Good morning my stitchy little Valentines! I know it’s not quite Valentine’s Day yet, but you know me — I like to celebrate holidays as long as I can! And this year, I decided love should come with a little extra fabric and wool-filled happiness… because what’s more romantic than a brand-new project to work on? NOTHING — exactly!

So here’s the sweet little deal: Now, through Sunday, February 15th, 2026, when you make a Primitive Gatherings purchase of $50 or more — in-store or online — you’ll receive my brand-new Valentine’s Day design, Love Notes, *FREE as a digital download. But wait… I didn’t stop there. You’ll also get a *FREE project kit to go with it, because starting an adorable new project is way more fun when you already have everything you need… see how much I love you?

Love Notes is part of my seasonal half-series collection. It’s a wool appliqué on cotton design that features stitched valentine-themed words on one half, and a beautiful wool appliqué heart complete with fancy stitching on the other. I created it to be displayed in a frame, but really, you can do whatever your “heart” desires with it — like make it into a pillow or a tote, for instance. It’s simple, classic, and full of handmade charm. You can’t really go wrong with this one because what’s better than a handmade valentine??? Ok, fine — an all expense paid vacation would be nice, but in case you’re stuck living in reality like the rest of us, I can’t think of a better way to express your love.

Remember, to grab your *FREE Love Notes pattern, all you need to do is make a purchase of $50 or more — in-store or online — at Primitive Gatherings now through this Sunday, February 15th, 2026. Please keep in mind that purchase totals do not include tax, shipping, pre-orders, subscriptions, BERNINA, or CommentSold purchases. No printer at home? No problem! If you prefer a paper copy of the pattern, they are available on our website for an additional fee by clicking HERE. Whether you hang it, tote it, or snuggle it in a pillow, Love Notes is ready to bring some handmade LOVE into your Valentine’s Day.

Ok, my sweet baboos, that’s it for today! It’s bright, sunny, and WARM for once, so despite being at retreat for the day, I feel like concentrating on being indoors might be a little rough. That’s ok though — eyes on the prize! Valentine’s Weekend officially starts for me at 4:00 p.m. today, so it’s all good. I’m looking forward to seeing what the next couple of days will bring! What’s on your agenda for the big day? A night out on the town? A fancy dinner? Tickets to the ballet? Let me know in the comments — I always LOVE hearing about what you’re up to. Have a great weekend sweeties, and hey — try to stay out of trouble, would you!? See you next week! ~Lisa