"Bag Making is FUN"
with StudioKat Designs
Issue #212                                                                                                  January 2022
 
So...here we are at the end of 2021. I don't know about you but I do not recall a time where I was any more pleased to see a year come to an end. I'm hopeful that 2022 holds the promise of getting back to normal living!
So Happy New Year to you all! Thank you for supporting our little business and we're looking forward to bringing several new products to market and to the resumption of Quilt Shows, and speaking of that, we're currently in the throes of packing up for the Road to California Quilter's Conference in Ontario,CA. I can't wait to reconnect with customers in the southwestern area of the US! If you come to the show we'd love for you to stop by but in the meantime I better get back to packing while you get started! 
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January 2022 "Eye Candy"
It’s time for your monthly treat for the eyes & I really LOVE this month's selection of bags.
ALL of the bags pictured below have been shared recently on
 
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Joy Carr used a terrific Disney panel print for her Sling Along and the result is simply magical right down to the zipperpull!


This was Helen Sejten's very first Sling Along and it sure looks fabulous in peacock, right? Helen loves it and she's starting to make her 2nd one!
 Nancy Rosa is back with another amazing Everyday Attache which she made for a friend whose only request was that it include the color purple! She modified a few features to accommodate her friend's needs! 

And if you're a Kaffe Fassett fan (which I am) then you'll LOVE Alma Lou Annab's bold & beautiful Sling Along! This great bag really looks like it would be FUN to carry!
 
And this delightful Sling Along was created by De-Ann Lotspeich
who expertly used Japanese fabrics from Okinawa for a unique finish!

Eva Andersen created this "classy & useful" Side Slinger during the course of a weekend class.
She says she used "oil skin for the exterior and combined it with some gorgeous zippers to complete this look!
         
 Corinne Haehl was thrilled when she finished her 
Elsie K Baglet!
She says its a fun
 little bag to carry and loves the card caddy area & used leftover fabric from a bee quilt. 

 
 
Alma Lou Annab created this Sling Along for her 4-year old granddaughter
making sure that it included all the things she loves best... pink, purple and UNICORNS! 
Helen Sejten reports that she had a MUCH easier time creating this, her 2nd Sling Along. She's so happy with it that she plans to branch out next time and make an Everyday Attache! I can't wait to see it!
 
 
And finally, Connie Antoniuk is so proud to have finished her first ErgoMatic! My bet is she'll love the convenience and versatility of her beautiful new Bag! 
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Some Good Reading!
And... here's an "Oldie but Goodie" from our "Archives" you may enjoy!
 
For your Viewing Pleasure- I Wanna Hold Your Hand
 
It's hard to believe it was 58 years ago that the Beatles landed in the US and blew us all away on the Ed Sullivan show and if you like nostalgia or the Beatles or BOTH (like me), then you'll enjoy this little clip from that ground-breaking TV show! Click here to go back in time to 1964!
 
December Featured Product- Invisible Sew-in Magnet Snaps
This month we're featuring our 3/4" invisible sew-in magnetic snaps at an AMAZING 30% off. Thes magnetics snaps are the purrfect alternative to old-fashioned clamp-in magnetic snaps because they always snap shut!  First time, EVERY time! And once they are installed and used correctly they pose no threat to your credit cards or your cell phone! AND they're EASY to sew in place… no special needle or foot required! Need Several? It's the purrfect time to stock up for future projects! 
So... this month we're offering you the option of using discount code WXT4MAG to get $2.00 off each and every sew-in magnetic snap you purchase! But don't delay, this offer will expire at the stroke of midnight on Wed. night, 1/6/22. Click HERE to get started. This coupon code cannot be used for previous purchases or in combination with other discount offers.
 
 
 
NOW Half-Price (while they last)! We still have a few copies of the 2022 StudioKat Designs Desktop calendar is now in stock and ready for shipping! As usual it features fun photos of my two sewing "assistants", Pippin & Tabitha! Click HERE to get previews of the interior and to pick up a copy for yourself and/or your sewing buddies! 
 
There are many myths surrounding the proper use of phone batteries, how often to charge them, and how to make sure you get the longest lifespan out of them. Unfortunately, a brief internet search often brings up plenty of incorrect or misleading information. 
 So, is charging your phone overnight bad for the battery? Read this article to learn the truth. 
 
 
 
As Funny As Real Life-
 
 
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Cats in the News-  Midas, the "Four-Eared" Cat
A sweet gray kitten’s unique appearance has her earmarked for internet fame.
Midas, now 4 months old, has two normal ear canals, but each one has two earflaps, giving her a “four-eared” appearance. She was born in a backyard in Ankara, Turkey, and ultimately adopted by a family who was looking for a rescue cat and wanted to make sure Midas found a home, fearing others might be put off by her slightly kooky look.
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Have You Been Missing Out?-
 
 
Have you been missing out on special notifications about spontaneous sales and coupons during the past year? 

Would you like an opportunity to show off and get positive feedback for the bags you've made out of our patterns?
 
The answer is to follow us on one of our social media outlets! So if you'd like to fix that for 2022, we've included some links below for your convenience. 

Here's some links to our social media outlets? 
Our FaceBook Group Site-  www.facebook.com/groups/studiokatdesigns
Instagram #studiokatdesigns
 
 
 

Here's Our Upcoming Show Schedule (we hope!):
  Road to California 2022 - Jan 19-22, 2022  - Ontario, CA
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2022 - Feb 24-27, 2022 - Hampton, VA
AQS Quiltweek Paducah 2022 - April 27-30, 2022 - Paducah KY 
International Fall Quilt Market 2022- Oct 29-31, 2022 - Houston, TX
International Fall Quilt Festival 2022- Nov 3-6, 2022 - Houston, TX
 
 

 
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So bye for now & we'll see ya next year. Kiss  
 
There's still time to join the December 2021 FabShopHop!
 
 
The January FabShop Hop is already in progress but there's still plenty of time to win amazing prizes!

Read the How to Hop guidelines and the Rules of the Game then click HERE for the List of Shops.
Psst! We're on the list! Wink
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