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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

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Studio Kat Designs Multi Color Zippers

Not ALL Zippers are Created Equal

So… there’s a very important difference between these two zippers. Yep- one has printed zipper tape and a nice pull ...
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PPC29: P Carter Carpin

So... after two prototypes, the time has finally come to get out the "good fabric" and create the first true ...
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A colorful floral bag with black and white striped strap.

PPC31: Flowering Stripes

So... when I came across this fabric on the Checker Distributor site, I felt an almost visceral attraction to it. ...
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MAQF 2020- the Quilts

So... it's time for my favorite post from the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival because now I get to show you the ...
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