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Hey, everyone! Can you believe it’s already Christmas day? Between all the baking, shopping, wrapping, and yes — a lot of stitching time in the mix, December has flown by […]
Hey, everyone! How’s the weather where you live? We’ve been enjoying a good old-fashioned winter here in Wisconsin, just like the ones I remember from when I was a kid […]
Hey, everyone! What do you do when the Christmas decorations come down, but winter still has plenty of time left on the calendar? Winter always outlasts the holidays, which is […]
Hey, everyone! Are you shopping for a fellow stitcher this season? Being one yourself, you already know the hard part isn’t figuring out what we like — it’s finding something […]
Hey, everyone! How’s the winter season treating you so far? At this point, all I can say is — let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Wisconsin’s been […]
Hey, everyone! Do you think you could crank out a large quilt top in a weekend? I do! Meet Log Pile — 88 x 99 inches of proof that big […]
Hey, everyone – welcome back! Between Primitive Christmas, hosting Thanksgiving dinner, and trying to make my house feel like a second home for my extended family, I didn’t have a […]
Hey, everyone! Happy Thanksgiving!!! I know most of you are probably still asleep, but like I hinted in yesterday’s post… the Primitive Gatherings Black Friday FREEBIES are here bright and […]
Hey, everyone – happy Thanksgiving Eve! How are your Thanksgiving dinner plans coming along? The kitchen has officially taken over my entire house for the next 24 hours — at […]
Hey, everyone! Well, we made it! Primitive Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and man, it did not disappoint! Did anyone else leave PG this weekend grinning like a […]
Hey, everyone! Merry Primitive Christmas, to you! It’s nearly the end of day two of our biggest event of the year, and I’m still recovering from the absolute madness that […]
Hey, everyone! I’m back home safe from Scotland, and after two weeks of non-stop traveling, sightseeing, and trying to keep up with my “real” life from afar, I’m almost starting […]
Hey, gang — Heidi, here! As most of you know, Lisa is out of the country enjoying her tour of Scotland right now, which means she doesn’t have much time […]
Hey, everyone! As most of you know, I’m not at home right now because I’m on the trip of a lifetime in Scotland with Craftours.com. I obviously don’t have a […]
Hey, everyone — happy Halloween! Isn’t it funny how deciding what to take on a long trip always starts with good intentions, but ends with you wondering if you really […]
Hey, everyone! Ready to twist and turn your way into the latest MBH6 block release? This week’s assignment is a Cat’s Cradle-style block, brought to us by Stacy Iest Hsu. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hey, everyone! Have you ever watched a carousel in motion and become completely mesmerized by its soothing rhythm and graceful spins? That’s exactly the feeling Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms […]
Hey, everyone! Isn’t it funny how the internet always knows the worst time to go on an unannounced hiatus? Yesterday’s grand plan to launch my latest addition to the Primitive […]
Think toadstools are just for fairy tales? Think again! Hey everyone, and welcome to another fabulous Moda Blockheads Wednesday! Week number 13 has arrived, and I can promise you that […]
Hey, everyone! I’m coming to you once again from hot and sunny Texas where the annual Moda Designer’s Retreat is starting to wind down for another year. Darci and I […]
Hey, everyone! As you probably already know, I’m spending the week deep in the heart of Texas for our annual Moda retreat, living it up in the Lone Star State […]
Ever find yourself staring at your pile of leftover fabric scraps, wondering if they’re destined for the trash or something way cooler? Here’s your chance to finally turn those bits […]
Hey, everyone! Remember July? Yeah… neither do I! It sure has been a busy summer at Primitive Gatherings, and between a flood of new project releases, a retreat schedule that […]
Ever wonder what happens when you give me 27 inches of center “stage” space on a quilt and tell me to go wild? Well, buckle up buttercup, because it’s Blockheads […]
Hey, everyone! Welcome back to the grind after yet another awesome weekend that felt way too short! I’m always glad to get back into the studio, but as much as […]
Hey, everyone! Question for you… What’s red, white, blue, and stitched all over? No, it’s not your fingers after all-night sewing session — it’s Liberty Gatherings, and it’s making a […]
Hey, everyone! Is it just me, or does talking about the holidays in the middle of a major heat wave feel a bit on the premature side? Today, along with […]
Hey, everyone — happy Sunday! I know it’s early but I have a quick little announcement for those of you who are participating in our Primitive Gatherings discount tote bag […]
Hey, everyone! Ever wish your fabric obsession paid you back? Well, guess what – it does when you shop at Primitive Gatherings! Did you know that *every time you make […]
Hey, everyone! Happy Monday — and a happy Monday it is! Primitive Gatherings turns 21 years old today, and to celebrate, we’re giving YOU the gift! TODAY ONLY — Monday, […]

















































