Hey, everyone — and welcome, November! It’s pretty wild to think that more than three months have already passed since an EF3 tornado tore through Primitive Gatherings’ hometown of Menasha, WI, this last summer. As I’ve mentioned, I’ve never been more proud to say I’m from Menasha after watching the community — and so many…

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Hey, everyone! What’s the secret to keeping an energetic, adventure-loving gal like me out of trouble? Keeping me busy with stitching projects, that’s how! Between traveling, teaching up a storm both in and out of state, and celebrating my 60th birthday all month, needless to say, I’ve had plenty to keep me on my toes…

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Hey, everyone! Well, well, look who’s turning 60 today… it’s me! I finally hit 60 years old, and I can hardly believe it! Among other things, that means my six-week birthday bash is officially coming to a close this weekend, but I’m not letting the party end without one more surprise for all of you!…

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Hey, everyone! I have good news for all of you who follow my Monthly Mini Quilt Series… the September Mini Quilt is finally here! Yes, I know — September has already packed its bags and is long gone, but sometimes my quilting schedule, my good intentions, and the actual calendar don’t exactly see eye to…

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Hey, everyone! How many treasures are you hiding in your sewing room that someone else would probably just loooove to have? For me, come to find out, the answer is more than I ever could have imagined! That’s why I’ve spent this beautiful fall Friday afternoon doing the last of the sorting and pricing of…

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Hey, everyone — happy Tuesday! I’m in Michigan teaching this week, so my free time has been a bit limited. Busy or not, I still wanted to pop in with a quick reminder about where you should be with your Joyful Gatherings II Quilt-Along if you’re following along with the schedule. It’s the sixth and…

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Hey, everyone! Welcome to the beginning of another gorgeous fall weekend! The leaves are starting to change, and the temperatures are definitely falling, but this weekend, Mother Nature is graciously giving us what will most likely be our last taste of sunny, warm weather until spring. The forecast is calling for right around 80 degrees…

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Hey, everyone! At what point does a jam-packed monthly calendar become more like an American Ninja Warrior challenge than a schedule? For me, I think October may very well have answered that question already. Between being in Houston, TX for the h+h americas trade show all last week, the Joyful Gatherings II Quilt-Along heading into…

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Hey, everyone! My Six Weeks for Sixty Years birthday celebration is still going strong, and I’ve got another ten of my all-time favorite patterns ready to rock! To refresh your memory, for six weeks total, we’re pulling ten new favorites from my quilting past each week and putting them in the spotlight with special savings…

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Hey, everyone! How many Christmas tree blocks can you fit into your sewing room before it officially becomes a quilty Christmas tree forest? I’m not sure there’s a scientific answer to that question, but I do know we’re pushing the limit by adding five more tree blocks to the Joyful Gatherings II Quilt-Along roster this…

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