For those of you who I have not had the pleasure of meeting in person yet…here I am! This was taken for my designer profile for Moda Fabrics. I am married to Nick, the love of my life since 1998…I have 3 great sons Lance (26) Luke (22) and Jake (21) I live in Menasha, WI. I love to quilt (of course), garden, read, hunt for antiques and other treasures, we enjoy boating and just being active. We own Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop, we travel the US going to the big quilting shows and I have the opportunity to teach and share my quilts across the country with quilting guilds and other shops. Hope to see ya soon!
I understand the love of your life! My daughter is 32 and my son is 30, and I married the love of my life in 1999! It is the best and makes everything else in your life that much more special. I hope to get to meet you some day. I think we are cut from the same bolt of cloth!
Looking GOOD!~!~!~!~!~!
Can you tell me where I can get the book/pattern for the Bible quilt (Jan Patek) that you have posted in your pics, made by Carole? Thank you! Karen
Enjoy your blog. I am working on your 14 month wool quilt and just ordered Instant Antique. My question is: on the picture of preping for the Iowa show, in the left hand side of that pic, is a folded quilt with sunflowers(?) on it and half square triangles is that pattern available? Thanks Fran
You are beautiful, Lisa. Its so fun to put a face with the “creative spirit” I’ve enjoyed for the past few years. We are probably close to the same age, but I started late in life so my kids are 9 and 7, smart and full of energy. Makes it hard to quilt and stitch and work out my own designs as I desire – I feel like one of those “made artists” you so many times see movies about – how they are a bit nuts, disappear into their studio for several days because an idea has caught fire, and come out calm and sane. Only I never get 2 or 3 days to “get it out!” I think I’m going bonkers with ideas and desires to create – so I envy you! But only in the way that I want to join you – not replace you! One day – my little “loves of my life” will be big and I will miss these times – so I will cherish it now.
Just a thought – I cannot justify another BOM, seriously. I’m still not finished with your Primitive Garden, and have about 10 other UFO’s along with it (okay, really 16) and very little time to sew. BUT, I love your newest blocks! The tiny 4 inchers. Would you consider a smaller version wallhanging kit in the near future? I would love something 40″ or so square in the richest wool colors you have for my bedroom wall. I already have the iron hanger! (I absolutely love rich red…)
I’m in Dallas and one day, I pray you will be looking at my designs on my website and we meet in Houston at market! Many blessings, Laura Burke
oops I meant “mad artists” (but you probably knew that).
Just found your blog through a quilter in Victoria. I am just starting wool applique and am so excited. First have to finish up the wedding gift quilt I’m doing for my granddaughter, but as usual so many irons in the fire.
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Lisa-
Two years ago while I was on our quilt guild bus trip I noticed quite a few ladies working on wool projects. When I asked where they had gotten the inspiration, they told me about your store and website. After I got home, I went immediately to my computer and looked at your site. I was hooked! It started my journey in wool and I haven’t looked back since. Now, whenever I get your newsletter I know that I will be ordering something new. I am so addicted to your creations and projects. I love the block of the week for summer and am doing well at keeping up. It helps to be off work during the summer! In the meantime, I’ve introduced my mom to wool work and she has become a convert, not only to the craft but to your store. She lives in Florida and came up for Paducah. I think she only came because she knew that you were exhibiting and she would have a chance to buy in person! She and I are both doing the Crazy Ladies and having a great time. I hope to be able to visit the store in person sometime soon. We live about 4 hours away so I think a girl fieldtrip is in order. Keep up the good work. You have many fans!
Hi,
I hate to sound dumb, but I can’t find the email address for your shop. Could you please let me know?
Thanks so much,
Louise
Lisa,
I have ordered Valandini Pearle cotton #12 from you it was a dark green that I ordered separately. Would you have a record of my purchase so I can recall what color it was. Let me know.
Thanks so much,
Rachelle
I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE ONTARIO SHOW IN JAN. 2011, I WAS IN YOUR BOOTH AT THE LONG BEACH SHOW, BUT THINK SOMEONE ELSE WAS “WORKING” IT. LOVE YOUR STYLE, COLORS AND WEB-SITE, I JUST NEED TO FIND MORE HOURS IN MY DAY FOR ALL THOSE PROJECTS, WHATS THE CLASS LIKE, THAT IS OFFERED AT ONTARIO ON THURSDAY NITE FROM 7-10PM, SOMETHING WITH WOOL,I READ??THANKS
Dear Lisa, I was so happy to meet you in Atlanta. I felt like I knew you even tho we had not met. i love your wool projects. I have done Primitive Gardens, the bow the past 2 years. Just love the freebie wall hanging this year. I am still working on Lincoln Ladies. LOVE the store. I only get there in July when we come to Oshkosh. I make up for it the rest of the year by ordering on line. Hope to see you again. Betty Forester
Hello Lisa
I have a very good friend that attended the Atlanta show just afew weeks ago & she has told me all about your wonderful booth. Also how she just had to purchase wools, patterns etc from you even though she didn’t really require any. So when she told me about you I just had to pay your site a visit.
My conclusion I AM IN HEAVEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A friend & I are travelling from the UK next week to Houston & I have been told you will be there also ……………… I can’t wait to meet you. I can see me getting into sooooooooooooo much trouble lol.
See you soon
Katisha Morrell
Nottingham – UK
Lucky You… we made it…Nick is sitting at the bar & grill across of the Houston Astro Park…and I will hopefully arrive tomorrow…we have lots of good things for you to get into trouble…not to worry…LB
Lisa,
Ive looked over your blog…love it of course. Creativity rocks! Nice recipes too. I’ve never had the equipment to can foods but you make it look simple…you inspire me to get out and get some! I’ve been growing more tomatoes each year but never anything steady. Weather hasn’t cooperated but since it’s cold I’m planning now for a summer full of ‘em, and on the next Winter with shelves loaded with full jars. Thanks for the inspiration.
Just received a 1st place in the Highlands County Guild Show for my Folk Art Album quilt. Look forward to meeting you in Lakeland. Wish to know more about the cruise in 2012. Hope your not going to teach some ditsy island style pattern.
Hi Lisa,
I made your recipe for the Double Chocolate cookies and mine turned out as flat as pancakes. They were not puffy and crackled like yours. What did I do wrong? I used a cookie scoop a little less than the size of a golf ball to form the cookies. The cookies were delicious, but I want them to look like yours!
Looking for the Fall BOM that will be $30 per month and include everything but I haven’t been able to find it on the sites mentioned in the most recent email. Help!
Thanks
LOVE YOUR SITE AND BEAUTIFUL PROJECTS!
Hi Lisa. l live in Melbourne Australia and have been so thrilled to find you and read all about your passion for your crafting and passion for your life. l had gone abit flat on my quilting and lost my thrill of stitching but you have got me back into it and l just look forward to your e-mail so much…. So a big thanks and look forward to ready more and more from you…. Michele.
Lisa- I have seen you at many shows mostly in California and I love, love, love you!!!! You’re awesome and so creative! See you in Long Beach soon????
We enjoyed being your neighbors at the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, I wish I had time to chat with you and Nick, but unfortunately we were in the midst of a tragedy as you may know. Louise just finished our blog though and put your company in the blog, check it out, http://lagahandbags.com/blog/2012/08/intl-quilt-festival-long-beach-ca-2/. Best wishes, Roy & Louise van Broekhuizen from Laga Handbags
Hope to see you at Road to California 2013.
Lisa,
I so agree with supporting establishments to you favor. As part of a race team, we were always encouraged to purchase refreshments from their concession stand even though we always brought a cooler and snack box with us. Likewise I always buy a 3-day ticket to the Quilt Expo in Madison, in hopes that it will be there when I want to attend (I usually need three days to see most of it, but if I only attend one day its nice to support it for all three.) I try to spread out my quilt store purchases over the three local shops in my area and visit them regularly. The quilt shop just 2 blocks from here closed a few years ago and I still miss it — I’m so lucky to have the other three to enjoy. I love all the vendors I have met at Quilt Expo and try to purchase from my favorites each year. Guess you might say that I am doing all I can to support the our economy. Thanks for being here when I need something special from your shop as well. — Dodi
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