Author: lisabongean
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Sustainable Sewing is Where it’s At!
Have you ever thought about how you can use your creative side for the good of the planet? Today I want to talk a little about sustainable sewing. If you’re not familiar with the concept, it’s defined as sewing in a way that leaves a minimal impact on the planet. A few examples include using…
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On Retreat at The Gathering!
Hey friends, nice to see you! I’ve managed to make it through another weekend without feeling like I ever slowed down. As you know, Friday was the kickoff for our “Friday Night Lights” overnight retreat at The Gathering, where the party started as soon as our guests began to arrive. We mingled and got to…
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Bring On the Weekend!
Boy, what a week! Frankly, I’m happy that it’s over and the weekend is here. If it wasn’t crazy weather and dangerous roads throwing a wrench in our gears, it was medical emergencies, transportation issues, and a whole slew of other inconveniences that we could have done without. Special thanks to those of you prayer…
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…and Just Like That – It’s March!
Hey friends, welcome back! I hope everyone made it through the nasty weather at the beginning of the week without too much trouble. It certainly threw a fairly large and unwelcome wrench in the gears of well… pretty much everything in the area, including any kind of productivity whatsoever here at Primitive Gatherings. When you…
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My LIVE SHOW will be EARLY TODAY!
Hey stitchers, happy Monday! We’re starting the week out on an interesting foot as we’re dealing with some utterly nasty weather here in WI, yet again. In the wee hours of the morning wet sloppy snow switched over to icy rain, which has been falling like crazy ever since. As the system moves through the…
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We Made It!
Hey everyone, great news! After three crazy days of non-stop ice and snow we finally made it through to bright and sunny skies, just in time for the weekend! I apologize that we had to cancel my LIVE show yesterday but with the delayed start to the day, hazardous travel, and the schools all being…
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STITCH with Lisa POSTPONED Until Monday!
Hey gang! Due to the “snow apocalypse” that hit our area last night and today, we are postponing my LIVE show until this Monday, February 27th at 1:00 p.m. CST. I know…. Bummer, but it had to be done. Have a great day, stay warm and safe, and I will see you Monday! Cheers! ~Lisa
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Snow Apocalypse at PG!
Hey! Good evening from cold and blustery WI. As I’m sure you already know we’re in the midst of yet another “winter storm warning” that’s affecting the entire country from Maine all the way to California. Starting out this morning we woke up to about about five inches of new snow here at Primitive Gatherings,…
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Having Trouble with Your FREE Winter Gnomes Download? Get it Here!
Hey everyone! How was your weekend? Nick and I had a great time up north playing in the snow while visiting my brother Brad and sister in-law Tina (who also happens to be one of our stellar wool dyers here at PG) at their family cottage in the WI Northwoods. We had a blast spending…
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Sewcialites 2 – #16 “Christmas Star” – PLUS FREE Pattern with Purchase Alert!
Hey everyone, welcome back! I hope you’re having a great day. I’ve been working on getting things squared away as I prepare to head up north with Nick for a little bit of together time this weekend. It’s a gorgeous bluebird day here and I can’t wait to take advantage of the nice weather. We…