"Kat Bytes"
a monthly newsletter of StudioKat Designs
Issue #185 December 2020 |
SO... 2020 is almost over and for the 1st time in my life I can honestly say that I'll be glad to see the old year end! Because this whole year has been full of tests and trials right? I've been depressed throughout parts of it, and like so many others I'm trying to find my way out!
I have no doubt 2021 will prove challenging as well. But for now, let's all take a deep breath, everyone! There are many challenges to come, but the vaccine roll-out has begun so let's move forward and consider how we can all be the change we so badly want to see!
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December 2020 "Eye Candy"
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It’s
time for your monthly treat for the eyes & here’s the deal…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 Group page on FaceBook.
(For LARGER images: Click on each individual pic)
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Mama Jay made up her Side Slinger specifically for concealed carrying to wear on her left side. It fits easily under a jacket!
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This is the 2nd Mexican-inspired Sling Along that Nancy Rosa has made. She said she LOVES picking out and working with fun fabrics for this design!
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 After carrying her 1st GateWay for months, Kristy Fink said it was time for a new one. This time she used Pendleton wool & added a little Southwest bling from Tandy Leather!
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 I’m so excited to say that we’ve added another “Bag Dude” to our numbers! This Flaptastic was made by Ray McCoy & her calls this the Oklahoma version of this design! |
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And judging by the camping-themed fabric that Carol Basines chose for her Sling Along, I’d say she’s a true outdoor girl!
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Nancy Rosa‘s evidently going for the record because this is her third and final (or so she says) Mexican-themed Sling Along
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“What a ride!” is what Carol Beasley said when she finished her 1st Triple Play! She used faux leather for the base and said it went together like a charm!
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Debra Reilly got talked into making her daughter’s boyfriend a biker Sling Along bag out of some leftover vinyl which made the construction a bit of a
challenge. She (and the boyfriend) was pleased with the result!
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 And last but not least this is literally one of the most AMAZING Go-Go Compact's ever sent to us! Phyllis Carlyle used an incredible embossed leather for the exterior which made the
seams so thick she had to ask a cobbler to do the final stitching for
her, but didn’t it come out FANTASTIC? |
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This is Carol Beasley‘s THIRD Triple Play and I SO love the surprise bright blue interior!
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(For LARGER images: Click on each individual pic)
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Trending on our Website this Month-
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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!
And now... Check out the "Oldie but Goodie" from our Archive
and judging by the date of this post, I'd say I need to update this list?...
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For your Viewing Pleasure- |
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Who doesn't love those "Cat-Shaming" posts, right?
Click HERE to watch Cat-Shaming - the Christmas Edition
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So... It sure doesn't feel like it's been 10 years since we released the Baggalista pattern, but today we're officially sending it into retirement.
And just so you know, this is STILL my Mom's most FAVORITE bag to carry but some of the features that were built into this design are no longer current. For example, the zippered side pockets that were once perfectly sized for cellphones are really too small for modern smartphones. (This doesnt bother my Mom, as she still carries a flip-phone... when she does in fact carry it!)  It's still a good sizedbag for the average woman especially since the bag is still quite functional even if those pockets are totally eliminated!
So... this cutie is going to the retirement home but if you would still like the chance to pick up a discounted copy (at half-price, $7.00), click HERE.
There's only a limited quantity of these patterns available & when they're gone.... they're GONE. And please note- we can no longer provide support for our retired patterns.
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The excitement of getting a new phone is often tempered by nagging regret. Ashamed of yourself? Don’t be. There’s no need to stick the old phone into a drawer or use it as a doorstop or furniture shim. There are lots of ways you can put your older phone to work. After all, most older smartphones still have plenty of horsepower. Think of yours as a connected device that just doesn’t happen to have a SIM card anymore. Here are some suggestions for what to do with that extra, older phone. {Click HERE to read more}
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When he was running for president, Joseph R. Biden Jr. said it was time for a pet to be put back in the White House.
And now, after an absence of more than a decade, a cat is set to also join the ranks of presidential pets, Jane Pauley of “CBS Sunday Morning” reported on Twitter on Friday.
{Click HERE to read more more}
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Once per year we throw open our closets & offer you some fantastic
deals on sample bags that will no longer be traveling with us to road
shows. Each is a ONE-OF-A-KIND StudioKat Designs original made by me! We still have a good selection of bags left and your can check them out HERE!
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We've cut the price of the remaining copies of our 2021 Desk Calendar and you can still pick up a copy HERE!
It features our two
notorious studio assistants (aka “Your Almost
Daily Purr”)! They make great stocking stuffers for yourself or for your
sewing buddies!
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Including our Gift Cards on your Christmas List could make shopping a whole lot easier for your family & friends. They're available in any denomination too!
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This is the way our Advent Calendar works… Each day’s window will open at 12:01am EST revealing at least TWO items for sale at an amazing 25% discount.
Take note of the discount code to buy as many of one or both at the
discounted price! But don’t delay! The window will close at 11:59pm EST
so that the next day’s window can open 2 minutes later!
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Our LED baglights are tiny in size & lightweight & provide more than 10 hours of continuous use). PERFECT for handbags! Can be added permanently to a bag interior by
simply adding a short strap & sewing it in place (we used bias
tape). No more digging around for that lipstick or pen! OR--- Attach it to a key chain for convenience! It's a great stocking stuff for guys AND gals!
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Here's Our Upcoming Show Schedule (we hope!):
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So... thanks for reading our newsletter!
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So bye for now & until next month (around the 15th)!
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PS-There's still time to join the December 2020 FabShopHop!
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Come FabShop Hop with us for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Psst! We're on the list! 
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