I Talked My Friend Kathy Into Something Really Fun. You're Going to Want In.
Okay, so here's the thing about having friends who also make things: eventually, you start scheming together. And that's exactly how the Woodland Wander Box came to be.
But let me back up, because if you don't already know Kathy from K.dill Handmade — we need to fix that first.
Meet Kathy (She Makes Really Good Bag Patterns)
Kathy is one of those people who just gets it. She didn't start K.dill Handmade to have a cute little pattern shop — she started it because she wanted bags that actually worked. Bags with the right pockets in the right places. Bags that hold everything you need without looking like you packed for a week-long trip to the grocery store.
So she started designing them herself. And then, because she's generous like that, she turned those designs into patterns so the rest of us could make them too.
Her patterns come with step-by-step video tutorials, which — if you've ever stared at an instruction sheet that just says "attach gusset" and felt completely abandoned — is genuinely a gift. Her customers talk about it constantly: how clear everything is, how approachable even the more detailed projects feel, how they finished their bag and immediately wanted to make another one.
That last part is kind of her superpower. She makes you feel like you know what you're doing. Even when you're still figuring it out. (Especially then, honestly.)
Browse the full collection here: K.dill Handmade Sewing Patterns
The Roadie Mini Tote — Start Here
If you're not sure where to start with Kathy's patterns, let me make it easy for you: the Roadie Mini Tote. It's one of her bestsellers, and the reviews basically tell the whole story.
★★★★★ "It looked so elegant and complicated but the instructions and video were so spot on. My first try was a total 'I did THAT' moment and instilled a confidence in me that keeps me sewing!" — Sheila
★★★★★ "The Roadie was one of the first bags I made when I switched over to bag making from quilting and it really boosted my confidence!" — Angie
A compact tote with clever pockets and organization that doesn't feel bulky — and instructions clear enough that your first try gives you that "I did THAT" feeling? Yeah. Start there.
Grab the Roadie pattern here: The Roadie PDF Pattern with Video Tutorial
Okay, Now Here's Where It Gets Really Fun
So. Kathy and I have been cooking something up.
Introducing the Woodland Wander Box — a one-time, limited collaboration between K.dill Handmade and My Little Shindig. And when I say we put love into this thing, I mean it in the most literal way.
Here's what's inside:
A brand-new, exclusive pattern from Kathy. This isn't a pattern you can get anywhere else. Kathy designed it specifically for this collaboration — something fresh, fun, and totally made for the Woodland Wander vibe.
An artfully curated box of materials, hardware, and goodies — hand-selected by me. Everything you need to make the project (and then some). I picked every single piece with intention, and I'm honestly so excited for you to open it.
Together, Kathy's pattern and this curated box are a complete creative experience. The kind of project that makes you clear your weekend schedule and just make.
The Woodland Wander Box opens for pre-order on May 22 — and it's a one-time thing. When it's gone, it's gone.
But First — Get Yourself a Bonus
Here's a little something Kathy put together to sweeten the deal.
If you sign up for the K.dill Handmade email list, you'll receive the Accessory Pack PDF — FREE with your box. That's FOUR add-on patterns you can make or mix and match to make this project truly yours.
Four patterns. Free. Just for joining a community of people who love to make things. That's such a Kathy move.
👉 Sign up for the K.dill Handmade email list to get your FREE Accessory Pack (4 bonus patterns!) with your Woodland Wander box — then mark your calendar for May 22 for the pre-order.
Sign up on Kathy's website here: K.dill Handmade Email Sign-Up
I can't wait for you to see what we made together. Kathy is one of the good ones — talented, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about helping makers feel proud of what they make. This collaboration felt natural from the start, and I think you're going to love what we put together.
See you on May 22. 🌿
Xx, Katie