2011 - Studio Kat Designs

Bias Tape with a Smooth, Flat Finish… It IS Possible!

By Kat | June 18, 2011 |

I get a LOT of questions about bias tape. (It evidently cause more than a few, a BIG problem.)Folks always ask me how I put my bias tape on so that it’s flat and smooth. No rumples.. no bacon edges….and no gathers.And here’s the thing is, it’s easy as pie, but you know what? it’s…

On Being a Grandmother

By Kat | March 21, 2011

So… I doubt you could find anyone who has enjoyed being a mother more than I have, and that’s because, quite simply, my daughter is spectacular. I may not be much of a domestic diva. I’m a so-so cook, and my housekeeping at times has been legendary (and NOT in a good way), but I…

The Problem with JoAnn’s

By Kat | March 13, 2011 |

So… Here’s A Call to Action! I don’t know what the JoAnn’s Fabric & Craft store near you is like, but the one in Winston-Salem, NC is a total dump. It’s filthy, poorly stocked, and the customer service is horrendous. This week I added two more bad JoAnn’s experiences to the huge list I already…

You Oughta Be in Pictures!

By Kat | February 28, 2011

Due to our monthly ‘Handbag Contest’, we are constantly receiving handbag pictures from our customers. And you know what? I’m going to share a secret with you. Sometimes the best-looking, most beautiful bags don’t win and more times than not, the reason is a poorly taken photograph. You’ve probably noticed this yourself. So I’m thinking,…