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.
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
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.
Thanks for the fun pattern to stitch. February is my birthday month have a wonderful anniversary!
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!
Love this years ANNIVERSARY piece! Thank you.
Love this design! what is the fabric you used for the back? I have a hexi quilt like that made by my great grandmother!
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!
Thank you for this lovely pattern, Kathy! Happy anniversary to you both.
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.
Merci et bon anniversaire 🎂!
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!
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.
This is awesome. Just love this years design!
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?
I stitched with 2 strands. It is your choice of 1 or 2. Enjoy! – c
Thank you very much!!
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!
Such a wonderful sentiment. The world needs love. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful designs.
Happy Anniversary. Thank you!
I love this project!! Is the rick rack 1″ or ½”? Thanks!
1″!! -c
I’m looking forward to stitching this – this sentiment is needed in the world today. With other pillows you often slit the back to turn right side out. since this backing is quilted, did you slit it to turn or turn though an opening in the seam line? Thanks!
I kept an opening in the side seam for this one!