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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 group of women holding purses and bags.

Seen at Show – Int’l Quilt Festival ’23

So... now that the International Quilt Market & Festival '23 is in the books let me just say, "These were ...
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Studio Kat Designs

There’s a NEW Zip in Town ’21

So... it's been over two years since we've introduced a new zipper to our lineup, mostly because I just haven't ...
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A person holding a purse with a blue and purple pattern.

PPC29: P Carter Carpin

So... after two prototypes, the time has finally come to get out the "good fabric" and create the first true ...
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closeup of a Studio Kat Designs Red Sling Bag

PPC23: the Inspiration & the Original Sketch

So... As I'm writing this post I can't believe I'm starting what very likely will be our THIRD new pattern ...
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