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Dark denim sling backpack with red straps

PPC35: Let’s Try it in Denim

So... I've been waiting for a long time to fix up a sample in denim, and I was thinking that ...
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Floral backpack side pocket with drawstring bead

PPC35: A Prototype, My 2nd Try

So...  I can't remember the last time I've had to make more than one prototype for a design... but... this ...
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Blue floral sling backpack with diagonal zippers

PPC35: A Prototype, My 1st Try

So.... it's that time again... I'm starting over once again with a brand new design! And if you've been following ...
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Collage of colorful patterned handbags and text

the April ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

So... now that Spring is here, and with Winter officially gone for a long, LONG time, (maybe until 2027), it's ...
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Collage of attendees holding quilted fabric bags

MAQF’26: Seen at Show

So... even though I've been in business for 21+ years, I STILL get a big kick out of seeing our ...
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Colorful handbag sewing patterns collage, instant download

And NOW…an Instant Download Option!

So... the BIG NEWS around here is... We're FINALLY adding pdf patternsto our pattern catalog! Now you might be wondering ...
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Collage of six colorful patterned handbags

the March 2026 Eye Candy Showcase

So... now that February is waning, and with winter pretty much in our rear view mirror, (I hope, I hope) ...
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Quilted floral crossbody bag on wicker chair

PPC34: Windswept- A Bag for ME!

So... most of you know that its my habit to always carry a new bag design for a few weeks ...
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Collage of colorful patterned crossbody bags

PPC34: the Expand-o-Matic Testing

So… the time in which we needed to get the testing done for our "Expand-o-Matic" pattern fell at a difficult ...
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Studio Kat colorful purse collage with designer

the February ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

So... all in all, January was a stressful month. It began with my bakc surgery (which turned out to be ...
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