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the February ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

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

A black purse with colorful flowers on it.

PPC29: Cleo in Black

By Kat | Jul 5, 2023
So... in our last post I showed you our new slim-profile wallet all dressed up in some gorgeous "cat fabric" ...
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A collage of women with purses and bags.

Seen at Show: AQS Paducah Quilt Fest ’25

By Kat | May 9, 2025
So... even though I've been in business for 20+ years, I still get a BIG kick out of seeing our ...
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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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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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