Author: lisabongean
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Aunt Irene
Hey, everyone! How was your weekend? Despite the chill in the air, the weather was way too nice for me to be cooped up in the house the whole time, so I spent as many hours outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine as I could. My house is all set for tick-or-treaters next week,…
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Let’s Celebrate!
Hey, everyone! Today is my 59th birthday, and like most special days around here, we’re celebrating it with freebies! Meet Chatty Jack, my latest Halloween-themed project. This wool appliqué on cotton cutie features a cheerful jack-o-lantern on one side and a cluster of hand-stitched words that sum up all the fun and spookiness of Halloween…
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Block Ballet and Birthday Cake
Hey, everyone! Welcome to another Blockheads Wednesday! This week we’re twirling toward the MBH6 finish line with Block 21 — Bowtie Ballet, courtesy of Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique. This 9” finished beauty isn’t just another four-patch-and-HST combo — it’s a tiny stage where fabric pirouettes into a graceful bowtie motif. The shapes move across…
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It’s Never too Early for Christmas at Primitive Gatherings!
Hey, everyone — happy Friday! I’m sitting here at PG on what might just be the most gorgeous October day we’ve had all season. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the fall colors are almost at their peak — it’s one of those days that makes me happy to be exactly where…
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X Marks the Spot
Hey, everyone! Who’s ready to make their Hump Day a little more X-citing? This week’s MBH6 release by Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure is Cross Training. This interesting block takes simple squares and turns them into a striking, interlocking design full of sharp angles and geometric flair. The repeating shapes create a sense of…
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Earn Your Custom Quilting Badge with Linda Hrcka at The Gathering!
Hey, everyone! Have you ever wondered why some quilts make you stop and stare, while others just… exist? Custom quilting design is one of those secret weapons that can elevate your work from “really good” to “wait, YOU made that?!” It’s the final touch where thread becomes texture, and your quilt goes from flat to…
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Meet Wholehearted: The Block that Loves Your Scrap Stash More than You Do!
Hey, everyone! What do you get when you combine your favorite scraps with classic half-square triangles and simple corner squares? A super cute block that’s just as fun as it is easy to make, of course! Kicking off week #19 of the MBH6 series, Jackie MacDonald of Sweetfire Road proves that simple shapes can create…
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Turning Leftovers into Legends: The Deadline to Enter the 2025 Primitive Gatherings Scrappy Quilt Show is Almost Here!
Hey, everyone! How was your weekend? I’m still in Houston, TX, attending the 2025 International Quilt Market, and pretty much running on coffee and starch fumes at this point. I won’t be back in WI until sometime later tonight, but I wanted to pop on quickly with an important reminder for you: the deadline to…
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Simple Never Goes Out of Style!
Hey, everyone! Know that feeling when you find a cool-looking quilt pattern that’s so simple to make, you almost feel like you’re cheating? Well, this month’s Weekend Quilt release is here to prove that sometimes the most satisfying projects don’t have to fight you every step of the way! This month’s pattern is called Pipeline…
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Easy Peasy, Sweet Pea Squeezy – MBH6 Block 18 Has Arrived!
Hey, everyone! Ready for a block that’s as sweet as its name? Block 18 of Moda Blockheads 6 is here — please welcome Sweet Pea by Heather Briggs of My Sew Quilty Life! Structured lines and fun geometric shapes give this pretty block a unique look and balanced feel. At first glance, Sweet Pea might seem…