LISA BONGEAN - Primitive Gatherings
Session 1: 3 Days - Tuesday May 11 - Thursday May 13
One Stitch at a Time
3 Days - 3 Michigan-Inspired Projects - 1 Creative Journey
On Mackinac Island, life moves at a different pace. The absence of cars, the sound of horse-drawn carriages,
and the timeless charm of the island invite you to slow down and savor the moment. It's the perfect setting for slow stitching, where every stitch is intentional and every project tells a story.
Lisa offers three projects—one introduced each day.
Stitch a Michigan Stitchery (or personalize it with your own state), create the Legend of Mackinac Island Turtle in wool appliqué, or explore your memories through
The Best Year of Your Life.
Finish each project as you go, or spend extra time with the
one that speaks to you most. This class isn't about racing to the finish—it's about enjoying the creative journey, one stitch at a time.
Session 2: 2 Days - Friday May 14 - Saturday May 15
Miniature Punch Needle and Rug Punch
You'll have 2-Days to discover two traditional fiber arts while embracing the slower rhythm of Mackinac Island.
While punch needle and traditional rug hooking both produce beautiful looped textures, each has its own unique process, tools, and stitching style. In this class, you'll learn the fundamentals of both techniques and discover what makes each one special.
Lisa will guide you step-by-step through the tools, materials, and techniques, making this class perfect for beginners as well as anyone curious about exploring a new fiber art.
" I love nothing more than teaching & helping fellow quilters
unlock their own creativity."
Lisa Bongean, is the creative heart and soul behind Primitive Gatherings.
She is a passionate quilt designer, author, and fabric creator for Moda Fabrics who lives and breathes the stitching life. She is best known for her love of rich wools, cozy flannels, and warm, traditional cottons that give her designs that beautifully rustic, time-honored feel.
Whether she is designing a massive heirloom quilt or a tiny, detailed wool appliqué project, Lisa’s goal is always to create something that feels like home and brings people together around a cutting table.
Lisa is incredibly excited to bring her favorite tips, tricks, and love for the craft to this upcoming workshop, and she cannot wait to sit down and stitch with you!
For Lisa, quilting is all about community and sharing the joy of making things by hand.
When she isn't designing new fabric lines or writing books, you can find her hosting cozy stitching retreats at her event center,
"The Gathering."