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PPC35: DragonFly Dance

June 3, 2026
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There’s a New Zip in Town ’23

So... every couple of years we try to add a new zipper style to our repetoire and since the last ...
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PPC30: A Tale of TWO Gorillas!

So... in my last post I showed you the "Gorilla Sample" for what will hopefully be our next new pattern. ...
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PPC30: What’s Next!?!

So here we go again! With the Easy Go Wallet pattern safely in the books, it's time to start working ...
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PPC21: Working with Faux Leather

So... I decided right at the outset of the design process for the Side Slinger that this was the perfect ...
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