Your style of working does NOT drive me around the bend. Rather it relaxes me to think that someone else works like I do and I don’t need to feel that I’m doing it wrong. Thank you for that Kate.
Awww Katie dariln' please don't apologies for who you are or what you do. No one else can make you happy. No one else pays your dues. How you live life is no one's business but your own. If they don't like it they don't have to watch. Who you are is why so many of us watch your channel. We love your style.
Dearest Kate, I am so blessed I have found your channel. I have learned so much from you. I have silently been watching and finally subscribed to the channel. For the last 3 weeks, my children and I have been binge watching all your old videos. This weekend we watched the series you did on “mom’s quilts.” I don’t think I have cried as much as I did watching it. What a beautiful legacy your mom left for you!! What a beautiful job you did finishing her work. They were all simply stunning!! ❤ My name is Misty Dutton and I am the momma of 12 kids, for the state of Ohio in the United States. 11 girls 1 boy. I see a lot of myself in you. I love seeing you excited about a project! I get the same way! Anyway sorry for the long post, just wanted to say I love your channel and all the great things you are doing! You are such a blessing to us all. I hope you have a blessed week. We will be in touch soon. Blessings from Ohio❤
Dear Kate, I am so happy to follow along on your "butterfly mind" journey! It's never boring here at the Last Homely House and the inspiration is deep and wide. There's so much to see and do and make, why limit the sights and possibilities? I, for one, love the suspense of not knowing where we'll go together. Thank you so much!!
I love how genuine you are. You are so committed to being your real authentic self and not too concerned with others who don't like your style. I love watching you. You create so much joy to share with all of us on the lime green sofa. Please pass the biscuits down.
Oooooooh…I so ‘get’ your way of working because I do just the same. Book binding (simple books) art making, knitting, crocheting, playing with paint and paper, gardening, sewing, quilting…so many things and each day I do just what I feel like! I don’t think we should ever have to explain the way we live. Norm and I live in a 75 square metre granny flat and I have stuff in on and under every space! I love books and they provide awesome insulation!! I used to apologise until I realised it’s our wee palace and we live in it just the way we like it…clutter and all! Thank you for all your ideas. I love your curtains and they reminded me of the small squares I cut out years ago. They are now being made into a tablecloth for one of our outdoor tables. Happy days to you and yours.
Dear Kate, every time I watch your channel I think how much I love your curtains. I have finally started mine only 188 pieces in so far. My husband said it looks like stained glass. I enjoy watching you and everything that you do.
Thank you so much for your videos I love watching I feel like am right there in your sewing room or out in you beautiful garden. Or down at the cabin watching the enjoy your new space. It is wonderful how you make many so comfortable and feel like they are your best friends. I really enjoy that trip on the lime green sofa, and feeling we have been friends for years. You are a very lovely person and appreciate all the time you spent with people. Much love and peace to you.😊
Your videos are so relaxing and encouraging. I’m a quilter and sometimes I feel bad because I have so many projects started! I have 4 adult kids and I’m frantically trying to get their quilts done that I started 25 years ago. I have 2 done and the top almost done for the 3rd so I’m getting there. But you remind me not to fret and enjoy the process! Thank you!
Kate, it seems like we crafty people always have more than one - well perhaps we have anything up to about 10 different projects on the go at once. I love watching your videos, because they often send me down another rabbit hole to discover what's there. My machine is always up, the spinning wheel always out, knitting in the basket, hand stitching and embroidery in another basket, everything ready for whichever mood takes me. Thank you for everything you show us and the friendly way you have us join you in your very Homely House and letting us sit on the lime green sofa.♥♥♥ .
It's so refreshing to come across another slow-stitcher! So many people who are drawn to quilting are very, hmmm.....type A personality lol. I'm like you and more of a type B I suppose. Because I'm a newbie quilter I am prone to feeling a bit of imposter syndrome because I don't work like the majority of quilters do. I feel like a bit of a rebel sometimes because I don't want to churn out 3 quilt tops a month lol. Anyway thank you for being so unapologetically you!
I like that...."I can do it, I know I can." I had to change a flat tire on my car. First time with this car. The tire is up under the back end, and I had never had to change one like that. It defeated me for a while, but then I just decided, that I could do it, so armed with the not so easy instruction manual, I persevered, and changed the tire! The tire man couldn't believe I did it by myself.
It’s now some time later and I hope you don’t mind a new comment to say thanks. I find myself in a big house and having saved lots and lots of fabrics over many decades: favorite dresses that got a rip or a stain, old family linens with fabulous monograms (victims of moths in spots), childhood favorites, and on and on. I love your clear explanations and your conversational tone. Xx
Hi Kate; I am currently on a staycation at my son’s house. His British Bulldog, Watson, watched your video with fascination. He never moved from my lap. You have a new fan.
Just found your channel, been a HUGE blessing in so many ways. Thank you for taking the time to do this, feel like I have found a new friend that I truly needed, such a breathe of fresh air!
Your way of doing things suits me just fine. ☺💕 It makes my mom (and the man I live with) crazy with the many different projects I have going. It makes me very happy to know I can pick up my knitting, tatting, EPP, weaving, spinning wool, sewing clothes, crocheting doilies or quilting when in the mood. Hugs from Washington state.
You have no idea what a kindred spirit you and I are. I would love to meet you in person and give you a hug.❤ The way you live is what I dream for my retirement. Thank you for showing me it is possible!❤❤❤
I dip and out of your videos as, unless I'm following something that goes over several videos, it doesn't matter when you post it, the videos speak to something I'm thinking of or something that is going on in my life. You are like a favourite aunt or a really close friend. You have reinvigorated my sewing buzz which I lost during COVID. Thank you sooooooo much 😊 ❤️xxx
I'm missing my 2 JUKIS and old Thelma (my kenmore that was my mother's-in-law machine. I've been packing things for months as we will be moving out of state in a couple of months. We will be closer to my son and his family. His wife Bonnie is my best and dearest friend. They moved away last October. Soon she and I will be sewing and quilting again! Kate, you are delightful and I enjoy every video that you put out! Keep on being you!!!!!
Many cannot understand why we take beautiful fabrics cut them up and sew them back together. The symphony of colour in your curtains are the answer. ❤ the flitting between projects like a 🦋 it keeps the mind alive and inspiring us all to challenge ourselves.
Since finding your site a few weeks ago I can’t seem to get any work done around my house! All I do is watch Kate create, and I love every minute of it.😂. I think I am living vicariously through you as you have the country lifestyle I want now in my older age. Keep these wonderful videos coming, I think I’m addicted now to all the projects, kitties, and your sweet personality . Thank you for making my days so bright.
Kate I was wrong about the color. I said green, but can’t wait to see the pink. I really like this project. I have scraps I can use and sewing like this IS very comforting. I am always happy when I see your videos in my RUclips feed 😊
Hi Kate, I’m watching this video a second time now and you mentioned all your projects and how like a butterfly you flit from one thing to another……I like to think of you as a butterfly that flits from one lovely flower to another, the flowers being all your lovely projects 🦋🌺🌸🌼🌻❤️
Organizing all of these crafts and activities is something beyond me, however? Perhaps you could do some blogs on that area of being able to find your supplies when your butterfly brain flies to another project! I am so glad to meet you? I am 70 years old and never knew anyone else like me before!
Dear Kate...I watch every video of yours...some of them, I rewatch them over and over again...then one fine day, I received a review from U Tube and asked me about your videos, it was a survey...I told them your videos are very inspiring, knowledgeable, educative and you are a very good teacher indeed...have a great day, Kate...I am a quilter now...
I agree with you Kate. The joy comes when you just get up and work on the project you feel like working, it’s what brings you joy, no pressure, no real time constraints. I always have several projects on the go: weaving, sewing, hand stitching, knitting just putter around with. The joy is in the process and the finished product 🙂
Dear Kate I have just recently found your videos. I love them and learn something new each time. I too have many many projects going at a time. It’s just me. I love to sew and share my quilts with friends and family. I work with hospice patients and sew for them as well. You Kate give me lots of ideas. Thank you.
I found you last year while at work when it was quiet and slow. I enjoy watching your channel. I too like scrappy sewing and hand piercing. We are kindred spirits.
Isn't it grand to be at a point in our lives that we can choose to have the variety in our day that we like and not all those things that we 'had' to do (read JOB)! I know I appreciate every day that I get to say Yes! I'll do that today! Keep enjoying life!
I understand the sewing machine experience. A very satisfying experience that I really don't have words to express. And I learned many years ago that to go with the natural flow of my own life rhythm brings great contentment.
Kate I think we are kindred spirits. I work exactly as you do. You're videos are wonderful. Two years after finding you, you're still my dinner guest every Monday evening.
Dear Kate. I am delighted to hear that you like having several projects on the go at any one time! I have always berated myself for being so butterfly with things which, I think, stops me actually completing them. I will now work on changing my mindset to embrace my scatterbrain and see if it will help to get something finished. Hugs, lovely lady. Kx
Hi Kate. I'm a new subscriber and have been watching your videos at random. I find them so relaxing. Your quilts are amazing. You give me inspiration to have a go. You have such a lovely family and enjoy seeing them in the videos. Watching you teach your daughter in law to quilt is lovely as you are so patient. I wish I'd had a mum I law like you! I also love your colourful cosy cottage. It makes me happy and a little envious! Thanks Kate. Xxx
I've learned that there are a few ways to call your scraps. Anything under 10 inches square and under is called cabbage. And I decided that strips and small squares must be coleslaw! Coleslaw can be used to stuff pillows or 🧸! In other words, a cat cushion can be made with cabbage and stuffed with coleslaw. I think I Like that Idea! Best wishes for all your projects Everyone!
Morning Kate. I love your videos. I think that the majority of crafters, especially quilters, have numerous projects on the go constantly. Having so many different kinds of crafts keeps me from ever getting bored. I honestly don’t know what boredom is. I do LOVE your accent also!!
I wondered how your curtains were still so vibrant! Lining! What a fantastic way to use ALL of our scrap fabrics. I love whatever you choose to talk about. Life and our projects come to the fore as we need them to. You are a kindred spirit.
I work the same way - lots of projects, different crafts. Han stitching and machine stitching are both meditative but for different moods and times. Love your videos! Thank you for making them. Can’t wait for the jacket to be finished, but no pressure from me 😉😉😉😍🤗
Thank you! Glad to hear I am definitely not alone in my way of working... I am looking forward to my jacket being finished as well - although I am rather enjoying the process, so I will miss it when it's off my design board! xxx
Oh this is the way I work too. I am currently making a crocheted doily for my mother-in-law, need to get back to working on a Lost Souls shawl for a friend, have several bags on standby, and have been making Dresden plate blocks for one quilt, hexies for another, and just finished designing a quilt for my daughter and her husband (haha, we're never finished designing until it's all stitched together!). UFOs are a crafter's way of planning to live forever, hehehe.
I admire those of you that can keep several projects going. I used to try, but ended up not getting them done when I had hoped, if at all, when our girls were young, and I was working. So, I just ditched some hobbies, and mainly do papercrafting and quilting/sewing. Finished my last cross stitch kit last summer. I put my papercrafting away for awhile, since boxes of fabric scraps were haunting me. I've wanted to try EPP, since I have a machine now that will cut the hexagons quickly. I am arranging the hexies into diamond motifs, some with 4 (2 different fabrics), and some with 9 that have a center surrounded by a different fabric. Just letting my scraps tell me what to do. I just cut them into 2 1/2" squares, and wrap each cardstock hexie, basting on the back. No trimming into hexagons shapes at all. I'm not even planning on removing the basting. I can pop out the cardstock hexies easily since I punched holes in the centers to insert my blunt scissors and just pull them out.☺️ I am also repairing a quilt for our daughter and SIL. I hope to have that nearly finished by the time I go for ten days to pet/house sit while they are on their longer vacation. I will take my extra scraps I had leftover from making the quilt 16 years ago. It has seen a lot of loving, and a lot of laundering.😊 Both that, and my hexie project will go with me, and I hope to be able to leave the fully repaired quilt when I come back home.😊
Hi Kate I clapped and cheered when I guessed Pink🎉🎉🎉 pink and green are my favourite colours. Colour make me happy. Keep well and keep cool in this hot weather 👩🏻🦳Goldie
You are like a very good friend. You encourage, you teach me and give me reasons to move forward. We work in similar ways, yet you have so much more energy than I do!! You are more patient, you are independent. Sorry you put me in a reflective mood. Hope that’s okay.
You look so healthy and happy, Kate. So glad. You came through your struggles beautifully. Not surprised but definitely relieved. Agnes looks like mini mom. So cute.
Kate, you are delightful! It is completely wonderful that you do things in a way that suits you. I’ve enjoyed every journey since finding you and following you.
Sitting here whipping the edges of sails for my Ann Woods Handmade paper mache ship and watching and listening. I often listen to you as I sit and work on some handwork. Thanks for giving me something interesting to listen to while working on repetitive projects. :)
My mother once complained “Don’t you ever finish anything?” and it hurt terribly. She’s been gone 17 years but the harsh comment is still there. I have several projects going too, even finish most to gift to family at Christmas and birthdays. So NO to any guilt trips! Maybe it just takes a very intelligent person to keep up with them all! I will claim that bit of wisdom and pass it on to you as well. Thanks for the inspiration,Kate!
I have had this comment from someone in the past as well. While it wasn't my mother, it still got to me. But I too love the process of so many things, so finishing them is lovely, but like losing am old friend! The only thing that stresses my making mind out is if I have to do something on a timetable. It actually makes me take longer to finish these things ad they have a negative connotation to them then and I don't enjoy the making process. I've learned with my grandchildren to make things a lot larger so I don't have to get stressed it's not going too for them by the time I finish. My kids are getting used to how I work now they are adults! Enjoy your makes!
Such a calmness you bring to my life as I watch each video. As far as color goes I say the more the merrier. I love the business of the curtains. They are just beautiful! I can imagine how they must light up your heart when you walk in that room. Onward to the next project please!
Kate, I recently found your channel and subscribed. I could listen to you talk about quilting all day! Your accent is fabulous! ❤ Postage stamp quilts have a special place in my heart it seems. Before giving them a whirl, I didn’t think I would enjoy them at all. Too tedious. But now that I have several under my belt, I’m finding them compelling! I just started a new one this evening. 🌷 I think most quilters/crafters routinely have multiple projects in the works! It’s just the way things work out. 🌺 Painting the wall pink sounds delightful! Very soothing indeed. Happy quilting! Many blessings from sunny Florida! 💕🏖️
I spent time today sorting through my sewing room and dividing fabrics into projects, small quick projects, large quilting projects, Donation/dog quilting and sewing ideas, sorting my notions and sorting them where i can see them. A long day, a satisfying day.
I think it just dawned on me why I love you so much, Kate.....YOu are the RUclips-sewing-knitting-land-Mr. Rogers!!!!! All of your american viewers will know exactly who I am talking about. It is the way you talk directly to the viewer, just like Mr. Rogers talked to his children viewers. He had such a calming, instructive, caring vibe that I was enchanted by him as a small child. It was the only show I was thrilled to allow my kids to watch. We never really did the tv thing because it is so chaotic to us. Its what draws me to you, while I am working on my own sewing, knitting, spinning, etc...calming, interesting, engaging & you give me inspiration and alot of Ah Ha moments. Much love to you from Upstate NY, USA.
There's nothing more pleasant than sewing and looking at one of your video, thank you for these really interresting conversations I recognize myself in your way of having many projects at the same time
Kate you're a woman after my own heart. I also have many projects on the go. I certainly don't mind you're moving around your projects. I'm thinking I might make some of these curtains for my conservatory. It's lovely to see you with a smile on your face and happy about what you're constructing.
I have had lightweight cream curtains for decades. Your curtains inspired me to start a beautiful mosaic for my 10 foot wide kitchen curtains behind my sink. This is so wild for me!
Hello Kate. Just finished watching your postage stamp quilt. Knowing how much you enjoy your birds in the garden, I have a tip for you to help birds in general, make their nests. I keep an empty tissue box by my machine and when I cut stray pieces of thread, I just keep them on the box. Come spring time I set the box on my patio and watch the birds land and pick pieces of thread for their nests. Love watching you show. Keep up the good work. One of your friendly fans from across the pond, in Michigan, originally from Canada, in Ontario. Fondly KarenLynn
Kate, thank you, I thought i was only one who "procrastinated" and that I was so bad not finishing something immediately. I have so many projects on the go and 50+ ideas mulling around in the head. Eventually I finish everything too
Love your many projects. Makes me feel better that my own have been so slow. I enjoy working slowly. The rush to just get things finished wears me out.
We all work in our own special ways, no need to apologise for the way you construct your life, its a journey and we all enjoy making our crafts whichever way we do them, and we all love to watch your videos and see your beautiful works in progress....
You are not the only one who has a lot of things going on.I do that my whole life. I think it is because we have so many interest and we can make everything we like. You don't have to choose, you do everything. I never heard the word butterfly mind, but I love it. It is always a suprise what you are doing today. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely week.
Hello Kate! I loved this...I have been dressmaking for a number of years and only recently came across your wonderful quilting videos. I have been watching and watching everything thinking "can I do this it looks very complicated?"...how thrilled was I when you described dressmaking as more fiddly than quilting...I suppose it's what you are more familiar with but you have given me loads more confidence to stop watching the quilting and just GET ON WITH IT!!! I have bought some fabric sample books from Ebay so I can have a cheap experiment at a simple square/block design...I promise I will send you a pic of the finished result...Good or bad 🤣🤣 thanks for all your amazing, relaxing inspiration🥰 Wendy
Oh my gosh, I am so glad to find someone who works on many projects at a time!!! Love all your projects and especially Agnes' quilt, it is absolutely gorgeous!
I hadn’t realised how much the curtain lining colour influences the whole effect. I just thought that particular curtain had many more green fabrics in it. I imagine a pastel pink lining would give a lovely rosy glow to the new room, especially in winter. Happy making, Kate 🌸
It's always so peaceful to watch you...I feel as if I know you as a good neighbor I love to visit and even enjoy a cup of tea with. Be blessed dear lady!
It’s a great deal, Kate! I’m (too) quickly going thru all my tier videos. The last months diary was so entertaining - its so much like sitting and hanging out with a friend - I have to giggle as I find myself starting to say something to you and then realize where I am!
Well now I know…I have a butterfly mind. You’ve described me to a tee! I enjoy your posts so much. I learn something with everyone. Some are little tidbits, others are so revolutionary to me and you are always an inspiration! Thank you so much!
I envy you Kate with all your different projects going on. Never a dull moment in your life. What a happy one and looking forward to sharing them with us.
Kate. You’re my kind of girl. I absolutely adore hand piecing. My mind is full of projects. I ordered some Jen Kimball acrylic templates recently. I want them here immediately. My winter project will be a Trip Around the World….approximately 40” plus something for a table topper. I live in Minnesota USA so plenty of winter for a cool hand pieced project. ❤
Like you, I have many things "in the works" at any given time. Kudos to you that on top of everything else you create, you find time to do videos for You Tube. I find I tell fewer and fewer people what I am doing as they don't seem to "get it". I asked one of my neighbors what she did for a hobby and she said "nothing". maybe watched an occasional thing on the TV. I take care of my husband who is ill and in a wheelchair. I love to cook and try new recipes, I sew (clothing, toys, quilts and small quilted projects) , I knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider, cross stitch, refinish furniture, upholster, paint (acrylics and watercolors), keep house, shop, lots of gardening (I am currently hardscaping a walking path around the house and garden)...but I am never ever bored. So you just keep up what you're doing and enjoy your life. I understand completely.
Please don't apologies for your process , all you projects no doubt will evolve in their own time. I so enjoy your channel and relate to a butterfly mind. Thank you so much for sharing , you make the world a better place.
Your videos are so inspiring! I've recently discovered you and your videos. I'm slowly catching up! I also have numerous projects going at once! Four knitting projects currently! They will all get done eventually! You are very encouraging and because of you, I am going to dip my toe into quilting at some point this year! Please keep doing what you do! I love sitting with a cup of coffee and watching your videos each morning. Like sitting with a friend!
Kate, you are so much like me, I too have many projects on the go at once, I do quickie projects but most of them take time. I love the color pink. I should paint my kitchen pink. My class room was pink and no one liked it but me. I loved going to work in it. My bedroom curtains are half square triangles that was a quilt top that never was finished. I love them. I am going to be making my living room curtains the same or maybe the squares. I have been looking for curtains for here but I do not like any of the factory made ones. I am going to be painting my chairs and creating pillows for them. I am retired and have nothing but time. I have even made socks. I wish my husband was with me still he would have love the old me come back. I was creative as a young wife/ mother then work took my time. Thank you for all the inspirations. Love and Blessings
I too am retired now. In my young mom days my creativity just flowed, then like you work took all my time. It took some time for those creative juices to start flowing again, but I sure am having fun now. Drives my husband batty with all the projects I have going tho.
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Your style of working does NOT drive me around the bend. Rather it relaxes me to think that someone else works like I do and I don’t need to feel that I’m doing it wrong. Thank you for that Kate.
Awww Katie dariln' please don't apologies for who you are or what you do. No one else can make you happy. No one else pays your dues. How you live life is no one's business but your own. If they don't like it they don't have to watch. Who you are is why so many of us watch your channel. We love your style.
Absolutely!!!
great post.
Reminds me of a church window. So give me a thumbs up if you go through and read peoples comments, so I know how many do.
Dearest Kate,
I am so blessed I have found your channel. I have learned so much from you. I have silently been watching and finally subscribed to the channel. For the last 3 weeks, my children and I have been binge watching all your old videos. This weekend we watched the series you did on “mom’s quilts.” I don’t think I have cried as much as I did watching it. What a beautiful legacy your mom left for you!! What a beautiful job you did finishing her work. They were all simply stunning!! ❤ My name is Misty Dutton and I am the momma of 12 kids, for the state of Ohio in the United States. 11 girls 1 boy. I see a lot of myself in you. I love seeing you excited about a project! I get the same way! Anyway sorry for the long post, just wanted to say I love your channel and all the great things you are doing! You are such a blessing to us all. I hope you have a blessed week. We will be in touch soon. Blessings from Ohio❤
❤ I said pink!😁
Dear Kate, I am so happy to follow along on your "butterfly mind" journey! It's never boring here at the Last Homely House and the inspiration is deep and wide. There's so much to see and do and make, why limit the sights and possibilities? I, for one, love the suspense of not knowing where we'll go together. Thank you so much!!
Well said!!
Perfectly put and said for me!!!
Agreed!!
Good to see you again Kate. Thanks for showing how you make the curtains.
Thank you Sherrie, that's so nice to hear! xxx
Finally I've found the curtains I want for my sewing room ❤❤❤ thank you Kate for sharing
I was just thinking the same thing lol ❤❤❤
I love how genuine you are. You are so committed to being your real authentic self and not too concerned with others who don't like your style. I love watching you. You create so much joy to share with all of us on the lime green sofa. Please pass the biscuits down.
She is a treasure!
I absolutely LOVE calling your mind a “butterfly mind”. I just informed my husband that is what I have. So descriptive and beautiful.
Working on lots of projects at once helps prevent repetitive stress on your hands. In case anyone needs an excuse!
I like that! I frequently quote "A change is as good as a rest" for my part.
What type backing goes on the back side
Excellent 😅
That can be your Therapy
Agreed! ❤
Your curtains don't just ... LOOK OK... THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL! ❤
I have a butterfly mind as well! ❤
Oooooooh…I so ‘get’ your way of working because I do just the same. Book binding (simple books) art making, knitting, crocheting, playing with paint and paper, gardening, sewing, quilting…so many things and each day I do just what I feel like! I don’t think we should ever have to explain the way we live. Norm and I live in a 75 square metre granny flat and I have stuff in on and under every space! I love books and they provide awesome insulation!! I used to apologise until I realised it’s our wee palace and we live in it just the way we like it…clutter and all!
Thank you for all your ideas. I love your curtains and they reminded me of the small squares I cut out years ago. They are now being made into a tablecloth for one of our outdoor tables.
Happy days to you and yours.
It's not when we finish the projects, the joy is in the journey! Have a great week!
Dear Kate, every time I watch your channel I think how much I love your curtains. I have finally started mine only 188 pieces in so far. My husband said it looks like stained glass. I enjoy watching you and everything that you do.
Thank you so much for your videos I love watching I feel like am right there in your sewing room or out in you beautiful garden. Or down at the cabin watching the enjoy your new space. It is wonderful how you make many so comfortable and feel like they are your best friends. I really enjoy that trip on the lime green sofa, and feeling we have been friends for years. You are a very lovely person and appreciate all the time you spent with people. Much love and peace to you.😊
I am just started my postage stamp curtains.
Your videos are so relaxing and encouraging. I’m a quilter and sometimes I feel bad because I have so many projects started! I have 4 adult kids and I’m frantically trying to get their quilts done that I started 25 years ago. I have 2 done and the top almost done for the 3rd so I’m getting there. But you remind me not to fret and enjoy the process! Thank you!
I love your quilt curtains. It reminds me of stained glass with the light shining thru.
Kate, it seems like we crafty people always have more than one - well perhaps we have anything up to about 10 different projects on the go at once. I love watching your videos, because they often send me down another rabbit hole to discover what's there. My machine is always up, the spinning wheel always out, knitting in the basket, hand stitching and embroidery in another basket, everything ready for whichever mood takes me. Thank you for everything you show us and the friendly way you have us join you in your very Homely House and letting us sit on the lime green sofa.♥♥♥ .
It's so refreshing to come across another slow-stitcher! So many people who are drawn to quilting are very, hmmm.....type A personality lol. I'm like you and more of a type B I suppose. Because I'm a newbie quilter I am prone to feeling a bit of imposter syndrome because I don't work like the majority of quilters do. I feel like a bit of a rebel sometimes because I don't want to churn out 3 quilt tops a month lol. Anyway thank you for being so unapologetically you!
Most creative people flit from project to project…kind of like bees and flowers 🌸🥰. It takes one to know one! ❤️
I like that...."I can do it, I know I can." I had to change a flat tire on my car. First time with this car. The tire is up under the back end, and I had never had to change one like that. It defeated me for a while, but then I just decided, that I could do it, so armed with the not so easy instruction manual, I persevered, and changed the tire! The tire man couldn't believe I did it by myself.
I love the curtains. Very "stained glass" looking.
I Thought So Too Mary 🌸
Loving the postage stamp quilt, very uplifting colours ❤
It’s now some time later and I hope you don’t mind a new comment to say thanks. I find myself in a big house and having saved lots and lots of fabrics over many decades: favorite dresses that got a rip or a stain, old family linens with fabulous monograms (victims of moths in spots), childhood favorites, and on and on. I love your clear explanations and your conversational tone. Xx
Hi Kate; I am currently on a staycation at my son’s house. His British Bulldog, Watson, watched your video with fascination. He never moved from my lap. You have a new fan.
I love your postage stamp curtains. Kate, you are so lovely to watch. I love how you talk as if each one of us is there in your sewing room.
If we ALL worked the same way or enjoyed the same things, the world would be a very boring place. Keep being who you are!
“Butterfly mind.” Exactly and beautifully said. 🦋
Just found your channel, been a HUGE blessing in so many ways. Thank you for taking the time to do this, feel like I have found a new friend that I truly needed, such a breathe of fresh air!
Your way of doing things suits me just fine. ☺💕
It makes my mom (and the man I live with) crazy with the many different projects I have going. It makes me very happy to know I can pick up my knitting, tatting, EPP, weaving, spinning wool, sewing clothes, crocheting doilies or quilting when in the mood.
Hugs from Washington state.
You have no idea what a kindred spirit you and I are. I would love to meet you in person and give you a hug.❤ The way you live is what I dream for my retirement. Thank you for showing me it is possible!❤❤❤
I dip and out of your videos as, unless I'm following something that goes over several videos, it doesn't matter when you post it, the videos speak to something I'm thinking of or something that is going on in my life. You are like a favourite aunt or a really close friend. You have reinvigorated my sewing buzz which I lost during COVID. Thank you sooooooo much 😊 ❤️xxx
I'm missing my 2 JUKIS and old Thelma (my kenmore that was my mother's-in-law machine. I've been packing things for months as we will be moving out of state in a couple of months. We will be closer to my son and his family. His wife Bonnie is my best and dearest friend. They moved away last October. Soon she and I will be sewing and quilting again! Kate, you are delightful and I enjoy every video that you put out! Keep on being you!!!!!
Thank you! Good luck with the move xxx
Many cannot understand why we take beautiful fabrics cut them up and sew them back together. The symphony of colour in your curtains are the answer. ❤ the flitting between projects like a 🦋 it keeps the mind alive and inspiring us all to challenge ourselves.
Since finding your site a few weeks ago I can’t seem to get any work done around my house! All I do is watch Kate create, and I love every minute of it.😂. I think I am living vicariously through you as you have the country lifestyle I want now in my older age. Keep these wonderful videos coming, I think I’m addicted now to all the projects, kitties, and your sweet personality . Thank you for making my days so bright.
Kate I was wrong about the color. I said green, but can’t wait to see the pink. I really like this project. I have scraps I can use and sewing like this IS very comforting. I am always happy when I see your videos in my RUclips feed 😊
Hi Kate, I’m watching this video a second time now and you mentioned all your projects and how like a butterfly you flit from one thing to another……I like to think of you as a butterfly that flits from one lovely flower to another, the flowers being all your lovely projects 🦋🌺🌸🌼🌻❤️
Kate the more you describe yourself and how your creativity and mind work!
The more ai recognize myself in your words?
Organizing all of these crafts and activities is something beyond me, however? Perhaps you could do some blogs on that area of being able to find your supplies when your butterfly brain flies to another project! I am so glad to meet you? I am 70 years old and never knew anyone else like me before!
Dear Kate...I watch every video of yours...some of them, I rewatch them over and over again...then one fine day, I received a review from U Tube and asked me about your videos, it was a survey...I told them your videos are very inspiring, knowledgeable, educative and you are a very good teacher indeed...have a great day, Kate...I am a quilter now...
I agree with you Kate. The joy comes when you just get up and work on the project you feel like working, it’s what brings you joy, no pressure, no real time constraints. I always have several projects on the go: weaving, sewing, hand stitching, knitting just putter around with. The joy is in the process and the finished product 🙂
Dear Kate I have just recently found your videos. I love them and learn something new each time. I too have many many projects going at a time. It’s just me. I love to sew and share my quilts with friends and family. I work with hospice patients and sew for them as well. You Kate give me lots of ideas. Thank you.
I found you last year while at work when it was quiet and slow. I enjoy watching your channel. I too like scrappy sewing and hand piercing. We are kindred spirits.
Isn't it grand to be at a point in our lives that we can choose to have the variety in our day that we like and not all those things that we 'had' to do (read JOB)! I know I appreciate every day that I get to say Yes! I'll do that today! Keep enjoying life!
I understand the sewing machine experience. A very satisfying experience that I really don't have words to express. And I learned many years ago that to go with the natural flow of my own life rhythm brings great contentment.
We are so fortunate to have you tackling many projects. It gives me the luxury of choice of what to do. Thank you for everything you do.
No apology needed for the way you choose to work, Kate! I love how your mind works! You are unique! ❤ x
Kate I think we are kindred spirits. I work exactly as you do. You're videos are wonderful. Two years after finding you, you're still my dinner guest every Monday evening.
Dear Kate. I am delighted to hear that you like having several projects on the go at any one time! I have always berated myself for being so butterfly with things which, I think, stops me actually completing them. I will now work on changing my mindset to embrace my scatterbrain and see if it will help to get something finished. Hugs, lovely lady. Kx
Hi Kate. I'm a new subscriber and have been watching your videos at random. I find them so relaxing. Your quilts are amazing. You give me inspiration to have a go.
You have such a lovely family and enjoy seeing them in the videos. Watching you teach your daughter in law to quilt is lovely as you are so patient. I wish I'd had a mum I law like you!
I also love your colourful cosy cottage. It makes me happy and a little envious!
Thanks Kate. Xxx
I've learned that there are a few ways to call your scraps. Anything under 10 inches square and under is called cabbage. And I decided that strips and small squares must be coleslaw! Coleslaw can be used to stuff pillows or 🧸! In other words, a cat cushion can be made with cabbage and stuffed with coleslaw.
I think I Like that Idea! Best wishes for all your projects Everyone!
Morning Kate. I love your videos. I think that the majority of crafters, especially quilters, have numerous projects on the go constantly. Having so many different kinds of crafts keeps me from ever getting bored. I honestly don’t know what boredom is.
I do LOVE your accent also!!
I wondered how your curtains were still so vibrant! Lining! What a fantastic way to use ALL of our scrap fabrics. I love whatever you choose to talk about. Life and our projects come to the fore as we need them to. You are a kindred spirit.
Kate those curtains must have taken you at least a couple of years to complete. I’m in awe of you .
I work the same way - lots of projects, different crafts. Han stitching and machine stitching are both meditative but for different moods and times. Love your videos! Thank you for making them. Can’t wait for the jacket to be finished, but no pressure from me 😉😉😉😍🤗
Thank you! Glad to hear I am definitely not alone in my way of working... I am looking forward to my jacket being finished as well - although I am rather enjoying the process, so I will miss it when it's off my design board! xxx
Oh this is the way I work too. I am currently making a crocheted doily for my mother-in-law, need to get back to working on a Lost Souls shawl for a friend, have several bags on standby, and have been making Dresden plate blocks for one quilt, hexies for another, and just finished designing a quilt for my daughter and her husband (haha, we're never finished designing until it's all stitched together!).
UFOs are a crafter's way of planning to live forever, hehehe.
I admire those of you that can keep several projects going. I used to try, but ended up not getting them done when I had hoped, if at all, when our girls were young, and I was working.
So, I just ditched some hobbies, and mainly do papercrafting and quilting/sewing. Finished my last cross stitch kit last summer. I put my papercrafting away for awhile, since boxes of fabric scraps were haunting me. I've wanted to try EPP, since I have a machine now that will cut the hexagons quickly. I am arranging the hexies into diamond motifs, some with 4 (2 different fabrics), and some with 9 that have a center surrounded by a different fabric. Just letting my scraps tell me what to do. I just cut them into 2 1/2" squares, and wrap each cardstock hexie, basting on the back. No trimming into hexagons shapes at all. I'm not even planning on removing the basting. I can pop out the cardstock hexies easily since I punched holes in the centers to insert my blunt scissors and just pull them out.☺️
I am also repairing a quilt for our daughter and SIL. I hope to have that nearly finished by the time I go for ten days to pet/house sit while they are on their longer vacation. I will take my extra scraps I had leftover from making the quilt 16 years ago. It has seen a lot of loving, and a lot of laundering.😊 Both that, and my hexie project will go with me, and I hope to be able to leave the fully repaired quilt when I come back home.😊
Me too! I feel validated and love watching your channel!
I am actually machine sewing while watching your video! You be you because we love your style! Blue Mountains NSW Australia
This is still my favorite video. Your eyes are so full of life and happiness.
I love the way you think and live. I wish I had discovered you earlier, but I really needed you now, so thank you. I will enjoy getting caught up.
Hi Kate I clapped and cheered when I guessed Pink🎉🎉🎉 pink and green are my favourite colours. Colour make me happy.
Keep well and keep cool in this hot weather 👩🏻🦳Goldie
You are like a very good friend. You encourage, you teach me and give me reasons to move forward. We work in similar ways, yet you have so much more energy than I do!! You are more patient, you are independent. Sorry you put me in a reflective mood. Hope that’s okay.
Thank you Carolyn, that's very kind. I promise I am not energetic all the time! xxx
You look so healthy and happy, Kate. So glad. You came through your struggles beautifully. Not surprised but definitely relieved. Agnes looks like mini mom. So cute.
Kate, you are delightful! It is completely wonderful that you do things in a way that suits you. I’ve enjoyed every journey since finding you and following you.
Sitting here whipping the edges of sails for my Ann Woods Handmade paper mache ship and watching and listening. I often listen to you as I sit and work on some handwork. Thanks for giving me something interesting to listen to while working on repetitive projects. :)
My mother once complained “Don’t you ever finish anything?” and it hurt terribly. She’s been gone 17 years but the harsh comment is still there.
I have several projects going too, even finish most to gift to family at Christmas and birthdays. So NO to any guilt trips! Maybe it just takes a very intelligent person to keep up with them all! I will claim that bit of wisdom and pass it on to you as well. Thanks for the inspiration,Kate!
I have had this comment from someone in the past as well. While it wasn't my mother, it still got to me. But I too love the process of so many things, so finishing them is lovely, but like losing am old friend! The only thing that stresses my making mind out is if I have to do something on a timetable. It actually makes me take longer to finish these things ad they have a negative connotation to them then and I don't enjoy the making process. I've learned with my grandchildren to make things a lot larger so I don't have to get stressed it's not going too for them by the time I finish. My kids are getting used to how I work now they are adults! Enjoy your makes!
Such a calmness you bring to my life as I watch each video. As far as color goes I say the more the merrier. I love the business of the curtains. They are just beautiful! I can imagine how they must light up your heart when you walk in that room. Onward to the next project please!
The curtains are lovely. I really like how they look kind of like stained glass with the light coming through the windows.
Kate, I recently found your channel and subscribed. I could listen to you talk about quilting all day! Your accent is fabulous! ❤
Postage stamp quilts have a special place in my heart it seems. Before giving them a whirl, I didn’t think I would enjoy them at all. Too tedious. But now that I have several under my belt, I’m finding them compelling! I just started a new one this evening. 🌷
I think most quilters/crafters routinely have multiple projects in the works! It’s just the way things work out. 🌺
Painting the wall pink sounds delightful! Very soothing indeed. Happy quilting! Many blessings from sunny Florida! 💕🏖️
You are so easy to listen to, Kate!! And your videos are so easy to follow!!🩷🩷
I spent time today sorting through my sewing room and dividing fabrics into projects, small quick projects, large quilting projects,
Donation/dog quilting and sewing ideas, sorting my notions and sorting them where i can see them. A long day, a satisfying day.
I totally get how you work on multiple projects. I like not knowing which I will pick up each day. I like letting my projects evolve.
I think it just dawned on me why I love you so much, Kate.....YOu are the RUclips-sewing-knitting-land-Mr. Rogers!!!!! All of your american viewers will know exactly who I am talking about. It is the way you talk directly to the viewer, just like Mr. Rogers talked to his children viewers. He had such a calming, instructive, caring vibe that I was enchanted by him as a small child. It was the only show I was thrilled to allow my kids to watch. We never really did the tv thing because it is so chaotic to us. Its what draws me to you, while I am working on my own sewing, knitting, spinning, etc...calming, interesting, engaging & you give me inspiration and alot of Ah Ha moments. Much love to you from Upstate NY, USA.
There's nothing more pleasant than sewing and looking at one of your video, thank you for these really interresting conversations
I recognize myself in your way of having many projects at the same time
Kate you're a woman after my own heart. I also have many projects on the go. I certainly don't mind you're moving around your projects. I'm thinking I might make some of these curtains for my conservatory. It's lovely to see you with a smile on your face and happy about what you're constructing.
I'm just watching all yr stuff u post. You are awesome. Yr style is refreshing. You are so encouraging
I love the curtains you are making for the entry way room!! ❤❤
I have had lightweight cream curtains for decades. Your curtains inspired me to start a beautiful mosaic for my 10 foot wide kitchen curtains behind my sink.
This is so wild for me!
Hello Kate. Just finished watching your postage stamp quilt. Knowing how much you enjoy your birds in the garden, I have a tip for you to help birds in general, make their nests. I keep an empty tissue box by my machine and when I cut stray pieces of thread, I just keep them on the box. Come spring time I set the box on my patio and watch the birds land and pick pieces of thread for their nests. Love watching you show. Keep up the good work. One of your friendly fans from across the pond, in Michigan, originally from Canada, in Ontario. Fondly KarenLynn
Kate, thank you, I thought i was only one who "procrastinated" and that I was so bad not finishing something immediately. I have so many projects on the go and 50+ ideas mulling around in the head. Eventually I finish everything too
Love your many projects. Makes me feel better that my own have been so slow. I enjoy working slowly. The rush to just get things finished wears me out.
We all work in our own special ways, no need to apologise for the way you construct your life, its a journey and we all enjoy making our crafts whichever way we do them, and we all love to watch your videos and see your beautiful works in progress....
You are not the only one who has a lot of things going on.I do that my whole life. I think it is because we have so many interest and we can make everything we like. You don't have to choose, you do everything. I never heard the word butterfly mind, but I love it. It is always a suprise what you are doing today. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely week.
Dear Kate -- I do believe most of us would enjoy you Making Tea! You are Loved Dear Lady. From a warm day in New Brunswick Canada.!
Hello Kate! I loved this...I have been dressmaking for a number of years and only recently came across your wonderful quilting videos. I have been watching and watching everything thinking "can I do this it looks very complicated?"...how thrilled was I when you described dressmaking as more fiddly than quilting...I suppose it's what you are more familiar with but you have given me loads more confidence to stop watching the quilting and just GET ON WITH IT!!! I have bought some fabric sample books from Ebay so I can have a cheap experiment at a simple square/block design...I promise I will send you a pic of the finished result...Good or bad 🤣🤣 thanks for all your amazing, relaxing inspiration🥰 Wendy
Oh my gosh, I am so glad to find someone who works on many projects at a time!!! Love all your projects and especially Agnes' quilt, it is absolutely gorgeous!
I hadn’t realised how much the curtain lining colour influences the whole effect. I just thought that particular curtain had many more green fabrics in it.
I imagine a pastel pink lining would give a lovely rosy glow to the new room, especially in winter.
Happy making, Kate 🌸
I agree, especially since she plans on painting the room pink!!! Perfect!!!
Lovely idea
I think the way you do everything is lovely. ☺️
They are so charming, and the new curtains in the extension will be beautiful. Thanks for sharing your process!
It's always so peaceful to watch you...I feel as if I know you as a good neighbor I love to visit and even enjoy a cup of tea with. Be blessed dear lady!
It’s a great deal, Kate! I’m (too) quickly going thru all my tier videos. The last months diary was so entertaining - its so much like sitting and hanging out with a friend - I have to giggle as I find myself starting to say something to you and then realize where I am!
I love the relaxed nature of your videos.
Well now I know…I have a butterfly mind. You’ve described me to a tee! I enjoy your posts so much. I learn something with everyone. Some are little tidbits, others are so revolutionary to me and you are always an inspiration! Thank you so much!
I envy you Kate with all your different projects going on. Never a dull moment in your life. What a happy one and looking forward to sharing them with us.
Kate - Just keep being you. It’s what we love. ❤️
Kate. You’re my kind of girl. I absolutely adore hand piecing. My mind is full of projects. I ordered some Jen Kimball acrylic templates recently. I want them here immediately. My winter project will be a Trip Around the World….approximately 40” plus something for a table topper. I live in Minnesota USA so plenty of winter for a cool hand pieced project. ❤
Like you, I have many things "in the works" at any given time. Kudos to you that on top of everything else you create, you find time to do videos for You Tube. I find I tell fewer and fewer people what I am doing as they don't seem to "get it". I asked one of my neighbors what she did for a hobby and she said "nothing". maybe watched an occasional thing on the TV. I take care of my husband who is ill and in a wheelchair. I love to cook and try new recipes, I sew (clothing, toys, quilts and small quilted projects) , I knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider, cross stitch, refinish furniture, upholster, paint (acrylics and watercolors), keep house, shop, lots of gardening (I am currently hardscaping a walking path around the house and garden)...but I am never ever bored. So you just keep up what you're doing and enjoy your life. I understand completely.
Please don't apologies for your process , all you projects no doubt will evolve in their own time. I so enjoy your channel and relate to a butterfly mind. Thank you so much for sharing , you make the world a better place.
Your videos are so inspiring! I've recently discovered you and your videos. I'm slowly catching up! I also have numerous projects going at once! Four knitting projects currently! They will all get done eventually! You are very encouraging and because of you, I am going to dip my toe into quilting at some point this year! Please keep doing what you do! I love sitting with a cup of coffee and watching your videos each morning. Like sitting with a friend!
Kate, you are so much like me, I too have many projects on the go at once, I do quickie projects but most of them take time. I love the color pink. I should paint my kitchen pink. My class room was pink and no one liked it but me. I loved going to work in it. My bedroom curtains are half square triangles that was a quilt top that never was finished. I love them. I am going to be making my living room curtains the same or maybe the squares. I have been looking for curtains for here but I do not like any of the factory made ones. I am going to be painting my chairs and creating pillows for them. I am retired and have nothing but time. I have even made socks. I wish my husband was with me still he would have love the old me come back. I was creative as a young wife/ mother then work took my time. Thank you for all the inspirations. Love and Blessings
I too am retired now. In my young mom days my creativity just flowed, then like you work took all my time. It took some time for those creative juices to start flowing again, but I sure am having fun now. Drives my husband batty with all the projects I have going tho.
@@lorik8923 glad your creative juices are back. It took me a long time to get mine back too.
I like everything you do,all your projects ,2 years ago I found your channel,I am so happy to watch your creative things.
Pat Davidson I think you are fabulous. Very talented and love to spend time with you. You are the mother i never had.