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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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GATHER ROUND – FINISHING TUTORIAL

GATHER ROUND – FINISHING TUTORIAL

March 26, 2024 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

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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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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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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FIRST FROST FINISHING TEMPLATES

FIRST FROST FINISHING TEMPLATES

January 27, 2021 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

First Frost Finishing Templates Thank you for stitching these ‘Sampler on a Snowman’ designs – sweet little snowmen to add to your wintery decor. I have provided templates for you to use if you would like to finish the designs as pictured. I will update this page once I have

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A FLAMBOYANCE HOLIDAY – FINISHING TEMPLATE

A FLAMBOYANCE HOLIDAY – FINISHING TEMPLATE

September 21, 2020 By Cathy Habermann 13 Comments

A Flamboyance Holiday – Finishing Template Thank you for stitching this little mini-series of flamingos – the perfect touch for a Flamboyance Holiday! I’ve provided a template which is the exact size that was used in the pictured finishes. You just need to grab some matboard, cardboard, batting, ribbon &

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SECRET SANTA: Finishing Template & Holly Bead Tutorial

SECRET SANTA: Finishing Template & Holly Bead Tutorial

February 25, 2020 By Cathy Habermann 11 Comments

Secret Santa – Finishing Template Thank you for stitching this somewhat silly, a touch of sparkly, with a dash of secret… series! By now you know the big secret (you get a portion of the 9th Santa on each of the 8 releases!) & are ready to finish! I’ve provided

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COOL YULE – FINISHING TEMPLATE

COOL YULE – FINISHING TEMPLATE

November 12, 2019 By Cathy Habermann 2 Comments

Thank you for stitching this ’cool’ Christmas ornament! I’ve provided a template below which is the exact size that was used in the pictured finishes. You just need to grab some matboard, cardboard, batting, ribbon & all of those extra little bits to fully-finish your series! Please follow my other

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CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS – FINISHING TEMPLATE

CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS – FINISHING TEMPLATE

September 27, 2019 By Cathy Habermann 1 Comment

Cranberry Christmas – Finishing Template Thank you for stitching this new Holiday Classic! I’ve provided a template (see link below) below which is the exact size that was used in the pictured finishes. You just need to grab some foamcore, cardboard, batting, ribbon & all of those extra little bits

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SCARY APOTHECARY – FINISHING TEMPLATE

SCARY APOTHECARY – FINISHING TEMPLATE

April 30, 2019 By Cathy Habermann 6 Comments

Scary Apothecary – Finishing Template Thank you for stitching this spooky, silly & sparkly Halloween series! I’ve provided a template (see link below) which is the exact size that was used in the pictured finishes. You just need to grab some matboard, cardboard, batting, ribbon & all of those extra

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