Archive for 2013
Booth Evolution: 2013 Style
So… with the Guardian release finally in our rear-view mirror, I feel like I can finally take my eyes off my computer screen and turn them toward Portland, Oregon, the site of this Spring’s International Quilt Market, which ironically was the site of our very first Quilt Market back in 2008. When I think of…
Read MoreDIY Bobbin Holders
So….am I the only one who has a bobbin collection that looks like this??? Somehow, I think not! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to pick a bobbin out of that messonly to have two others ”jump out” and take off across the floor!BOY that makes me mad! And yeah, I know you…
Read MoreOn Pattern Reviewing
So… it seems that lately a lot of my subject matter has revolved around criticism in one way or another, and this might lead you to believe that it’s because I’m being criticized more than usual of late. And you know what? That’s kinda true, but its not the primary reason behind this post. This…
Read MoreAsk Kat: Which Bag is YOUR Favorite to Carry
(This post is part of a new series we’ve started in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) So… I was talking with a customer the other day (Donna P), and she asked me a question I’ve been asked MANY time before… “Which of your bags is YOUR…
Read MoreAsk Kat: Wholesale or Retail Show? What’s the Difference
(This post is part of a new series we’ve started in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) This new question & answer series has been just great and today’s question is fun to talk about!What’s the difference between a wholesale show and a retail show? As most…
Read MoreBraiding- An Easy Bag Embellishment Pictorial
(This post is part of a continuing series focusing on the development of a new handbag pattern from its initial conception to it’s release.) So… in our last post I showed you our new design, The Guardian all dressed up retro-style in Michael Miller fabric. And here’s the deal, once the details of a new design are pretty…
Read MoreAsk Kat: “Where do All the Samples Go
(This post is part of a new series we’ve started in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) So this week, I received a very interesting question via this Blog. As many of you know, we are currently in the midst of a run-up to a new pattern…
Read MoreAsK Kat: For Beginners ONLY
(This post is part of a new series we’ve started in an attempt to publicly answer some of the mostly commonly asked questions we receive.) This new question & answer series has already proven to be quite popular, and you know what? It’s kinda fun from our end too, so let’s continue the fun with…
Read MoreAsk Kat: What Interfacing Do You Recommend?
(Please be aware that this recommendation was revisited in early 2021 in view of the fact that new and improved products are constantly being introduced to the Market. To read about our current interfacing recommendation, click HERE.) In our first post in this new series we answered a very common question we hear concerning the issue of…
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