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I AM HOME – AN ANNIVERSARY GIFT

February 6, 2018 By Cathy Habermann 31 Comments

I looked back on last year’s post & was hit by the photo of Bill & I standing on the lot we had just purchased…if we were to try & stand in that same spot today, I think we would be in the garage! Exciting times coming in this New Year but 1st, I want to wish my dearest a Happy 30th – thank you for being my home for these years.

Yep – we got married in the 80’s…big hair, poufy sleeves, satin shoes. Don’t forget the bridesmaids dress that you were surely going to be able to wear again & again!

 

A gorgeous bouquet sent by my Mom & Dad. We are both grateful to each of our parents for providing us with an example of a loving marriage.

 

‘I AM HOME’ – this years complimentary design. To print your copy, click here:  I AM HOME.

I have a number of the tiny heart buttons to gift. Please send a SASE to Hands On Design 2400 Apache Dr., Sioux City, IA 51104. I will send you one of the buttons. I will include a small piece of the roof cotton fabric in the first 100 envelopes. 1 button per request please. While supplies last, first come first served.

Buttons & embellishments from previous years Anniversary stitches are no longer available through me.

I don’t know…this picture just cracks me up every time I see it. (we were probably trying to embarrass our kids)

 

Enjoy the Stitch,

Cathy

Hands On Design

 

 

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  1. Ellen Weaver says

    February 6, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    Wonderful Cathy! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Tammy Tutterow says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    Happy “30” Cathy & hubs! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Phyllis Lundy says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    Happy Anniversarey! Thanks for the chart…my envelope for the button is on its way!

    Reply
  4. rOBIN IN vIRGINIA says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    wISHING YOU A MOST WONDERFUL ANNIVERSARY! tHANK YOU FOR SHARING THE I AM hOME DESIGN WITH US.

    Reply
  5. Lynn Bencic says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    Happy ANniversary to you and Bill!!! L Love the design!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with Us!!!!!

    Reply
  6. L Staggs says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    Thank you Cathy ! Love all your designs

    Reply
  7. Marilyn Ferlitsch says

    February 6, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    Happy 30th Anniversary, Cathy & Bill!!!
    And many more!!
    Marilyn

    Reply
  8. Donna says

    February 6, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    congratulations on 30 years – and thank you very much for the pattern!

    Reply
  9. Kathie says

    February 6, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    Happy Happy Anniversary!! And thank you for always being so generous!

    Reply
  10. Terry rose says

    February 6, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Happy Anniversary!!! Wishing you many more years filled with love!

    Reply
  11. Arlene Grimm says

    February 6, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Happy Anniversary. Thanks for the Gift to all your fans!!

    Reply
  12. mARY says

    February 6, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    HAPPY 30TH aNNIVERSARY. tHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE CUTE DESIGN.

    Reply
  13. Angela says

    February 6, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    Happy 30th! ‘88 was a greaT year, in June my husband Dave and I will celebrate as well! Here’s to many more. ?

    Reply
  14. Melly says

    February 6, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    Happy 30th anniversary! My husband & I will celebrate our 40th anniversary in october, and with him, I am home! Can’t wait to see your market designs!

    Reply
  15. Bernie says

    February 7, 2018 at 6:46 am

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! ???

    Reply
  16. Susan p says

    February 7, 2018 at 7:13 am

    Happy Anniversary Cathy and thank you for the free design. It’s our 30th anniversary this year also. I hope you enjoy your year together!

    Reply
  17. Cheryl Brumbaugh says

    February 7, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Happy 30 th ANniversary! Its mY husband’s and my 30th Anniversary this yea, too, in June! Love all your designs! Happy stitching!

    Reply
  18. Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts says

    February 7, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    happy anniversary!

    Reply
  19. MARIE JO says

    February 10, 2018 at 12:51 am

    Merci pour cette jolie grille.
    Heureux Anniversaire !

    Reply
  20. Teri sandoval says

    February 11, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    Thank you so much for these wonderful designs. Happy anniversary!

    Reply
  21. Donna Dorman says

    February 12, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Cathy and Mr. Hands on Design,
    Happy 30th Anniversary!!!! Hope you have many, many more.

    Reply
  22. Jackie says

    February 14, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    Happy Anniversary and I wish you many, many more.

    Reply
  23. JuLIE says

    February 15, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Thanks so much! Very cute design – Hope you had a happy Anniversary!

    Reply
  24. Pattie Davidson says

    February 18, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Happy Anniversary! We will celebrate our 47 in June!

    Reply
  25. Carla says

    March 9, 2018 at 12:54 am

    Thank you very much. I love it! And of course happy anniversary!

    Reply
  26. tiziana says

    April 26, 2018 at 2:19 am

    Congratulatins!! and thanks for design 🙂

    Reply
  27. Stephanie m says

    April 29, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Hi Cathy – I finished the anniversary pillow this weekend (used Lt blue ricrAc and cheery red twine) and just love it!!! ThAnks again for the pattern and lil bitty button ???!!!

    Reply
  28. ele says

    June 16, 2019 at 5:43 am

    Just finished stitching your pretty chart. Thank you so much for sharing it and these lovely memories

    Reply
  29. Bharti says

    May 15, 2020 at 1:17 am

    i stitched this for my 13th anniversary last saturday. Thanks for the lovely pattern.
    You can see my post here:
    https://minizdiary.blogspot.com/2020/05/gifted-gorgeousness-sal-may-2020-update.html

    Reply
  30. Debra says

    May 7, 2021 at 11:54 am

    hELLO! I just found this design and I am loving it! Do you happen to have the little house pattern you used to cut it out with? I would love to have it if you are able to share. Thank you for this pattern. I just Love all your designs!

    Reply
    • Cathy Habermann says

      May 14, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      Debra-
      I didn’t use a pattern for the shape. I just sewed a rectangle of fabric to the top edge & then cut the corners off for the roof line! Super easy – c

      Reply

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