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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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Studio Kat Designs

15 Years of StudioKat Designs: NINE Things I’ve Learned

By Kat | Jul 22, 2018
So... I'm not normally a person who takes time to stop and appreciate accomplishments, whether they're large or small, so ...
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A small handbag with white, gray, and red colored patterns

Eight Reasons to Make Your own Bias Tape

By Kat | Dec 16, 2014
(I get so many questions about bias tape… how do I make it, how do I get such a smooth ...
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Blue buttons by Studio Kat Designs

Sew-in Magnetic Snaps- a quick video-torial

By Kat | Jul 26, 2012
So… we’ve had a few requests for a video detailing the installation procedure for our new invisible sew-in magnetic snaps, ...
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Eight Ways to Improve your Fussy Cutting

Eight Ways to Improve your Fussy-Cutting

By Kat | Aug 16, 2018
So… ever since we posted the pictures of our NY Skylines bag sample, we’ve had a LOT of questions about how ...
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