made life so ...
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A close up of the inside of a bag

PPC32: Out of a Sketch… a Gorilla!

By Kat | Oct 4, 2024
So... it's that time again! And honestly, this is one of my favorite times in this whole pattern-making process! Because ...
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