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January 12, 2026
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2026: What Was, and Is, and Is to Come

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PPC34: Affinity

Cignet Phone Pal / Everyday Attache / Eye Candy / Gemini FlightBag / High Seas Convertible / Walkabout Wallet

the January ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

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PPC34: Cactus Flower

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PPC31: Color & Light

By Kat | Jul 19, 2024
So... here is the last sample we're going to make and present to youprior to choosing our cover model and ...
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Time for a Newsletter Makeover

By Kat | Mar 12, 2024
So... if there's one thing I've learned over the course of the past 20 years, it's that running a business ...
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PPC18: Inspiration Strikes

By Kat | Aug 21, 2018
So…. prior to revealing the original sketches for my next pattern, (which will actually be a “set of patterns”), I’d ...
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Six Tips for Sewing with Pleather

By Kat | Dec 9, 2015
So... one of my favorite fabrics to use for a bag accent area lately... is pleather. I like the texture ...
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