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PPC34: Windswept- A Bag for ME!

February 18, 2026
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PPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Testing

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the February ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

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PPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Introductory Video

Check out our Blog Archive! (below) by Studio Kat Designs

A green and red quilt with lace trim.

Houston ’23: the Traditionals

By Kat | Nov 27, 2023
So... If you've read our Show Reviews in the past, then probably know that my absolute favorites are generally the ...
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MAQF ’23: the Quilts

By Kat | Mar 17, 2023
So... Are you ready to see my favorite quilts from the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival for 2023? Before I show them ...
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PPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Testing

By Kat | Feb 4, 2026
So… the time in which we needed to get the testing done for our "Expand-o-Matic" pattern fell at a difficult ...
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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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