Bag Making is FUN!
September 15th, 2023
 a bi-monthly publication of StudioKat Designs
 Issue #254
 
Hello & Welcome!
 
So... now that school has started once again, its time to get back to the old routine which means LOTS more time for... SEWING ... of course!  Wink And speaking of that I've been very busy getting started on my next new pattern and if you'd like a sneek preview into my thinking right now, just click HERE! (please keep in mind that its VERY early in the process right now!)

Beyond that, I'm glad I can say that I'm in a way better headspace than I was last month at this time! There's been a new medication introduced, (not for me), and I'm hopeful that things are starting to head in the right direction (fingers crossed). 
But... enough of that. I've got some fun goodies in store for you in this month's issue! Embarassed 
 
So let's get started! 
 
What Was I Writing About Back Then?
 
 
 
 
I have such a large 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! 

1 Year Ago: 9/14/22- Three Essential Mentors
2 Years Ago: 9/11/21- A Converted Sling Along
5 Years Ago: 9/28/18- Changing it Up for Va Beach
 
A New Instructional Video- Adding An ID Holder
 
 
So I made a video last week about sewing one of our NEW ID Holders into a project. Its really easy and I LOVE using these fun little holders! Click HERE to watch it. 
You can see it and all of my other videos by going to my new and improved You Tube channel
 
And while you're there, why not subscribe to my channel so you'll see anything new that we might post in the future?

 
Today's Chuckle
 
 
{Click image or HERE for a larger view}

 
New Fabric on our Website! - "Empress" in purple
 
 
Today we're featuring another new fabric we finally got in stock from Timeless Treasures! It's called "Empress" , its by Chong-A Hwang and this is a wonderful coordinate for the collection.
 
We're packing it up in 1/2 yard cuts which is a gracious plenty for many of our current designs so click HERE for more info about this fun new fabric (with metallic highlights)! 
 
 
 
 
{Click image or HERE to watch video}  Have I mentioned I LOVE donkeys? 
 
Rest in Peace- Jimmy Buffet
 

 
Rest in Peace Jimmy Buffet! 
Jimmy passed away peacefully on 9/1/23 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till his very last breath and will be missed by many (including me)!
Click HERE to listen to one of my favorites!
 
This Month's Discount Offer - the Flaptastic

 
Our discount offer for this issue of  "Bag Making is Fun" is the Flaptastic

If you're looking for a really comfortable-to-carry, everyday bag, then you should check out the Flaptastic! It's big enough to hold everything you need to carry  but not so big that you feel like youre lugging the kitchen sink! PLUS--- it's my all-time favorite bag to carry on my travels! You can find out more about the great features this bag has by clicking HERE!

And check this out--- from now thru midnight on Sunday night, September 17th you can use this code- T829FLAP and  get $3.99 off either the Flaptastic pattern or the already discounted Flaptastic Supply Kit!

This coupon code cannot be used for previous purchases, or in combination w/other discount offers & will expire at 11:59pm on Sunday night, 9/17/23. 

 
 
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Here's Our Upcoming Show Schedule
 
International Fall Quilt Market 2023- Oct 28-30, 2023 - Houston, TX
International Fall Quilt Festival 2023- Nov 2-5, 2023 - Houston, TX
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2024 - Feb 29-Mar 3, 2024 - Hampton, VA
AQS Quiltweek Paducah 2023 - April 24-27, 2023 - Paducah KY 
 
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!
 
StudioKat Designs, Inc
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Advance, NC  27006
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