The Wood Workshop - John in his natural element
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- My son John is a very good cabinet maker... so when he agreed to make something for the Christmas boxes I was thrilled! The perfect pairing to Ceri's soap. In this video Anna will show you around his workshop.
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This video was filmed and edited by my daughter in law, Anna Jackson, Blackthorn Films
This video was filmed before the UK national lockdown, due to COVID 19. In addition to which , I am a Family Bubble with John and Anna
The music from Epidemic Sound is called - The Wisdom of Trees and Yonder Dale
So lovely - I do love having the privilege of being able to watch such a lovely mother and son relationship...so heartwarming. Those soap dishes are beautiful and such a lot of hard work and love has gone in to them. I think people will jump at the chance to buy anything John makes to put in your shop. Have a gorgeous day lovely people x
John, and Anna and mother- i love the way you made the soap dishes of word from the same tree! 316 soap dishes- wonderful with woodworking, fiddling the details after creating the soap dish- and sand and then did oil over the wooden soap dish- Fantastic! Love watching - Thank you! Grain in the wood m, too, English made from the beginnng! love the grain thru out🥰💕Sandi Myer love these- Thank you, John💕
What a blessing to have the wood from the diseased trees.
I loved watching John in his work shop. When I was younger, my late husband and I had a work shop built for my brother in our backyard. He was living with us at the time. We had such a good time together making all kinds of projects. He was so gifted and country decor was very popular at the time. This brought back so many memories. John is such a dear man.....I loved when he ruffled your hair there at the end. Thank you so much for sharing this video and have a Blessed day.
Love the flowers around the mirror and soaps effect on soap wood dish ! interesting!
Although the soap dishes are gorgeous, what I enjoyed most was your interaction with John. SO sweet!
Fabulous!! What a creative lot you are! My father was, by profession, a forester. About 40 years ago, he brought home a some cherry wood and, for Christmas, designed some animal napkin rings. As kids, it was our job to sit under a sheet on the sofa with a napkin ring and strips of sandpaper to make them as smooth as a baby's bottom. When they were all finished, like you and John, we had an oiling session. My grandparents loved their present. My mom and dad have them now. I think my favorite was the snake! Thanks for bringing back fond memories! Be well in your bubble. As always, dear Norma.
what great memories - and how wonderful to have something so well made. xxx
Truly like that all the soap dishes come from 1 tree and will end up all over the world! Wonderful collaboration within the family, love it!
Suggestion for a small wood item from john's workshop: hanging ornaments, Xmas tree, star, angel, simple flat shapes with a hole drilled, maybe a ribbon for hanging.
Sweet Mother , son moment. There’s nothing like family!
I was a wood carver for about 20 years about 15 years ago so I really really liked see Johnny in his workshop! Wow! love all the tools and space. I only used a router, band saw, drill press, and countertop sander but hand carving was the most used tool. Great job John (Johnny😁). Nice soap dish. I made a wood finish of beeswax and non toxic clear walnut oil -good for salad bowls and lip balm😊 Great to have these vids, Kate, big warm hugs!🦌💌❤️🙏👍🇨🇦☕️✌️
Woodworking is so fantastic! My dad has been in construction and was a crane operator since he was a young teen. He had a brain bleed eight years ago now and still piddles with wood and has taught me a lot. Man, what he wouldn’t give for a shop like John has!
Hi Kate :) You have such a lovely family. The soap dishes are perfect. I used to make soap years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Back before how-to videos and buying ingredients in bulk was a real checklist of safety from manufacturers because I wasn't a bulk company! I bought books, made notes, and a lot of trial batches. When John brought out the whole trunk slab of Elm, I caught my breath because it was so beautiful. So, I know the pleasure and process of handmade items. The way your son spoke of you, "mother," warmed my heart. The recipients of these lovely treasures are truly lucky...and...such pretty posies in your bathroom. I have to say that I smiled all the way through this video as I did with the candle making one :)
I love when he mussed your hair❤️ He loves his Mother☺️
Another great video with John it’s lovely to watch a mum and son working together.
Dutch elm disease wiped out many beautiful trees in North America too. The few surviving elm are stately, elegant trees. John’s soap dishes are beautiful. I love that the Christmas boxes are a family affair. ❤️
The elm is such lovely wood. Thank you to Anna and John for the workshop video showing us the process of making the soap dishes. They look great! And, as always, it’s great fun to see the interaction between Mum and Son. You two are adorable. Take care everyone!
My father was a sawyer at our local lumberyard (50+ years ago) when I was growing up. Loved the scent of wood on him when he came home from work and gave me my daily hug. 💕 Thank you, Kate, for sharing your lovely family with us. Love the videos. A welcome change from all the political goings on here in the U.S.!
me too - I love the smell of sawdust! ha ha! xxx
I actually got my husband to watch this one with me! He has done a fair bit of woodwork, used to have a Shopsmith. I would love to have one of these beautiful bits of an English tree!!! I wonder, since so many died, are the replanting new Elm trees? John, the design is absolutely perfect! The grain in the one you held to the camera was gorgeous Kate!!
Yes Kate and John. I will always purchase handmade wooden products. Yes please John and thanku
SPLENDIDLY well don Dear Kate and the GANG! Such joy is in watching you alongside John creating and sharing a craft. My favorite materials to surround myself with are all natural. Mostly because i am a very tactile person and i fancy the thought that i can use an item a lifetime and then pass it on to my loved ones. Anything wood, stoneware, rocks and paper or animal and plant fibers seem to have always called to me. The soap dish is beautiful and how beautiful to connect us all in such a special way. It is so positive for us to consider each other as small parts of a whole. So of course I'd vote aye to John doing another project. Even before the next Christmas box. Would it be difficult to create a small cedar block or box. Maybe one with a simple mushroom or blossom painted painted on it... Whatever you decide I am here on my hill in Idaho loudly cheering you on. For all on the LGS here is a pot of tea, a plate of ginger snaps and a cheshire cat I am passing along. The cat oddly just appeared on my lap. 😉 Try to stay well wherever you are. Especially now we should try to believe in magic! Have a nice night.💞🙏✌
Who wouldn't be interested in wood things. I love wood. Your son is so talented. Those are beautiful soap dishes. Your family is awesome Kate. All these videos are so interesting. I love them all.
I’m in Cornwall and I have two elm trees in the garden but I know there were loads that were felled during the Dutch elm disease crisis. They regularly send up runners in the lawn.
John has the cleanest workshop I have ever seen!
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Thank you so much for your podcast! I’m from California and we are awaiting the results of our Presidential election. The last four years have been incredibly stressful and actually quite shocking. Watching you and your family while I knit a sweater for my brother, is a much welcomed meditation. Kate, you are a gift in my life. Thank you.
Oh, I am so with you! We'll make it through eventually.
I really believe that the things we do with our hands and with love and for other people have the power to help us thought difficult times like this. the world exists beyond all of the turmoil that is going on and it is comforting to know we can retreat into it now and then xxxxx stay safe
I was fortunate enough to visit California last summer (San Francisco, Yosemite, Morro Bay, Visalia, LA). It’s such a beautiful state, with so many aspects but best of all we met some really great people and some will remain friends for life.
I realize this video is three years old but I just now found it. This has been so very interesting watching John in his very tidy workshop making these beautiful soap dishes. He shows how much he love his precious mother. I was just telling my daughter how he always messes your hair up and he just did. How funny. Wish I could buy a dish holder he made. ❤
I L O V E these meet the maker videos. So wonderful to see artisans making their creations.
Hello John....I think ANYTHING that you decide to make for the family shop would be simply amazing and VERY MUCH appreciated! Handmade is ALWAYS better than store bought...you are an amazing artist! 👍🏻💕👵🏻
I LOVE this!!! John was so shy showing Kate his end product! What a great family, I just love they are all involved, and it's with love. Lovely family! Thank you for sharing. My husband is a wood worker and I love the smell and attributes of the woods. Lovely video.
Pretty sure I'm not alone in being interested in anything John makes! Maybe a small box, John?? Such a precious son you have, Kate! And a great mother/son team.
Oh I second the small box idea, and add the last homely hse logo on top.
It’s wonderful of John, also, to be part of the project. Elm is beautiful and it’s very nice of him to share it. Dutch elm disease killed many elm trees in the U.S. also. When I was a kid my street was lined with elm trees, and I remember seeing the trees die one at a time, one after the other. So very sad.
I agree, it happened here in Truro, NS Canada. Our town had the branches removed and then wood craftsmen sculptured prominent people and animals throughout the town. They made up a tourist map and booklet that allowed people to drive around and learn about the culture of our town that was founded in 1759.
Sadly over last 30 years some have rotted and had to be dismantled...but, it was a added tourist attraction to see when they visited Our Victoria Park and Tidal Bore... Nice memories.
This may have been my all time favorite video. Your son John is such a great guy. You have such a fun loving family. I love how you all work together, and my favorite thing was how he said " hello you tube friends" just like you do.
he really loves what I do here - and over on Patreon he is quite a star! I'm thinking of making his a permanent feature!
My brother does wood turning on a lathe, and made me a yarn bowl several years ago. It was, is, and remains one of my most treasured things. Your son is very talented.
Kate says, "I don't want to change a thing." Yeah, my thoughts too. The workshop was interesting. Thanks for the letting all the LGS folks stop by and watch the soap dish production.
I knew that 'Mother' wouldn't change a thing. ❤️🇨🇦❤️
I loved the joy that shone on her face 💙
Such a sweet and loving family. ❤️🐾
SWEET JOHN ! ! I love that Anna calls him Johnny ! ! These soap dishes are just stunning. Can't wait to get one ! ! ! Love all the items so far for the Christmas box Kate. ((hugs))
He seems such a gentle soul... my Father was a carpenter and he was a gentle soul too... I really think that anyone who works with wood must have a gentle heart !!! 💕
My husband is a carpenter. They do have gentle hearts.
Like Jesus and also his earthly father Joseph
My lovely Dad worked with wood also, he was such a gentle man 🥰
Ah yes, my Grandfather made some beautiful furniture and smaller wooden pieces. He definitely was a gentle soul. I think he enjoyed his woodworking as a great way to get away from my Grandmother as well😂
Every single dish is absolutely stunning ❣️ ❣️ ❣️ Such a wide variation in color and grain!! I was so touched, as a mom of grown sons, with how you and John are obviously very close to each other 😽 I may have shed a tear or ten! ♥️ A mother's love... 💖 Thank you for these maker videos!
Great seeing John again helping Mom with her creations for her Christmas boxes.
I’m pretty new to watching “The Last Homely House”. I absolutely love and enjoy it so much!!! The one comment I want to leave is that you are truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. You, the family and your life always leave me feeling warm, relaxed and feeling good after watching. Thank you, Kate!!!! Kathy from Massachusetts US ❤
Really interesting listening to John explaining about the different wood and how they react to water. It was very nice to see him working on a project for the Christmas boxes.
Oh, yes please, John. I am an English Paper Piecing addict and I need a rack for my small templates perhaps about ten inches long would do the trick.
Loving these posts and can hardly wait for tomorrows!!!
I'm very impressed with the soap dishes. The wood is so beautiful, such lovely patterns and colours. I would love to see John make one of those over the bath , soap and sponge holder trays that we used to have in the 70s. Just imagine how lovely they would look with natural sponges and a back scrubber? And maybe a little part for a glass of something nice. Really enjoy watching skilled people work, would love to see more of John's videos. What a lovely family you are. Xx
I love that John described the attributes of each type of wood . I had no idea that oak would leave black stains. Maybe you can show or tell us what other things John makes. It’s really nice to see the two of you working together.
Yes I like to watch woodworking.
Wouldn’t it be great if John , could make you a beautiful box for your patchwork , can you imagine the love , every time you opened the lid , to think your son made it with love to you , I would buy a soap dish if I could afford it thank you Kate and John for sharing stay safe xxx
Kate I would love for your son to have things in the shop. Woodworking is such an amazing skill. Loved watching the process from my seat on the Lime Green Sofa sharing popcorn with my friends
What a wonderful family you have. John always makes me smile - it's like he wants to be naughty but he keeps it reined in :)
you wait till Sunday's video when the reining in is abandoned! ha ha! xxx
Fabulous watching John in the workshop. Wonderful soap dishes, I would buy one in an instant. When I was younger we lived in an Elm tree lined road. They all got Dutch Elm disease and I can remember seeing my Mum being distraught and crying as she berated the workmen cutting them all down. Now I am older I can empathise. I couldn't live anywhere that that is devoid of trees.
Jon is a sweet man. I laugh every time he reaches over and rubs your hair. And he just . a cheshire cat. He loves his mum for sure. I just love your family they are all so talented.😊
Oh, Kate! What a lovely son you have! When John ruffled your hair, my heart melted and I heard myself saying, awww. It was spontaneous. Couldn't help myself. Loved this video. I think the soap dishes are wonderful and I enjoyed seeing the process and learning about the wood. So interesting. More please. :-)
John has a really proper woodshop! I regret not trying to get a box but it's fun to see what's going inside. My favorite part of the video is when John tussles the top of your head - it brought a tear to my eye! He favors you so much - handsome man!
that absolutely warmed my soul. Your son John is an artisan to be sure. His warmth and gentle spirit shine in his space. the soap dish is lovely, but really the loveliest bit is all of you.
Lovely just lovely. Jon seems like a sweet and loving young man much credit to the mom who have raised them..
Beautiful beautiful elm! Well chosen John! I am going to lay before the computer to get one of the boxes. And yes, I am interested in John’s woodwork in the future. ❤️
Such amazing family involvement in helping you make the Christmas boxes Kate. Anna doing the filming and now John making soap dishes and later Martha making something else. So much thought has gone into this. Roll on tomorrow for another video!
Yes yes yes I would love John to create something for the shop! I’m from a woodworking family and love all things wood! The soap dishes are absolutely beautiful! Our Elm trees in New York have also been greatly affected by the Dutch elm disease. So sad! Thank you again for a wonderful video!
The way John ruffled your hair is just what my son does to me. So sweet.
When you and John are putting the oil on the soap dishes ...I started to cry . oh my . I can see the love he has for his Mother . So sweet .
What a talented family you are! Every one of you have unique talents. Every time I see John, I think about the days when he was pinning the map. I also just love it when he ruffles your hair.
Yes, there is an American Elm tree. I love mother and son together creating. ❤️❤️
I'm as fascinated watching John work the wood and machinery as I am watching Kate with fabric, sewing machines, threads and needles
What a lovely family you have Kate and their partners are lovely too, you must be so proud Kate and thankful too that they chose well. You have passed on your artistic gene to your kids in different ways, it will be interesting to see what course Agnes takes.
I do love the simple beauty of wood, and I think Ceri's soap will look lovely atop the dishes! Wonderful work, John; thank you for working so hard!
Awww ! Such a good son ! The tossel of your hair kate from your son touched my heart & brought tears ! How precious the love you have & show to each other ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Really enjoyed seeing John work. And yes anything John makes I think would do well in the shop. It’s a nice connection and I think we all appreciate it. Hope Anna got her soapdish and got the pic of the bunch!
This is so wonderful, the time spent with our children is priceless. Handmade soap , handmade soap dishes, and handmade candles, and some most wonderful gifts !!!
I love the relationship & banter with you & John & the chat between Anna & John he’s a grand lad 👍
Soap dishes are good as well 😜 ps liking the workshops
Good to have clean hands during covid lock down . We are slowly coming out of 3 months of sever lock down here in Melbourne Australia. Lock downs do work but everyone has to comply. I'm glad Kate that John is in your bubble. I have heard the single parents without a garden or out door space have the hardest time. It would be great for John to have something in the shop, something to go in my sewing kit, covers for a needle book, or a dish shape to fill and cover as a pin cushion. Id be happy to buy the wooden piece and then fill and cover my self.
Actually, I would RATHER like John's profile cabinet 🤣. GREAT film as usual. Stay safe LHH Bubble xxx
What a lovely lad. Very sweet family interaction.😃🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Beautiful wood choice and workmanship. Real labors of love for hundreds of households to adore for a lifetime.
You are a beautiful boy John, I am very jealous of Kate at the minute in a loving mother way my 2 boys both live on the other side of Australia to me and I have not seen them since lock down in march we are open in NSW but WA won’t let us in but hey are working and are safe and healthy which I am very grateful for. I have showed my hubby your beautiful woodwork he is a builder and loves anything timber he is really impressed with that beautiful grainy wood love to see you with your beautiful mum I got quite teary.💕
This Meet the Maker Series is SUCH a treat. I hope you and the family feel very proud of how this is all coming together, Kate.
I love things made of wood so by all means John make something for the shop. Love the soap dish.
Thank you, our dining table was made by my father from wych elm from trees in our garden. In 1982.
Precious relationship with your children you have. Priceless. The soap dishes are beautiful. Very interesting about the different woods and how they react to water. So very sad that the English Elms have died. Hopefully they will return. Thank you Kate and John too. (I'm starting to say things are lovely, haha) Such a gentle word it is.
This was so delightful. Here in the USA we are all still a little stressed so this was a welcome respite.
Love you two together. Mum and Son🥰 John, love your work...Next year in the box 📦 any chance of a wardrobe 😳🤭😆
Mother and son interactions always warm my heart! Beautiful wood. Loving these maker videos. Thanks for sharing.
The soap dishes are beautiful! John's workshop is awesome. I would definitely purchase something that John has made for the store, he's a very talented young man. So nice to see John tussling his mom's hair again. Thanks Kate, John, and Anna for letting us visit with you. What an amazing Christmas box you are all putting together.
Oh that is lovely! I have just set an alarm for the shop update. The makes from the box would be such a nice gift to myself for my new home. And Johns makes in the shop? Yes please!
Oh how beautiful! John is a real artist just like mom😃🥰
John is amazing. His soap dishes are beautiful. I loved his playfulness at the end. Warmed my heart.
That slab and the grain of Elm is beautiful. Such a nice workshop. He turned out a pretty soap dish. In The USA, same thing the dutch elm killed the elms. And they are a very interesting looking tree. Once oiled they are truly a piece of art.
🤗 What a wonderful son you have Kate to help you with your project! It’s always so amazing to me that men that work with wood are always so knowledgeable of their source.
Oh Kate! John ruffling your hair like you’re a naughty mummy 🤣 that’s exactly the kind of thing my eldest son (almost 18) would do to me. Must be because he’s so much taller than me. I would love a Last Homely House chopping board. Is that something that John could make? Doesn’t have to be massive, just large enough to slice cheese 🧀 for cheese & biscuits, or lemons 🍋 for gin - we could pass them down the LGS. Or different sizes? I wonder if you could get a pyrotechnic stamp ? 🤷🏻 made of your logo that could be burnt into the board. That would be cool 👍🏼 Sending lots of love, Sam xxx
all good ideas - we can't get away from the fact that wood is so heavy to send - it might make the cost too prohibitive? xxx
YES, John! More wood! Loved Anna and John's video together!
How lovely to meet your son! He has some real skills and knowledge, and I'm sure getting to work with Mum is a treat! Loved seeing you all working together. All your kids seem to have talents. Apples are not falling far from the tree!
I would love to see John as he works and the finished items. His workshop looks very well stocked with different tools. I really treasure anything wood. The wood grain is always so interesting and varied. Yes, there is an American elm.
My husband is a woodworker and wood turner, I know how much work goes into the simplest of items. Love everything that's going into the Christmas boxes.
So pleased you were able to bubble with the family. This was the thing that got us all through. 7 days from now I got engaged and battled to marry 6 weeks later. A tough time for it to happen, but wouldn’t change it for the world.
The episodes with you and John are my favourites. Love your gentle interaction and the careful and thoughtful way John is working on your project.
Hello Kate! Oh these videos are just what I need this week here in USA!!!! The smiles on John and your faces is contagious!!! An OH MY....the soap dishes are beautiful!!! Take Care! Deb
What a sweetheart your son is. The love too his mom is toughing.
Now I had tears to my eyes.
And Anna so proud of her ,, Johnny,,. Loved it all so much. John told us in such a interesting way about the wood and how is was made, the soap things. Forgot the word. You can be proud of your family. 😘
I am very proud of each one of them xxxx thank you
Thank you John for making those beautiful soap dishes. It would like to see what you will make next year.
This was fantastic. Those are beautiful. I have an antique China cabinet that has doors of pressed Elm. Our American Elm suffered greatly and there are just a few that survived. The grain of the wood is gorgeous. Thank you for posting this and thank you to Anna and John.
John! That knotty grainy elm with those beautiful hues!!! Brilliant! The idea of having a lovely piece of English Elm in my own home all the way here in the U.S.? 💗💗💗 Especially knowing who made it & how much care went into it! THANK you!
I love John's woodworking , Wish he could make a Christmas Star.
I’m loving these Meet the Maker videos. Although I’m a quilter I love to watch other crafts.
So interesting. We have a huge Siberian Elm tree in our front yard. The deer love the leaves. That plank of elm coated with the Danish finish looked delicous, just like the soap!
Wow! Every video this week, I say this is my favorite item in the Christmas box, but I am sure this elm soap dish with the posh danish oil is my ultimate favorite! 😍 I love the story of where the elm wood came from and the thoughtfulness of the design. Loads of artistic talent in Kate’s family💕