pattern design / PPC35 / purse pattern chronicles

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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Ask Kat: About My Daily Routine

So.... the truth is... when I first retired to pursue this career in pattern publishing (in Dec 2005), the most ...
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PPC32: Arcadia – Color Play

So... Can you take just ONE MORE sample of our Carolinian design? Because here's the deal... I've enjoyed carrying my ...
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Studio Kat Designs

My 12 Favorite Customer Bags EVER!

So... I just recently realized that we had a significant anniversary last month and it's definitely worth observing AND celebrating! ...
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Studio Kat Designs

PPC24: the Original Sketch & Prototype

So.... As I'm writing this post, it's mid-December and for the first time since 2006, I'm actually starting my 4th ...
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