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Happy 25th Anniversary

February 6, 2013 By Cathy Habermann 24 Comments

25 years ago today, it was 5 degrees in Pittsburgh, PA…and I was sweating. Not because I was unsure of the giant step I was about to take. I was more worried about tripping down the aisle or my voice cracking in front of friends and family as I promised to love & cherish (yes, I said “obey”, but I always told him he knew what I really meant!) my best friend through good times & bad. Fortunately, the good times have been many & the bad times…well, we’ll just call them learning experiences!

I could go on & on about how is seems like yesterday yet it seems like forever or it’s been the happiest 25 years of my life…well, all of that is true. What I really want to say is “Love You More”…more today than yesterday, I couldn’t love you more, and still Love You More. That’s all the sappy country tunes I know! (Pretty good for a couple that watched their share of Heavy Metal 80’s bands!) I designed this with you in mind Bill and I am truly grateful for the life that we have built together.

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Enjoy this complimentary chart. If I did everything correctly, you can “click” on the link below. If I did not, then I will be getting lots of comments about how you can’t get the post & I will have to e-mail you the file 😉 Love-You-More Chart

There is plenty of time to get this stitched up before Sweetheart’s Day – so get busy!

Just to leave you with a laugh (plus I didn’t have any other handy picture of the two of us – how sad is that!)…here is Bill & me at Topsail Beach…probably about 26 or 27 years ago! We both had mullets!

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Happy Stitching, Happy Anniversary, Happy Days,

Cathy

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  1. wilma boer says

    February 6, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Happy Silver Anniversary! Wishing you many more happy years together. You've stitched up a lovely keepsake.

    Reply
  2. Rita says

    February 6, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Happy anniversary!!

    Reply
  3. Debbie says

    February 6, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Happy 25th Anniversary Cathy! Thanks for sharing the chart!

    Reply
  4. Ranae says

    February 8, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Happy anniversary!!!
    Thanks for the freebie, the link came up ok

    Reply
  5. Mindi says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Thank you for the freebie, its adorable and will be perfect stitched on some red linen I have, and was wondering what I'd use it for. I found your blog through a link on Norden Craft's Facebook page.

    Reply
  6. Cathy Habermann says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Cathy Habermann says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Cathy Habermann says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Thank you! Glad you like the chart.

    Reply
  9. Cathy Habermann says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Thanks for letting me know! I know just enough about blogging to be dangerous! Enjoy.

    Reply
  10. Cathy Habermann says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    You are welcome! I had thought about putting our initials on it…you could even work it into a wedding sampler…a keepsake for baby. Flat finish as an ornament…I'm just loving these quirky little pillow finishes lately.

    Reply
  11. priscilla says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:58 am

    Happy Anniversary ! Cute freebie ! Thank you !

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  12. Julie says

    February 11, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Hi,just found your blog.
    Hope you had a lovely day.

    Reply
  13. Anne says

    February 11, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Hello, Cathy, my Dear! (Happy Anniversary!) I've come to you from The "Grow Your Blog" party…it was over before I knew about it, but it was so nice of Vicki to leave the list up! Anyway, I always welcome new blogs to enjoy, and yours is delightful! I am now following you ~ please come and visit me if you get a chance!
    So nice to "meet" you!
    Hugs,
    Anne

    Reply
  14. Cathy Habermann says

    February 11, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Cathy Habermann says

    February 11, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Cathy Habermann says

    February 11, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    Nice to meet you too Anne. I visited your lovely blog and am also,now a follower. I look forward to updates and your beautiful pictures.

    Reply
  17. Carol says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Hi, Cathy!! So glad you enjoyed my little finish of your wonderful design 🙂 I really enjoyed how quickly it stitched up and it was fun making it into a long-lasting Valentine for my husband! Nice to know that it was created by a native Pittsburgher, too 🙂

    Hope you have a lovely day and thank you again for your great freebie!! Best wishes from "the 'Burgh!"

    Reply
  18. Carolyn NC says

    February 25, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    Found this sweet little chart link from Carol's blog. Such a sweet design and sentiment-thanks!

    Reply
  19. chanerain says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:20 am

    Your style is wow gold so unique compared to other people I’ve read stuff from. Many thanks for cheapest wow gold posting when you have the cheapest world of warcraft gold opportunity.

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  20. Charlene in SC says

    January 21, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Could it be that the link has been disabled since it’s been four years? LoL. I would love to have your generous 2013 Love you more chart, and look forward to seeing what 2017 brings. Happy Upcoming anniversary.

    Reply
    • Cathy Habermann says

      January 21, 2017 at 11:32 am

      Be sure to check out the newest blog post SOON with updated links!!

      Reply
      • Erin Adams says

        January 15, 2024 at 5:47 pm

        Love your charts! I was hoping to get your Love you more freebie…is it still available? My husband and i always say “love you more” so i have to stitch this!
        😊 thank you! Keep designing, I love all your charts!
        Erin

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  21. Nancy L Talbert says

    April 9, 2022 at 1:03 am

    I happened to come across your blog and really loved the cute “love you more” pillow, but can’t seem to find the link for the chart. Could I be too late for it?

    Reply
  22. Tracee Reiter says

    February 3, 2024 at 7:19 am

    Hello! Happy Anniversary! I Would like to ask for a copy of ‘love you more’ there isn’t a link.
    I’ve been saying ‘love you more+1’ to my kids forever. It’s our game to see who says it first. Lol
    Tia & here’s to many more Happy years.

    Reply

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