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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PPC29: The Tester Wallets

So... many of you know that one of my favorite parts of the pattern development process is the testing round. ...
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Ask Kat: Why are Some Patterns Retired?

So… do you ever wonder what criteria we use to decide if and when a pattern is retired? At times ...
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Why Does it Take SO Long to Publish a New Pattern?

So…here’s the way it usually goes… I’ve been working on a new bag design for few weeks. I’ve tweeked the ...
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Studio Kat Designs

Addressing a Serious Issue

So… if I was to name the most annoying or frustrating part about having an online website/store it would actually ...
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