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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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Do color combinations influence your emotions? Th Do color combinations influence your emotions?

This combination just makes me happy. Pinks & Greens take me back to my Middle School 'preppy days'! Did you have the Preppy Handbook? 

Anyway...the pink & green palette has matured a little but at its heart is still pink & green.

How are you coming with your Wear It Well from the Pins & Needles series? A new chart in the series will be coming out soon! 🪡❤️

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It's almost time for class! This Bee's Got Knees It's almost time for class!

This Bee's Got Knees at the Spring Mingle virtual retreat hosted by @lindystitches 

Please check your email to print or save the file prior to class - this document will help you follow along in class plus it's a great spot for taking notes.

I've got the classroom all set up - new posters on the bulletin boards, the dry erase is all cleaned off & the pencils are sharpened! 😂

Any questions about the 2 class emails that have gone out so far? Please email bill@handsondesign.biz - (please do not leave your question in the comments or DM's)

I can't wait to Mingle!!

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Look at May sneaking in here like it owns the plac Look at May sneaking in here like it owns the place 😄

#handsondesign #season2 #stitchsomehappy
A patriotic pop of color has been occupying my sti A patriotic pop of color has been occupying my stitchy time 🪡❤️

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Whew! I think we covered it all! Watch for all of Whew! I think we covered it all!

Watch for all of the Spring Mingle details- Steph from @lindystitches joins me live to answer questions!

Find out all about the Spring Mingle at lindystitches.com

Buzz, buzz…see you in class 🪡❤️

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Hey…she’s posting about that class again can y Hey…she’s posting about that class again can you believe it?!

There’s a very good reason why! TODAY is the last day for class sign-up. Monday at midnight edt. 

You can still sign up for the Spring Mingle, a virtual stitching retreat hosted by @lindystitches all week!

Add on the class option for extra fun! (May 3rd)

This Bee’s Got Knees: a finishing class 
 pre-stitching is NOT required 
Class is only available during the Spring Mingle event (chart cannot be purchased separately)
Class is LIVE but will be recorded & available to you for 30 days
Stitch on linen or stitch on aida
Sign up for class & within 24-48 hours we will email you the supply list & chart - can’t find your email, please email bill@handsondesign.biz

Find out all about the Spring Mingle at lindystitches.com

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