Hey, everyone – T.G.I.F.! Know what’s better than Friday afternoon? A three-day holiday weekend — complete with FREEBIES from Primitive Gatherings, of course! I’m taking full advantage of these next few days off by stepping away from the studio to spend time with family and friends, catch some live music, and soak up all the local celebrations happening around here that I can find. But, before I officially clock out of work and into party time, I need to give you all the heads-up about a sweet little deal coming your way, starting tomorrow!

As our way of celebrating all the hardworking hands that make America beautiful — the makers, the crafters, the ones who still believe in creating something lasting with their own two hands — from Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st, 2025 anyone who spends *$50.00 or more (*purchase total does not including tax or shipping) on our regular Primitive Gatherings website (sorry – this does NOT include CommentSold purchases) is going to get a FREE downloadable PDF pattern and kit for my newest fall project “Leaf Talk” — and trust me when I say this one’s going to be your new autumn project obsession!

Leaf Talk encompasses everything we love about fall into one sweet, 10″ x 10″ design. The project is done with wool appliqué on cotton using our exclusive Primitive Gatherings Hand-dyed Wools. It features hand-stitched wording that complements the classic shape of a maple leaf, making it a great choice to celebrate the end of summer and the kickoff to fall stitching.

What better way to spend your long weekend than dreaming up your next stitching adventure? Remember, this freebie runs Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st, 2025 only, so don’t wait too long to indulge — you don’t want to miss out on your free download! No printer? No problem! If you prefer a paper copy of the pattern they are available along with additional kits on our website. Just throw Leaf Talk into the search bar and it will come up!

One last thing before I let you go… I’m sure that you noticed that the freebie is only available online. That’s because the retail shop will be CLOSED TOMORROW – Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st, 2025 so that my staff can have some well-deserved time off. We will re-open for business on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Have a wonderful and SAFE weekend, enjoy your freebie, and I will see you back here soon. Take care! ~Lisa