"Bag Making is FUN"
with StudioKat Designs
Issue #257 October 31, 2023 |
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Hello & Happy Halloween!
So... here we are, spending the bewitching day in Houston, TX enjoying a much needed day off in between a successful Quilt Market ( now concluded) and the Quilt Festival which will start on Thursday!
So
while I get back to "actively relaxing", I hope you have a safe &
fun holiday with friends & family and don't forget to bring your fur
buddies indoors tonight for their safety!
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"Eye Candy" Showcase for November 2023
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It’s
time for your monthly treat for the eyes & this month's selection of bags is truly amazing.
ALL of the bags pictured below have been shared recently on
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Charlene Samanich modified her Katalina "wallet section" to include a coin purse like her EasyGo Wallet has (pictured at left above). And now... Charlene says I'm turning her into a bag fanatic! 
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Our newest pattern is the Easy Go Wallet and Deb Anderson made this Ah-mazing version in the same Cleo fabrics as we used! And I have to say, these fabrics are amongst my favorites of all time! Great job Deb!
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And this "Best of Show" ribbon was bestowed on
Kristy Fink and her fantastic Gemini FlightBag!
Looks like an obvious choice to me! :)
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and she says that she really loves it
even though its not perfect. But you know what?
I'm looking at this beauty and all I see is perfection!
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Don Distler use "Day of the Dead" fabric for this Everyday Attache because he felt it was "perfect for this design"! He went on to explain that
this holiday was to honor those who have gone on before us!
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 Leann Doritty was also quick to make a sample of our brand new design's, the Easy Go Wallet! She loves it and plans to make another soon! And I especially love that Leann used our new Multi Color Tweed zips in this wallet! It turned our fantastic! |
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And OH MY... has Don Distler been a busy guy this month or what? Here's the Everyday Attache he made up for his wife's friend. He added that he really like her fabric choices!
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 Becky Hausmann says she's made SIX Sling Along's so far & she's in love with this design,saying its the perfect travel & everyday bag. Her make is impeccable and we'll be featuring several of Becky's other Sling Alongs in future Eye Candy posts! |
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Some Good Reading You May Have Missed!
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And... here's an Oldie but Goodie from our Archives that you might enjoy reading...
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I believe in sewing. When I was a young child I often had to deal with abusive and toxic situations. I can’t count on my hands how many times I wanted to run away from it all. However, I would soon find my wonderful little escape…sewing. When I was nine years old I lost my great grandpa. I always looked up to him and I knew everyone else did too. After his death, I could only think about how horrible my great Grandma, his wife, must have felt. So I decided that I wanted to make her a gift and something for her to look at and smile. {Click HERE to read more}
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Un-word of the Month- "Cinemuck" |
"Cinemuck"- the sticky substance on the floor of movie theatres  |
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Right or wrong, quilting has been perceived as “women’s work” for centuries. While more and more men are discovering the craft, according to the 2017 “Quilting in America” study conducted by The Quilting Company, in partnership with Quilts, Inc., only one percent of the estimated 7 to 10 million quilters are male. Even though their numbers are small, the male quilters are finding ways to connect. {Click HERE to read more}
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Is there anything on this earth more relaxing that a basketful of purring kittens? Its been rather stressful here of late nd Id like to just sink my face in this basket of sweetness! Click HERE to get the full experience!}
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Our discount offer for this month is our Quattro pattern.!
The Quattro has been our most popular everyday bag EVER! It has four storage areas (two of them zippered). And it's a fun way to use three different print to create a totally unique exterior, OR... the front pouch area can be used as a perfect pallet for special embroidery or a panel print! This sample and many more are pictured and detailed for you HERE.
And check this out--- from now thru midnight on Friday night, November 3rd you can use this code- KFPGQUAT - and get $3.99 off the Quattro pattern.
This coupon code cannot be used for previous purchases, or in combination w/other discount offers & will expire at 11:59pm on Friday night, 11/3/23.
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Here's Our Upcoming Show Schedule:
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The November 2023 FabShopHop Starts Tomorrow!
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Don't miss the opportunity to qualify for oodles of monthly prizes and maybe even a new sewing machine by simply shopping for sewing supplies! But there's still time to cash in on the October Shop Hop. Just use the links below!
Psst! We're on the list! 
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StudioKat Designs, Inc., 1-866-409-8634, www.studiokatdesigns.com
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