Category: Primitive Gatherings


  • O’ Say Can You Sew – Clue #7

    O’ Say Can You Sew – Clue #7

    Wow, can you believe it? We’ve made it all the way through to the final clue release for my O’ Say Can You Sew Mystery Quilt-Along! It feels like just yesterday that we started this little patriotic quilting journey of ours way back in April. If you recall, I came up with the idea for…

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  • MBH4 Block #27 – “Threaded”

    MBH4 Block #27 – “Threaded”

    Hey blockheads! They tell me it’s Wednesday again, which means it’s time for another exciting MBH4 block release! This week we introduce Block #27, “Threaded“ by Michelle White of Moda Fabrics. If the name of the designer rings a bell, it should considering I just did one of her bonus blocks last week as an…

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  • Debbie Maddy is Coming!

    Debbie Maddy is Coming!

    Do you love the classic color combination of blue and white? Are you a fan of working with Indigo? Does your inner-hippie love to tie-dye??? If you said yes to any one of these questions, I have GREAT NEWS to share! Later this month at The Gathering, I will be welcoming nationally renowned Shibori expert…

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  • Covering the World: One Quilt at a Time

    Covering the World: One Quilt at a Time

    Beginning in January 2022, AccuQuilt partnered up with Moda Fabrics and Baby Lock in a year-long, pay-it-forward charity campaign called, Covering the World: One Quilt at a Time. Entrants in the campaign include all levels of skill, from top designers at AccuQuilt and Moda, to beginner quilters who are just starting out. No matter the experience level, participating…

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  • Farmhouse Friends “Just Flowers” Stitch-Along Block #12 – Hydrangeas

    Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. I’m excited to say that it’s finally it’s my turn to post my block for this year’s Farmhouse Friends “Just Flowers” Stitch-Along. I saw all of the other blocks and knew these hydrangeas had to be BLUE! Just look at these hand-dyed appliquéd flowers. They…

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  • Official Call out for Flag Blocks!

    Oh hey, I’m back! As I mentioned earlier I have another great idea to add to our efforts in helping Hogs for Heroes. As of today, I am officially on what I’m calling a “secret mission!” My goal is to produce and collect as many Flag Blocks as possible, which will then be used collectively…

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  • T-Shirt Quilt Tutorial with Kathy Decker and Lisa Bongean

    T-Shirt Quilt Tutorial with Kathy Decker and Lisa Bongean

    Have you ever wondered what to do with those old t-shirts and sweatshirts that you just can’t seem to part with? I think we all have a few hoarded away – whether they be keepsakes of our kids growing up, or memories from our own wardrobes from back in the day. We stash them safely…

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  • Prizes – Prizes – Prizes!

    Hey! In case you missed it yesterday, I was honored to announce that I recently hit 20,000K followers on my Facebook page, “Stitch with Lisa Bongean!” If you know anything about social media you know that reaching 20K followers is a milestone on the road to social media success, so I really want to say…

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  • Love…and RETREAT is All You Need!

    Hi friends! I just wanted to check in to let you all in on the fun we’re having at The Gathering during our, “Winter Wonderland” multi-day retreat! Yesterday we started out by spending some time in the shop where everyone was able to personally select fabrics for their retreat projects. I love seeing the different…

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  • Tune In to, “A Quilting Life” Podcast with special guest – Me!

    Hi All! I’m back in WI safe and sound and already working on what seems like a zillion upcoming projects! One of the first things I managed to tackle since being back is my guest appearance on the podcast, “A Quilting Life Podcast – Episode 47” with Sherri and Chelsi. In this podcast, we discuss…

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