Kate and Anna , it’s so wonderful watching you two together. You two work so well together, like friends who know each other’s strengths and just compliment each other! Have fun ladies, I will be watching and quilting along!
Having had a very bad couple of years, I was so grateful to discover your TH-cam channel. I absolutely adore sewing, quilting knitting and embroidery, but due to my illness and other personal circumstances I was unable to do them, until I came across your delightful channel. I can’t begin to tell you how much you have done for me. I’ve got my mojo back and I am now looking forward to having my own shed at the bottom of my garden where I can watch or listen to your videos whilst I am doing what I love once again. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to not only me but to others like me, who for some reason or another can’t do the things that used to bring them so much joy, we can all join you on your beautiful lime green sofa, and take their inspiration from you and they like me will rediscover themselves again.
Thank you so much for your videos. I watched a few of them already, but this series teaching your daughter in law is touching in so many ways. Then the cat comes and your relationship with them are so very sweet. You are taking your time and leave space for Anna to make her own decisions. I don’t want to talk for other viewers, but we can see the love all around, to your daughter in law and back, to your cats, to the fabric, to the quilts. It’s truly a beautiful thing, so thank you from Canada.
I was so pleased to hear that you will be presenting the quilt lessons in increments of every few weeks. When you first informed us that you would be teaching Anna (and all of us fortunate viewers) I was anxious that I had to hurry and get ready. I've actually fixed up an empty bedroom and am in search of good size work table to sew at. Creating a space - not perfect - but its my very own space and that has become my mission. I feel so good about this and hope you both realize the inspiration you have sparked within this ol' soul and many others too. Thank you, Kate and Anna :)
Best wishes to you as you begin this journey. Have fun! Don't overthink every decision as creative people are prone to do. I still struggle with it. Enjoy the process. It's a learning journey. If you don't like some detail about your first quilt, you can learn from it and make adjustments on your next one. Most every quilter has an "ugly" quilt in their beginner quilts. Try not to put pressure on yourself. Welcome to a very addictive hobby!!!
I have just one comment to make: Anna, I think you have the best mother in law in the world; and Kate, I think you have the sweetest daughter in law in the world. 😊 I wish I could join your family, but I guess sitting on your lime green couch is the next best thing. I’ve been sewing all my life, not actually quilting though, and I’m still learning SO much from you Kate. THANK YOU, THANK YOU! ❤️
Hello Anna and Kate... how lucky you are to be sewing together. I've taught quilting in the past and love the enthusiasm of the new quilters such as Anna. Kate you're right about taking it slow and building skills. And everyone has a different style so you have to find the teachers who teach the way you like to learn and ignore the others who don't fit! I tried to avoid the Quilt Police - "Do it this way or else!!" Sorry, there's more than one way to do things, find the one that works for you, right? I love to buy jelly rolls because of the variety you get in each one, even though precuts are generally more expensive per yard than fabric off the bolt. I also collect men's shirts, nice plaids or checks in fabric that doesn't wrinkle a lot, and some day I'll make a big plaid quilt with them. Or maybe I'll be inspired by Kate's curtains?? LOL! Keep up the great work ladies... Thanks for the video!
As usual ...I love your knowledge, accent, attitude and visual aids, etc. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM and your lives with all of us. You are both Angels❣❣ Never doubt yourselves!! 🥰🥰
You do yourself a disservice,Kate. My first quilt was made following your trip around the world you tubes. You are an excellent teacher, my shocking stitching skills managed to turn out a beautiful quilt for my mum under your tutelage. Such was the confidence you inspired, my third quilt was an improv. I’m now attempting an ‘Agnes’ quilt as I can campervan and quilt whilst travelling. Will be catching up with you both as wifi allows. Good luck Anna, you’re in safe hands.
Yes, I had never seen anyone join Hexies in strips before. Ive bought a Die for 2 inch and 1 1/2 inch hexies ( size of the templates my mum gave me) Already have loads of book pages from my Junk Journal making stash...yet to complete making any journals!! Plan to slow stitch flowers made from old clothes and machine quilt strips of them once decide on a quilt design layout. Any old clothes with fabric unsuitable for quilts will make rag rugs/ wall hanging. I dont use a frame and use continuous strips and a hook. Looking out for a 9 inch Half Hexie template to make large hexies joined in strips on the machine. I like hand stitching but am so slow I'd never get anything finished lol. Aren't textiles fun to play with and wonderful to watch others making using them too! Thank you for inspiring us all.
Hi Kate & Anna! I always enjoy EVERY video! I become more relaxed when I watch you. The 2 of you together is also relaxing. I've not been well & fell asleep during this one. You are good medicine. Sometimes for a guided imagery thing, I pretend I've come to your house, take a nap with a quilt in the tree house, take Eileen fir a swim. Thank you.
How great that Anna has you to teach her the beginning of quilt making. There was no one in my family that made quilts. You two lovely ladies are such a sweet pair, I am really looking forward to watching this quilt come together for Anna. Y'all have a Blessed day.
I just love this approach to quilting. Teachers often assume that a novice will know these basic things. Thank you both for making sure we understand all the ins and outs. Xxx
Oh dear Anna, I remember when I was first infected with the quilting bug. I was in my 30's and am now 80 years old. Enjoy the process and the opportunity of having Kate at your elbow and all the internet provides. I started with books and magazines for my research, scissors, pencils, a strip of wood as a ruler, measuring tape and pure determination to make something quilted. My first thing was a potholder, and I still have it hanging in my kitchen, stained, used and in a place of honor on my wall...... Cut with a scissor and stitched and quilted by hand with knots on the back.... I did say I had a determination to make something quilted. After that I READ the first quilt book I had purchased and learned to bury my knots. In my journey over the years, I have taught what I have learned, mistakes included, and I am still learning something new every day. It never gets boring and every day something new turns up to try your hand at. I am so excited for you, and Kate, to be able to work together on your first steps into quilting. My daughter, over the years, had observed my quilting journey and had said that it "wasn't her thing ". Now in her 50's, she is making a quilt for her son out of his old jeans. Have fun, both of you. You're amazing.
Dear Kate.....I wish I'd had you as a *real life* friend. I enjoy you're soothing voice...your many talents...and lifestyle. I am glad I found you (or perhaps you found me?). Thanx from Lake Okoboji, Iowa. kj
I always feel so happy for you two that you hang out and do things together, and now Anna will be making her quilt. Can’t wait to see you both cutting and preparing for this. I bet John is pleased, too, to see you both so close. I always enjoy your videos! Love, Lita xxx
Looking forward to this series. I have been quillting for over 30 years but there is always something to learn. But mostly I want to watch you gently stoke Anna's spark for quilting into a glowing flame of creativity that she can enjoy for the rest of her life.
Ok I REALLY REALLY REALLY would love a live with you to shout and say …..Kate….PLEASE PLEASE publish this demo book you used as a teaching tool!!!!!!!!!!! I will buy it!!!!!!!
I had a chuckle when Anna said people were telling her to not do a Flying Geese as her first quilt because it was 'too hard'. When my daughter was 9 she picked out a pattern for her very first quilt for her birthday in August. We got the fabric and she worked on it until school started, then we put it away until the next summer. She finished it during summer break when she was 10, and only then did I tell her that most adults were afraid of that pattern. She had chosen Lone Star and she still uses that quilt 20 years later. Anna, you can do any pattern that you like. Just ask my daughter.
Oh heavens! I was nearly put off . . . so complicated (and expensive), but I'm a tough old bird and will persevere. I only use recycled and pre-loved fabrics so I'm following my forbears and heroines of Gees Bend. I'm excited and a bit scared. XXX
Using pre-loved fabrics is a great way to drop the cost. My mum had very little money when we were growing up and she used preloved fabrics before the days of the internet to make some lovely things. Just get started, make mistakes and you'll be ok. You don't need to pay lots of money in this hobby. I know instagram etc might give that impression, but you don't need a lot of the fancy tools they advertise. A basic ruler, some preloved fabric is really all you need. There are even quilting techniques you can do without a longarm. There is handquilting and you can do straight-lined quilting using a normal machine.
Good morning Kate! I am Kristi from Kentucky (USA). So nice to meet your acquaintance! I stumbled across your channel and I love it! I am some years younger than you but we have SO much in common, I wish that I lived next door to you! You are so fun and I love learning all that you do. I just learned how to quilt. I have knit for a few years and an learning how to make socks now, and the mitred square blanket! You intrigued me so much that I have now started binge watching all your videos from the beginning, from four years ago! Haha! Lots of fun! I loved hearing about and seeing your hens and your beautiful goose! Especially the poor hen Hilda in the poly tunnel. I can't wait to see how she gets better. Thank you for sharing your life, you're an inspiration and a joy! Much love, Kristi 💕
Anna and Kate! A lot of well recognized blocks were reworked from older pieces during our civil war. Quilts told stories for the slaves escaping and moving north. They were draped on fences to relay secret messages to travelers on the Underground Railroad. Please look up these sites: Hancocks of Paducah Kentucky and Lollys of Shipshewana Indiana. Amazing sources for period fabrics So excited to be able to witness your journey! Carolyn from Michigan USA
Kate, this video is absolutely delightful!! Just like old times. I saw your excitement and joy when talking fabric stashes and choices. What an honor it would be to go through Kate’s Stash!! Anna, you’re a lucky girl for sure. I’m coming along with this quilting journey of yours. A trip of a lifetime for sure with you both. Thank you thank you for this opportunity. And a Kate-ism, “she won’t miss this piece off the bottom” when looking at material for quilts. 🤩🤩 🙏 going to stash search now…..Linda in WI USA.
Ladies I really appreciate the friendship between the two of you. I have such a wonderful relationship with my daughter-in-law. When she was pregnant she wanted to make a quilt we worked out a pattern just as you and Anna has done. She got her quilt finished a few days before the baby was born, I had time to quilt it so the baby could use. I have taught sewing and quilting in many different ways the joy of teaching a daughter was fantastic. You two are going to have a wonderful relationship doing this. Hugs from California!
I just Love Anna, She is so very sweet, I wish you much success. Enjoy the journey! It is a lovely craft to learn and do.I enjoyed it very much for many years! Kate you will be the best teacher! I will enjoy watching this journey unfold very much!
This is exciting for me so I know Anna is way more excited than I. I will be on this journey with you through the whole trip. I really enjoy your videos immensely. Can't wait to see the fabrics.
Good morning everyone, here in Australia we are seeing flooding rains down the east coast in some areas water is 15meters causing so much damage and at this time 7 deaths. Earlier this year we had record rains in the NW and central areas, but where we live we haven't had any rain since about Nov but today woke up to thunder and some showers. We have been drying fruit so have appreciated the dry weather the rain will be appreciated except by the grape growers who are in the middle of vintage. I have at long last got out my sewing machine, after over 12mths of different health issues, and am playing with some floral sample fabrics and a pebble yardage from my stash to get back into cutting and sewing straight again, doing long cabin and court house blocks all a bit wonky so will call my improv quilt a 'wonky garden' and use it as a cover for my lounge chair. Blessings to everyone on the LGS perhaps some cream puffs with a little chocolate on top to cheer everyone up.😍💞
Hello Kate and Anna! I’m so looking forward to following along with you as you continue on this quilt-making journey. You are fabulous together! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦
What a lovely thing to do together. Anna you have the best teacher, I’m really looking forward to watching this journey. I love patchwork and quilting and have done lots but I am still learning from you. Thank you. X
Loved the comments about looking at clothes differently. She won't miss a strip off the bottom of her skirt. I have asked my brother to cut a 10 inch square out of any discarded cotton Hawaiian shirts! 😁
Just found your podcast and its so lovely! I have been quilting for many years now and have learned so much over the years, but watching you two, I find, again, so much knowledge to be had! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to watching more of you two soon! Thank you!
I loved seeing your work sheets for your classes. It would be fun to see more of them once in a while, so long as it doesn't interfere with your current projects.
I have shied away from quilting my whole life - I sew, I knit, I paint, I draw, I design, etc., but I thought no, if I go down the quilting rabbit hole, that will be the end of me. Well, you may have just pulled me into the rabbit hole! I'm so excited to learn from you (I had no one to teach me so you're it Kate!) and I love the design Anna's chosen so count me in! I'm super excited and wish I'd had someone tell me there were all kinds of amazing shortcuts and workarounds when I was younger because I may have spent more time quilting and a little less time knitting! 🤣😂🤣 I'm so excited, can't wait to see Anna's fabrics! xxx
@@thelasthomelyhouse Haha!! Nope, it's perfectly fine! I never had anyone to teach me and you're an amazing teacher so what could be better? The time is right. :) xxx
I love ❤️ that you are helping Anna find her style as well as teaching her to quilt. It will help her develop that deep love we all have for the craft 💖
I know I'm watching older shows. Loving old & new vids. But I had to comment ...i have been quilting for 50 plus years, never have bought fabric, lol. Also love scrappy quilts. Wish I knew how to send a pic of what I'm making right now. No machine either, no longer have the room for one. Keep making vids !
How lovely to watch you Kate and Anna, planning your quilt. I just might follow along and make one with you :) I find your voice and nature so relaxing and inspiring Kate. Anna is blessed to have you and your talent in her life
I am LOVING this series! Thank you for doing this. I have been quilting for 23 years, but am still learning new things from Kate. Anna, you have a great teacher!
Your remark about looking at someone’s clothing and thinking it would be nice in a quilt reminded me of sitting in church one Sunday and leaning up to the friend in front of me and saying your blouse would look pretty in a quilt. The next Sunday she gave me the long sleeves that she had cut off her blouse. I was embarrassed and yet thankful for that fabric. Thanks for all the information you impart to us.
Also look at Kansas Troubles and Kate Morton fabric lines. Fun project, looking forward to watching Anna fall down the rabbit hole with the rest of us!
Hello Kate and Anna I am excited about this series I am a clothing sewest for years and make alot of tops and coats etc. I have shared before that I don't know what I would have done in the last two and three quarters years I am a breast cancer survivor and often course the whole world has had the pandemic Sewing saved my sanity I have a granddaughter that wanted to sew a quilt so we made ladies luncheon quilt pattern for her Using a jelly roll and as you have said I have fallen down a rabbit hole I have made 2 more of ladies luncheon quilts and I used the jelly roll and we cut 8and and half inch blocks from stripes then I later made another quilt I cut 8 and half inches by 20 inch long strips and made a pattern Much quicker than smaller squares But looks amazing I still am Sewing lots of clothes but the quilting is sneaking in So beware Anna this is a additive craft lol but very rewarding Looking forward to seeing lots more Happy fabric shopping oh you just wait Anna its so much fun the choices are endless A color pallet and pattern picked does make it easier Can't wait to see what you get Take care you two Have a great time getting fabrics God bless you both
Love this Kate teaching Anna to make a quilt series! And also the relationship that you have is so sweet. My MIL taught me to quilt and I still quilt today because of her. Thank you for sharing this with us and looking forward to seeing what you make.
Hi Kate, always getting tips from your video's! I started last year as 60 year old granny, making a small cot quilt after seeing video of Melanie K Ham. Haven't stopped there, making pouches with zips and exploring other things. Have a nice day.
I LOVE the look of your sample book of quilts with all the annotations. If you were to get that reproduced by your printer for sale in your shop, I would definitely buy a copy.
Thank you so much. Look forward to see your next podcast. What a good idea to teach Anna quilting and you are also making your own quilt at the same time.
Kate, I taught quilting for over 25 yrs. and love your teaching book. Great way to teach the newbies. Anna, go onto Pinterest and search for Amish and Mennonite quilts. The pattern you've decided on, especially with plain fabrics and color palette, lends itself to those quilts so well. Love watching and listening to all your videos so much. Relaxing and like sitting in your home and sharing a cuppa with you. I'm excited to travel down the quilting rabbit hole with you and your journey. Much love from Maine, USA.
How exciting - i might give it a go too You are such an amazing teacher (I even made scones for the first time recently, thanks to you Kate). Anna, I envy you such a marvellous mother-in-law, you two have such lovely respect for each other. It is so lovely to see (and to watch) xxx
I’m so enjoying this series, Kate and Anna! You might do an internet search for Jo Morton fabrics and patterns. She is an American designer who specializes in 19th century reproduction fabrics, exactly the kind you are considering. In fact, there is a long running “Jo’s Little Women quilt club” in many quilt shops here in the states. Kate, your videos on the Flying Geese quilt are wonderful and easy to follow!
I enjoyed this over coffee today. The process you go through is how I sew garments and enjoy the entire process. Love seeing you and your beautiful granddaughter start this sew.
Wish I had someone around when I first started quilting, your information, Kate, is all the things no one considers until they make their first mistakes, all great advice. Best wishes, Anna. you ask great questions.
I am very much looking forward to seeing more of this series! You obviously have a very lovely relationship with your DIL (as I do with mine, too bad she lives rather far away from me but oh well, we have FaceTime and Zoom). See you soon!
Firstly I want to say what a beautiful Rapport between you both so looking forward to watching this quilt journey develop Thank you How exciting FABRIC journey 👍
I was wondering why you weren't doing any videos. So I went to You Tube and there you were! I was surprised to find that I was no longer subscribed to your channel, but now I am again. Really enjoying Anna's quilt journey.
I love Anna’s choice of colours and her pattern (loved that film) so much that I’ve changed my mind about my next quilt! I really love recycling fabrics and yes, you do look at other people’s clothes in a whole new way! Thankyou both for taking us with you. Xx
Hello Kate and Anna, I discovered you a couple weeks ago and am now watching Part II of picking fabric ,etc. for Anna’s quilt. So I’m not sure if you will see this since the video is a year old. I wanted to tell you how much I’m enjoying this. I lived in the country for 25 years in the southern part of York Co., Pennsylvania. After my husband passed I could not stay there and moved back up to the suburbs of York, and I miss the country so much. I found this and also your garden channel and it’s just wonderful seeing the birds and the garden and also all you do there at the house. Thank you so much.
Dear Kate, I am absolutely loving everything about your channel... to the pont that I am going to start my own quilting journey. I have done every other kind of sewing imaginable and yet have never made a quilt. This is the year of changing that fact. I am also loving the process you are using to teach Anna❣❣❣
Kate - your love of quilting is quite infectious - I recently purchased a sewing machine (I haven’t touched one since Home Economics class many years ago) and have been inspired to take a rudimentary sewing class. I have started to amass my jelly rolls and notions in anticipation of starting my first project. I plan on starting small (a postage stamp pillow). I look forward to learning with Anna and thank you for enlarging my horizons.
You made me laugh out loud with your comment about looking at people’s clothes differently, wondering if they would miss a little snippet you might take out. It’s true. 😂
You are painting with fabric! I am looking forward to seeing Anna's quilt take form. Her fave quilt, from Little Women, has a certain tone to the fabrics. The book was written in the mid-1860s; I think if you bought just a bit of historically accurate fabric, this would give Anna's quilt the same feel or tone. A little will go a long way by putting a piece here and there throughout the entire quilt. I have started sewing historical garments and found this website Maggie May Clothing which sells fabric (historically accurate) by the yard. Anna will find the colors right up her alley. The cost is 10.00 per yard, which isn't bad when you will be spreading the fabric over an entire quilt. The prints seem to read as a solid. Happy shopping, xoxo's Sandie
Loved your video with you and Anna together. You both are so sweet enjoyed being with you. I have been sewing and quilting for many years. Good luck to you Anna happy quilting. your both are such a blessing. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Love Kathy in NC USA
I would have loved taking a quilting class from you! Adore your book and very much wish I'd done something like that years ago. Thank you for this series as it is fun to see a beginner go at it after all these years.
Really enjoying this series of Making a Quilt,could sit and listen to you all day long Kate and Anna also...you explain everything so well look forward to part 3,going to make a stringquilt myself now you have inspired me.x
I love quilting so much but oh my, it can be expensive. I want to make them all! I finally put myself on a buying freeze and realized I have enough to make several quilts so am focusing on using what I have. Let’s see how long it lasts! Happy quilting to the both of you!
Great video Kate and Anna. Will follow your progress Anna. It is an exciting journey you’ve started and you have a wonderful teacher. Have fun your two 🪴
Hello Kate, I only recently found your page and I fall in love with it instantly. I am about your age, I live in Slovakia and as my hobby do a bit of quilting. I also used to knitt a lot, but not in last few years. I love all your quilts and also those which your mumm did. So simple and so stunning. Ok, I just wanted to say hello, nothing more. Oh, I almost forgot, we have two cats which are like Norma was and Rita. Ours are called Lotty and Liza. Ok, I wish you all the well, especially good health and keep doing all your lovely things. I am looking forward to all your videos. Jarmila
Lovely, knowing you will be spending some time showing us how to make quilts again., When I first started watching you a few years ago, it was quilts that I always enjoyed watching you do, mainly because how you talk to us clearly throughput the time your doing them, this in turn makes it that much easier for someone new .or maybe inexperienced to quilting to be able to follow along. So thank you will look forward to getting started. Like the sound of your colour choices Anna.
Looking forward to watching the whole quilting series, Anna is lucky to have you Kate to help walk her the stages of quilting. Have fun enjoying the process. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
I am so happy that you picked that quilt - I fell in love with it when I saw the picture of it. I plan on sewing right along with you - very glad that you are taking it slow as this will be my first quilt. Looking forward to this adventure together. 😊
I came to your channel from a TH-cam recommendation for the first in this series. I'm new to quilting myself and this will be great to follow along with on my own journey. Just want to say I'm loving your channel and the vibes you're putting out into the TH-cam world.
Kate and Anna, enjoying your journey! Thank you for sharing on the Long Green Sofa while we share cups of tea and chocolate chip muffins! The best of friends sharing the love of quilting; it doesn't get any better than this. Blessings
Laughing at you talking about the rabbit holes..because you're so right so many rabbit holes in quilting and stitching. Just the fabrics out there is mind blowing. Happy shopping for your fabric Anna..enjoyed the visit. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Kate and Anna, Such a lovely video. Kate your passion for quilt making is contagious!. Anna is very fortunate to have you not only as her mother-in-law but as her personal quilt teacher. I look forward to all your lessons. I love the steps you are taking to get ready. I do love to do the piecing, but not big on the actual quilting. Guess that's why we have long arm quilters. Take care. Much love.
So exciting!! I was waiting patiently, lol, for this next installment. haha I find the fabric choosing the hardest. Because of that, I'm inclined to buy jelly rolls because a lot of that is taken care of for me. :)
This quilting series is brilliant! Love hearing you both talk about this project and Anna has the best teacher she could ever get. Kate, we all do things are own way in order to get the same end result so do you do not need to claim that you are not an expert. You have more experience than most of us could ever aim for. Looking forward to the next episode.
Kate and Anna , it’s so wonderful watching you two together. You two work so well together, like friends who know each other’s strengths and just compliment each other! Have fun ladies, I will be watching and quilting along!
What a great video. Anna is very fortunate to have you as a teacher.
Having had a very bad couple of years, I was so grateful to discover your TH-cam channel.
I absolutely adore sewing, quilting knitting and embroidery, but due to my illness and other personal circumstances I was unable to do them, until I came across your delightful channel.
I can’t begin to tell you how much you have done for me.
I’ve got my mojo back and I am now looking forward to having my own shed at the bottom of my garden where I can watch or listen to your videos whilst I am doing what I love once again.
Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to not only me but to others like me, who for some reason or another can’t do the things that used to bring them so much joy, we can all join you on your beautiful lime green sofa, and take their inspiration from you and they like me will rediscover themselves again.
Thank you so much for your videos. I watched a few of them already, but this series teaching your daughter in law is touching in so many ways. Then the cat comes and your relationship with them are so very sweet. You are taking your time and leave space for Anna to make her own decisions. I don’t want to talk for other viewers, but we can see the love all around, to your daughter in law and back, to your cats, to the fabric, to the quilts. It’s truly a beautiful thing, so thank you from Canada.
I was so pleased to hear that you will be presenting the quilt lessons in increments of every few weeks. When you first informed us that you would be teaching Anna (and all of us fortunate viewers) I was anxious that I had to hurry and get ready. I've actually fixed up an empty bedroom and am in search of good size work table to sew at. Creating a space - not perfect - but its my very own space and that has become my mission. I feel so good about this and hope you both realize the inspiration you have sparked within this ol' soul and many others too. Thank you, Kate and Anna :)
Best wishes to you as you begin this journey. Have fun! Don't overthink every decision as creative people are prone to do. I still struggle with it. Enjoy the process. It's a learning journey. If you don't like some detail about your first quilt, you can learn from it and make adjustments on your next one. Most every quilter has an "ugly" quilt in their beginner quilts. Try not to put pressure on yourself. Welcome to a very addictive hobby!!!
@@crystalwright1504 remember that ugly quilts keep you just as warm as pretty ones
@@leannemori9688 Absolutely they do!!
I wish happy sewing.
I have just one comment to make: Anna, I think you have the best mother in law in the world; and Kate, I think you have the sweetest daughter in law in the world. 😊 I wish I could join your family, but I guess sitting on your lime green couch is the next best thing. I’ve been sewing all my life, not actually quilting though, and I’m still learning SO much from you Kate. THANK YOU, THANK YOU! ❤️
Hello Anna and Kate... how lucky you are to be sewing together. I've taught quilting in the past and love the enthusiasm of the new quilters such as Anna. Kate you're right about taking it slow and building skills. And everyone has a different style so you have to find the teachers who teach the way you like to learn and ignore the others who don't fit! I tried to avoid the Quilt Police - "Do it this way or else!!" Sorry, there's more than one way to do things, find the one that works for you, right? I love to buy jelly rolls because of the variety you get in each one, even though precuts are generally more expensive per yard than fabric off the bolt. I also collect men's shirts, nice plaids or checks in fabric that doesn't wrinkle a lot, and some day I'll make a big plaid quilt with them. Or maybe I'll be inspired by Kate's curtains?? LOL! Keep up the great work ladies... Thanks for the video!
Kate and Anna, will so look forward to seeing the quilting journey 🌈
Kate, I must tell you that all your videos bring me joy, but your family videos are the most joyous. Thank you and Anna for this series 😊❤️
As usual ...I love your knowledge, accent, attitude and visual aids, etc. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM and your lives with all of us. You are both Angels❣❣ Never doubt yourselves!! 🥰🥰
You do yourself a disservice,Kate. My first quilt was made following your trip around the world you tubes. You are an excellent teacher, my shocking stitching skills managed to turn out a beautiful quilt for my mum under your tutelage. Such was the confidence you inspired, my third quilt was an improv. I’m now attempting an ‘Agnes’ quilt as I can campervan and quilt whilst travelling. Will be catching up with you both as wifi allows. Good luck Anna, you’re in safe hands.
Wow, thank you! and well done you! xxx
Yes, I had never seen anyone join Hexies in strips before.
Ive bought a Die for 2 inch and 1 1/2 inch hexies ( size of the templates my mum gave me)
Already have loads of book pages from my Junk Journal making stash...yet to complete making any journals!!
Plan to slow stitch flowers made from old clothes and machine quilt strips of them once decide on a quilt design layout.
Any old clothes with fabric unsuitable for quilts will make rag rugs/ wall hanging. I dont use a frame and use continuous strips and a hook.
Looking out for a 9 inch Half Hexie template to make large hexies joined in strips on the machine. I like hand stitching but am so slow I'd never get anything finished lol.
Aren't textiles fun to play with and wonderful to watch others making using them too! Thank you for inspiring us all.
Hi Kate & Anna! I always enjoy EVERY video! I become more relaxed when I watch you. The 2 of you together is also relaxing. I've not been well & fell asleep during this one. You are good medicine. Sometimes for a guided imagery thing, I pretend I've come to your house, take a nap with a quilt in the tree house, take Eileen fir a swim. Thank you.
How great that Anna has you to teach her the beginning of quilt making. There was no one in my family that made quilts. You two lovely ladies are such a sweet pair, I am really looking forward to watching this quilt come together for Anna. Y'all have a Blessed day.
I just love this approach to quilting. Teachers often assume that a novice will know these basic things. Thank you both for making sure we understand all the ins and outs. Xxx
Kate & Anna you two are creating great memories and she's learning so much from your love of quilting & creativity!
Oh dear Anna, I remember when I was first infected with the quilting bug. I was in my 30's and am now 80 years old. Enjoy the process and the opportunity of having Kate at your elbow and all the internet provides. I started with books and magazines for my research, scissors, pencils, a strip of wood as a ruler, measuring tape and pure determination to make something quilted. My first thing was a potholder, and I still have it hanging in my kitchen, stained, used and in a place of honor on my wall...... Cut with a scissor and stitched and quilted by hand with knots on the back.... I did say I had a determination to make something quilted. After that I READ the first quilt book I had purchased and learned to bury my knots. In my journey over the years, I have taught what I have learned, mistakes included, and I am still learning something new every day. It never gets boring and every day something new turns up to try your hand at. I am so excited for you, and Kate, to be able to work together on your first steps into quilting. My daughter, over the years, had observed my quilting journey and had said that it "wasn't her thing ". Now in her 50's, she is making a quilt for her son out of his old jeans. Have fun, both of you. You're amazing.
I love the sound of shears cutting fabric❤❤❤🧵🪡🧵🪡and I have been looking forward to watching beginners quilt making series❤❤❤
Dear Kate.....I wish I'd had you as a *real life* friend. I enjoy you're soothing voice...your many talents...and lifestyle. I am glad I found you (or perhaps you found me?). Thanx from Lake Okoboji, Iowa. kj
I always feel so happy for you two that you hang out and do things together, and now Anna will be making her quilt. Can’t wait to see you both cutting and preparing for this. I bet John is pleased, too, to see you both so close. I always enjoy your videos! Love, Lita xxx
Looking forward to this series. I have been quillting for over 30 years but there is always something to learn. But mostly I want to watch you gently stoke Anna's spark for quilting into a glowing flame of creativity that she can enjoy for the rest of her life.
Ok I REALLY REALLY REALLY would love a live with you to shout and say …..Kate….PLEASE PLEASE publish this demo book you used as a teaching tool!!!!!!!!!!! I will buy it!!!!!!!
it is a scrappy mess - just something I used for my own prompts when teaching - I'm not sure anyone would be interested in printing it! xxx
I had a chuckle when Anna said people were telling her to not do a Flying Geese as her first quilt because it was 'too hard'. When my daughter was 9 she picked out a pattern for her very first quilt for her birthday in August. We got the fabric and she worked on it until school started, then we put it away until the next summer. She finished it during summer break when she was 10, and only then did I tell her that most adults were afraid of that pattern. She had chosen Lone Star and she still uses that quilt 20 years later. Anna, you can do any pattern that you like. Just ask my daughter.
Oh heavens! I was nearly put off . . . so complicated (and expensive), but I'm a tough old bird and will persevere. I only use recycled and pre-loved fabrics so I'm following my forbears and heroines of Gees Bend. I'm excited and a bit scared. XXX
I'm sure Kate will put you at ease. 😊
Using pre-loved fabrics is a great way to drop the cost. My mum had very little money when we were growing up and she used preloved fabrics before the days of the internet to make some lovely things. Just get started, make mistakes and you'll be ok. You don't need to pay lots of money in this hobby. I know instagram etc might give that impression, but you don't need a lot of the fancy tools they advertise. A basic ruler, some preloved fabric is really all you need.
There are even quilting techniques you can do without a longarm. There is handquilting and you can do straight-lined quilting using a normal machine.
Anna is so sweet. Kate, you must be very happy to pass on your knowledge of quilt making to the next generation.
Good morning Kate! I am Kristi from Kentucky (USA). So nice to meet your acquaintance! I stumbled across your channel and I love it! I am some years younger than you but we have SO much in common, I wish that I lived next door to you! You are so fun and I love learning all that you do. I just learned how to quilt. I have knit for a few years and an learning how to make socks now, and the mitred square blanket! You intrigued me so much that I have now started binge watching all your videos from the beginning, from four years ago! Haha! Lots of fun! I loved hearing about and seeing your hens and your beautiful goose! Especially the poor hen Hilda in the poly tunnel. I can't wait to see how she gets better. Thank you for sharing your life, you're an inspiration and a joy! Much love, Kristi 💕
Kate such a grand teacher.....Anna such a wonderful student..you're so great together...thanks for letting us listen in.😇
Ohh! What wonderful things you'll be doing. So much fun!!! Can't wait!
Anna and Kate!
A lot of well recognized blocks were reworked from older pieces during our civil war. Quilts told stories for the slaves escaping and moving north. They were draped on fences to relay secret messages to travelers on the Underground Railroad.
Please look up these sites:
Hancocks of Paducah Kentucky and Lollys of Shipshewana Indiana. Amazing sources for period fabrics
So excited to be able to witness your journey!
Carolyn from Michigan USA
I can not wait until Agnes can join you to make a quilt.
Kate, this video is absolutely delightful!! Just like old times. I saw your excitement and joy when talking fabric stashes and choices. What an honor it would be to go through Kate’s Stash!! Anna, you’re a lucky girl for sure.
I’m coming along with this quilting journey of yours. A trip of a lifetime for sure with you both. Thank you thank you for this opportunity.
And a Kate-ism, “she won’t miss this piece off the bottom” when looking at material for quilts. 🤩🤩
🙏 going to stash search now…..Linda in WI USA.
Ladies I really appreciate the friendship between the two of you. I have such a wonderful relationship with my daughter-in-law. When she was pregnant she wanted to make a quilt we worked out a pattern just as you and Anna has done. She got her quilt finished a few days before the baby was born, I had time to quilt it so the baby could use. I have taught sewing and quilting in many different ways the joy of teaching a daughter was fantastic. You two are going to have a wonderful relationship doing this. Hugs from California!
I just Love Anna, She is so very sweet, I wish you much success. Enjoy the journey! It is a lovely craft to learn and do.I enjoyed it very much for many years! Kate you will be the best teacher! I will enjoy watching this journey unfold very much!
This is exciting for me so I know Anna is way more excited than I. I will be on this journey with you through the whole trip. I really enjoy your videos immensely. Can't wait to see the fabrics.
Good morning everyone, here in Australia we are seeing flooding rains down the east coast in some areas water is 15meters causing so much damage and at this time 7 deaths. Earlier this year we had record rains in the NW and central areas, but where we live we haven't had any rain since about Nov but today woke up to thunder and some showers.
We have been drying fruit so have appreciated the dry weather the rain will be appreciated except by the grape growers who are in the middle of vintage. I have at long last got out my sewing machine, after over 12mths of different health issues, and am playing with some floral sample fabrics and a pebble yardage from my stash to get back into cutting and sewing straight again, doing long cabin and court house blocks all a bit wonky so will call my improv quilt a 'wonky garden' and use it as a cover for my lounge chair. Blessings to everyone on the LGS perhaps some cream puffs with a little chocolate on top to cheer everyone up.😍💞
I heard about the floods - stay well and safe xxx (enjoying my cream puff!) xxx
I can see the excitement of Ana.
Hello Kate and Anna! I’m so looking forward to following along with you as you continue on this quilt-making journey. You are fabulous together!
Muskoka ON 🇨🇦
What a lovely thing to do together. Anna you have the best teacher, I’m really looking forward to watching this journey. I love patchwork and quilting and have done lots but I am still learning from you. Thank you. X
Loved the comments about looking at clothes differently. She won't miss a strip off the bottom of her skirt. I have asked my brother to cut a 10 inch square out of any discarded cotton Hawaiian shirts! 😁
Just found your podcast and its so lovely! I have been quilting for many years now and have learned so much over the years, but watching you two, I find, again, so much knowledge to be had! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to watching more of you two soon! Thank you!
I loved seeing your work sheets for your classes. It would be fun to see more of them once in a while, so long as it doesn't interfere with your current projects.
I have shied away from quilting my whole life - I sew, I knit, I paint, I draw, I design, etc., but I thought no, if I go down the quilting rabbit hole, that will be the end of me. Well, you may have just pulled me into the rabbit hole! I'm so excited to learn from you (I had no one to teach me so you're it Kate!) and I love the design Anna's chosen so count me in! I'm super excited and wish I'd had someone tell me there were all kinds of amazing shortcuts and workarounds when I was younger because I may have spent more time quilting and a little less time knitting! 🤣😂🤣 I'm so excited, can't wait to see Anna's fabrics! xxx
oh dear! what have I done - sorry! xxx
@@thelasthomelyhouse Haha!! Nope, it's perfectly fine! I never had anyone to teach me and you're an amazing teacher so what could be better? The time is right. :) xxx
I love ❤️ that you are helping Anna find her style as well as teaching her to quilt. It will help her develop that deep love we all have for the craft 💖
I know I'm watching older shows. Loving old & new vids. But I had to comment ...i have been quilting for 50 plus years, never have bought fabric, lol. Also love scrappy quilts. Wish I knew how to send a pic of what I'm making right now. No machine either, no longer have the room for one. Keep making vids !
How lovely to watch you Kate and Anna, planning your quilt. I just might follow along and make one with you :) I find your voice and nature so relaxing and inspiring Kate. Anna is blessed to have you and your talent in her life
I feel your excitement as Anna learns to quilt!!
I am LOVING this series! Thank you for doing this. I have been quilting for 23 years, but am still learning new things from Kate. Anna, you have a great teacher!
Your remark about looking at someone’s clothing and thinking it would be nice in a quilt reminded me of sitting in church one Sunday and leaning up to the friend in front of me and saying your blouse would look pretty in a quilt. The next Sunday she gave me the long sleeves that she had cut off her blouse. I was embarrassed and yet thankful for that fabric. Thanks for all the information you impart to us.
Also look at Kansas Troubles and Kate Morton fabric lines. Fun project, looking forward to watching Anna fall down the rabbit hole with the rest of us!
Hello Kate and Anna
I am excited about this series
I am a clothing sewest for years and make alot of tops and coats etc.
I have shared before that I don't know what I would have done in the last two and three quarters years
I am a breast cancer survivor and often course the whole world has had the pandemic
Sewing saved my sanity
I have a granddaughter that wanted to sew a quilt so we made ladies luncheon quilt pattern for her
Using a jelly roll and as you have said I have fallen down a rabbit hole
I have made 2 more of ladies luncheon quilts and I used the jelly roll and we cut 8and and half inch blocks from stripes
then I later made another quilt I cut 8 and half inches by 20 inch long strips and made a pattern
Much quicker than smaller squares
But looks amazing
I still am Sewing lots of clothes but the quilting is sneaking in
So beware Anna this is a additive craft lol but very rewarding
Looking forward to seeing lots more
Happy fabric shopping
oh you just wait Anna its so much fun the choices are endless
A color pallet and pattern picked does make it easier
Can't wait to see what you get
Take care you two
Have a great time getting fabrics
God bless you both
Kate, I would like for you to show us how to make flying geese avoiding the bias
I made a whole series about just that! find it here xxx
th-cam.com/play/PLGuqiE43LELRCvhLaWGWYXKaV3tu_EjGo.html
Love this Kate teaching Anna to make a quilt series! And also the relationship that you have is so sweet. My MIL taught me to quilt and I still quilt today because of her. Thank you for sharing this with us and looking forward to seeing what you make.
Hi Kate, always getting tips from your video's! I started last year as 60 year old granny, making a small cot quilt after seeing video of Melanie K Ham. Haven't stopped there, making pouches with zips and exploring other things. Have a nice day.
I LOVE the look of your sample book of quilts with all the annotations. If you were to get that reproduced by your printer for sale in your shop, I would definitely buy a copy.
I agree, I love that book for capturing quilting plans!
It is such a joy to be listening, watching and, learning along with others here! Exciting! 🙂
Thank you so much. Look forward to see your next podcast. What a good idea to teach Anna quilting and you are also making your own quilt at the same time.
What fun. Anyone working along beside you will be able to keep up and feel confident!
Anna,Kate you both work well TOGETHER
Omg I Love watching both on. U Tube
My husband told me he thought fishermen had a lot of absolutely necessary equipment and bits and pieces until I started making quilts!
Kate, I taught quilting for over 25 yrs. and love your teaching book. Great way to teach the newbies. Anna, go onto Pinterest and search for Amish and Mennonite quilts. The pattern you've decided on, especially with plain fabrics and color palette, lends itself to those quilts so well. Love watching and listening to all your videos so much. Relaxing and like sitting in your home and sharing a cuppa with you. I'm excited to travel down the quilting rabbit hole with you and your journey. Much love from Maine, USA.
How exciting - i might give it a go too You are such an amazing teacher (I even made scones for the first time recently, thanks to you Kate). Anna, I envy you such a marvellous mother-in-law, you two have such lovely respect for each other. It is so lovely to see (and to watch) xxx
I’m so enjoying this series, Kate and Anna! You might do an internet search for Jo Morton fabrics and patterns. She is an American designer who specializes in 19th century reproduction fabrics, exactly the kind you are considering. In fact, there is a long running “Jo’s Little Women quilt club” in many quilt shops here in the states.
Kate, your videos on the Flying Geese quilt are wonderful and easy to follow!
I enjoyed this over coffee today. The process you go through is how I sew garments and enjoy the entire process. Love seeing you and your beautiful granddaughter start this sew.
Wish I had someone around when I first started quilting, your information, Kate, is all the things no one considers until they make their first mistakes, all great advice. Best wishes, Anna. you ask great questions.
I am very much looking forward to seeing more of this series! You obviously have a very lovely relationship with your DIL (as I do with mine, too bad she lives rather far away from me but oh well, we have FaceTime and Zoom). See you soon!
Firstly I want to say what a beautiful Rapport between you both so looking forward to watching this quilt journey develop
Thank you
How exciting FABRIC journey 👍
I was wondering why you weren't doing any videos. So I went to You Tube and there you were! I was surprised to find that I was no longer subscribed to your channel, but now I am again. Really enjoying Anna's quilt journey.
I love Anna’s choice of colours and her pattern (loved that film) so much that I’ve changed my mind about my next quilt! I really love recycling fabrics and yes, you do look at other people’s clothes in a whole new way! Thankyou both for taking us with you. Xx
Hello Kate and Anna, I discovered you a couple weeks ago and am now watching Part II of picking fabric ,etc. for Anna’s quilt. So I’m not sure if you will see this since the video is a year old. I wanted to tell you how much I’m enjoying this. I lived in the country for 25 years in the southern part of York Co., Pennsylvania. After my husband passed I could not stay there and moved back up to the suburbs of York, and I miss the country so much. I found this and also your garden channel and it’s just wonderful seeing the birds and the garden and also all you do there at the house. Thank you so much.
Dear Kate, I am absolutely loving everything about your channel... to the pont that I am going to start my own quilting journey. I have done every other kind of sewing imaginable and yet have never made a quilt. This is the year of changing that fact.
I am also loving the process you are using to teach Anna❣❣❣
Those curtains are just beautiful!❤
Kate - your love of quilting is quite infectious - I recently purchased a sewing machine (I haven’t touched one since Home Economics class many years ago) and have been inspired to take a rudimentary sewing class. I have started to amass my jelly rolls and notions in anticipation of starting my first project. I plan on starting small (a postage stamp pillow). I look forward to learning with Anna and thank you for enlarging my horizons.
Anna could give her fabrics a vintage feel by dipping in strong tea. Loving the series!
You made me laugh out loud with your comment about looking at people’s clothes differently, wondering if they would miss a little snippet you might take out. It’s true. 😂
You are painting with fabric! I am looking forward to seeing Anna's quilt take form. Her fave quilt, from Little Women, has a certain tone to the fabrics. The book was written in the mid-1860s; I think if you bought just a bit of historically accurate fabric, this would give Anna's quilt the same feel or tone. A little will go a long way by putting a piece here and there throughout the entire quilt. I have started sewing historical garments and found this website Maggie May Clothing which sells fabric (historically accurate) by the yard. Anna will find the colors right up her alley. The cost is 10.00 per yard, which isn't bad when you will be spreading the fabric over an entire quilt. The prints seem to read as a solid.
Happy shopping,
xoxo's Sandie
wow - I have just checked out that site - amazing - I wonder if they ship to the UK? thank you for the link xxx
Loved your video with you and Anna together. You both are so sweet enjoyed being with you. I have been sewing and quilting for many years. Good luck to you Anna happy quilting. your both are such a blessing. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Love Kathy in NC USA
This series is going to be great!
Wonderful video! I suspect Kate was a very effective teacher. One cannot fear the rabbit holes, but enjoy the adventures.
Ruler,wing clipper. Amazing at making flying geese. Awesome doing 8 triangles at a time…
I'm so excited, I'll be teaching my granddaughter who is 11. A string quilt is a brilliant idea!! I love seeing you pass this on to Anna.
I would have loved taking a quilting class from you! Adore your book and very much wish I'd done something like that years ago. Thank you for this series as it is fun to see a beginner go at it after all these years.
What a sweet bonding experience with your daughter-in-law Anna! This tutorial seems easy with you teaching her.
Really enjoying this series of Making a Quilt,could sit and listen to you all day long Kate and Anna also...you explain everything so well look forward to part 3,going to make a stringquilt myself now you have inspired me.x
So nice that Anna wants to learn....you both have a nice relationship
Love your relationship - it’s lovely to like each other so much.
I love quilting so much but oh my, it can be expensive. I want to make them all! I finally put myself on a buying freeze and realized I have enough to make several quilts so am focusing on using what I have. Let’s see how long it lasts! Happy quilting to the both of you!
Great video Kate and Anna. Will follow your progress Anna. It is an exciting journey you’ve started and you have a wonderful teacher. Have fun your two 🪴
Hello Kate, I only recently found your page and I fall in love with it instantly. I am about your age, I live in Slovakia and as my hobby do a bit of quilting. I also used to knitt a lot, but not in last few years. I love all your quilts and also those which your mumm did. So simple and so stunning. Ok, I just wanted to say hello, nothing more. Oh, I almost forgot, we have two cats which are like Norma was and Rita. Ours are called Lotty and Liza. Ok, I wish you all the well, especially good health and keep doing all your lovely things. I am looking forward to all your videos. Jarmila
What a great day! Looking forward to the next 😀. Enjoy beautiful ladies. Muahhhh and smooch smooch 😘
I am loving this Quilt Series with Anna. I have been quilting for decades and find your passion inspiring and heart warming. Thank you!
Lovely, knowing you will be spending some time showing us how to make quilts again., When I first started watching you a few years ago, it was quilts that I always enjoyed watching you do, mainly because how you talk to us clearly throughput the time your doing them, this in turn makes it that much easier for someone new .or maybe inexperienced to quilting to be able to
follow along. So thank you will look forward to getting started. Like the sound of your colour choices Anna.
Looking forward to watching the whole quilting series, Anna is lucky to have you Kate to help walk her the stages of quilting. Have fun enjoying the process. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
I am so happy that you picked that quilt - I fell in love with it when I saw the picture of it. I plan on sewing right along with you - very glad that you are taking it slow as this will be my first quilt. Looking forward to this adventure together. 😊
I came to your channel from a TH-cam recommendation for the first in this series. I'm new to quilting myself and this will be great to follow along with on my own journey. Just want to say I'm loving your channel and the vibes you're putting out into the TH-cam world.
Kate and Anna, enjoying your journey! Thank you for sharing on the Long Green Sofa while we share cups of tea and chocolate chip muffins! The best of friends sharing the love of quilting; it doesn't get any better than this. Blessings
Laughing at you talking about the rabbit holes..because you're so right so many rabbit holes in quilting and stitching. Just the fabrics out there is mind blowing. Happy shopping for your fabric Anna..enjoyed the visit. Thanks for sharing.
One could spend a fortune on all the accessories for quilting, but the basics are really all you need to make a fantastic quilt
This is such a fun idea, thanks Kate and Anna for taking us along!
Hello Kate and Anna, Such a lovely video. Kate your passion for quilt making is contagious!. Anna is very fortunate to have you not only as her mother-in-law but as her personal quilt teacher. I look forward to all your lessons. I love the steps you are taking to get ready. I do love to do the piecing, but not big on the actual quilting. Guess that's why we have long arm quilters. Take care. Much love.
So exciting!! I was waiting patiently, lol, for this next installment. haha I find the fabric choosing the hardest. Because of that, I'm inclined to buy jelly rolls because a lot of that is taken care of for me. :)
Thank you for taking us newbies through this!!
This quilting series is brilliant! Love hearing you both talk about this project and Anna has the best teacher she could ever get. Kate, we all do things are own way in order to get the same end result so do you do not need to claim that you are not an expert. You have more experience than most of us could ever aim for. Looking forward to the next episode.