"Kat Bytes"
a monthly newsletter of StudioKat Designs
Issue #190  May 2021 
 
Hello & WELCOME!
So we're fresh from our 1st retail show in 14 months & can I just say that it felt FANTASTIC to be "back in the saddle" again! I'll write a detailed post in a few days once I get caught up but in the meantime, our official review on the Mountain Quiltfest can be summed up in one word... GREAT!
But now that we're back home we're ready to start work on another new design. Click HERE to see a sketch and bit about what's inspired me this time while I get back to catching up from the show!
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May 2021 "Eye Candy"
It’s time for your monthly treat for the eyes & this month's selection of bags is REALLY lovely, in fact... they're all GORGEOUS!  ALL of the bags pictured below have been shared recently on either our FaceBook business page, our Instagram feed or on our FaceBook Group page
(For LARGER images: Click on each individual pic)
 Nancy Rosa Used Kaffe Fassett fabrics to create this STUNNING Sling Along ! She also "borrowed" the zipper strap from our OutBreaker design to add a true backpack option to this beautiful bag!

 
And Ray McCoy said he LOVES using Laurel Burch fabrics for the bags he makes and for this Sling Along he used fabric from the Feline Frolic collection because it's bold on color & LOTS of FUN!

 
 
And Agnes Smith actually carried her 1st Sling Along for 2 1/2 years. She finally decided it was time for a change even though that first bag was "still as good as new!"

 
And of course "Harry Potter" fabrics are HUGE right now and Amanda Carriere used them perfectly for this, her very 1st Sling Along!
And this is the 1st Flaptastic that Sue Evans has created and I have a feeling there might be a few more in her future.
and check out the butterfly zipper pull that looks like it was handmade for this fabric! INCREDIBLE!


 Louise Landry bought the pattern for her Triple Play in 2016 but has put off actually making it, because her Quattro & her Baggalista have literally lasted ALL THIS TIME!
 
Julie Mills loves her ErgoMatic and added several pockets to the design both inside & out!
But I LOVE the pooches nose that Julie fussy-cut on the pocket flap! Great job Julie!

 
  Ray McCoy evidently knows that all things Harry Potter are hot & said that this Sling Along was a very FUN bag to make! He said that this fabric seemed perfect for this bag & that he created for his friend's daughter! I bet she FLIPPED for it!
 
Megen Wilson said it took her quite a while to get brave enough to make this Sling Along
but now that she has, she gets compliments on it ALL the time!!
 
  
And last but not least, this Sling Along is one of my all-time favorite bags that Nancy Rosa has made, & Nancy's still experimenting w/the split backpack strap she borrowed from our OutBreaker design.

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Some Good Reading!
And... here's an "Oldie but Goodie" from our "Archives" you may enjoy!
      5/27/16- Dealing with Rejection        
 
For your Viewing Pleasure-
 
If you don't click any other link in this newsletter, click this one! It's literally one of the funniest videos I've ever seen! But on a secondary note, is this not the scariest bird EVER? I think I wouldve acted just like this mongoose had he looked at ME!
Click HERE to watch and enjoy!
 
Discounted Product of the Month- the HipBag Hybrid
This month we're featuring our HipBag Hybrid  pattern, which can actually be carried or worn THREE different ways! It’s a stylish shoulder bag, a convenient belt tote AND it can be attached in a SNAP to almost any mobility device, such as a walker, a bike, a scooter or a stroller! There's also THREE Roomy Storage Areas: including a hidden storage area between the front and back pouches!
 
So... this month we're offering you the option of using discount code Y2U7FHIP to get $3.99 off the retail price of the HipBag Hybrid pattern OR the HipBag Hybrid Notions ONLY Kit! Don't delay though because this code will be expire at the stroke of midnight on Sunday night, May 16th! Just click HERE to get started! 
This coupon code cannot be used for previous purchases or in combination with other discount offers.
 
 
 
 
 
So have you ever wished you could add special characters like accent marks to your document or even an emoji or two? 
The easiest way to add special characters (or diacritical marks) to a document is to enable the Windows touch keyboard. 
Click HERE for a great tutorial or HERE if you have a Mac.
 
So... we're trimming down our stock of separating zippers. At this point we sell very few of this type of zipper & we can no longer justify the expense of having to order them in large quantities, as we are required to do.
But will we keep selling any of them? Yes we will, but only in the black & white ministripe and translucent prints. So that means all but these two varieties must GO and at MORE THAN 50% OFF!
And dont forget, if you stitch across the zipper tape just above the separator box, then VOILA, this zipper become a closed bottom zip, & at a bargain price to boot!
So to stock up, click HERE, but don't delay because when they're gone they're GONE! And please be aware to access this sale is through the link provided above!
 
 
As Funny As Real Life-
 
 
Here's a "pandemic" cartoon for you!
Click image or HERE for a larger view.
 
 
Fans worried about the whereabouts of Taylor Swift's cat should be "feline" better after the pop star reassured the public that the pet is safe and sound ― just camera shy.
 
Click HERE to read more!
 
 
 
 
Creative quilters have developed many uses for inexpensive pool noodles (and pipe insulation – look for either at the hardware, dollar store, Walmart, etc.). You may be surprised how useful they are in the sewing room!
{Click HERE} to read more!
 
 
 
Here's Our Upcoming Show Schedule (we hope!):
International Fall Quilt Market 2021- Oct 23-25, 2021 - Houston, TX  
International Fall Quilt Festival 2021
- Oct 28-31, 2021 - Houston, TX
  Road to California 2022 - Jan 20-23, 2022  - Ontario, CA
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2022 - Feb 24-27, 2022 - Hampton, VA
AQS Quiltweek Paducah 2022 - April 20-23, 2022 - Paducah KY 
 

 
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There's still time to join the May 2021 FabShopHop!
 
 
The May FabShop Hop is already in progress but there's still plenty of time to win amazing prizes!

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