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Welcome to the Grow Your Blog Party!

January 24, 2014 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

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Last year I packed up my 6 followers & went to the party…the Grow Your Blog party! It was so much fun, I thought I would go again. I’ve added quite a few followers & I love all of the comments & emails I get after each post! I feel like I have all of these new friends.

They say we are supposed to introduce ourselves at the party. You can pretty much read my little bio to the left under my picture and understand who I am. I keep my blog as a diary of what is going on in my life…be it with my design business, my finishing business, or my family.

Recently I celebrated my 1 year Blogiversary! I took some time to read back through my posts. What fun to remember some things…vacations, markets, life changing moments.

I intend to keep doing the same thing, including a fun feature I started last year – Finish it Friday: a post about some finishing tips for various types of cross-stitch projects. I often include a complimentary pattern!

As I type this – I am packing to head out to my Winter Stitching Getaway – I rent a conference room at a local hotel. Cater meals in & 14-15 stitchers & quilters gather to have a warm retreat in the middle of a cold winter!

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Here I am all packed for retreat! Oh, I still need to pack a few clothes…but I got the important stuff ready to go!

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I wasn’t sure what to take pictures of for this blog post…I mean all of my stitching and current projects are packed! So, I took a shot of my mantle…mostly because I usually forget to put the Valentine’s decorations out in time to really enjoy them (I usually think about it on Feb 15th!).

This year I made a point to display these things just as I was taking Christmas down. Plus…

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that leads me to my little giveaway! Leave a comment on this blog post – no need to “follow me” but it sure would be nice to get to know you better. If you are on Facebook – you can “like” me at Hands On Design – I keep that spot pretty active with pictures and posts!

After the party is over – I will select a winner by random number generator – so be sure to leave a email address where I can contact you! I will send you a few goodies – a made-with-love pincushion and a sweet little booklet for your thoughts covered with original artwork from Michelle Palmer (you HAVE TO check out her Etsy shop)…I’ll add some extra goodies as well!

Have fun at the party – I plan to get out & blog hop as well and enjoy myself his weekend at the Getaway!

Happy Stitches!

Cathy

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Comments

  1. mommaras says

    January 25, 2014 at 9:34 am

    You are having so much fun and enjoying everything about it. This summer I need to spend more time with you. You keep me grounded. I think I do a lot but you do more. Lot of Blessing to you and take care

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    January 25, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Enjoy your weekend. Thank you for your finishing services; I hope to employ them again sometime! I don't get to stitch as much as I would like, tho. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    Reply
  3. Amy says

    January 25, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    How cute! Hope you have (had) a great time Cathy! Wish I could be there. Stay warm!!

    Reply
  4. Shannon Meyer says

    January 25, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Welcome to the party!! I am Shannon and am help Vicki with the introductions and welcoming bloggers to the party:) I love cross stitch and have been stitching since I was around 14 or so. My sister in law even designs as well:) I would love to be entered into your give-away:) Have a fun party!!!

    Reply
  5. dosierosie says

    January 25, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Love the idea of your getaway. Hope it all went well and will keep an eye on you on facebook.
    Gillx

    Reply
  6. Cath says

    January 25, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Enjoy your retreat . I'd love to enter your give away please . I am a follower .x

    Reply
  7. barbara woods says

    January 25, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    you had me wroom, wroom. my hubby loves nascar i am a new follower

    Reply
  8. Beth @ E. Lizard Breath Speaks says

    January 25, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    a get away does sound fun & oh so nice. get away from this cold for a while. hi there. i'm Beth from E. Lizard Breath Speaks – so nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog get together/party. ( :

    Reply
  9. Marilyn says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:06 am

    The getaway sounds fun!
    I like your Valentines decorations.
    Please count me in for the very cute pillow and booklet.
    Thanks!
    flyingpigsinthesky1@gmail.com

    Reply
  10. Joanna says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:16 am

    You grew your blog quite a bit in one year. I'm already a follower. Enjoy your retreat; it sounds like a nice time.

    Reply
  11. Donna Heber says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Hi Cathy,

    I'm visiting from the Grow Your Blog party. It is nice to meet you. Congrats on your 1 year blog anniversary and enjoy your retreat. I plan to look around a bit more and then be on my way to visit the others. I do hope you will stop by for a visit and enter my giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs – Donna

    Reply
  12. Bernadett Rauski says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Hello,

    Nice to meet you.:)
    I would like to participate in your giveaway.
    petitearmoire2@gmail.com

    Greetings.

    Bernadett

    Reply
  13. Faith... says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Your Winter Retreat sounds like HEAVEN! I have been a follower of yours for a while now and always enjoy reading your blog and have some of your designs on my wishlist! Please enter me in your giveaway. FaithNchls@comcast.net

    Reply
  14. Meari says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Happy Blogversary! Well, you have more than 6 followers this year, lol. So where's the party? Have a great time!

    Adorable giveway. I follow via email.

    Reply
  15. DebraKay Neiman says

    January 26, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    I am having fun finding new bloggers to follow…love sewing and quilting. Greetings from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

    Reply
  16. JoyceLM says

    January 26, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Visiting for the first time – became a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  17. Cathy says

    January 26, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I've been following your blog for a while, and love visiting. I always like to see your stitching and especially your creative finishing!
    Cathy
    CraftyCat

    Reply
  18. kathyinozarks says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I am from the Party-and it's so much fun visiting with everyone. If you get a chance please drop by me too thanks for the chance to win your lovely giveaway Kathy

    Reply
  19. Linda says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    HAPPY BLOGVERSARY!
    THANKS FOR SHARING A SWEET GIVEAWAY!

    cobaltt16@yahoo.com

    Reply
  20. Linda says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    HAPPY TO FOLLOW>GFC

    cobaltt16@yahoo.com

    Reply
  21. Emily C says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    I am a new follower. I love that little snowman book. He is too cute.

    Reply
  22. Sowing Stitches says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Your winter retreat sounds dreamy…especially the warm sewing with friends catered meals! 🙂 Enjoy!!

    Reply
  23. Linda H says

    January 28, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Hi Cathy, SO happy to have found you on the GYB party. I too am a stitcher although other passions interfere with my stitching time.. never enough hours in my day! Hope you'll pop by my blog and enter my Giveaway too! Congrats on your Blogiversary, and hope the retreat was lots of stitchy fun!

    Reply
  24. Sarah and Dan says

    January 30, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    I have a monthly/calendar cross-stitch I stopped working on about 3 years ago…maybe it is time to go finish it!

    Reply
  25. cmoh says

    February 1, 2014 at 8:07 am

    Hey Cathy, Your little get away sounds divine and I bet everyone loves it. Your stitch work is lovely. It has been nice meeting you. Congratulations on your one year blog anniversary!

    Hugs
    Caroline

    Reply
  26. Maggie says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Enjoy your winter stitching retreat… How fun!! I adore Michelle Palmer's work and have a couple of her precious little muslin drawings. Would love to win another!!

    Reply
  27. Cache-Mire says

    February 4, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Your blog is lovely! So glad to meet you at the party!!
    ~Terri

    Reply
  28. jackie vernon says

    February 5, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    Nice blog. Glad to see you at the hop. Jackie

    Reply
  29. Amy says

    February 6, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    Hi Cathy,
    Visiting through the GYB party. Your designs are too cute. I haven't done a crossed stitch piece in a couple years. You make me want to grab my needle. Looking forward to your creations throughout the year.
    Amy
    ~Sew Incredibly Crazy~

    Reply
  30. DebS says

    February 7, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Congrats on your blog anniversary! I enjoy your blog and your valentine decorations are lovely. The pillow is so pretty and I have to go check out Michelle Palmer.
    DebS stitchingdeb@yahoo.com

    Reply
  31. Judy Cooper Textile Images says

    February 7, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Hello. I live in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Nice to meet you.Your projects are lovely. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  32. Dasha says

    February 8, 2014 at 6:32 am

    Did you enjoy your retreat? My quilt group does that each year in May. We head to the Blue Mountains (NSW, Australia), and we have a long weekend of fabric shopping, gossip, and lots of stitching. Its great fun! Visiting via the GYB party.

    Reply
  33. Wendy says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:26 am

    hello and nice to meet you. The retreat sounds great! I love your patterns, I'm a new follower!

    Reply
  34. macmillanmarie says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    Have fun at your retreat – I find time away is very useful to get my muse warmed up and running. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  35. Patty Antle says

    February 13, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I'm a new follower. The retreat sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  36. nicolesender says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Greetings from the windy Pacific Northwest! I'd love to attend your retreat. It sounds like it will be great fun.

    Reply
  37. eclairre says

    March 14, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    i'd love to wwin. eclairre at ymail dot com

    Reply

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