Bag Making is FUN!
 July 30, 2021
a publication of StudioKat Designs
 Issue #202
 
So... since last we "spoke" we've had a rather unusual visitor at our house for several weeks & while we enjoyed his stay for the most part, I find that I still prefer to share my house with cats & here's why. The weather is in full-sauna mode here in NC so I hope you and yours are enjoying what summer has to offer and are no where near those horrible fires out West! We've got some fun stuff in store for you in this edition, so with that, Let's... Get... Started!
Coming SOON! the Biltmore Baglet-  
We're still hard at work on our next pattern design but the finish line is finally in sight! After much anguishing this new bag finally has a name, the Biltmore Baglet, & it should be ready for release sometime in mid-late August. Stay tuned for a future post explaining more about how that name came about but in the meantime you can check out a recent post by clicking HERE! And don't forget to keep an eye out for our next post on our website when you can vote for the bag sample that should grace the pattern cover!
We'll of course be announcing this pattern release with a discount coupon in a future newsletter, but we also do so on our FaceBook page, our private FaceBook Group and on Instagram. Are you following us there?
 
 
 
 
 
Just for Grins!
I know this is kinda corny but maybe save it to try out on your kids/grandkids? They should LOVE it!  Click image or HERE for a larger view!
The International Sewing Arts Festival
There's a NEW SHOW coming and guess what? This show will betotally unique in that its dedicated to sewing... whether it be fashion, home decor, kids wear, or accessories to name a few! Plus, the ISAF will feature world class instructors, a top notch vendor mall, exhibitions and events, In short, it'll have something for everyone and we're planning on vending there! Make plans to attend & find out more HERE

 
 
On Finding Inspiration
If you're struggling in a creativity slump or if you're just trying to "up your game", Heather Moore of Skinny LaMinx put together a great post suggesting that perhaps it would help to just be more observant? Click HERE to check out her NINE very clever tips!
Create Your Own "Reaction GIF" Using Your Phone
Chances are you've been using the pre-loaded "reaction GIF's" that are preloaded on your phone or tablet for some time now, but wouldn't it be more fun to create one featuring YOU? Just follow these steps!
     1- Take a video of yourself with your device.
     2- Trim the video down to 2-5 seconds using the trim tool (mine looks like scissors)
      3- Download the file to your computer if necessary.
      4- Convert the mp4 file to gif using any free online tool. (Just Google "mp4 to gif") 
 It's THAT easy! I created several in just 20 minutes! Try it, it's FUN!
 
 
 
 
 
Not getting enough sleep is detrimental to both your health and productivity. Yawn. We’ve heard it all before. But results from one study impress just how bad a cumulative lack of sleep can be on performance. The kicker is that people who sleep just six hours per night thought they were doing just fine. Click HERE to read more.
 
Check Out our Discount Coupon Offer  
Our coupon offer for this issue is our Wrapsody pattern as well as the Wrapsody Notions Only Kit! From now thru midnight on Sunday night, August 1st you can use this code - M34HWRAP - to get $3.99 off either our Wrapsody pattern OR our Wrapsody Notions ONLY Kit.
This coupon code cannot be used for previous purchases, or in combination w/other discount offers & it will expire at 11:59pm on the night of 08/01/21.  
 
 
In closing- 
Thanks for reading this onth's edition of Bag Making is FUN.
I appreciate all of you, and can't wait for things to be better for ALL of us! So that's it until next month when I'll look for you around the 15th another edition of Bag Making is FUN!
 
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Advance, NC  27006
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