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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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October 23 eye candy.

October ’23 Eye Candy Showcase

So... it's that time again! It's time to let the skills of our customers shine in the October '23 Eye ...
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A blue and pink purse hanging on a white rocking chair.

PPC27: Serious Whimsey

So... Now that I've pretty much nailed down the design components for this design (as evidenced by our last post), ...
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A woman holding a cat in her arms.

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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An orange handbag with sunflower design

SIX Ways to Create a Stand Out Bag Exterior!

If you’re in the process of working out the details of the bag you want to submit to the 2018 ...
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