pattern design / PPC35 / purse pattern chronicles

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 magnet and a card by Studio Kat Designs

Ask Kat: Will Purse Magnets Damage My Credit Cards?

So… this is a common concern for many of our customers. After all, there’s quite a bit of misinformation circulating about ...
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Handcrafted red and black fabric handbag with intricate embroidery and gold hardware.

PPC33: Corkifying A Cignet

So... a while back I was asked if I'd be willing to make up our new Cignet Phone Pal in ...
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Border prints a bagmaker's best friend.

Border Prints: A Bag Maker’s Best Friend!

So... long about 2019 I suddenly became aware of "border prints" and how perfectly amazing they are for use in ...
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Pins and buttons

Mag Snap Placement- the easy, schmeasy way!

So… when was the last time someone gave you a suggestion that made so much sense and made life so ...
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