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Whimsy Pennant Banner Tutorial

Whimsy Pennant Banner Tutorial

June 18, 2016 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

Today we’re bringing you the third cross stitch finishing tutorial for square.ology. We hope you’re having fun following these finishing tutorials. We’re having lots of fun sharing our ideas with you. Follow this tutorial to make a pennant banner from our Whimsy Cross Stitch Charts. The full tutorial is shown

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Ahoy Frame Finishing Tutorial

Ahoy Frame Finishing Tutorial

May 26, 2016 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

We’ve had lots of button fans ask about the frames we used to finish [square.ology] Ahoy. Today’s cross stitch finishing tutorial will share where to find them and how to finish them for your own Ahoy pieces. Before you start, you’ll want to read our Flat Finish Tutorial, it is

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Flat Finish Tutorial

Flat Finish Tutorial

May 26, 2016 By Cathy Habermann 3 Comments

Flat finishing is the fundamental finish for the [square·ology] series…so we are THRILLED to share a cross stitch finishing tutorial for the flat finish today! Once you’ve mastered this technique, you can move on to our other complimentary finishing tutorials! Everyone send a big THANK YOU to Cathy Habermann for writing and photographing

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Block Party Tutorial

Block Party Tutorial

May 26, 2016 By Cathy Habermann 7 Comments

Welcome to the Block Party … Tutorial that is! I’ve included step by step instructions in each chart, but sometimes we visual learners need picture cues! No problem. Somehow I managed to remember to take photos during the finishing process of HOME! The full tutorial is shown below but you

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This morning was spent at Stitchery Nook in Osage, IA - I love when stitchers share their HOD finishes ❤️❤️

Off to Hayden’s house before we head for home!

Travel to each of the participating shops June 1-August 31 & collect all 3 parts of this sampler. 

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What a blast at Welcome Stitchery! Justine and her What a blast at Welcome Stitchery! Justine and her whole crew were so welcoming…it’s just what they do!❤️

We head back to IA tonight to do it all over again tomorrow- btw, a very dedicated stitcher drive from SC to hit the hop!! 🤩 

Travel to each of the participating shops June 1-August 31 & collect all 3 parts of this sampler. 

Shanty Stitchers, Beresford SD
Welcome Stitchery, Blue Earth MN
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Designs built on my original art 🪡

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So much fun at Shanty Stitchers this morning. We h So much fun at Shanty Stitchers this morning. We had visitors come from ALL over! Even a few surprise visitors (never underestimate the power of a girl’s weekend)❤️

On to the next stop!

Travel to each of the participating shops June 1-August 31 & collect all 3 parts of this sampler. 

Shanty Stitchers, Beresford SD
Welcome Stitchery, Blue Earth MN
Stitchery Nook, Osage IA

Yes, you will be able to ‘collect’ this chart even if you can’t travel there. (Starting Sept 1)

Designs built on my original art 🪡

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Singing to reach the folks in the back…we’re going Singing to reach the folks in the back…we’re going on the road!!

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Red. White. Blue. is the official pattern of this summer’s Tri-state Shop Hop.

Travel to each of the participating shops June 1-August 31 & collect all 3 parts of this sampler. 

Shanty Stitchers, Beresford SD
Welcome Stitchery, Blue Earth MN
Stitchery Nook, Osage IA

Yes, you will be able to ‘collect’ this chart even if you can’t travel there. (Starting Sept 1)

Designs built on my original art 🪡

#handsondesign #roadtrip #shophop #redwhiteblue #stitchsomehappy
Red. White. Blue. is the official pattern of this Red. White. Blue. is the official pattern of this summer’s Tri-state Shop Hop.

Travel to each of the participating shops June 1-August 31 & collect all 3 parts of this sampler. 

Shanty Stitchers, Beresford SD
Welcome Stitchery, Blue Earth MN
Stitchery Nook, Osage IA

Yes, you will be able to ‘collect’ this chart even if you can’t travel there. (Starting Sept 1)

Designs built on my original art 🪡

#handsondesign ##redwhiteblue #shophop #stitchsomehappy
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