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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An orange handbag with sunflower design

You Oughta Be in Pictures!

Due to our monthly ‘Handbag Contest’, we are constantly receiving handbag pictures from our customers. And you know what? I’m ...
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Studio Kat Designs

Product Review: Spoonflower

So... I think I've mentioned (several times) during the run-up to the Gemini FlightBag that I had a difficult time ...
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A close up of the back of a bag

Bag Making: A Pressing Matter

So... over the last 20 some odd years that I've been designing bag patterns, I've fielded LOTS of questions about ...
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Studio Kat Designs

On Internet Rudeness

So... Why is it that folks think it's OK to send rude or hateful emails? Every now and then I ...
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