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 🙏🏽❤️
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!
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! 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
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 🙂👍❤️🥳
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……………………
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
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, 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!
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!
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 😊
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.
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.
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! ❤
I just watched a wonderful video by Marion's World called "Kawandi: Techniques and Tips For Your First Quilt". She shows the traditional use of the running stitch by women in India making quilts. Very informative. Also, Margaret Fabrizio makes incredible quilts.
So, there will be no - zero machine sewing on this quilt? Are you saying that you’ll piece it together n layers w/pins and then only hand stitching together w/only end to end running stitches? I’m not following how the seams of the layers stay in place?
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
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, 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!
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 find you need a. Very open fabric otherwise having many layers makes it very difficult to pull your thread through.you don’t want to be sewing a kantha with thin cotton thread.use a thick thread like pearl cotton
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. ❤
Just saw your vdo, glad to know that u r interested in doing the traditional quilt stitch called Kantha stitch.. Being an Indian myself am always intrigued by the diverse cultures of my country n the various art forms in each n different state. Am an avid watcher of your RUclips vdos. Very happy to know your interest in this particular stitch. There are a whole lot of stitches, this Kantha also resembles to one of the widely used stitches for all type of quilt, one such quilt in one of the states where I live(Maharashtra)( I live in Mumbai) is called "GODHADI". Here we use layers of sarees, as u had already mentioned. This is done since ages by the women folk after lunch.. So called siesta time where in they use their skills to make godhadis with sarees. Thank u for bringing this stitch in your vdo, eagerly waiting for the next part. ❤
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
Etsy shop link for fabric? Ingenious using the fabric print you don’t care for to create a layer underneath the print you like. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product. Thank you ❤
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 ❤️
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!❤️
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 🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷
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 ❤
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
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😊
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!♥️🐈🩷🐈⬛
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!
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.
Hello from a farm in the Little Karoo South Africa. I just love your videos. You invite us into your home and share your life with us. Your cats are as welcoming as you are! Still trying to catch up on all your videos by binge watching! Blessings from one quilter to another! Esther Snyman South Africa
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. 💝
Good day when im sewing a kawandi quilt must all the stiches be the same size. Im busy with a larger kawandi and some people say i should do small stiches.
As far as I know, you're supposed to add pieces from the outside edge of the back going round and round until you reach the centre quiltining/running stitch where, usually, the fabric will have bunched up a bit. This is the part where you hide a little family token.
New viewer and subscriber here! Never even heard of Kantha quilting before. Am very much looking forward to seeing how this all turns out. And yes I shall be watching your other videos as well. 😊
I bought a pretty summer dress in double gauze. The first wear I caught the pocket and ripped a 14 inch disaster. I need a creative repair! Considering two new pockets.
I've made a small Kwanda quilt, that was accepted to QuiltCon 2021, with all hand stitching and bright solid fabric scraps and I just completed a large Kantha quilt, but I am going to have that one machine quilted. I'm really looking forward to this series.
Hello Green Sofa Friends! Can any of you remind me what wadding / batting Kate uses. I know she's mentioned it. Bamboo perhaps. And have you tried something similar. I'm making a quilt for a friend, and thought I'd try something different from my favourite wool batting. It doesn't need to be machine washable.
Love love love. Can't find the playlist of sewing for babies..😢 So enjoyable to watch at your videos. Also..where did you buy that double gauze? Thank you so much
Siddi is an ethnic group in Indian and Pakistan. African roots, Indian by birth. In the Siddi dialect "kawandi" means "quilt". The American quiltmaker, Joe Cunningham, has a friend, Margaret Fabrizio, who made several videos illustrating Kawandi examples. She ordered cotton thread from India. The rows of stitches cannot be too far apart. It is highly recommended to push with a thimble. If the wrist is bent or not taking care---fingers can wear you out before your time. His youTube of Mar 9 2021 shows a quiet demonstration at 37:08. It is called "Margaret's Kawandi". Vlogger Red Parrot describes the terms kawandi and kantha. ruclips.net/video/wPR_HJP_Tcg/видео.html Ms. Fabrizio has said that when one states "kawandi quilt" a person is really saying "quilt quilt".
Last year, I purchased a kantha scarf from a _Trades of Hope_ representative. 😊 I just "had" to have it; it makes me happy just to hold it! 😊🥰 It's a square scarf/shawl; black with white embroidery. A word of warning, though- I find that the embroidery threads pull very easily. They catch on my earrings, zippers, hair clips... and I think I spend far more time attempting to smoothe them out than wearing the scarf. 😢 I hope it won't be like that for your quilt... 😞
I was really intimidated by making a regular quilt so I started with a kantha inspired type quilt using old scraps of linen sheets/past project. It turned out great!! It was supposed to be for me dogs because it was “practice” but I love it so much I stole it back for myself!! I did running stitched on it but mixed up the directions somewhat because I plan to practice some “boro” (if I’m using the term correctly) on it here and there when I’m in the mood. :)
I know nothing about Kantha quilting, so this may be all wrong, but I couldn’t help wondering if it would be good to connect the inner layers of fabric by a zigzag stitch to avoid the lump of a regular seam. Kind of like we do when we use franken-batting. Also I would have a really hard time with this bc some of the fabrics you’re using for the inner layers seemed too pretty to be hidden inside-even though they’re not your colors. Your cabin is going to be so cozy! ❤
Greetings from Georgian Bay, Ontario Kate! :-) I could not hear the name of the bottom fabric you are using for this Kantha Quilt. It is the lovely green coloured fabric and I would love to buy some too. Could you please reply letting us know the name of it. Many thanks! :-) P.S. I adore the Indian block prints also! :-) MQH
Kate, I am new to your channel and I have watched many of your videos, I just watched your beading video, and absolutly love all of your many talents!! I to have quilted, I used to have 4 spinning wheels, now I have only one left. But I miss all of them. I also had about $30 thousand dollars worth of fabric in my fabric stash which my stepdaughter now has, my favorotes are the Japeness fabriics and my second favorites are rhe batick!! I haven't gotten back intto the quirting but watching you I may just get back inti paper piecing which I loved doing!!! In any case, is there any craft you have not tried? I am currently working with beading, but I use seed beads for most of my work! Did I mention I am almost 80 yeears young, I do believe having some type of project going on it really help keep one from dementia at this age plus it helps to keep you thinking younger!!! And takes your mind off of all the accakes and pain your body goes through as you age!! Well, mow that I have board you about me, I back to watching more of your wonderful videos! Take care, stay well your newest friend from Michigsn, US.
Well this is exciting! I can't wait to see how this progresses and it's wonderful to be able to use those fabric pieces that you don't really like (we all have them!). I was concerned about the colours showing through - some of those 'not-my-fave' fabrics were quite dark or saturated, but I guess the double gauze is quite a tight weave (I don't know much about it - obviously!)? So many decisions to make and love the thought of all that stitching! I want to make something with kantha stitching but my mind went to something the size of a scarf. haha! Do you have snow?! I know it's been cold, but we don't have any snow (could be that I'm too close to the coast) - I was surprised to see it! Thanks as always, xx
Hi Kate, I brought home from India a quilt that has just two layers but with the hand sewn running stitch. I absolutely love it and it is our summer bed quilt. Have always thought about making one myself - thanks for more inspiration xxxx
So lovely but I’m confused about the why of covering up those gorgeous fans with other fabrics and then stitching them out of sight forever. What is this muddled brain missing here? Help?!?
Having just watched a kantha quilting video by Kate at the Last Homely House I’m wondering where all the stock investment comments have come form under the video.
I scrolled through the comments to find if anyone had questions about the thread. I’m sure you’re using 12 wt but you stated you would use triple thread. Wow. Maybe I misunderstood?
Do you have a video of basic English crochet stitches? I have lovely English patterns my Mum had but almost every video teaches American crochet and I get confused.
Love this project! I made a very small Kawandi (fat quarter sized) from a demo at our quilt guild. Finishing it over the coming weeks. Instead of all strait line stitching, I did some parts in round or square spirals. Not sure if You tube will allow me to attach a photo?
Interesting…..hmmm…if it was me, I’d just use batting in the middle, and then all that lovely fabric on top. Too much trouble to use all those pieces in the center and then try to quilt in such a way to keep everything from shifting around. Can’t imagine what you’ll have left after washing
Kate you often mention …. “You can find the information down below …”. But I never can find it. I’d like to know the information regarding ordering the Indian fabric. I thought the last time you ordered it you weren’t as happy ?
Did a Kawandi style quilt some time ago which is now a sweet little wallhanging. Now I'm working on a blanked sized Kawandi. Looking forward to see you explore more of the Kantha.
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 🙏🏽❤️
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!
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.
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.
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 🙂👍❤️🥳
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……………………
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 ❤❤
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.
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! 🤗🎉
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!
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!
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!
It’s lovely to witness another person thinking through placement and process.
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.
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 always stretch our thought processes with your lovely projects. Kate, you are an inspiration. Thank you!
Hi Kate I’m very excited to see this being made. Can you send the Etsy site where you found the Indian Block prints? Thanks so much.
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!
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.
I love your work space with the snow in the background ❤️ makes everything in the room pop 😀
Kawandi projects are my favorite television time projects ❤
Hi Kate, it's going to be so luxurious with all that hand stitching and of course, we will all stay tuned.
I so enjoy watching your creativity, it’s inspiring. Can’t wait for part 2!
You go Kate. Enjoy! Hope you have a wonderful quilt cruise.❤
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! ❤
I just watched a wonderful video by Marion's World called "Kawandi: Techniques and Tips For Your First Quilt". She shows the traditional use of the running stitch by women in India making quilts. Very informative. Also, Margaret Fabrizio makes incredible quilts.
So, there will be no - zero machine sewing on this quilt? Are you saying that you’ll piece it together n layers w/pins and then only hand stitching together w/only end to end running stitches? I’m not following how the seams of the layers stay in place?
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'm just finishing a sweatshirt jacket out of kantha fabrics. So good to see you Kate!
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
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.
Wheres the etsy link
I know this is going to turn out super nice! Can’t wait to see part 2!!! Have a nice day 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
I'm looking forward to seeing how this project comes along. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🙏
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!
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 find you need a. Very open fabric otherwise having many layers makes it very difficult to pull your thread through.you don’t want to be sewing a kantha with thin cotton thread.use a thick thread like pearl cotton
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. ❤
i never been so intrigued and wishing something would keep going as I do right now. Can't wait for part 2
Looking forward to part 2! I never heard of Kantha quilting.
Kate, your mind is fascinating! So fun to watch you work through your creativity! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kate I’m new to your channel and I’m loving your videos thanks for sharing 😊
Just saw your vdo, glad to know that u r interested in doing the traditional quilt stitch called Kantha stitch.. Being an Indian myself am always intrigued by the diverse cultures of my country n the various art forms in each n different state. Am an avid watcher of your RUclips vdos. Very happy to know your interest in this particular stitch. There are a whole lot of stitches, this Kantha also resembles to one of the widely used stitches for all type of quilt, one such quilt in one of the states where I live(Maharashtra)( I live in Mumbai) is called "GODHADI". Here we use layers of sarees, as u had already mentioned. This is done since ages by the women folk after lunch.. So called siesta time where in they use their skills to make godhadis with sarees. Thank u for bringing this stitch in your vdo, eagerly waiting for the next part. ❤
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
Etsy shop link for fabric?
Ingenious using the fabric print you don’t care for to create a layer underneath the print you like. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product. Thank you ❤
It’s listed here: ruclips.net/video/L4hC0UwzNGo/видео.htmlsi=K1LydkyWN5yCTGCV Colours of Spirit, I think
@@susanforbes8251 Thank you 🌺
Hi can you add the etsy link or name for the fabric featured please?
Concerned those red pieces will bleed if you ever wash your quilt
I have never heard of Kantha quilting. I love how you take us through your process.
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 ❤️
How fascinating.Thanks, Kate. Always something interesting.
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!❤️
I am excited. To learn this process. I love hand stitching? Thank you forsh😢a
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Hi Peggy, how's your day going with you?
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 🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷
Kate, your creativity is amazing! Can't wait to see your progress.
My daughter made a Kantha quilt using strips of Alison Glass fabric. She said the colors almost glowed in the dark. Beautiful!
Your voice is so soothing. What a lovely way to start a very busy day. Bless you!
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 ❤
Kate, it will be beautiful! Can’t wait to see it!
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
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😊
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!♥️🐈🩷🐈⬛
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!
I’m making a Kawandi cover for my sewing machine. Fun hand work
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.
Hello from a farm in the Little Karoo South Africa.
I just love your videos. You invite us into your home and share your life with us. Your cats are as welcoming as you are!
Still trying to catch up on all your videos by binge watching!
Blessings from one quilter to another!
Esther Snyman
South Africa
Hi Esther, how's your day going with you?
Kate Green was my first choice 😅
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. 💝
One of your favorite people Terry Rowland does a video on Kantha quilting which is brilliant…….🦋
Good day when im sewing a kawandi quilt must all the stiches be the same size. Im busy with a larger kawandi and some people say i should do small stiches.
Sounds like a Kawandi quilt that I just have discovered. Can't wait to watch you make this!
As far as I know, you're supposed to add pieces from the outside edge of the back going round and round until you reach the centre quiltining/running stitch where, usually, the fabric will have bunched up a bit. This is the part where you hide a little family token.
Watching you whilst working on a kawandi inspired lap quilt ❤
New viewer and subscriber here! Never even heard of Kantha quilting before. Am very much looking forward to seeing how this all turns out. And yes I shall be watching your other videos as well. 😊
I bought a pretty summer dress in double gauze. The first wear I caught the pocket and ripped a 14 inch disaster. I need a creative repair! Considering two new pockets.
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?
I've made a small Kwanda quilt, that was accepted to QuiltCon 2021, with all hand stitching and bright solid fabric scraps and I just completed a large Kantha quilt, but I am going to have that one machine quilted. I'm really looking forward to this series.
Hi Barb, how's your day going with you?
Hello Green Sofa Friends! Can any of you remind me what wadding / batting Kate uses. I know she's mentioned it. Bamboo perhaps. And have you tried something similar. I'm making a quilt for a friend, and thought I'd try something different from my favourite wool batting. It doesn't need to be machine washable.
Love love love. Can't find the playlist of sewing for babies..😢 So enjoyable to watch at your videos. Also..where did you buy that double gauze? Thank you so much
Siddi is an ethnic group in Indian and Pakistan. African roots, Indian by birth. In the Siddi dialect "kawandi" means "quilt". The American quiltmaker, Joe Cunningham, has a friend, Margaret Fabrizio, who made several videos illustrating Kawandi examples. She ordered cotton thread from India. The rows of stitches cannot be too far apart. It is highly recommended to push with a thimble. If the wrist is bent or not taking care---fingers can wear you out before your time. His youTube of Mar 9 2021 shows a quiet demonstration at 37:08. It is called "Margaret's Kawandi".
Vlogger Red Parrot describes the terms kawandi and kantha.
ruclips.net/video/wPR_HJP_Tcg/видео.html
Ms. Fabrizio has said that when one states "kawandi quilt" a person is really saying "quilt quilt".
Last year, I purchased a kantha scarf from a _Trades of Hope_ representative. 😊 I just "had" to have it; it makes me happy just to hold it! 😊🥰 It's a square scarf/shawl; black with white embroidery. A word of warning, though- I find that the embroidery threads pull very easily. They catch on my earrings, zippers, hair clips... and I think I spend far more time attempting to smoothe them out than wearing the scarf. 😢 I hope it won't be like that for your quilt... 😞
I was really intimidated by making a regular quilt so I started with a kantha inspired type quilt using old scraps of linen sheets/past project. It turned out great!! It was supposed to be for me dogs because it was “practice” but I love it so much I stole it back for myself!! I did running stitched on it but mixed up the directions somewhat because I plan to practice some “boro” (if I’m using the term correctly) on it here and there when I’m in the mood.
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I know nothing about Kantha quilting, so this may be all wrong, but I couldn’t help wondering if it would be good to connect the inner layers of fabric by a zigzag stitch to avoid the lump of a regular seam. Kind of like we do when we use franken-batting. Also I would have a really hard time with this bc some of the fabrics you’re using for the inner layers seemed too pretty to be hidden inside-even though they’re not your colors. Your cabin is going to be so cozy! ❤
Greetings from Georgian Bay, Ontario Kate! :-) I could not hear the name of the bottom fabric you are using for this Kantha Quilt. It is the lovely green coloured fabric and I would love to buy some too. Could you please reply letting us know the name of it. Many thanks! :-) P.S. I adore the Indian block prints also! :-) MQH
Hi Kate, have you ever watched Margaret Fabrizio, Kawandi, quilts.
Gathering of the tribes is my favourite.
Love your videos. 😊
Kate, I am new to your channel and I have watched many of your videos, I just watched your beading video, and absolutly love all of your many talents!! I to have quilted, I used to have 4 spinning wheels, now I have only one left. But I miss all of them. I also had about $30 thousand dollars worth of fabric in my fabric stash which my stepdaughter now has, my favorotes are the Japeness fabriics and my second favorites are rhe batick!! I haven't gotten back intto the quirting but watching you I may just get back inti paper piecing which I loved doing!!! In any case, is there any craft you have not tried? I am currently working with beading, but I use seed beads for most of my work! Did I mention I am almost 80 yeears young, I do believe having some type of project going on it really help keep one from dementia at this age plus it helps to keep you thinking younger!!! And takes your mind off of all the accakes and pain your body goes through as you age!! Well, mow that I have board you about me, I back to watching more of your wonderful videos! Take care, stay well your newest friend from Michigsn, US.
Hi Kate, great project. You may want to watch Terry Rowland's "quilt as you go Kantha quilet". May give you some good ideas.
Patricia, Toronto Canada
Well this is exciting! I can't wait to see how this progresses and it's wonderful to be able to use those fabric pieces that you don't really like (we all have them!). I was concerned about the colours showing through - some of those 'not-my-fave' fabrics were quite dark or saturated, but I guess the double gauze is quite a tight weave (I don't know much about it - obviously!)? So many decisions to make and love the thought of all that stitching! I want to make something with kantha stitching but my mind went to something the size of a scarf. haha! Do you have snow?! I know it's been cold, but we don't have any snow (could be that I'm too close to the coast) - I was surprised to see it! Thanks as always, xx
Hi Kate, I brought home from India a quilt that has just two layers but with the hand sewn running stitch. I absolutely love it and it is our summer bed quilt. Have always thought about making one myself - thanks for more inspiration xxxx
Hi Elizabeth, how's your day going with you?
Terry Rowland (same as your Terry quilt) taught a Kawandi class at my guild in Calgary, Canada. She might have something online?????
So lovely but I’m confused about the why of covering up those gorgeous fans with other fabrics and then stitching them out of sight forever. What is this muddled brain missing here? Help?!?
Having just watched a kantha quilting video by Kate at the Last Homely House I’m wondering where all the stock investment comments have come form under the video.
I scrolled through the comments to find if anyone had questions about the thread. I’m sure you’re using 12 wt but you stated you would use triple thread. Wow. Maybe I misunderstood?
Do you have a video of basic English crochet stitches? I have lovely English patterns my Mum had but almost every video teaches American crochet and I get confused.
Love this project! I made a very small Kawandi (fat quarter sized) from a demo at our quilt guild. Finishing it over the coming weeks. Instead of all strait line stitching, I did some parts in round or square spirals. Not sure if You tube will allow me to attach a photo?
Interesting…..hmmm…if it was me, I’d just use batting in the middle, and then all that lovely fabric on top. Too much trouble to use all those pieces in the center and then try to quilt in such a way to keep everything from shifting around. Can’t imagine what you’ll have left after washing
Gratulation🎉you do so loveley ❤😊like your style so much-best wishes from Martina😊
Kate you often mention …. “You can find the information down below …”. But I never can find it. I’d like to know the information regarding ordering the Indian fabric. I thought the last time you ordered it you weren’t as happy ?
Did a Kawandi style quilt some time ago which is now a sweet little wallhanging. Now I'm working on a blanked sized Kawandi. Looking forward to see you explore more of the Kantha.