 "Kat Bytes"the monthly newsletter of
StudioKat Designs
Issue #158
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Hello & WELCOME!
So... the vacations are pretty much over, the kids are back in school and I don't know about you, but in my neck of the woods that means two things (and neither include football)!  For me, it means it's time for some serious sewing (the holidays are coming, YIKES!) and of course the start of our show season!
And since September is officially National Sewing Month we've got some fun stuff lined up for you in this edition of Kat Bytes including a few new products and a nifty discount offer! |
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So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's get started! And
if you're in the Virginia Beach area, we'd love to meet & greet
you Oct 3-6th at the AQS Show.
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"Eye Candy" from August 2018
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I still get totally inspired when I look at this spectacular Sling Along that Don Distler created for a Florida Law Enforcement officer! The embroidery on the front pocket represents "The Thin Blue Line". Don used faux leather for this bag which undoubtedly added to the degree of sewing difficulty, buy it totally looks like something you'd find in an expensive bag shop. In short, its amazing! |
I thought that Joyce Howell chose a particularly interesting background to photograph her beautiful Sling Along against. It really makes her bag POP! |
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 And plaid isn't a common handbag exterior but Virginia Barbaro used it with GREAT success! Virginia says she's surprised at how much she can pack into this Sling Along! |
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Chris West said she used sateen fabrics to create this sumptuous Flaptastic Bag! This was her 1st project since her rotator cuff surgery & she did a terrific job! |
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 Sharon Tampling's Wrapsody hits ALL the right notes with me! On top of that, her photos were amazing! |
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Lucinda Craig said she digitized and then embroidered the cat that graces the exterior of her Sling Along! All in all, a very striking bag!
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This little Go-Go Compact is nothing if not luscious and Gayla Martell did a superb job fussy-cutting this Peggy Toole fabric to best advantage! It's absolutely to die for. |
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This amazing duo of Sling Along's was created by Katerina Ioannou for her daughters. She said she was sure glad to have the help of our FaceBook Group since English is her 2nd language! |
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 Maureen Hawkins used beach-type fabrics for her
Sling Along because she made this bag especially for a dear friend who will be cruising later on this year! |
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Bernic e Ramsey waited to make her Sling Along until she could get this Tula Pink fabric which looks like it was designed for this bag pattern. GREAT job on the fussy-cutting Bernice! This bag is awesome! |
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Fran Bott used an aboriginal print paired with a very cool iridescent purple contrast for her Sling Along & one thing is for sure... she'll be turning heads wherever she goes with it!
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So... in last month's issue we showed you the first two fabrics we're now carrying in our online store!
Even though both of the patterns we used these 2 fabrics for have
been released for some time, the response was amazing! It was SO
positive that we decided to go ahead this time and give you the
opportunity to get hold of some of the yummy fabrics we'll be showcasing
in our next new pattern, PRIOR to its release in November (hopefully). (see the small images below)
I hope you find it as delightful as I do! These 3 offerings are part of the " Cat-i-tude" collection by Ann Lauer for Benartex. We're selling each in 1/2 Yard increments which will be PURRFECT for our new pattern! Click HERE to find out more!
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Trending on our Website this Month- |
Just in case you missed any of our posts this past month, you can easily
catch up with the rest us because they're ALL listed below INCLUDING the 1st post in our brand new Purse Pattern Chronicles series!
And now... Check out thie "Oldie but Goodie" from our Archives
4/14/2013- Ask Kat: Which Bag is YOUR Favorite to Carry? |
TWO for your Viewing Pleasure- |
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I don't know about you, but I never can get see enough Cats vs. Cucumber videos!
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I simply ADORE the cute reactions of these pets when their human buddy DISAPPEARS!
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This month's quote seem especially appropriate for the contentious times we are living in.
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In addition to Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcements recently about cracking down on abuse of the Facebook platform, strengthening their policies, and making it easier for people to revoke apps’ ability to use our data – they're taking additional steps to put people more in control of their privacy. Most of these updates have been in the works for some time, but the events of the last few months underscore their importance.
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Though some have cast doubt on the reality of pet mourning, many animal experts believe that pets experience grief after the death of a person or animal they were close with.
“Pets can grieve to varying degrees when they lose a human or animal companion,” Kate Mornement, an Australian animal behaviorist told HuffPost. “Our understanding of this used to be anecdotal, but now we have scientific evidence of grief in both cats and dogs.” {Click HERE to read more}
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Increase Your Vocabulary- Mansplaining
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This month we're featuring our Triple Play, which has THREE interior storage areas, one of which functions as a secret zippered niche area. The Triple Play is a lightweight shoulder bag which boasts "big bag" storage capacity with a slim, compact silhouette, PLUS it’s ideal for festivals, shopping, traveling and everyday usage!
(PLEASE NOTE - Please don't delay--this offer expires at midnight on Wed. night, Sept.19th, & cannot be used in combination with any other discount offer nor can it be applied to purchases made prior to Sept.14th or after Sept.19th.)
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Cat Picture of the Month- |
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Cuddle Clones makes soft, adorable, customized stuffed-animal versions of pets! All
you need do is submit a few pictures, & they'll send
you your very
own Cuddle Clone of your beloved pet!
For more information, click HERE, & don't forget to use the coupon code STUDIOKAT to get 10% off ALL of their products! If you use the discount code
(STUDIOKAT), or click through and make a purchase, I may receive a
commission at no additional cost to you.
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our two Cuddle Clones!
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Our
Upcoming Show Schedule is as follows:
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So... thanks for reading our newsletter!
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