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PPC35: DragonFly Dance

June 3, 2026
Gemini FlightBag / Sling Along / Wrapsody

the June ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

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It’s Easy to Transform Your Zipper!

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AQS Paducah ’26: My Favorite Quilts

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AQS Paducah’26: the Recap

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Studio Kat Designs

Lock it Up!

INTRODUCING: Our new notion... A Bag Lock in two distinctive finishes! So... what's the major complaint I hear from customers ...
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Studio Kat Designs

PPC16: The Go-Go Compact Pattern RELEASE!

So… in our last post in this series we revealed the completed pattern cover for our 1st new pattern for 2018, the Go-Go ...
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Three striped zippers on a white surface.

Working with Woven Zippers

So... If you've ever worked with a piece of woven fabric, you know that its advisable to stabilize your fabric ...
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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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