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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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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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A purse with sewing machines on it.

PPC30: A Couple of Prototypes

So... whether its transitioning from a picture I can "see" in my mind, or from a sketch I can "draw" ...
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Studio Kat Designs

PPC17: The Inspiration & Sketchwork

So… here we are again! We’re at the front-end of that  l-o-n-g  process that eventually culminates in a brand new bag ...
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Studio Kat Designs

Something New for Something Old

So... ever since we released the Sling Along pattern, we've received countless requests to produce a "backpack strap" option for ...
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