Author: lisabongean
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ATTENTION Primitive Gatherings “Shop, Stitch, Stay” Tote Bag Program Participants!
Hey, everyone! If you are participating in the Primitive Gatherings “Shop, Stitch, Stay” Tote Bag program, THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU! In case you missed your email, the Facebook reminders, the carrier pigeons, and the smoke signals — today is the last day for this quarter’s “Shop, Stitch, Stay” Tote Bag participants to use their…
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Did Somebody Say Apple Crisp???
Hey, everyone! Remember last week on my LIVE show when I teased you with my famous homemade apple crisp? Well, I promised I’d share the recipe here on the blog so I’m here to deliver the goods! I’ll warn you now, this isn’t just any apple crisp… it’s my own creation, honed over years of…
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There’s a New Girl in Town!
Hey, everyone! What do you call a quilt that’s almost too big to be a “mini” but way too small to be a full-size? Around here, we just call her Eleanor — she doesn’t care about stereotypes, and that’s exactly why we love her. She’s the sassy new addition to my Monthly Mini Quilt Series,…
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Are You Ready for Countdown to Christmas, 2025?
Hey, everyone! Who’s ready to dive headfirst into some holiday stitching? I know it probably feels a little early to be thinking about hot cocoa, poinsettias, and Santa Claus while the weather is still so nice, but in reality, the holiday season is just a few short months away, so the time to start your…
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MBH6 – Dressed to the Nines with Ninth Wonder by Jessica Rose
Hey, everyone! Just like clockwork, we’re standing at the top of the weekly hump once again, and as promised, I’m back at the keyboard to welcome this week’s addition to the Moda Blockheads 6 series! With how busy I’ve been lately, I was happy to find that Ninth Wonder by Jessica Rose of Quiltd Studios…
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Sip, Sew, and Sip Some More!
Hey, everyone! Have you pre-ordered your 2025 Primitive Gatherings Holiday Mug yet? If the answer is no, I have to ask — what the heck are you waiting for!? These pretty mugs aren’t just for drinking your favorite holiday treats — they’re hand-crafted, perfectly weighted, and designed to make every sip feel special all year…
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Monthly Mini Barn UPDATE!
Hey, everyone! It’s another beautiful Friday afternoon here in east-central WI, and though I’m already most of the way into weekend mode, I snuck into the studio for a minute to give my Monthly Mini Barn subscribers a quick update about a little hiccup in September’s pattern. So here’s the scoop — if you were…
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Flying Geese Fans — Prepare to be on Cloud Nine!
Hey, everyone! Moda Blockheads 6 is hot off the press again today, with the next block to add to the ever-growing mix! I know it feels like we just talked about the last release (since I was playing catchup earlier in the week), but that’s the beauty of this sew-along: the blocks keep coming, and…
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New to Stitch and Easy to Love at Primitive Gatherings!
Hey, everyone! Looking for a new quilting challenge to sink your needle into? While we were elbows deep in the whirlwind of The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show last week, block releases from not one, but TWO ongoing quilt-alongs quietly made their way into the world, and are now available and ready for you to enjoy!…
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PG Returns to The Great WI Quilt Show!
Hey, everyone! I’m in Madison, WI this week, where opening day of The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2025 is just wrapping up. If you’ve never been to this show, let me just say — the energy in this place is unreal! Everywhere you look, there are things to explore, including dazzling quilt displays, a BERNINA…