Hey there, welcome back! Many of you have been asking for it and after much anticipation, I’m super excited to finally be able to share the tentative 2023 event schedule for The Gathering and Primitive Gatherings with you (this is pretty much it but there might still be a tweak or two, which I will announce as they come)! As warmer weather does its best to push winter out of our lives for another year, we have been busy like bees brainstorming and planning relaxing retreats, educational classes and clubs, and other fun events that you’re not going to want to miss!
Whether you’re looking for a fun group to sew with once a week just for giggles, a club to attend on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, a full retreat, or just a one-time class, we have a nice selection of fun activities planned to fit your schedule… and your taste! Groups like Wool Club, Hexi Club, Bernina Embroidery Club, Cross Stitch Club, Featherweight Club, and more, typically meet one to two times monthly at The Gathering. Bring your works in progress or a project you’d like to start… Get help from your fellow stitchers while meeting new people and making new friends! We have clubs for all sorts of things with new ones starting every year. Have an idea for one you’d like to be in? Let me know in the comments! I’m always curious to know what people are currently into and want to see more of.
If you’re not able to make a monthly commitment to a designated club but you’d like to attend a one-day work shop or multi-day retreat, we’ve got you covered! We are also offering an assortment of upcoming educational classes this spring including several by Bernina featuring tips and tricks on how to use your serger, how to embroider, longarm quilting, and more! We also hope to have another session of Gloria’s basket making class along with several other classes geared toward both beginning and intermediate stitchers and quilters alike!
Not really into the group class thing but still like to be sewcial with other stitchers? Come to Sit & Stitch! Bring your projects and set up shop for the day surrounded by likeminded, creative people all doing the same! Enjoy excellent lighting, multiple steam stations, and large spacious sewing tables equipped with electrical outlets. Plus – we feed you! All for only 25 bucks a session or $40 for all day (both AM & PM sessions are not always offered each week – please see the schedule for when AM vs. PM, or both sessions are available). Bring a friend or come alone and make new ones. It’s always a stitch at Sit & Stitch!
Speaking of STITCH with Lisa Bongean, if you missed it last week you can always watch the replay on my YouTube channel by clicking HERE. We’ll be going LIVE again tomorrow at our usual time of 1:00 p.m. CST where we’ll be talking about all things cross stitch! Cross stitching is making a huge come back and we’re excited to be part of it. Join us to see all the new things we have in the shop for cross stitch! Click the button below to watch. See you there! ~Lisa 
I’m interested in the anniversary week- is that broke up or jus store events?? If not that then the December friday night lights!
Hi Karen! The details are still being worked out on that one. You can always give Gloria a call over at The Gathering. She has the most insight on future events as they unfold! The number there is 920.778.8031.
You are sooo rrrriight! I am squirming in my seat! Lol. I’ m sure you are constantly being encouraged and coerced to open another location. If you opened another location in the western New York area you’d feel right at home. We have lots of snow too. 😆. Many many PG groupies up this way that would do cartwheels in a blizzard if you made that happen. BTW. Loving Comment Sold. Renee B
I have a question or maybe an idea. Have you thought about doing a Zoom Class. Sell a project kit then have a few Zoom Classes on finishing the kit. That way your followers all over could have a class.
HI Cheryl! Yes! Zoom classes and clubs are in the works. They will be part of my subscription material, which is coming soon! We just need a few more hours in the day…
Reading your blog as I take my last flight to ATW. Traveling to attend the basket making class with my sister on April 7th! We are celebrating her birthday.
Have fun at your class and tell your sister happy birthday!
Hi Lisa,
I can’t get to your shop or the Gathering. Did you think about virtual classes? I would be willing as I’m sure others in my situation would be. Just something to think about.
Thank you,
Abby (Phyllis)
Hi Abby! Virtual classes and clubs are in the works. They will be part of my subscription material which is coming soon!
Lucky quilters and stitchers who live close by! I’d love to join in on the clubs and Sit and Stitch days. I had the opportunity to participate once and loved every minute!! I met super nice ladies and of course got to spend time with Lisa and Gloria💕
I would so love to be there for everything. If only it didn’t involve at least two flights one transatlantic. Then I wouldn’t have enough cash to spend in the gathering, boohooo. I found you too late to do say can you sew but still think I must do it. You look amazing Lisa, definitely blonde and slim. Nick is a lucky man. Love your show and all the team. Best wishes from SWFrance❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Susie! I would love to visit you in France as well. Some day!
I would love to come see you!!
You’ve got a lot happening!
Thanks Lisa and your wonderful staff for planning all these events. Will definitely be calling Gloria with some questions and to sign up for some of these wonderful classes.
Wow! You’re such a busy lady! I’ll be tuning in on all your YouTube videos! Hope to visit your facility one of these days.
WOW! There are so many wonderful events happening at PG that I would love to attend this year! I will have to put some of these on my BUCKET LIST! Thank you for the Events and Calendar for the year! I really enjoy watching the LIVE sessions, COMMENT SOLD. I am looking forward to the next Quilt Along with you! Have an AWESOME week, Lisa!
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