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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!

quilts / Retail Shows

AQS Paducah ’26: My Favorite Quilts

Retail Shows

AQS Paducah’26: the Recap

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A colorful zippered wallet with pens and pencils inside.

PPC29: the 1st Prototype

So... in our last post I revealed both our sketch and our plans for our next pattern design, which generally ...
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A series of pictures of different purses with different designs.

PPC28: Testing 1..2..3..4

So... many of you know that one of my favorite parts of the pattern development process is the testing round. ...
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Vintage-style handbag with intricate patterns and a long strap.

PPC34: Steampunking it

So... in our last post in this, our 34th edition of Purse Pattern Chronicles, I revealed our original sketches & ...
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Studio Kat Designs

PPC17: A Taste of the Southwest

So… in our last post I showed you what I consider to be a pretty close facsimile to what this final design ...
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