Hello Kate! I have 300+ Kantha squares that I made from 6 " squares of old Sari fabric from Etsy. My plan is to make a robe ie: dressing gown like yours using them! You are soo very inspiring and just down right fun to watch! I will celebrate my 80th birthday in April and it has been my lifelong goal to learn something new every week. And then I share with my small sewing group. Hugs from Washington State!
I just turned 80 and am an avid quilter and my goal is to make a new quilt pattern every month. I just finished a dilly. It was a pain to make but it turned out beautiful and it was a challenge and that’s the whole point. I am in a church prayer quilt ministry, so we’re always making quilts because they are always needed. Like everyone else I feel like when I’m watching Kate’s videos I’m with a friend. This past week while I was quilting, I had her videos on and even when she wasn’t talking and the music was so soft and relaxing and she was sitting there with her tea. I just felt so relaxed and comfortable being with a friend, Kate. So thank you, Kate, for providing a gentle friendship for all of us, Whatever our needs are.
@user-bk8jl5di5i You sound like fun! I admire your goal of learning something new each week. Maybe I'll try as well. 😊 Hello from Ballard, Seattle, WA. 🙋🏽♀️
@maureenkearns5376 @user-bk8jl5di5i learns something new every week, and you do a new quilt pattern every month! Where do you get the energy?? I need me some of THAT. 😊 Cheers!
Can’t wait to see the next video. Watched your videos all day yesterday,it helps me so much going through this crazy cancer. Feels like a dear friend. Thank you Kate you mean so much to all of us out here all over the world. ❤️
Oh no ! I feel 🥺. I really hope you beat this thing that is such a huge challenge to undergo. That would make me 🙂. I’m so glad you’re finding a way to distract yourself and getting creative at the same time. Not to mention being able to create beautiful things for yourself and others. I hope you have good friends and family to support you. Take care…. 🌈❤️. Leonie Cent in Australia
I am from Bengal where Kantha quilting originated from. The original purpose was blankets for babies hence had to be super soft. Mainly old cotton saris and scarfs.. I love kantha, such a wonderful video thank you 🙏🏽❤️
Here in Bengal we make Kantha with old saree and colourful thread .its so nice n cozy to see you Kate making a Kantha .Katha is a very traditional work ,here in most Bengali homes no old clothes goes waste.reuse over and over again .Love from Kolkata
Some of my favorite projects have been the most intuitive. The “make-it-up as you go along” process brings me such joy, and often results in the most surprising and delightful quilts and cushions. As with everything you do, Kate, it will be exciting to see your Kantha quilt come to life. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I think The ability to be creative in whatever craft you choose, is very important. That’s as opposed to strictly following a pattern of some kind. I guess, once you get a grip on the basics of a craft like quilting/patchwork etc, you can then branch out and let your creative juices flow 🙂👍❤️🥳
Hello Kate, I loved watching you work through your project. What I realized about all the creative arts videos is how individualized this process is. I am a 70 year old silversmith who walks through a similar process when creating a piece. I really think these moments are where our individual "Art Speak" really shines. I absolutely love your color ways and how your home, studio and life is sprinkled with your very thought out designs. You are an artistic treasure!
Yes! The project I've been jonesing for. Back when you shared your dressing gown video I ordered those lively squares. I didn't want to make a dressing gown lovely though yours is, but they aren't quite right for any quilt I thought of. Like you I've been down the kantha/kwanda/boro rabbit hole. My very best friend of 45 years has alzheimers and every week when she comes here for a long visit I bring out the bag of squares as if I just got them and she folds them ...she can't sew anymore but remembers loving material. Perhaps I'll make it for her to help heal my heart. Can't wait for next one
I had never heard of Kantha quilting so I am going to have to check it out. I am really looking forward to more of this project and the video ended too soon for me (I could really watch your videos all day!) Thanks so much, Kate and Anna!! Hugs to you both……………………
What a lovely project for a cold, snowy day! Loved hearing the crackling of the fire! Follow your intuitive, creative muse Kate!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful project with us!
Wonderful quilt project Kate. I love watching you on a Sunday afternoon while I am stitching. You are so creative and talented. I have learned so much. Thank you for all you do. You have an awesome channel! Blessings on your day.
Hello Kate, it is a beautiful Sunday afternoon in fall and I am taking a break from reading to watch you. This is my Sunday tradition to watch you. This is very interesting and I am fascinated by the way the fabric comes together
This is a very timely video. For the last few weeks I've been trying my hand at a combo Kantha/Kawandi type scrap quilt for the local foster care program. Our quilting group was gifted yards of single sided prequilted fabric. We also had a lot of flannel scraps from the quilts we make to donate. I am on my second quilt with the prequilted as a base and hand stiching the flannel scraps onto it with my excessive supply of embroidery thread. Very satisfying and very good use of a lot of scraps! Thanks Kate for all of your warmth, charm and generosity.
I love that double gauze colour! I learned a huge amount from my first kawandi and had to go back to embroider some flappy seams as they came untucked and raw edges poked out but I have to say, made with old gauze scarves as the ‘batting’, it’s THE softest quilt ever. It’s my poorly blankie and my dogs all come rushing to be snuggled in it with me when they see me take it out of the cupboard!
Thank you so much for doing this project and letting us see how yours turns out. I saw a special on TV about the women who go from village to village asking who needs quilts. They lay out all their old clothing that no longer fits and is tattered and she uses that for the wadding. She used some old Sarai’s or some scraps that she brought for the front and back and the inside is all tattered blankets and clothing. It makes for a really nice weight finished quilt. Perhaps a little lumpy but I don’t think that matters.
Yes, Marion's tutorial is the best out there! 🙌🏽 I think she also recommended to use the double gauze for the back too and the quilts are so beautiful. I'm excited to see the skirt!
Isn’t it lovely. Kate told us about “Arne & Carlos, “ “What Vivi did next ,” told us about The Last Homely House & so on. Such a lovely community to be part of 😊
I love your laid back exploratory mind set! Try and go with it. Your videos are very calming to me. The music is wonderful. Editing and production is professional and its on topics that are the things I so love to. I have many interests as well. So, I know there are other people like me. I feel right at home with your videos. And believe it or not, your wardrobe and appearance is wonderful and inspiring, so real and fresh and relaxed!
Love your channel have watched for many years just didn't know how to send messages my granddaughter showed me how. Love all your videos. Have a wonderful day.
I really loved this video. I felt like I was having morning tea with my grandmother who I miss a lot. Also this gave me ideas for recycling old cloths into fun blankets. Thank you. 💝
Dear Kate, I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. I live in New Jersey, USA. I can't recall if I got the chance to tell you that last year during the summer I purchased an entire bulk of Liberty fabric because of you. I'm so excited about making a quilt for my bedroom. I haven't started my project yet, but it is written in the stars for this spring. I just wanted to say "hello" and that I love watching you and Anna together. It really is such a refreshing channel to watch. Oh, yes, by the way, I ordered the Indian Hand Blocked Printed fabric from the Etsy shop you recommended. I want to make the dressing gown similar to the one you made that I love so much. Thanks again. Love, Eve
Hi Kate! I notice in you videos that when you are having tea in your pavilion or a meal at at a table they are bare. I’ve seen here in the south, Tennessee, people often use an old or small quilt as a tablecloth. And I know you are not short on supply, just a suggestion! I’m so glad I found your videos! Blessings to you and yours!♥️🐈🩷🐈⬛
Really enjoyed your video, very informative and clear instructions! I am 65 but a novice sewer, but I'm want to learn, I am teaching myself embroidery as well! I was told as a child you won't be able to do that, or you can't do that! So now proving to myself I can, I may not be perfect but trying! Looking forward to your next session! Thank you for sharing!
Kate, you have inspired me to make a kantha quilt. For many years I've collected fabric and now when I look at some pieces, they don't inspire me anymore. I've decided to use those pieces of fabric on the inside of my kantha quilt. Thank you for the inspiration
Afternoon, Kate. I am visualizing the Double Slice Layer Cake that Jenny at Missouri has done. Slice, match, stitch, rotate, slice and to do it again. It creates a really interesting group of shapes. You wouldn't need to fully slice all the pieces. I do think I would have gone to my bins and stitched a doll size for Agnes or the new baby to learn before I tried on the "real" pieces. I'm sure you've learned so much already. Can't wait for the next video. If you haven't gotten very far, throw a group in the suitcase and let Arne have a go with you. What he understands about construction with fabric is always so clear from his foundational training and sees things differently. Enjoy your cold afternoon...lovely here in GA of USA. Almost spring-like. Seems we will not get much more winter this year~!
I found your channel by accident as I love to sew but not quilting, I have loved watching your ideas grow, your creativity and of course your gorgeous quilts. I’m from mid wales, living in a beautiful village surrounded by valleys and hills I find this creatively inspiring so finding your channel is equally inspiring. Thank you x 😊 Love the idea of lime green sofa mine is the liberty purple cushion, I love to make cakes and scones for my friends and often share pictures of my sewing. X
I made a small table mat using Kawandi and enjoyed it very much. It is so cheerful and happy looking. The person who taught me said "there is no ugly fabric" and that it all works out because you can cover up parts of fabric and in the end it all works out. And she was right. I will read up on Kantha to learn about the difference. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
I understood Khantha is layer over layer without patches, whole old sari's, 2 to 3 for flexible garments, 6 for blankets. Kawanda is made of little patch layers. Beautiful use of all your scrabs, Kate
I just found you a week ago, and have had hours of your company while I made a quilt. I didn't know till tonight that I was watching old videos. Fell in love with Norma and found video tonight right after she died. So sorry. I'm consoled knowing she had a wonderful life with you. Hello from Texas.
Hello Kate. I watch all your videos and really admire you and your homely house. I am from Pakistan and currently in uk visiting my daughter in London. Last week we went to Scotland and passed Northumberland. I thought of you and would have loved to meet you in person, and see your beautiful home,, but i was with my daughters family And her three very naughty kids (one of them an infant). Would have loved to meet you in person, and see your lovely home. ( i am a knitter, crocheter, and a quilter, by hobby. Am a professor of biochemistry in a medical college in my country by profession. Love you
Oh my goodness you are adorable. I don't even quilt but I watched your whole video 😂 I was down a cross stitch rabbit hole and your video was reccomended. Love all the back story of the type if quilt you're doing. Best of luck! Happy stitching! ❤
Then you so much Kate for your ideas and inspiration. I am brand new to quilting and love how you break down all the steps. I especially loved the English Paper Piecing. I am originally a Yorkshire lass, but now live in Savannah in the USA.
Thanks Kate. You inspired me to use scraps for the colourful quilt behind you. The colour fading one. Not sure the name. I’m making while watching today.
I’m so glad you are doing this as it something I’ve wanted to try for a while. It’s quite cold and windy here today in our little town of Hamilton MT (45,000) and I’ve got the heat on. And I’m latch hooking a rug while watching you. So the sound of your fire crackling is perfect. And there’s a cat laying on my legs below the rug. Purrrfect!❤️
My best friend is British and I am far from her right now so watching you not only is fun and interesting but it brings me closer to my friend somehow. I like your content and find that I learn a lot about letting go and just doing something new and engaging. Thank you.
.... ‘a cold day today’ it looks like you have snow from your window at time stamp 11:23. The fire and the view make your lovely channel and prescience even more homely. Thanks for all inspiration
My great grandmother, who was born in 1902, used to make quilts with layers of fabric inside. As a child I remember loving those quilts. However they were so heavy!!! But welcomed on winter nights ❤
I finished a Kantha-style quilt this winter. Instead of the inner layer of fabric (I never knew about that) I pinned thin cotton batting with the quilting pins at about 10 inch intervals. Then I started at one corner laying down a piece of fabric and quilting it in place an inch in from the edge, about 2 inches in to allow the backing to fold over for the border. When I got near the end of the first piece, I lay down another piece and continued along the edge for the first line with the running stitch, turning under the edges as I went, at the same time deciding which piece of fabric would need to be turned under. I never knew where I would end up. When I got to the center I got so flummuxed I finally just pieced a panel separately in an intricate design and lay it down just so and continued with the stitching., except instead of continuing with the straight running stitch I followed this way and that to accommodate the intricacies of the design panel. Whew!
I am fascinated by this technique of making blankets! This would be a great project to get laid out and pinned and then take on a travel or camping or something where you don't want to drag your machine or a lot of stuff with you. All ready to enjoy hand sewing by the campfire or looking over a lake or a beach (me in the shade of course). I can't wait to see your final layer choices!
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There’s nothing like needlework, a hit drink, and the sound of a fire on a cold, snowy day❤. I watched some Kawandi videos but haven’t heard of Kantha so I’m anxiously awaiting your next video…….
Thank you for the lovely email welcoming me to the Lime Green Sofa. I have been spending a lot of time on it, exploring your many fascinating and inspiring videos. I have recently moved from Devon to Gloucestershire to be close to my son but, sadly, away from many friends so it is really lovely to feel the warmth of friendship coming from your sofa.
Kate I love your projects! I adore the quilt in back of you. It’s so fulfilling to make something of beauty from all those little pieces. I am an American citizen but was born in Ruislip England, So I feel a real kinship with the country of my birth!
Sitting here on the lime green sofa, I'm eagerly awaiting the next video! Kate, you are such an inspiration, always challenging yourself, never afraid of venturing out into new areas.
I haven't tried kantha quilting yet but I have made three kawandi table centres (I learnt about it from Marion's World here on YT). It's such a relaxing project. I'm looking forward to seeing how this goes for you. ❤
Thank you Kate for sharing this new adventure with us.💖 I have a Kantha quilted market bag, that I absolutely love! I never thought that it is something I could try my hand at until I saw your video today, thank you🤗
Many of us quilters find uses for fabrics we aren't in love with don't we? That looks like the perfect project for yours. Good project for folks that enjoy hand-stitching as well. Looking forward to seeing the end result.
Oh I love it! Just this past week, I was just watching a slew (20 or so) videos of Kawandi and Kantha quilting. I am only 2 weeks into my first hexie quilt/ wall hanging, hmmm, patience will tell. And I have another project....a matching pair of lap quilts for my mom and I. I just may have to try my hand at the Kantha or Kwandi quilts though. And Sashiko too! So much fabric, so many styles and so little time! Thank you for sharing😊
I have a lovely shade of plain blue in double gauze, haven't decided what to make with it yet. It is very soft to feel. Enjoy your project, I look forward to seeing it.
I have done a couple of Kawandi quilts and really enjoy working on them Kate I also did a quilt as you go Kantha quilt using strips of fabric I love the feel of the hand sew feel of that throw mine is not traditional but I found it was. Easier than tackling the whole quilt at one time.
What a great project! I'm excited to see the end result. Thanks for sharing. Your lovely home looks so cozy. There's is nothing like a warm fire going in the fireplace . The crackling sound to me is so peaceful. Where you live is so pretty. Keep safe and warm, Kate. 😊 .
Exciting stuff Kate! I’ve seen these beautiful quilts on Pinterest, and RUclips. So practical and beautiful at the same time. Looking forward to part 2 . Thanks for sharing ❤️
Beautiful backdrop of the snowy day outside!! This looks like a very interesting process, & I’m sure you will figure out the best way to do it, so as to make you happy to get stitching on it! Can’t wait to see what you decide!!
I’m working on a small Kawandi quilt. I’ve read a lot about Kantha and Kawandi and the people who originated this form of quilting. I’m starting with small projects in order to improve my hand stitching and design of my project. I’ve added fabric as I go. Whereas I’ve seen people lay out there entire other stitch. I look forward to seeing your finished project.
This project looks very interesting Kate, I look forward to seeing how your thoughts, fabrics and stitchery comes along. I could do with a new project for the upcomming winter time. Thank you for instilling our minds and hands into something new.
I'm so pleased to catch this latest video of yours. I have making a kantha quilt, blanket or cushion on my to-do list and last week ordered some lovely indian block printed fabric pieces that I discovered searching on Etsy. I can hardly wait for them to arrive. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have been following may of your videos for a couple of years. I discovered them thanks to a mention about you by Arne & Carlos in one of their videos back in 2021 or 2022. I look forward to also checking out your channel about your garden and cabin building. Love this sort of thing too :)
May be a kwandi..stitched with a kantha stitch. Very interesting to research. I just ordered some liberty fabrics. Can't wait to get then. Thanks for all your inspiration!! You are so lovely to watch. Enjoy each day and be grateful!💖
So glad to see this video as I have been studying Kantha quilts and practicing hand stitching in preparation to make one. What a happy coincidence that the next step in our respective quilting journeys happens to coincide. 🎉
Kate just wanted share that I been loving both your channels. Enjoying visits with a dear soul that is kindred spirit. So enjoy the diversity of your projects. Thank you for sharing your family with us as well. So thrilled to see how your channels have grown for you. Passing the treats down the lime green sofa now, but I wanted to let you know how important and valued you are to us. Only blessings and peace for you and yours.
So glad you are taking on this project. I’ve become quite interested in the Kantha and Kawandi methods. Looking forward to your take . Hugs from Texas ❤
Hi Lakewood Colorado here. Our likes are very similar. Your quilt colors are like candy to my eyes. I work by hand a lot. I have been working on several cathedral windows for years. Oddly... Here I sit in Colorado on a Kantha quilt ,which origins are in India as I watch you putting one together in England....love it
Hi Kate, Just recently found you! This project sounds intriguing! Looking forward to seeing the process and progress. Also, thank you for the way you quilt, I saw the video of you and Anna working on quilts , I love the way you lay them out on a table . I’m in the process of making a quilt, have been trying to use a quilting hoop and it’s been a struggle. I’ve tried your technique and it’s a pleasure. I’m a beginner with quilting, but I had all these quilt blocks I wanted to use, so I went down the quilt rabbit hole 😄. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Theresa, I too have been in the same situation as you are in now and I understand how these videos of the Last Homely House keep you going and motivated. With my very best wishes.
How lovely and fun!! I wish I'd had a Gran like you to make sewing an adventure in creativity. Your cozy creativity is very inspiring! I look forward to seeing it done, or even more of the progress. Many thanks for your videos!
Hello Kate! I have 300+ Kantha squares that I made from 6 " squares of old Sari fabric from Etsy. My plan is to make a robe ie: dressing gown like yours using them! You are soo very inspiring and just down right fun to watch! I will celebrate my 80th birthday in April and it has been my lifelong goal to learn something new every week. And then I share with my small sewing group. Hugs from Washington State!
Something new every week 😮wow well done
I just turned 80 and am an avid quilter and my goal is to make a new quilt pattern every month. I just finished a dilly. It was a pain to make but it turned out beautiful and it was a challenge and that’s the whole point. I am in a church prayer quilt ministry, so we’re always making quilts because they are always needed. Like everyone else I feel like when I’m watching Kate’s videos I’m with a friend. This past week while I was quilting, I had her videos on and even when she wasn’t talking and the music was so soft and relaxing and she was sitting there with her tea. I just felt so relaxed and comfortable being with a friend, Kate. So thank you, Kate, for providing a gentle friendship for all of us, Whatever our needs are.
@user-bk8jl5di5i You sound like fun! I admire your goal of learning something new each week. Maybe I'll try as well. 😊 Hello from Ballard, Seattle, WA. 🙋🏽♀️
@maureenkearns5376 @user-bk8jl5di5i learns something new every week, and you do a new quilt pattern every month! Where do you get the energy?? I need me some of THAT. 😊 Cheers!
Can’t wait to see the next video. Watched your videos all day yesterday,it helps me so much going through this crazy cancer. Feels like a dear friend. Thank you Kate you mean so much to all of us out here all over the world. ❤️
Oh no ! I feel 🥺. I really hope you beat this thing that is such a huge challenge to undergo. That would make me 🙂. I’m so glad you’re finding a way to distract yourself and getting creative at the same time. Not to mention being able to create beautiful things for yourself and others. I hope you have good friends and family to support you. Take care…. 🌈❤️. Leonie Cent in Australia
Sending good thoughts your way. We all know how soothing it is to “visit” with Kate ❤❤. Please take care.
I’m sending care and strength to you all the way down the lime green sofa.
In my thoughts. X
Wishing you speedy recovery ❤❤
I am from Bengal where Kantha quilting originated from. The original purpose was blankets for babies hence had to be super soft. Mainly old cotton saris and scarfs.. I love kantha, such a wonderful video thank you 🙏🏽❤️
Here in Bengal we make Kantha with old saree and colourful thread .its so nice n cozy to see you Kate making a Kantha .Katha is a very traditional work ,here in most Bengali homes no old clothes goes waste.reuse over and over again .Love from Kolkata
Yes, and long ago, the coloured threads from the sari border were carefully pulled out and used as embroidery thread.
Some of my favorite projects have been the most intuitive. The “make-it-up as you go along” process brings me such joy, and often results in the most surprising and delightful quilts and cushions. As with everything you do, Kate, it will be exciting to see your Kantha quilt come to life. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I think The ability to be creative in whatever craft you choose, is very important. That’s as opposed to strictly following a pattern of some kind. I guess, once you get a grip on the basics of a craft like quilting/patchwork etc, you can then branch out and let your creative juices flow 🙂👍❤️🥳
Hello Kate, I loved watching you work through your project. What I realized about all the creative arts videos is how individualized this process is. I am a 70 year old silversmith who walks through a similar process when creating a piece. I really think these moments are where our individual "Art Speak" really shines. I absolutely love your color ways and how your home, studio and life is sprinkled with your very thought out designs. You are an artistic treasure!
Yes! The project I've been jonesing for. Back when you shared your dressing gown video I ordered those lively squares. I didn't want to make a dressing gown lovely though yours is, but they aren't quite right for any quilt I thought of. Like you I've been down the kantha/kwanda/boro rabbit hole. My very best friend of 45 years has alzheimers and every week when she comes here for a long visit I bring out the bag of squares as if I just got them and she folds them ...she can't sew anymore but remembers loving material. Perhaps I'll make it for her to help heal my heart. Can't wait for next one
Best to you and your friend.
It’s lovely to witness another person thinking through placement and process.
Making up as you go is TOTALLY my vibe, so I am LOVING this project!!!
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Can’t wait for part 2! 🤗🎉
I had never heard of Kantha quilting so I am going to have to check it out. I am really looking forward to more of this project and the video ended too soon for me (I could really watch your videos all day!) Thanks so much, Kate and Anna!! Hugs to you both……………………
What a lovely project for a cold, snowy day! Loved hearing the crackling of the fire! Follow your intuitive, creative muse Kate!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful project with us!
You always stretch our thought processes with your lovely projects. Kate, you are an inspiration. Thank you!
Wonderful quilt project Kate. I love watching you on a Sunday afternoon while I am stitching. You are so creative and talented. I have learned so much. Thank you for all you do. You have an awesome channel! Blessings on your day.
Hello Kate, it is a beautiful Sunday afternoon in fall and I am taking a break from reading to watch you. This is my Sunday tradition to watch you. This is very interesting and I am fascinated by the way the fabric comes together
This is a very timely video. For the last few weeks I've been trying my hand at a combo Kantha/Kawandi type scrap quilt for the local foster care program. Our quilting group was gifted yards of single sided prequilted fabric. We also had a lot of flannel scraps from the quilts we make to donate. I am on my second quilt with the prequilted as a base and hand stiching the flannel scraps onto it with my excessive supply of embroidery thread. Very satisfying and very good use of a lot of scraps! Thanks Kate for all of your warmth, charm and generosity.
You remind me so much how my grandmother used to show me how to do things with the sewing machine. You are my inspiration. Thank you
Hi Kate, it's going to be so luxurious with all that hand stitching and of course, we will all stay tuned.
i never been so intrigued and wishing something would keep going as I do right now. Can't wait for part 2
I love that double gauze colour! I learned a huge amount from my first kawandi and had to go back to embroider some flappy seams as they came untucked and raw edges poked out but I have to say, made with old gauze scarves as the ‘batting’, it’s THE softest quilt ever. It’s my poorly blankie and my dogs all come rushing to be snuggled in it with me when they see me take it out of the cupboard!
I have never heard of Kantha quilting. I love how you take us through your process.
I love your work space with the snow in the background ❤️ makes everything in the room pop 😀
I’ve never heard of this type of quilting but I’m intrigued! Currently I’m working on my first EPP quilt, thanks to you! ❤
Ditto!
Thank you so much for doing this project and letting us see how yours turns out. I saw a special on TV about the women who go from village to village asking who needs quilts. They lay out all their old clothing that no longer fits and is tattered and she uses that for the wadding. She used some old Sarai’s or some scraps that she brought for the front and back and the inside is all tattered blankets and clothing. It makes for a really nice weight finished quilt. Perhaps a little lumpy but I don’t think that matters.
Kate, your mind is fascinating! So fun to watch you work through your creativity! Thanks for sharing!
Can't wait to see the next steps in your Kantha quilt. Thinking on the fly makes some of the best art. Love this project.
Kate, Marion from, “Marion’s World,” has made two beautiful Kawandi & is now contemplating making a Kawandi skirt. 😊
Yes, Marion's tutorial is the best out there! 🙌🏽 I think she also recommended to use the double gauze for the back too and the quilts are so beautiful. I'm excited to see the skirt!
I love Marion’s podcast. She’s a doll and very talented
Isn’t it lovely. Kate told us about “Arne & Carlos, “ “What Vivi did next ,” told us about The Last Homely House & so on. Such a lovely community to be part of 😊
I love Marion too!!!❤
Marion is the best 🥰 some wonderful, unique tutorials over there. Lovely to see Marion's tips being taken on board by everyone!
I love your laid back exploratory mind set! Try and go with it. Your videos are very calming to me. The music is wonderful. Editing and production is professional and its on topics that are the things I so love to. I have many interests as well. So, I know there are other people like me. I feel right at home with your videos. And believe it or not, your wardrobe and appearance is wonderful and inspiring, so real and fresh and relaxed!
Love your channel have watched for many years just didn't know how to send messages my granddaughter showed me how. Love all your videos. Have a wonderful day.
Your voice is so soothing. What a lovely way to start a very busy day. Bless you!
Kawandi projects are my favorite television time projects ❤
I so enjoy watching your creativity, it’s inspiring. Can’t wait for part 2!
I'm looking forward to seeing how this project comes along. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🙏
I really loved this video. I felt like I was having morning tea with my grandmother who I miss a lot. Also this gave me ideas for recycling old cloths into fun blankets. Thank you. 💝
I'm just finishing a sweatshirt jacket out of kantha fabrics. So good to see you Kate!
Dear Kate, I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. I live in New Jersey, USA. I can't recall if I got the chance to tell you that last year during the summer I purchased an entire bulk of Liberty fabric because of you. I'm so excited about making a quilt for my bedroom. I haven't started my project yet, but it is written in the stars for this spring. I just wanted to say "hello" and that I love watching you and Anna together. It really is such a refreshing channel to watch. Oh, yes, by the way, I ordered the Indian Hand Blocked Printed fabric from the Etsy shop you recommended. I want to make the dressing gown similar to the one you made that I love so much. Thanks again. Love, Eve
How fascinating.Thanks, Kate. Always something interesting.
Hi Kate! I notice in you videos that when you are having tea in your pavilion or a meal at at a table they are bare. I’ve seen here in the south, Tennessee, people often use an old or small quilt as a tablecloth. And I know you are not short on supply, just a suggestion!
I’m so glad I found your videos! Blessings to you and yours!♥️🐈🩷🐈⬛
Really enjoyed your video, very informative and clear instructions! I am 65 but a novice sewer, but I'm want to learn, I am teaching myself embroidery as well! I was told as a child you won't be able to do that, or you can't do that! So now proving to myself I can, I may not be perfect but trying! Looking forward to your next session! Thank you for sharing!
My daughter made a Kantha quilt using strips of Alison Glass fabric. She said the colors almost glowed in the dark. Beautiful!
I know this is going to turn out super nice! Can’t wait to see part 2!!! Have a nice day Kate
Kate, you have inspired me to make a kantha quilt. For many years I've collected fabric and now when I look at some pieces, they don't inspire me anymore. I've decided to use those pieces of fabric on the inside of my kantha quilt. Thank you for the inspiration
Afternoon, Kate. I am visualizing the Double Slice Layer Cake that Jenny at Missouri has done. Slice, match, stitch, rotate, slice and to do it again. It creates a really interesting group of shapes. You wouldn't need to fully slice all the pieces. I do think I would have gone to my bins and stitched a doll size for Agnes or the new baby to learn before I tried on the "real" pieces. I'm sure you've learned so much already. Can't wait for the next video. If you haven't gotten very far, throw a group in the suitcase and let Arne have a go with you. What he understands about construction with fabric is always so clear from his foundational training and sees things differently. Enjoy your cold afternoon...lovely here in GA of USA. Almost spring-like. Seems we will not get much more winter this year~!
Georgia, my home state❤
I found your channel by accident as I love to sew but not quilting, I have loved watching your ideas grow, your creativity and of course your gorgeous quilts.
I’m from mid wales, living in a beautiful village surrounded by valleys and hills I find this creatively inspiring so finding your channel is equally inspiring. Thank you x 😊
Love the idea of lime green sofa mine is the liberty purple cushion, I love to make cakes and scones for my friends and often share pictures of my sewing. X
You go Kate. Enjoy! Hope you have a wonderful quilt cruise.❤
I made a small table mat using Kawandi and enjoyed it very much. It is so cheerful and happy looking. The person who taught me said "there is no ugly fabric" and that it all works out because you can cover up parts of fabric and in the end it all works out. And she was right. I will read up on Kantha to learn about the difference. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
I understood Khantha is layer over layer without patches, whole old sari's, 2 to 3 for flexible garments, 6 for blankets. Kawanda is made of little patch layers. Beautiful use of all your scrabs, Kate
I do not see ETSY shop listing.. love your concept
I just found you a week ago, and have had hours of your company while I made a quilt. I didn't know till tonight that I was watching old videos. Fell in love with Norma and found video tonight right after she died. So sorry. I'm consoled knowing she had a wonderful life with you. Hello from Texas.
Hello Kate. I watch all your videos and really admire you and your homely house. I am from Pakistan and currently in uk visiting my daughter in London. Last week we went to Scotland and passed Northumberland. I thought of you and would have loved to meet you in person, and see your beautiful home,, but i was with my daughters family And her three very naughty kids (one of them an infant). Would have loved to meet you in person, and see your lovely home. ( i am a knitter, crocheter, and a quilter, by hobby. Am a professor of biochemistry in a medical college in my country by profession. Love you
Oh my goodness you are adorable. I don't even quilt but I watched your whole video 😂
I was down a cross stitch rabbit hole and your video was reccomended. Love all the back story of the type if quilt you're doing.
Best of luck! Happy stitching! ❤
Kate, your creativity is amazing! Can't wait to see your progress.
I just found your channel and I ADORE YOU… I love your home and your creativity… wow. I am throughly impressed.
Hi Donna, how's your day going with you?
Then you so much Kate for your ideas and inspiration. I am brand new to quilting and love how you break down all the steps. I especially loved the English Paper Piecing. I am originally a Yorkshire lass, but now live in Savannah in the USA.
Thanks Kate. You inspired me to use scraps for the colourful quilt behind you. The colour fading one. Not sure the name. I’m making while watching today.
Looking forward to part 2! I never heard of Kantha quilting.
One of your favorite people Terry Rowland does a video on Kantha quilting which is brilliant…….🦋
I love looking out your windows while you’re talking and seeing the snow…it’s beautiful 😍
How interesting! What a good way to make use of less desirable items in my stash!
I’m so glad you are doing this as it something I’ve wanted to try for a while. It’s quite cold and windy here today in our little town of Hamilton MT (45,000) and I’ve got the heat on. And I’m latch hooking a rug while watching you. So the sound of your fire crackling is perfect. And there’s a cat laying on my legs below the rug. Purrrfect!❤️
My best friend is British and I am far from her right now so watching you not only is fun and interesting but it brings me closer to my friend somehow. I like your content and find that I learn a lot about letting go and just doing something new and engaging. Thank you.
.... ‘a cold day today’ it looks like you have snow from your window at time stamp 11:23. The fire and the view make your lovely channel and prescience even more homely. Thanks for all inspiration
My great grandmother, who was born in 1902, used to make quilts with layers of fabric inside. As a child I remember loving those quilts. However they were so heavy!!! But welcomed on winter nights ❤
I finished a Kantha-style quilt this winter. Instead of the inner layer of fabric (I never knew about that) I pinned thin cotton batting with the quilting pins at about 10 inch intervals. Then I started at one corner laying down a piece of fabric and quilting it in place an inch in from the edge, about 2 inches in to allow the backing to fold over for the border. When I got near the end of the first piece, I lay down another piece and continued along the edge for the first line with the running stitch, turning under the edges as I went, at the same time deciding which piece of fabric would need to be turned under. I never knew where I would end up. When I got to the center I got so flummuxed I finally just pieced a panel separately in an intricate design and lay it down just so and continued with the stitching., except instead of continuing with the straight running stitch I followed this way and that to accommodate the intricacies of the design panel. Whew!
I am fascinated by this technique of making blankets! This would be a great project to get laid out and pinned and then take on a travel or camping or something where you don't want to drag your machine or a lot of stuff with you. All ready to enjoy hand sewing by the campfire or looking over a lake or a beach (me in the shade of course). I can't wait to see your final layer choices!
Amandoooo ❤❤❤
Sua cortina de retalhos é Maravilhosa 😂😂😂
E esse trabalho que está fazendo lindo demais 😍❤
A neve... Queria tocar na neve... Deve ser uma sensação muito. boa ❤❤❤ obrigada ❤❤
DEUS abençoe 🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷
There’s nothing like needlework, a hit drink, and the sound of a fire on a cold, snowy day❤. I watched some Kawandi videos but haven’t heard of Kantha so I’m anxiously awaiting your next video…….
Thank you for the lovely email welcoming me to the Lime Green Sofa. I have been spending a lot of time on it, exploring your many fascinating and inspiring videos. I have recently moved from Devon to Gloucestershire to be close to my son but, sadly, away from many friends so it is really lovely to feel the warmth of friendship coming from your sofa.
Dear Kate, I love your fabrics. You always bring us such unusual techniques and lovely ideas! The aurifil pack is inspired!!
Kate I love your projects! I adore the quilt in back of you. It’s so fulfilling to make something of beauty from all those little pieces. I am an American citizen but was born in Ruislip England,
So I feel a real kinship with the country of my birth!
Hi Susan, how's your day going with you?
Sitting here on the lime green sofa, I'm eagerly awaiting the next video! Kate, you are such an inspiration, always challenging yourself, never afraid of venturing out into new areas.
I haven't tried kantha quilting yet but I have made three kawandi table centres (I learnt about it from Marion's World here on YT). It's such a relaxing project. I'm looking forward to seeing how this goes for you. ❤
Love all those fabrics & the process you are doing - learning a lot. Thanks Kate
This new project looks very interesting. Can't wait to see more as the project progresses. Have a wonderful day Kate!
I'm excited right alongside you and can't wait for you to start this project. I love the colors you've chosen.
Thank you Kate for sharing this new adventure with us.💖 I have a Kantha quilted market bag, that I absolutely love! I never thought that it is something I could try my hand at until I saw your video today, thank you🤗
Many of us quilters find uses for fabrics we aren't in love with don't we? That looks like the perfect project for yours. Good project for folks that enjoy hand-stitching as well. Looking forward to seeing the end result.
Oh I love it! Just this past week, I was just watching a slew (20 or so) videos of Kawandi and Kantha quilting. I am only 2 weeks into my first hexie quilt/ wall hanging, hmmm, patience will tell. And I have another project....a matching pair of lap quilts for my mom and I. I just may have to try my hand at the Kantha or Kwandi quilts though. And Sashiko too! So much fabric, so many styles and so little time!
Thank you for sharing😊
I have a lovely shade of plain blue in double gauze, haven't decided what to make with it yet. It is very soft to feel. Enjoy your project, I look forward to seeing it.
I have done a couple of Kawandi quilts and really enjoy working on them Kate I also did a quilt as you go Kantha quilt using strips of fabric I love the feel of the hand sew feel of that throw mine is not traditional but I found it was. Easier than tackling the whole quilt at one time.
What a great project! I'm excited to see the end result. Thanks for sharing. Your lovely home looks so cozy. There's is nothing like a warm fire going in the fireplace . The crackling sound to me is so peaceful. Where you live is so pretty. Keep safe and warm, Kate. 😊
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Sounds like a Kawandi quilt that I just have discovered. Can't wait to watch you make this!
Exciting stuff Kate! I’ve seen these beautiful quilts on Pinterest, and RUclips. So practical and beautiful at the same time. Looking forward to part 2 . Thanks for sharing ❤️
The quilt behind you is exquisite! And a lot of hard work on display.
Beautiful backdrop of the snowy day outside!! This looks like a very interesting process, & I’m sure you will figure out the best way to do it, so as to make you happy to get stitching on it! Can’t wait to see what you decide!!
I love your channels. You are as eclectic as I. I could listen to you for days. There's always a giggle when you use fabric I have as well.
Thank you Kate I’m watching you from a holiday in Kenya .. how wonderful .. Bx
I’m working on a small Kawandi quilt. I’ve read a lot about Kantha and Kawandi and the people who originated this form of quilting. I’m starting with small projects in order to improve my hand stitching and design of my project. I’ve added fabric as I go. Whereas I’ve seen people lay out there entire other stitch. I look forward to seeing your finished project.
Kate, it will be beautiful! Can’t wait to see it!
This project looks very interesting Kate, I look forward to seeing how your thoughts, fabrics and stitchery comes along. I could do with a new project for the upcomming winter time. Thank you for instilling our minds and hands into something new.
I'm so pleased to catch this latest video of yours. I have making a kantha quilt, blanket or cushion on my to-do list and last week ordered some lovely indian block printed fabric pieces that I discovered searching on Etsy. I can hardly wait for them to arrive. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have been following may of your videos for a couple of years. I discovered them thanks to a mention about you by Arne & Carlos in one of their videos back in 2021 or 2022. I look forward to also checking out your channel about your garden and cabin building. Love this sort of thing too :)
May be a kwandi..stitched with a kantha stitch. Very interesting to research. I just ordered some liberty fabrics. Can't wait to get then. Thanks for all your inspiration!! You are so lovely to watch. Enjoy each day and be grateful!💖
So glad to see this video as I have been studying Kantha quilts and practicing hand stitching in preparation to make one. What a happy coincidence that the next step in our respective quilting journeys happens to coincide. 🎉
Kate just wanted share that I been loving both your channels. Enjoying visits with a dear soul that is kindred spirit. So enjoy the diversity of your projects. Thank you for sharing your family with us as well. So thrilled to see how your channels have grown for you. Passing the treats down the lime green sofa now, but I wanted to let you know how important and valued you are to us. Only blessings and peace for you and yours.
So glad you are taking on this project. I’ve become quite interested in the Kantha and Kawandi methods. Looking forward to your take . Hugs from Texas ❤
Hi Lakewood Colorado here. Our likes are very similar. Your quilt colors are like candy to my eyes. I work by hand a lot. I have been working on several cathedral windows for years. Oddly... Here I sit in Colorado on a Kantha quilt ,which origins are in India as I watch you putting one together in England....love it
I’m making a Kawandi cover for my sewing machine. Fun hand work
Hi Kate,
Just recently found you! This project sounds intriguing! Looking forward to seeing the process and progress.
Also, thank you for the way you quilt, I saw the video of you and Anna working on quilts , I love the way you lay them out on a table . I’m in the process of making a quilt, have been trying to use a quilting hoop and it’s been a struggle. I’ve tried your technique and it’s a pleasure. I’m a beginner with quilting, but I had all these quilt blocks I wanted to use, so I went down the quilt rabbit hole 😄. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Theresa, I too have been in the same situation as you are in now and I understand how these videos of the Last Homely House keep you going and motivated. With my very best wishes.
Looking forward to seeing the next stage of this quilt. Bern on my to-do list for a while. She snow in the background looks magical. ❤ 🇦🇺
How lovely and fun!! I wish I'd had a Gran like you to make sewing an adventure in creativity. Your cozy creativity is very inspiring! I look forward to seeing it done, or even more of the progress. Many thanks for your videos!