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I’ve got a winner!

I’ve got a winner!

February 2, 2013 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

Just a quick post to let you know I did not forget to pick a winner from the Grow Your Blog Party! I am on the road at the moment, so I am trying this post from my iPad! So, using a Random Number Generator (with the help of my

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What A “Keep Calm & Stitch On” Weekend!

What A “Keep Calm & Stitch On” Weekend!

January 29, 2013 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

It is Tuesday & I am still recovering from my weekend! For the 3rd year in a row, I have gathered with my stitching friends at a local hotel for a winter’s retreat…heaven on earth! After we took over the conference room, we had a lovely catered meal Friday night,

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Time for the Grow Your Blog Party!

Time for the Grow Your Blog Party!

January 18, 2013 By Cathy Habermann 54 Comments

I took my 3 wonderful followers and joined the party! Actually, I read about this on my Superstar Serial Starter & Divined Disciplined Diva Facebook group (yes, it’s a real group…I love all 1,120 members!) Since I am now a “blogger” and know just enough to be dangerous…I thought I

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Happy New Year (Yes, I know it’s January11th!)

Happy New Year (Yes, I know it’s January11th!)

January 11, 2013 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

The holidays were a whirlwind. For the 1st time ever – we packed up the kids, boarded the dog, left a HUGE bowl for the cats (no really, the neighbor checked on them)…and boarded a plane to Reagan International Airport. If you can ever land in Washington DC at night…do

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Lots of Change!

Lots of Change!

December 19, 2012 By Cathy Habermann 3 Comments

Change is good…change is bad…change SUX (an homage to my local airport’s call letters)…however sometimes, change is just plain necessary. So this is where I begin a new chapter in my 15 year career in the needlework industry. I have met so many wonderful stitchers along the way. The common

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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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