I’m “shopping” through my stash, looking for Secret Valentine Exchange inspiration. My partner, like me, favors blues and neutrals and linens, so I’ve got an abundance of choices. Ute has already completed and shipped her gift!! Isn’t she amazing? By the way, if you haven’t been following Ute on Instagram, it’s a must. She takes breathtaking photos of nature and her projects are impeccably made and presented. I often gasp at the beauty she creates.
Totally inspired, I’m plotting and planning and scheming about what to make for my own special Valentine. Are you making progress? Have you already shipped your gift? If so, I’m beyond impressed!
Everyone should have their assigned partners by now, and our final count is 177 participants (I wrote 179 before, woops). That’s almost double of last year!! Ute and I are very excited and grateful that so many women are taking part in this special celebration of Valentine’s Day and handmade goodness. Please let us know if you have any questions, issues, etc. at secret.valentine.exchange [at] gmail.com. If you’re on IG, don’t forget #2016sve!
Time for me to wade through some more fabric!
That is a nice stack of fabrics . Are the blue solids jersey or denim or cotton. I am always looking for soft snd light denim. I can’t wait to see your gift!
The fabrics are all actually linen! The grey with the white leaves is a cotton/linen blend, but otherwise the rest are pure linen. I can’t wait to see my gift either — better get cracking (darn my procrastinating tendencies…).
Ooooh, I love those fabrics! It’s funny I’d never considered myself being a blue girl until I started sewing. When I was working, work outfit backbone was in shades of white/grey/black. As to the SVE, I am ready to start working on mine! I just finished my big knitted shawl which is a gift for next week so I am all psyched to dive into SVE!
I think blue fits right in with the white/grey/black color scheme. Hooray, happy to hear you’re done with your shawl! I bet it’s gorgeous! Can’t wait to see what you sew!
I am blushing ;), thank you! You know what? Our goal for next year should be our first male participant! And you were absolutely right with your count, we have 179! I am so inspired by the beautiful creations in the #2016sve hashtag – there will be many happy squeals I am sure!
Yes! We need some guys to represent! I’m a slowpoke with IG and I’m just now starting to browse through the #2016sve images and they are blowing me away!!
looks yummy!
your valentine is one lucky girl – can’t go wrong with that palette!
I think I’ve got the palette down, but I have so many more fabric options, I’m starting to get decision paralysis!
I saw your gorgeous block printing – you go, girl!!