"Kat Bytes"
a monthly newsletter of StudioKat Designs
Issue #184 November 2020 |
So... as the pandemic goes on (and on and on...) have you noticed how we seem to be setting MUCH lower expectations for our wellbeing? “Hope you’re hanging in there” seems to be the new “Hope you’re doing well.”
But with the virus spiking in so many places and with the holidays looming, I'm thinking maybe its time for us to lower our expectations about the rest of this year (holidays included), because let's face it... very little about the holidays are likely to be "normal" this year, right? So I recommend adopting the following mantra for the next few weeks...
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NOT everything will be okay BUT SOME THINGS WILL. So
be on the alert for those "some things". Hold tight and treasure them
as they come. It could very well make the difference between doing well thru the holidays and "just hanging in there".
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November 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! And 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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 This beauty by Melissa Clubine who said this is her first Quattro,
even though she’s had the pattern for quite a while! As it turns out,
she never could find the fabric she could see “becoming” this purse…
until NOW! |
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Nancy Rosa made this Sling Along for a friend who chose this unusual bird fabric and told Nancy to pair it with fabric of her own choosing. Great choice Nancy!
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 And if we're featuring “Day of the Dead” fabric, it must be close to “Día de Muertos”! And this Flaptastic looks INCREDIBLE in sugars skulls, thanks to the expert sewing skills of Don Distler!
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 And speaking of 1st-time makes, this was Melanie Kleinsorge‘s 1st Walkabout Wallet & she’s pleased with it. Melanie said she learned a lot
during the process & will definitely be making more of these wallets! |
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Sue Bambery was oh-so proud of her 1st Sling Along and I can see why! The blue fabric Sue chose makes me think back fondly of a blue bandana I enjoyed wearing in highschool!
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And its with great pleasure that I proudly introduce the very first OutBreaker to be featured in one of our “Eye Candy” posts! It was created by our favorite sewing dude…Don Distler!
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And this time Nancy Rosa used some pretty fall tapestry fabric for this Sling Along! For my part, I love what the orange zipper & matching clip do for this beauty!
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And here’s Nancy Rosa‘s Sling Along “study in black & white” and as a full-on fan of all things black & white… I LOVE this bag!
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Nancy Rosa said this Sling Along was the 1st of a number of “Mexican-themed” Sling Along‘s requested for specifically by friends!
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And finally, here’s a strikingly beautiful Side Slinger created by Joy Carr who added “what fun it was to make!” fantastic job Joy! Thanks for sending me this picture!
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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 Archives
7/17/17- Ask Kat: Why Are Some Patterns Retired? |
For your Viewing Pleasure- |
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I dont know about you but 2020 will be one year that I will NOT be sorry to see end and this little video kinda sums the year up so far! PLUS- its set to Billy Joel music so that a double-win, right?
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The ErgoMatic pattern and webpage have FINALLY been released! For more pictures just click HERE .
PLUS--- If you type this discount code -NL8Z2U- into the coupon code box at checkout, you'll get $3.99 off the retail price of the ErgoMatic pattern! BUT DON'T DELAY!! This coupon will expire at 11:59pm Monday night, 11/17/20.
DO you need a Notions Kit?
Why
drive all over town looking for notions & other supplies in the
middle of a pandemic? Because we can easily slip a prepackaged ErgoMatic Notions Kit in with your pattern order AND at a nifty discounted price too! So just click HERE to check it out! You'll still be able to choose your hardware color and zipper style! |
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Click image or HERE for a larger view. |
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The "Tech" Desk- How to Make your Own Emoji
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So... as you can see at right, I created an emoji of myself with my Samsung phone & I've been having a lot of fun with it (even though I know it really doesnt look so much like me)!
And if YOU have a Galaxy phone and would like to try it, just click HERE.
If you have an iPhone, its not quite this easy, but I did find this tutorial you can use, Just Click HERE to start!
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Click image or HERE for a larger view.
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A cat had to be rescued after scaling a 25-foot fence and breaking into a prison in Cumbria . Inmates and staff at HM Prison Haverigg spotted the animal, named Padfoot, walking precariously along razor wire after he got stuck inside the prison perimeter. Padfoot, who was reluctant to come down, was eventually rescued by RSPCA staff and taken to a vet with minor injuries. {Click HERE to read more about this brave cat!}
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Cat Picture of the Month- |
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I loved hearing about all of the new, 1st-time voters this year, but here's one voter that I did find a bit surprising! Click image or HERE for a larger view.
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Coming SOON for the Advent Season- |
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Coming SOON... and by soon I mean Dec 1...
(how are we even THIS close to Christmas already?)...
We're having a BIG Advent Sale this year again...
THIS year we're inviting you to check into FaceBook or our website daily to see the EXCELLENT discounts we're offering for that day, because eventually we'll be offering ALL of our products at a discount at some point over the course of the month! So its a great time to stock up on supplies for your winter projects... like zips, magnets & hardware, not to mention patterns!
We'll have more details for you in "Kat Bits" on Nov 30th, but remember, if you thnk you might be shopping on more than one day, and would like to save on shipping, just ask
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us to hold your order until your shopping is complete for the month & we'll mail you your items in one package! And just in case you missed our inaugural issue of "KatBits", you can catch up with the rest of us HERE! |
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We still have some 2021 calendars left but they're going fast! You can get yours HERE before they're GONE! :)
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There's still time to join the October 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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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 the 30th (in Kat Bits)!
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