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PPC35: DragonFly Dance

June 3, 2026
Gemini FlightBag / Sling Along / Wrapsody

the June ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

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It’s Easy to Transform Your Zipper!

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AQS Paducah ’26: My Favorite Quilts

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AQS Paducah’26: the Recap

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Covering Your Bag Strap (part 1)

So… you’ve probably heard the saying that “the devil is in the details”, right? Well, when it comes to handbag-making, ...
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PPC31: Fractal Flowers

So... in our last post I indicated I was pleased with this design so far, but was still toying with ...
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PPC35: A Prototype, My 2nd Try

So...  I can't remember the last time I've had to make more than one prototype for a design... but... this ...
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Studio Kat Designs

Three Steps to Better Project Pictures!

So… over the past 10 years we’ve received LOTS of handbag photos from our customers and we LOVE looking at ...
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