Hey, everyone! Both sessions of my 2026 Cabin Fever retreat at The Gathering are in the books, and with spring finally starting to nudge winter out of the way here […]

Hey, everyone! Are you ready to give your home décor a spring glow up? To me, nothing clears out winter cobwebs quite like a change of seasons and a fresh […]

Hey, everyone! Nothing says “welcome to spring in Wisconsin” quite like two feet of snow and 50+ mph winds. Historic Snowstorm Elsa delivered both over the weekend without apology, including […]

Hey, everyone! Unfortunately, I’m the bearer of bad news again this morning — as if 15+ inches of snow wasn’t enough, another 8–10 inches and whiteout conditions are in the […]

Good morning, stitchers! I’m just popping in to remind you that due to the HISTORIC BLIZZARD known as Winter Storm Elsa, the Primitive Gatherings retail shop and The Gathering are […]

Hey, everyone! What does five days of patriotic quilting, good food, great company, and zero interruptions at The Gathering sound like to you? To me it sounds like the perfect […]

Hey, everyone! You might have noticed that I wasn’t around for yet another one of my ongoing Weekend Quilt Series pattern launches last week, but as always, it was for […]

Hey, everyone! What happens when an undying obsession with a vintage patriotic star quilt collides with America’s 250th birthday? The Echoes From the Past Quilt-Along! If quilting your heart out […]

Hey, everyone! Wouldn’t it be cool if your sewing room was equipped with room service, snacks, and a fully stocked quilt shop right next door? Sounds like a stitcher’s dream, […]

Hey, everyone! What if I told you that your next quilt could help send a United States veteran on the trip of a lifetime? I’ve been dreaming up my latest […]

Hey, everyone! We’re onto the next quilt release in my Monthly Mini Quilt Series, and I have to say, this one holds a pretty special place in my heart. If […]

Hey, everyone! If your fat quarter stash is starting to look more like a fabric archive than a “normal” person’s supply, I’ve got just the project for you — the […]

Hey, everyone! If you missed out on participating in the Primitive Gatherings “Shop Local” Tote Bag promotion last year, here’s your 2026 mulligan! Tomorrow — Thursday, February 19th, 2026 — […]

  Good morning my stitchy little Valentines! I know it’s not quite Valentine’s Day yet, but you know me — I like to celebrate holidays as long as I can! […]

Hey, everyone! What do you get someone for Mother’s Day who already has more stuff than storage space? Easy — a Mother’s Day Box from Primitive Gatherings! As usual, Jess […]

Hey, everyone! What’s the best way to welcome a new designer to the Moda family? Name a quilt after her, obviously! This month’s Weekend Edition Quilt Series release is Queen […]

Hey, everyone! Question for you… when was the last time you got excited about checking your snail mail? If the answer is “never” or “only when my occasional Primitive Gatherings […]

Hey, everyone! Great news! Barbara’s finally here, and I have to say… fashionably late never looked so good! As I mentioned in my last post, the latest release in my […]

Hey, everyone! We’ve officially crossed the finish line on the UNITY Quilt-Along, and I have to ask — how satisfying does it feel to see all those half-square triangles finally […]

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! 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 — 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! 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 — 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! 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! 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! 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! 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 […]