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PPC27: Cat Frames

By Kat | Jun 13, 2022
So... in our last post in this series I showed you the "Gorilla sample" for for this edition of Purse ...
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PPC20: The First Prototype

By Kat | Jul 26, 2019
So... in our first post in this, our 20th cycle of Purse Pattern Chronicles we revealed the inspiration behind what ...
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Our Best Posts of 2021

By Kat | Jan 4, 2022
So... With 2021 practically "in the books", its time to take a look in our rear view mirror at our ...
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On Qualifications

By Kat | Jun 14, 2021
People often ask me about what qualifications I have to be a pattern designer. They are interested in whether I ...
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