Bag Making is FUN!
November 15th, 2023
 a bi-monthly publication of StudioKat Designs
 Issue #258
 
So...here we are, back home from the International Quilt Market & Festival! Two weeks of fun, friends & surprises in Houston, TX! And those words absolutely encapsulate what this year's show was like for us! Click HERE for a synopsis of this year's shows complete with pictures! 

This time of year always seems like a whirlwind to me because we barely get home & caught up, then Thanksgiving is upon us & all the hustle & bustle that the Holiday season brings!

So... with that in mind, I'm going to get back to work while you get started on today's issue of "Bag Making is FUN"!
 
What Was I Writing About Back Then?
 
 
 
 
I have a HUGE archive of writing on our website and sometimes I like to go back and see what I was writing about around this time during year's past. And guess what? Turns out, rereading these posts brings back some really GREAT memories for me. I hope you enjoy them too! 

 
An Interesting Find!
 
 
 
Ever wish you had an extra hand to snack with while crafting? Checking out these finger chopsticks demonstrated by The Petite Knitter. Get a pair here. Click HERE to watch them in action!

 
Today's Chuckle
 
 
Tuxedo cats are pretty funny and I think you'll enjoy this little video!
 {Click image or HERE to watch the video}

 
the SKD Advent Calendar Sale- Back again by popular demand
 
 
It works this way, beginning at 12:01AM EST on Dec 1st, a new window will open each day revealing one or two items on sale at an amazing 30% discount.
Take note of the discount code then go to our website to buy one or both items at the discounted price!
The window will close at 11:59pm EST so that the next day’s window can open 2 minutes later!
So Don't Miss OUT!
It's a SUPER way to stock up on bag patterns & supplies for your 2024 sewing! We'll announce the items on sale each FaceBook and Instagram so if you arent already following us there, now would be a good time to sign up using the links below!
 
 
Quilting in Fashion- Bianca Springer
 
 

Bianca Springer stole the show at Quilt Festival last week with her incredible Grandma's Fan quilt dress that she made. Click HERE to see her Instagram feed or HERE to see a short video and find out more about Bianca AND this dress!}


 
Rest in Peace- Richard Rountree
 
 
Rest in peace Richard Roundtree who shot to fame in the mid-70's as the ultra-hip, flamboyantly-dressed -- not to mention charismatic-- private eye John Shaft. While I enjoyed this movie, what I'll remember most about it is the time my dormitory neighbors left for the weekend and left with the theme song ON INDEFINITE REPEAT on their tape player! Yeah... I was thinking a lot more than "Shut Your Mouth!" Yell 
 
Here's this month's Discount Offer-  the Side Slinger
Our discount offer for this month's issue of  "Bag Making is Fun" is our Side Slinger pattern

The Side Slinger is a ft quarter friendly bag that can easily be made up for men as well as women! It's designed to lie flat against your body so that it can virtually undetectable under a coat or a light jacket! Templates are included for both right & left-sided wearers. It's never been more convenient to be handsfree!   

And check this out--- from now thru midnight on Saturday night, Nov 18th you can use this code - MU4RSIDE - and get $3.99 off either the Side Slinger pattern or the Side Slinger Supply Kit
This coupon code cannot be used for previous purchases, or in combination w/other discount offers & will expire at 11:59pm on Saturday night, 11/18/23. 
 
 
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Here's Our Upcoming Show Schedule
 
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2024 - Feb 29-Mar 3, 2024 - Hampton, VA
AQS Quiltweek Paducah 2023 - April 24-27, 2023 - Paducah KY International Fall Quilt Market 2023- Oct 26-28, 2024 - Houston, TX
International Fall Quilt Festival 2023- Oct 31-Nov 3, 2024 - Houston, TX
 
In closing- 
Thanks for reading this month's edition of Bag Making is FUN. I hope you enjoyed it and that brightened your day if only for a short while! So that's it until later this month when we'll write to you again!
 
StudioKat Designs, Inc
137 S. Hemingway Ct
Advance, NC  27006
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