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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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A collage of different types of bags and purses.

Eye Candy for December ’22

One of things I love best about designing patterns is seeing the incredible bags our customers create using our patterns! ...
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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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Turning Toward Houston ’23

So... it's the time of year, when all we're thinking about is planning for, and packing for, and getting ready ...
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Studio Kat Designs

On Stockpiling

So... some folks call it hoarding, but stockpiling is a WAY nicer word, don't you think?  Either way, it's thought ...
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