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PPC35: DragonFly Dance

June 3, 2026
Gemini FlightBag / Sling Along / Wrapsody

the June ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

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A person holding a purse with a blue and purple pattern.

PPC29: P Carter Carpin

So... after two prototypes, the time has finally come to get out the "good fabric" and create the first true ...
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A close up of the back of a bag

PPC31: Color & Light

So... here is the last sample we're going to make and present to youprior to choosing our cover model and ...
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A blue and gold purse on a chair.

PPC30: A Paisley Empress

So... THIS was the fabric collection (by Chong-A Hwang) that I randomly found a few month's ago that SO inspired ...
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Pattern Design Collage Studio Kat Designs

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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