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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!

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AQS Paducah ’26: My Favorite Quilts

Retail Shows

AQS Paducah’26: the Recap

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Sewing the plain green strap and the colorful fabric

Covering Your Bag Strap (part 2)

So… in an earlier post, I showed you how to cover a plain nylon strap with fabric so that it coordinates ...
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Studio Kat Designs

So You Wanna Be a Pattern Designer?

So... it's hard to believe but we've actually been business as an independent pattern designer for almost 16 years now ...
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Studio Kat Designs

A “Q” Interview

So... Most of you are aware that there was more than a little controversy swirling about the release of the Guardian last spring, (the ...
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A collage of pictures of older women with purses.

Houston ’22- Seen at Show

So... even though I've been in business for close to 19 years now, I still get a big kick out ...
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