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MURDER IN THE GARDEN – FINISHING PICTURE WALK TUTORIAL

MURDER IN THE GARDEN – FINISHING PICTURE WALK TUTORIAL

September 19, 2025 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

Murder in the Garden – a finishing picture walk tutorial. I am so happy that you all like this quirky, oversized series of produce! The finishes are not difficult when broken down into steps. A sewing machine will be required although hand-sewing will do the job as well. I will

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THERE’S A HARE IN MY GARDEN FINISHING PICTURE WALK

THERE’S A HARE IN MY GARDEN FINISHING PICTURE WALK

March 17, 2025 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

There’s a Hare in My Garden – a picture walk finishing tutorial   If you’ve ever finished one of those cute little strawberry designs out there (I’ve got several of them!) – then this is going to be a piece of cake…albeit a slightly larger slice πŸ˜‰   This 1st

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THE STITCHING PARLIAMENT – A PICTURE WALK STAND-UP FINISH

THE STITCHING PARLIAMENT – A PICTURE WALK STAND-UP FINISH

March 13, 2025 By Cathy Habermann 3 Comments

The Stitching Parliament – A Picture Walk Stand-up Finish   I just knew that I would stitch all 4 of The Stitching Parliament together & frame so that these fearsome foursome could hang on the wall in my studio! I also had a ‘vision’ that each Hoot would be marvelous

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YOU HAVE MY HEART

YOU HAVE MY HEART

January 31, 2025 By Cathy Habermann 8 Comments

You Have My Heart   I was looking around the house, picking out pieces of ‘Habermann marriage memorabilia’ to include in this year’s Anniversary Token photograph. I have pretty clear memories of the silver tray – it was a wedding gift (it was the 80’s…I think it was a required

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BELLE OF THE BALL – TUTORIAL

BELLE OF THE BALL – TUTORIAL

November 21, 2024 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that I enjoy designing, stitching & finishing Christmas ornaments. I immediately fell in love with Belle of the Ball – it was just one of those designs that was so clear in my head & was a complete joy to stitch. I’ve put together a few photos

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SHOP HOP – TOPKNOT STITCHER SHOP

SHOP HOP – TOPKNOT STITCHER SHOP

August 13, 2024 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

I love a good shop hop! I’ve participated in a number of Quilt Shop Hops & even a few Cross Stitch Shops Hops (heck – I participated in one years ago as a shop owner!!) – One of my Big List goals for 2024 was to be more consistent with

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COOL BEANS – AN UPDATE

COOL BEANS – AN UPDATE

April 7, 2024 By Cathy Habermann 2 Comments

Cool Beans – a bit of a series update How do you take your coffee? Seriously. Very Seriously.     I spotted a conversation between stitchers on social media the other day. These awesome stitchers were comparing notes about the series ‘Cool Beans’ & the large border design that you

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GATHER ROUND – FINISHING TUTORIAL

GATHER ROUND – FINISHING TUTORIAL

March 26, 2024 By Cathy Habermann 2 Comments

Gather Round Series – Gather Wildflower, Gather Butterflies, Gather Pumpkins & Gather Pinecones   Thank you for purchasing the ‘Gather Round’ charts! I have included the original tutorial here as it was 1st presented in the Gather Round club. I plan to post a finishing tutorial in a video/FlossTube format

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LET LOVE GROW

LET LOVE GROW

January 31, 2024 By Cathy Habermann 9 Comments

Let LOVE Grow It’s that time of year again… our wedding anniversary & what has become a Hands On Design tradition – the token of love.   I present Let LOVE Grow – I was afraid it would come across a little too much ‘live, laugh, love’ (insert eye roll

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THE BERRY BASKET – A FINISHING PICTURE WALK

THE BERRY BASKET – A FINISHING PICTURE WALK

June 20, 2023 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

Welcome to my picture walk finishing tutorial for how I completed the cap on my strawberries in The Berry Basket series. I plan to finish each one in the same manner so hopefully, you will be a pro by the time I fill the fruit basket with these berries! (Yes,

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I chose my own Top 9 for 2025❀️ Starting top left I chose my own Top 9 for 2025❀️

Starting top left to right:

- another needlework market, another sweet little bug - my fav part of Ladybug Picnic? - those feet 🀣
- I over-fertilized the strawberries - thanks for loving my 13” produce πŸ“ 
- Friends. It’s what makes this job so much fun❀️
- This was the inaugural greenhouse season - our zinnia game was strong 🌺 
- Our pumpkin game was a little stronger πŸŽƒ 
- Thank you Joseph Chilton Pearce for this fabulous quote 🎨 
- I love that we are a Special Olympics family πŸ… 
- Home Sweet Home - it was fun helping a friend create an original concept class with this brand new design πŸͺ‘
- Stand Up For Santa - I love seeing so many stitchers try a new finish πŸŽ…

It was very difficult to pick just 9 moments from this past year - I look forward to 2026 and hope the choices are just as plentiful a year from now❀️

Thank you!πŸͺ‘

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Merry Christmas πŸŽ„ 

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