*the giveaway is now closed*
Today just happens to be my 9th wedding anniversary. In some ways, time has flown by and in other ways, I think it could be longer. 😉 We’ve been through a lot together and life can be crazy…but crazy is better than boring!
In the spirit of celebrating, I wanted to both finish up one giveaway and start another.
First off, is the winner of the Flurry layer cake from The Fat Quarter Shop. I think it would have been cute if the lucky winner was number 9, but nope…it was # 50!
Who is Shelly!
(Remember we were celebrating Christmas then!)
Congrats to you Shelly! I hope you enjoy that Christmas fabric. Oh and I adore your email address. I’m sort of jealous that it is not mine! lol
But wait everyone, there is more! I told you that we had a new sponsor coming and here she is! It’s Brenda from Pink Castle Fabrics!
(ack! My computer is being weird and won’t let me put her pink castle logo in this thread…but you can see it in my sidebar. You can’t miss it. It’s the only Pink Castle over there. 😉 )
I just ordered the most luscious fabrics from Brenda! Most of them were from the Newest Joel Dewberry line (quite possibly my favorite designer!) Heirloom. Tell me that these are not sooo delicious!!
This man is killing me because that is not even all of the colorways in this collection! Stop the madness!! So many fabrics, so little time.
I also got some irresistible new fabrics from a line called Dazzle. These are the basketweave prints. Brenda has too many yummy fabrics!
So, Brenda has graciously agreed to do a giveaway of a Jelly Roll of…. well, you all voted….and the results were pretty interesting. But hands down the clear winner was Little Apples! So we will be doing a giveaway of Little Apples Jellyroll! (but if you don’t prefer that line we might be able to twist Brenda’s arm into giving you the one that you voted for!)
So, given that it is my 9th wedding anniversary, this time I’d love to hear from you about something marriage-related. A piece of advice that you live by… Your favorite way to celebrate an anniversary (Lynne I already know what you are going to say!)… The song you danced to at your wedding…. (the title of the post is ours!). Really anything about marriage! Everyone has something to say on this subject, so this is obviously not only limited to married people. lol. We’re all full of opinions!
To enter the giveaway:
1. Leave a marriage/anniversary/wedding related comment
2. Run over to Brenda’s shop and leave a comment back here telling me your favorite item she has or what you would like to see her carry.
Enjoy!!
Hurray for NY marriage equality!
Happy Anniversary! My favourite way to celebrate anniversaries (or anything!) is a meal out at a nice restaurant 🙂
Happy Anniversary! I'm celebrating my first summer divorced and all I can say is I should've done it a long time ago!!
I have my on on the Joel Dewberry Flourish.
And I'm loving the Joel Dewberry Crosshatch prints!
Happy anniversary! We will celebrate our 7th this September. We wanted our song to be R.E.M.'s Night Swimming, but the band didn't know how to play it so we had to choose some Polish song instead. Still it was one of the best weddings I've been to 😉
The fabric that struck me today as I browsed was 1/2 Yard Studio E Red Essentials Tweet Tweet Black and White Color Me fabrics.
Good communication leads to a better marriage. My husband and I have such faith in this that we have worked with our church for the last 25 years encouraging good marriages, and the last 15 sharing about communication. We have been married almost 38 years – will be 38 just 3 weeks from now!
Happy Anniversary, Angela!! My husband and I have been married or dating (dating first, obviously!) for 37 years now – and I have to say marrying him was the smartest thing I ever did! He's my best friend, my most ardent supporter (he even gave up half his man-cave this year so I could put in a quilting machine!), and the love of my life! If you're half as happy as we are, you're a lucky girl!!
And I love the Joel Dewberry Heirloom, too – especially in the Citrine colorway – so pretty!!
Happy Anniversary! My husband and I have a rule. You can point or you can laugh, but you can't point and laugh at the same time. Hope you have a great time celebrating!
I already know Pink Castle Fabrics 🙂
Mrs. March's Retro Pop looks interesting and the Curio charm pack is tempting, too.
Happy Anniversary and many more to you! We are heading towards 36 years and I almost have him trained the way I want him HAHA!!
Would love to see Ruby at Pink Castle Fabrics when it's available!
Happy Anniversary! Our 25th is on the 2nd of August…hard to believe its been that many years!
My advice is to late….marry your best friend!
Very cute stuff over at Pink Castle Fabrics, touph choice….
I really like the fabric Wing Study in Pastille Botanika by Paula Prass….I love birds!
I've been married for 33 years. Every relationship has difficult times. My advice is to remember at those times that things will get better and you'll be able to recapture the passion.
Congratulations! Maybe you know this better at 9 years than I do at 6, but for one of the keys to a happy marriage is expectation management. Always be clear on what you think is going to happen, day to day, then, when your plans don't mesh, it's worked out, not a surprise!
Oh, by far, for me, the Fairy Tales fat quarter bundle is my favorite!
We've been married 47 years. We have a mixed marriage, Norwegian/Swede, Democrat/Republican, Right Brain/Left Brain, Cheer Leader/Jock. My advice is patience and generosity. Each of you should be yourself.
I've been eyeing Metro Living Circles in Chartreuse by Robert Kaufman. Love it.
I like some of the 1001 Peeps coordinating fabrics, like Sheherazade in purple, Heraldry in blue and Illuminate in blue. In fact I think I'll buy some….
Marriage. Wow. It will be 20 years in November. Talk it out and let it go. Not always easy, but when it comes to the "small stuff" it always works.Our song? "Shameless"
Brenda has so many goodies in her shop, it's impossible to choose a favourite – I'd love to buy nearly everything she's got! I did spy FQ and half yard bundles of 12 Moda Crossweave fabrics that I'd love to try out as I've not had any so far.
Congrats on your new sponsor and thanks for the yummy giveaway!
I am loving her DWR QAL set that she put together. Many thanks!
My advice, don't let the little things get you down. Choose your arguments wisely.
Congratulations on your 9th anniversary. Advice? Well, after 36+ years of marriage I would have to say…..always say thank you, admit when you are wrong, and never, ever stop holding hands.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway!
My favorite item in Brenda's shop is the Ruby Jelly Roll by Bonnie and Camille 🙂
I'm not much for advice so I'll just say protect and cherish what you have.
Enjoyed browsing the Pink Castle shop. The Heirloom fabrics are indeed fantastic! I also liked Sheherazade and all the dots.
My husband and I have only been legally married for about 3 years now, but I found out recently (at my brother's wedding), that when people as him how long we have been married he says 7 years… that's how long we have been together. I asked him about it and he said he just always knew that we were meant to be. So my advice (after seriously swooning) would be to trust your instinct — if it's good, hold on to it!!
I'm loving the green/blue anthology bundle she has… yummmmy colors!!
I'm a week away from my first wedding anniversary with my husband. I've been out of work the last month so for us so its been difficult. It seems simple, but placing value in what the other does throughout the day is important. and then catching up on said days over dinner 🙂
Gosh, so many pretty fabrics.. seriously never will be enough time in one life to sew them all. Really liking Yard Rose Bouquet in the aqua and orange. Wouldn't mind some Little Apples either *wink*
Ironically, my 9th wedding anniversary was yesterday (7/26/2002)! So we had just started our honeymoon (driving) the day that you were married! Yesterday we both weren't feeling well, so we did nothing, and literally laid around all day, but at least we got to spend it together! HA
What was our wedding song? Lady by Kenny Rogers, and no we aren't country music fans, it was just our song!
The closer you both draw to God, the closer you draw to each other. How can you help but be a better husband or wife the more Christ-like you become?
Metro Living Circles!
Favorite fabric over at Pink Castle? Well it isn't fabric, but I really want those AMH Pearl Cotton boxes of spools…so awesome!
We just celebrated our 11th. I guess the best advice is to remember that you & your hubby are not against each other, but together against whatever trials come. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to enter! Happy Anniversary!!!
I have a huge weakness for shot cottons & cross weaves. You have the benefit of solids, but it's got great color & movement. I'm glad she has so many in stock!
My parents were married a long time. As a child, I recall my father telling me to "go ask your mother". My parents were not divided on discipline, whoever caught us doing "wrong" administered the discipline. Most importantly, I remember their laughter together as they truly enjoyed each others company. So, advice: united on rules for the kids and enjoy your time together.
Joel Dewberry's Heirloom is my favorite collection. My next fave is 1001 Peeps, especially the purple colors. Of course, those basket weave prints from Dazzle are awfully cute too. Thanks for the giveaway!
my husband and i just got married on june 25! i don't know much about marriage, considering i'm kind of a noob. i do know that i woke up feeling different the day after our wedding, and that i can't get enough of telling folks about my HUSBAND.
Our anniversary is next week! The best advice we got:
Get your own tube of toothpaste!! 🙂
OH, OH, OH I see she has Anna Marie Horner embroidery floss over there – awesome & good to know. I love jelly rolls – any jelly rolls – thanks for the chance to win one.
Happy anniversary! We just celebrated 38 years. On the surface we seem like polar opposites, but we share the same core values and that has worked very well for us.
Oh, and I want (but can't afford) ALL of the Heirloom line. Now.
I've been married 41 years – my advice would be "Don't Yell" – it accomplishes nothing. Take 5 then talk it out in a calm, quiet voice. Has worked for us all these years.
My SIL is getting married on Saturday – it's going to be a busy weekend!
Hmm . .
marriage advice: think about the fight you're having is it really worth it to win the fight, let it go.
My wedding song – Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
Great giveaway!
Those basket weave prints are a great basic to have, I think! I'm glad to see she has the green metro living circles; I have been looking for that!
My 20th wedding anniversary is coming up in August. I keep joking with my husband that he must have married a child since I'm still only 29 haha.
Congrats on nine years…best advice I have is once a fight is worked out don't rehash it again..let it go, forgiveness is everything. I am guessing you figured that out already!