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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 purse that is sitting on top of a chair.

PPC30: Shimmering

So... in this post, I'm revealing what I am confidant will be the last sample I'll be making in advance ...
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an army green fabric in Sewing process

Covering Your Bag Strap (part 1)

So… you’ve probably heard the saying that “the devil is in the details”, right? Well, when it comes to handbag-making, ...
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Studio Kat Designs

PPC20: Another Serving of Cork, Please!

So... you might recall that recently I tried my hand at using cork as the exterior material for one of ...
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Two pictures of a booth with a lot of decorations.

Quilt Market & Festival ’22: the Shows in Review

So... now that the 2022 Quilt Market & Festival are in our "rearview mirror", it's time to review both the ...
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