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THE POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD TUTORIAL

THE POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD TUTORIAL

June 4, 2023 By Cathy Habermann 2 Comments

The Pocket Neighborhood Finishing Tutorial I just love a sweet set of finishes that are both functional & easy to complete!     Click here for the complete Finishing Tutorial for both the Pocket Neighborhood Pincushion & House Next Door Fob   For a quick reference, you will need: small

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A TIME TO CELEBRATE – PICTURE WALK

A TIME TO CELEBRATE – PICTURE WALK

May 5, 2023 By Cathy Habermann 22 Comments

I was never one of those girls that thought much about what my wedding would be like…the dress, the ceremony. Maybe I just didn’t have enough experience with weddings… maybe by the time Bill & I got married, we had lived separately (he was finishing grad school in FL &

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LOVE YOU TOO – FINISHING PICTURE WALK

LOVE YOU TOO – FINISHING PICTURE WALK

January 29, 2023 By Cathy Habermann 4 Comments

So much of the time, I have a very specific ‘finish’ in my head. Other times, I let the finish talk to me as I work through it. Yes, you read that correctly. 😉 Here, I walk you through the steps that I followed to finish this year’s anniversary token

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LOVE YOU TOO

LOVE YOU TOO

January 26, 2023 By Cathy Habermann 28 Comments

I’m not really sure which one of us said ‘love you’ 1st oh those many years ago (I think it was Bill), but I for sure remember that the response was & always has been ‘love you too’. I felt like this was the perfect theme for this year’s Anniversary

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A HANDMADE HOLIDAY

A HANDMADE HOLIDAY

January 6, 2023 By Cathy Habermann 3 Comments

It’s Picture Walk Time!! Every year – I swear that I’m going to make handmade gifts for friends and not soon after I am glad to know that I don’t have that many friends!! 😉 A few years back I bought this great tablecloth at a vintage store. It wasn’t

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HOME OF THE BRAVE – A CRAFTY BREAK

HOME OF THE BRAVE – A CRAFTY BREAK

June 16, 2022 By Cathy Habermann 2 Comments

Last May I released a chart titled ‘Home of the Brave’. I licensed this lovely piece of artwork from Lily & Val, LLC – you can read more about the design on the product page as well as FlossTube #67 where Mr. HOD & I chat about the most recent

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ARE YOU A SPRING STITCHER?

ARE YOU A SPRING STITCHER?

March 23, 2022 By Cathy Habermann 2 Comments

Are you a Spring Stitcher? I think a lot of stitchers work on their pumpkins & ornaments year round…but there seems to be a point in the year – right about now – when we put the snowmen stitches aside for something fresh! Birds, bees (we’re talking stitching remember), blooms…soft

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WEAR LOVE

WEAR LOVE

January 31, 2022 By Cathy Habermann 23 Comments

Wear Love Everywhere You Go – Colossians 3:14 October 2021 – I wasn’t thinking at all about what I would design for my annual Anniversary Token…in fact, it was probably the furthest thing from my mind. Isn’t there a comedian that does a ‘bit’ using the words…’here’s your sign’? Well,

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BLOCK PARTY ‘STRETCHER BAR FINISH’

BLOCK PARTY ‘STRETCHER BAR FINISH’

January 20, 2022 By Cathy Habermann 3 Comments

Block Party – Stretcher Bar Finish I offered an online tutorial for the Block Party Mattress Finish years ago when I 1st introduced this fun series. (Click here Mattress Finish)   I am constantly looking to try new things & put a new twist on this ongoing series. When I

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POLLY’S JOURNEY

POLLY’S JOURNEY

January 3, 2022 By Cathy Habermann 2 Comments

Happy New Year!   Like many of you, I’ve been thinking about the journey of these past 2 years & what it’s taught me about myself. It was a year ago that I was introduced to ‘Polly Maria’ & began working with Ginny of Shanty Stitchers on retracing this needlewoman’s

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This sweet pink linen was perfect for my retro-fee This sweet pink linen was perfect for my retro-feel color palette, but when it came to finishing, I wanted to boost the pink a little. Swipe to see how I layered a slightly darker pink cotton to give me the finish I was looking for!

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It’s been a good day to celebrate 61 trips around It’s been a good day to celebrate 61 trips around the sun. Quietly working away in the studio, sending emails, posting new releases & working on upcoming projects. ❤️

Are you in either of my classes during the @jingleballxs ? Check your inbox, I sent out a class FAQ email earlier today. Yes, there is still plenty of time to sign up for the Ball & both of my classes (Stand Up for Santa & Perforated Poinsettias)

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Nothing says 'Holidays' like an awesome plaid!! H Nothing says 'Holidays' like an awesome plaid!!

Home for the Holidays is a fun, quick to stitch & finish retro colored classic. I put this one in my 'comfort stitch' category 🪡❤️

So sweet on that pale pink linen from Stephanie. Chantelle's Penny Paddle is the perfect size for this finish!

New Releases begin shipping to shops next week! I hope that you enjoyed today's parade!

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Check out the next float in the New Release Parade Check out the next float in the New Release Parade! Poinsettia’s, Putz houses, pears & a partridge. 

That's a whole lot of Classic holiday motifs with a touch of folk inspired design.

Yes, it finishes on the same Folk Paddle - this time I stained it a festive green! The poinsettia ornament is included, (it looks adorable with the Lady Dot rick rack)

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How do you feel about a New Release Parade today?! How do you feel about a New Release Parade today?!

Let's kick one off with All is Bright! Take your pick from the 3 charted sayings included inside this design: happy holidays, merry christmas & feliz navidad

Stitched with Weeks Dye Workes on the lovely Juniper from Fabrics by Stephanie! I just love this clean finish in Chantelle's Snapshot Frame!

New releases begin shipping to shops next week - it's time to gather your holiday colors! 🎄

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