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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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PPC30: the Tandem DayPack Pattern Release

The Tandem DayPack pattern and webpage is FINALLY ready for release to the public! And to celebrate, we're offering a ...
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On Doing One Thing at a Time

So... way back in 2004 when I first started this business, my work activities revolved exclusively around publishing patterns... I ...
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Studio Kat Designs

Setting the Tables for the “Road”

So... Since next week at this time we'll be in Ontario, California, I thought it time to show you what ...
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There’s a New Zip in Town ’23

So... every couple of years we try to add a new zipper style to our repetoire and since the last ...
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