Pattern Development- the Templates

By Kat | June 24, 2024 |
A group of paper cut outs with blue stickers on them.

So… it occurred to me recently, that I’ve never written about some of the really important, behind-the-scenes details that go into the making of a successful and profitable pattern… and here’s the deal… there’s nothing else that impacts the profitability of a pattern more, than the pattern templates. Let me show you how this can…

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PPC31: Butterflies are Free

By Kat | June 13, 2024 |
A black purse with a butterfly on it

So… it’s been quite a few weeks since I’ve shown you anything new in the development of our next new pattern. First I was away for a week in Paducah, KY for the AQS Show. Then, no sooner than I got back, it was time for our annual getaway, but I’m back now, totally refreshed,…

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MAQF ’24- the Recap

By Kat | March 18, 2024
A room filled with lots of tables and chairs.

So… you might think it’s a little bit weird that the opening photograph for our MAQF ’24 Recap post is NOT the exterior of our booth, but instead… its the interior of our booth! And that’s because there really hasn’t been a REAL change to the EXTERIOR of our booth in over two years (except…

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PPC30: Testers Times SIX

By Kat | March 6, 2024
A collage of different types of bags with text

So… one of my favorite parts of the pattern development process is the testing round. I just LOVE seeing what our testers are inspired to create, especially since each one of our testers seems to have their own individual style and several have a real flair for the dramatic! Let’s take a look, shall we?…

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PPC30: Obrigada (Thank You) Brazil

By Kat | January 19, 2024 |
A colorful purse sitting on top of a chair.

So… I ran into a new fabric vendor from Brazil at the 2023 International Quilt Market and totally fell in love with the fabrics he was peddling, which featured saturated colors & vibrant prints. I thought to myself… How perfect these fabrics would look on my new design! Here’s a good look at the Bag…

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PPC30: a Green Empress

By Kat | October 17, 2023 |
A teal and gold fanny pack on a white background.

So… in our last post we showed you the first true sample of this new design. Yep, after an inordinate number of attempts, we’ve finally worked out the kinks and we’re ready to move forward making several more samples! If you recall, we had some significant bulkiness issues at the top corner areas, (and we…

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