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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

Our 2025 Holiday Bag Sale

Most of you know that once a year we throw open our closets & offer you some fantastic deals on ...
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A black purse with green and yellow flowers on it.

PPC31: Laurel Burch Forever

So... in our last post I gave you a tour of our prototype sample for what will soon be our ...
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A Bag and a tree in the background

Working with a Really LARGE Print

So… in a recent post I showed you how our new design, the Cosmo Convertible looks all dressed up in PVC-coated cotton print by Marimekko ...
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Studio Kat Designs HD buckles on a surface

Ask Kat: Will You Add a NEW Color to Your Hardware Line

So… here’s a question we get asked on a somewhat regular basis, especially when we’re vending at retail shows…. “Will ...
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