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WEAR LOVE

January 31, 2022 By Cathy Habermann 19 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, there it was…

 

I was visiting one of my favorite shops – Irish Twins Soap Co (Beresford, SD) – with some friends when I spied this one…& on chalkboard no less! With permission from the owner, I snapped a photo to help me remember and avoid one of those ‘I don’t need to write it down’ moments.

This past year, Bill & I have learned to rely on ‘signs’ in everyday life as we navigate jobs, home & family.  I figured that this one could not be ignored. So, as we get ready to celebrate 34 years of marriage in a few days, I offer for you, ‘Wear Love’.

 

A few photos showing you how I put mine together:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This marks the 10th year that I have offered an Anniversary Token… a complimentary chart to help you celebrate love. Search back through the blogposts that occur in late January and/or early February to download your copy.

Download ‘Wear Love’ here.

Supplies are listed on the chart.

I thank you for your continued enthusiasm of this tradition. I always joke & say that by designing this, I know exactly what I’m getting Bill for our anniversary!! This little ritual has grown in meaning for both of us through the years, starting on that very cold February day in Pittsburgh when we both said I do and chose to ‘Wear Love’.

Enjoy the stitch,

 

Cathy, Hands On Design, LLC

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  1. Cori Bloxsom says

    February 1, 2022 at 6:56 am

    Thank you Cathy for this lovely pattern. I love the colors and color of the linen. I think we all need to be reminded about wearing love.

    Reply
    • Sydney says

      February 10, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      Thanks for the fun pattern to stitch. February is my birthday month have a wonderful anniversary!

      Reply
  2. audrey pettit says

    February 1, 2022 at 8:18 am

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, cATHY, AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL COMPLIMENTARY CHART! I don’t have a Mr HOd, myself, and have always shied away from love themed everything. Not that I didn’t like it, but it never seemed to fit for me, or was something I was drawn to. But I recently went through a health scare, and that changed my perspective on everything. You don’t have to have romantic love to celebrate the love in your life. I am blessed with two amazing adult children, friends, and family, and so I do have much love to celebrate every day. I am so excited to stitch this beautiful chart! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Love to you and Mr hod!

    Reply
  3. Peggy Glavin says

    February 1, 2022 at 8:24 am

    Love this years ANNIVERSARY piece! Thank you.

    Reply
  4. Shirley says

    February 1, 2022 at 8:29 am

    Love this design! what is the fabric you used for the back? I have a hexi quilt like that made by my great grandmother!

    Reply
  5. Darlene says

    February 1, 2022 at 10:47 am

    tHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT. i DON’T HAVE ANYONE SPECIAL TO LOVE IN MY LIFE BUT i DID FOR OVER 41 YEARS. WE WOULD HAVE CELEBRATED oUR 45TH ANNIVERSARY ON fEBRUARY 12. eNJOY YOUR SPECIAL LOVE!

    Reply
  6. Helen says

    February 1, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    Thank you for this lovely pattern, Kathy! Happy anniversary to you both.

    Reply
  7. Linda says

    February 1, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    Happy anniversary! I was thinking of you this week as I stitched a few of your past designs. Thank you for another cute design, can’t wait to stitch this one. Hope you get to do something special to celebrate.

    Reply
  8. ladyfée says

    February 2, 2022 at 12:07 am

    Merci et bon anniversaire 🎂!

    Reply
  9. Katie M. says

    February 2, 2022 at 11:38 am

    Happy Anniversary, Cathy and Mr. HOD! What a lovely present. I will stitch it and think of yall (and then probably pour an alcoholic beverage). Thank you and Congratulations, friends!

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    February 2, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    Thank you so much cathy! Such a cute “valentine” too. I wish you and mr. hod a wonderful day and year. It is awesome you choose to offer this “anniversary token” for all of your stitchy friendS for 10 years.

    Reply
  11. Blyn Crisp says

    February 2, 2022 at 7:16 pm

    This is awesome. Just love this years design!

    Reply
  12. Leslie rupp says

    February 3, 2022 at 9:49 am

    Love this year’s design! Happy anniversary to you and mr. hod.

    I am assuming from the photo that the backstitching in the flowers is done with 3865, however, how many strands did you use? one or two?

    Reply
    • Cathy Habermann says

      February 3, 2022 at 10:11 am

      I stitched with 2 strands. It is your choice of 1 or 2. Enjoy! – c

      Reply
  13. Jessica Yoder-Jones says

    February 5, 2022 at 9:35 am

    Thank you very much!!

    Reply
  14. Jo Lee says

    February 7, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Happy Anniversary, Cathy and Mr. HOD! I love all of your anniversary charts, but this year’s design was especially sweet! What a difference it would make in the world if everyone did, in fact, wear love everywhere they go! Every change starts with one small step…

    Cheers to many more happy years together!

    Reply
  15. Tracey says

    March 12, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    Such a wonderful sentiment. The world needs love. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  16. Nancy says

    April 9, 2022 at 9:50 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful designs.

    Reply
  17. Kathy Crouch says

    April 11, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    Happy Anniversary. Thank you!

    Reply

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