Bag Making is FUN!
February 15th, 2024
 a bi-monthly publication of StudioKat Designs
 Issue #262
 
 
 
Hello & Welcome! 
 I've got some pretty exciting news for you today, and
 here... it... is!

Even as we speak, we are putting the finishing touches on our 1st new pattern of 2024, the Tandem DayPack (which you can see at left)! Right now it's on track to be published & released in February, which is completely unusual for us (in a good way).
As a matter of fact... I can't even remember the last time that's happened for us, so click HERE for more information & pictures! And do stay tuned for our next issue (on Jan 31st) for more definitive release info.
 
So... I hope you enjoy today's issue! Don't worry though! This announcement isnt the ONLY exciting thing we're including in this issue but I better get back to work if I wanna make this release happen! 
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What Was I Writing About Back Then?
 
 
 
 
 
Have you ever visited our Newsletter Archive? We have a HUGE archive of writing on our website and sometimes I like to go back and see what I was writing about around this time during year's past. And guess what? Turns out, rereading these posts brought back some really GREAT memories for me. I hope you enjoy them too! 

2 Years Ago: 1/13/22- A HUGE Change for Road2Ca'22
5 Years Ago: 1/29/19- The Right Under Garments
7 years Ago: 1/15/17- Booth Matters
14 years Ago: 1/8/10- A Studio at Last!
 
An Interesting Find!- the Meanest Cats in Literature
 
 
Unlike their permanently peppy canine counterparts, cats tend to run hot and cold. Unsurprisingly, representations of cats in literature tend to draw from the latter mood. With that in mind, here in chronological order of first appearance, are the nine most scurrilous (purrilous?) cats in literary history. {Click HERE to read more.}
 
A Video Clip
 
 
An Adorable cat put itself to bed at night
 {Click image or HERE to watch}

 
Quilt Planning for the New Year - Seven Tips & Tricks
 
 
It’s that time of the year when we start thinking about quilt planning for the new year, and here's 7 tips and tricks to help you get ready for your best quilting and sewing year ever. There's lots of tips in this post and also a video about these ideas. Happy planning (and sewing)!   
                                      
Click HERE to read the article and see a short video.
 
Rest in Peace- Tommy Smothers
 
 
 
Thomas Smothers (February 2, 1937 – December 26, 2023) was an American comedian, actor, composer, musician, & yoyo genius, widely known as half of the musical comedy duo the Smothers Brothers. They were widely known for their popular network comedy & variety show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
This show was a bit controversial at the time, particularly since it was often critical of the war in Vietnam. Regardless, it was one of my favorites! Click HERE to see a brief clip of their show.
 
This month's Discount Offersthe Elsie K Baglet
 
Our discount offer for this month's issue of  "Bag Making is Fun" is our Elsie K Baglet pattern

The Elsie K Baglet is a versatile little bag that can be worn as a shoulder or cross-body bag. The roomy main compartment is capable of handling pretty much all of your daily supplies AND features SIXTEEN slots for credit, health & loyalty cards PLUS an exterior phone slot! 

And check this out--- from now thru midnight on Sunday night, Oct. 15th you can use this code - K6H7ELSE - and get $3.99 off the Elsie K Baglet pattern AND/OR the Elsie K Baglet Supply Kit!

This coupon code cannot be used for previous purchases, or in combination w/other discount offers & will expire at 11:59pm on Thursday night, 1/18/24. 

 
 
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Here's Our Upcoming Show Schedule
 
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2024 - Feb 29-Mar 3, 2024 - Hampton, VA
AQS Quiltweek Paducah 2024 - April 24-27, 2024 - Paducah, KY
International Fall Quilt Market 2024- Oct 26-28, 2024 - Houston, TX
International Fall Quilt Festival 2024- Oct 31-Nov 3, 2024 - Houston, TX
 
In closing- 
Thanks for reading this month's edition of Bag Making is FUN. I hope you enjoyed it and that brightened your day if only for a short while! So that's it until later this month when we'll write to you again!
 
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Advance, NC  27006
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