"Bag Making is FUN"
with StudioKat Designs
Issue #221 April 29, 2022 |
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Hello & WELCOME
And actually, as you read this newsletter we are busy busy busy at the AQS Paducah Quilt Show! It's great to be back in Paducah after two long, dry years and the only thing that would make the show even better would be if YOU were here! Ah well... maybe next year, or at another show right?
So...I hate to run out on you but we've been so delightfully busy! Go ahead and get started and I'll wish you farewell at the end!
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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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 Cindy Richmond fashioned her luxurious Side Slinger from a deconstructed leather shirt. Then she dyed our grey & white zebra zippers so that they'd match that chocolate brown leather! TWO great ideas!
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After Toni Fox-Cole's husband saw the impressive Sling Along she created (shown in the April '22 Eye Candy post), he decided he sure would like to have one himself for an upcoming trip and Toni whipped this one up for him! So cool!
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 And... if based upon this bold & graphic exterior you guessed that this Everyday Attache was created by Nancy Rosa you'd be absolutely right. Her bags do have a signature (and stunningly beautiful) look don't they?
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Chila Westergaard whipped up this jungle-themed Sling Along for a friend as a birthday present. I love the exterior fabric and the perfectly matched orange zippers! This bag would be SO much fun to carry!
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 Chris West tld me that she chose to pre-laminate the exterior fabric for her Elsie K Baglet because it was over-whelmingly white and I would love to know if the laminated fabric she used adversely affected seam bulkiness, wouldn't you?
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Toni Fox-Cole chose to fashion this Sling Along in her favorite color, purple (mine too Toni!) And...Toni added a few personal touches to this bag, like a coin purse and a zip pocket, and here's the thing... she says she's got THREE more Sling Alongs on her cutting table yet to be made!
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This Everyday Attache is totally cutie-patootie, right? Laura Downs (@funwithtotes) said she loved making this bag & is already making plans to create another.
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I first spied this eye-catching Bangle Buddie on Instagram @tumbleweedyarn who said this one is the 1st of two she made for her grand daughters & the minute she saw this Tula Pink fabric, she knew exactly what she just HAD to make!
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Sylvia (@sylviasQuiltDepot) said she'll use the hidden zippered pocket on the back of her Side Slinger to secure her passport & other sensitive things when traveling. She also loves that its slim enough to be concealed by her jacket.
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Tammy Mansfield finished this Sling Along, which was her very 1st SKD project. She used waxed canvas & ultra suede in neutral tones and is REALLY pleased with the result! And no wonder, it's very lush!
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And... here's an "Oldie but Goodie" from our "Archives" you may enjoy!
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Yang the cat sits at Hexham General Hospital every day providing comfort to staff and patients. Some call him "a ray of sunshine on dark days!" {Click HERE to read more}
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It's no secret that I'm a night owl by nature. But I do harbor a secret desire to get up an hour or so earlier than I do right now. So if you're like me and secretly love the idea of waking up early to get more done, but you just can't seem to will yourself from out under the covers, here are five effective tips that might help you roll out of bed earlier. {Click HERE to read more}
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Keeping your PC in tip-top condition lengthens the life of your PC, both internally and externally. A glitchy operating system, overheating CPU, or fast-draining battery are avoidable computer woes that a bit of regular maintenance could defend against. So here's 10 essential maintenance tips, so your PC will see many more years of powerful performance and sleek appeal. {Click HERE to read more}
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Thanks to alert reader Sharon McKinney for sending us this cartoon!
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Our coupon offer for this issue is for our Side Slinger pattern and/or our Side Slinger Notions Kit! This is a really innovative bag that sits very close to your body. It's perfect for travelling or for going to shows amusement parks or any other close-quarters situation. It can even be worn virtually undetected under a coat or jacket! It features 2 front zippers pockets, a phone pocket PLUS there's a roomy, zippered, full-length pocket in the back.
This coupon code cannot be used for previous purchases, or in combination w/other discount offers & will expire at 11:59pm on Monday night, 4/2/22.
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Here's Our Upcoming Show Schedule (we hope!):
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And don't forget to follow us on Social Media?
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The May 2022 FabShopHop Starts Sunday!
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The May FabShop Hop will start on 5/1/22 so you have plenty of time to accumulate all your bunnies & win amazing prizes!
Psst! We're on the list! 
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