PPC35- Sun & Moon

So finally, I’m satisfied enough with this design to actually start thinking about making some show-type samples, of which this one will be the 1st one to be considered! I made some pretty significant changes this time, but most are not easily detectable in these pictures. For example… This sample has a totally redesigned Cord…

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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 this just may be the bag design for a cool denim finish! I was excited about this particular denim as it was quite lightweight (they said it was 6 oz), and denim this flexible is…

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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 is truly a completely different bag design than any that have come before it! (which is kind of exciting!) And for that reason, if no other… it’s worth working EXTRA hard to straighten the “bugs”…

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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 time of year…. “the Holidays”… which can be anytime between November 1st thru December 31st… BUT… THREE of our testers actually were brave enough to make the commitment to test out this new pattern! And…

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Our 2025 Holiday Bag Sale

Studio Kat Designs

Most of you know that once a year we throw open our closets & offer you some fantastic deals on sample bags that will no longer be traveling with us to road shows. And this year, there’s 67 bags available for purchase! They’re in pristine condition & each is a ONE-OF-A-KIND StudioKat Designs original made…

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Our 2025 Advent Calendar Sale!

Our 2025 Advent Calendar Sale starts TODAY! And no, we’re not selling calendars! This sale will work just like an Advent Calendar does! It’s fun, it’s easy and its a great way to stock up for those projects you might be planning to take on during those cold, dark upcoming Winter months! Starting Dec 1st…

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the September ’25 Eye Candy Showcase

A colorful collection of unique, artistic bags and purses on display.

As you probably know… there’s no other post I enjoy more than our monthly “Eye Candy Showcase! I just LOVE it when a customer sends me a picture of something they made from one of our patterns. So… if you’re ready for some eye-popping fun… Let’s get to it! To kick things off this month……

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PPC33: the Cignet Phone Pal Testing Round

A collage of five colorful, artistic phone cases with unique designs.

So… Summertime can always be a tough time for testers to commit to a testing schedule, but given the schedule we operate under, summertime seems to always be that testing needs to be done, and lucky for me, I was fortunate that FIVE of our testers had enough time this summer to test out our…

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PPC33: HummingBird Bouquet

Colorful tie-dye crossbody bag with a leather buckle closure.

  So… as a lover of all things abstract, I was instantly drawn to this fabric which I’ll tell you more about specifically, at the end of this post. I think it really shows off the features of our Cignet Phone Pal, without overpowering the design! Here’s a couple of good shots of the Phone…

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the August ’25 Eye Candy Showcase

A collage of various colorful handbags with different designs and patterns.

Last month we didn’t post an “Eye Candy Showcase” for the first time in a long, LONG time, & I really missed it! It really feels GREAT to be back in the old routine again with some REAL beauties to share with you! So, if you’re ready for some eye-popping fun… Let’s get to it!…

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