In a world of snippets and twitter-length blurbs, may I say it is so refreshing and fulfilling (a blessing, really) to sit and enjoy a good ‘old fashioned sit-down-and-chat, story. And 4 months from start to finish is fast in my book! Thank you for sharing all of you, unapologetically, and richly full of time and talent. Beautiful quilt and I’m certain it will be a treasured quilt for your dear friend. ❤
Oh my goodness, Amy, that is a huge compliment-thank you! And thank you for taking the time to watch and be on the journey with me. That is a gift to me! 🥰
I love your words of encouragement. I have been sewing and quilting for over 50 years, and have had specific quilts in progress for years. I will finish them, when the right pieces come together. I have also completed quilts start to finish in a month, when a deadline (Christmas or birthday) loomed. Creating something beautiful and useful is truly a joy, and a quilt is a gift of love.
Thank you, Pamela! ❤️ I think that reminder to pace as the quilt itself dictates is so needed---I know I need it so I thought I'd share. Glad to know it resonated with you! 🥰
Oooh this retired science lady always appreciates a quilt story, and this was a good one! The long arm pattern reminded me of 60’s Formica counter tops. Please keep sharing the stories of your quilts. It’s so gratifying to hear.
I think perhaps you have always had a secret love of bright purple and just never gave yourself to that 💘. Great quilt and fun story. I've enjoyed laughing over your fussing about the purple but also connect to the story because I, too, like the quilt and am a retired science teacher!
You DO get a laugh about me and the purple shirt! 😂 and you may be right-maybe I’ve just needed to give in to the love of purple! 💜 And I think it’s so wonderful you were a science teacher! 🤓 Science teachers are the BEST! ❤️🥰🤩
I enjoyed this quilt story. The quilt is awesome! I watch Kate on The Last Homely House channel. She always has great wisdom to share. She talks about not rushing and enjoying the process. She's been working on a quilt for her granddaughter for three years. We all have a story and I think it's important for us to live and tell that story in a way that's authentically ours. Some people rush through to the next adventure, some meander and enjoy the journey. It's all beautiful to someone. I like to crochet and I'm not very fast. I also get impatient and tired of most projects about 75 percent in. I'm learning to enjoy the challenge of finishing so I can have the satisfaction of finished projects. Tonight I'm finishing the first afghan I've made for myself. I enjoyed every minute of it so I hope that means I've beaten my impatience :) Thank you for sharing Cathy!
Thank you, Lilybee! ❤️ I, too, can get impatient and tired of a project-you’re right, sometimes it’s hard to stay with it so that you can have the satisfaction of completion! Congrats on your afghan! What an accomplishment!🤩I also crochet (not a lot, and not particularly well) and it takes FOR-EV-ER to make a whole blanket! 😂🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😱 And ps I’ve recently started watching Last Homely House and she is a GEM!! ❤️
Kathy Martin,I love you and I love your channel and if it didn’t already have the most perfect and meaningful and adorable name that it has then I’d suggest you call your channel The Purple Shirt. Thanks for all your videos! I look forward to each new one!
I so love your stories. Thank you so much for continuing to share the human side of the textile world. Creativity and passion to treasure, respect, design and sew a fascinating story about the love of quilting is indeed a gift worth telling stories about. Such an inspiration to follow and share with all of us all.🧵🪡💖
@@TheCatBirdQuilts Well worth noting. I just pulled my first shirt from a family member's closet. I am saddened to think how many shirts were donated from our past without my giving quilting a second thought. Browsing over at the clothing section of the thrift stores I frequent expands my shopping to help recycle our past so rewarding. Boy, am I in trouble now! I think learning to get off the floor at 68 will be my greater challenge to come LOL I do agree that in this world these days everyone is in such a hurry like they are on a perpetual timeclock even post retirement. What a wonderful ending to the journey that purple quilt made for someone new. Who knows who will be inspired in the years to come...Thank you. Please continue to post on TH-cam. There is a certain comfort level to knowing I don't have to hop about to other social mediums. I think these days there are far too many choices for "surfing the net" (as they said in the old days) that the pre-occupation with discovering something new takes time away from the present time to create!
Both sides of this quilt are absolutely beautiful! It is definitely a reversible quilt! Your friend can use the light side for spring and summer, then turn it over for a fall and winter quilt! She is a lucky lady! I hope she appreciates your time and work! Thank you so much!
It’s beautiful. Quilt and story behind it. 🥰 I love taking my time with each quilt I make. I want to stitch love and peace into it, so that the recipient will feel them each time they wrap themselves up in the quilt. It’s Kinda like grandma making a pie with that special ingredient (love
Hi Cathy 👋 thank you for sharing your quilting stories with us. In a world that is so digitally instantaneous I think people forget the pure joy of hand making and that it really does take time! Four months is quick in my book. Don't forget that you've done many other things in that time too! Not to mention providing fantastic content for our viewing pleasure. As a fellow op shop (opportunity shop as we call thrift stores here in Australia) lover I can appreciate how much fun it is to hunt and gather little treasures to use and upcycle into other useful and beautiful homewares. I have a thing for vintage linens, lace and embroidery so I cannot leave an op shop without checking if there are any pretty doyleys , placements and tablecloths to be had. I won't be skipping the men's shirt section any more either! I just love that you found exactly the right purpose for that ubiquitous purple shirt! 💜
Good reminder that we don’t always have to buy expensive quilt cotton. Repurposing fabrics from shirts, pillow cases, etc. like our ancestors did is a great use of resources. Such a beautiful quilt. Love the quilting pattern as well. Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness! I love everything about this! And yes! Yes! Yes! Your comments about the perils of comparing our creative output to other folks online is so important.
What a stunner!!! I love a “process “ quilt. Each step of the way is just a part of the process. Some of my favorite quilts I’ve made involved choosing fabrics for blocks as I go. Picking the fabric, starching, ironing, cutting Adrienne then sewing the block then starting all over for the next one, two or three blocks. Even picking out the quilting is a process. It’s so great that you had a recipient in the end to help narrow down the choices! I also wait to choose a binding until the end, it helps to see how that choice will enhance the quilt. I named my youngest Elena, so now I am just going to have to make that quilt for her!
Thank you so much, Adrienne! ❤️it IS a process for sure-but every step has something about it I love and that makes it all worth it! You have an Elena of your own! 🥰❤️ That is so sweet! You definitely need to make this quilt for her! ❤️
Thank you, Rose...and I love that phrase, "Follow your bliss!" I also like the idea of a 2-for-1 quilt...as a thrift store shopper that appeals to me so much! 😂❤️🤓
Erica-thank you for watching and for commenting! Such a delight to see your “name” show up in the comments! ❤ You already know how I feel about this pattern so I won’t repeat my gushing-but thanks for being here with me! 🥰
So so GORGEOUS Cathy! I love the fact that you don't rush just to say you finished a quilt. I have seen lots of videos where people get a quilt supposedly done in a day. Usually they are very gnarly in my opinion. Yours are done with love and patience which actually shines through like the sun. Keep doing what you are doing and the way you do it. We will keep watchig because we LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! THANKS FOR SHARING! 🥰❤️
Jeanette, you always have the sweetest things to say in your comments! THANK YOU for your gracious compliments and your unfailing support for me and the channel! It means so much! ❤️🥰
That quilt ROCKS !!🤩😎🤩I have done a similar adaption for a backing of two recent quilts . Between my sister and I ,we have and obscene about of fabric. We decided that we will make all of our quilts with some combination of 'what we already have ' ! So the last two quilts that we have made have unique backs that are better than we imagined! Sometimes pushing outside your comfort zone is just what is needed!! Hurrah for you!!🤩🤩
Thank you, Vivian! 🥰❤️ It’s amazing how even with piles of fabric I always seem to be missing that perfect green (or orange or yellow!) 😂 But yes, being stretched is sometimes just what it takes to make something really cool and beautiful! ❤️
I am watching as I sit at my machine. Thank you for sharing a dose of reality about the time investment and the joy in that. I love your channel and celebrate your beautiful quilt along with you. It’s amazing. ❤
What a beautiful quilt. I’m sure it was fun to put together. Yes, you are correct, fabric is like candy. Luckily it’s not fattening 😂. Thanks for sharing and explaining your thoughts and process.
My kids say that my “stories” are always too long… listening to your calm and soothing storytelling is wonderful!!! I love the reasons behind everything! Thank you!
I am too wordy for my family at times, too, so don't feel bad! 😂🥰 Thank you for watching and commenting and for your kind words about my storytelling!❤️
I would like to say "thank you" for your channel. I came across it early on and I was inspired by your free spirit approach. I had taken quilting classes and to be honest, I did not enjoy the process. You gave me the "okay" to just create and explore.....sounds odd I know, but I have learned more from you then the several hundred dollars I spent on class. No two quilts have been the same. I truly love the process now and look at material in a different way. Thank you 💕 and keep having "a lot to say" 😉
Oh my goodness, Jean, I'm blown away! 🥰❤️ Thank YOU for watching and being with me from the beginnings---I cannot tell you how grateful I am to the early (and now loyal) viewers! I'm humbled and honored by your kind words; I love sharing what I'M learning and so it blesses my heart and soul that you have learned along with me.😊🤓 I'm so glad you're now enjoying the process and have a new perspective on quilting! What a gift to us both!! ❤️
I just came upon this video by chance. What a wonderful quilt story. It is a beautiful quilt but I especially enjoy hearing about your quilt journey. Every quilt should have a story. Thank you! I look forward to watching more of your videos
Thank you, Barbara! 🥰 I agree...every quilt should have a story! I'm so glad you found me, and I'm thankful you're here along with me on this journey too! ❤️
Thank you for another awesome quilt story. I totally agree - the time it takes doesn't matter, its all about the process of producing a work of art - which it what it is. It would be easier (and quicker) to buy a matching set of fabrics, and a matching quilt back, but what you have done is amazing, those fabrics absolutely belong together, and you have done that, with your eye for colour and design! Love it - your friend obviously saw that too xx
Thank you, Sue! 🥰❤️ I do love the process, especially of putting the fabrics together and choosing a pattern that works with them-it might be easier to buy matching fabrics, but then I wouldn’t get to do what is the most fun part to me! Thank you for your kind words and for being a loyal supporter of my channel! ❤️
I have thoroughly enjoyed the process of the making of this quilt! ❤❤ Part of my enjoyment of this process was the funny, entertaining and adorable presentation! I can’t wait to see what you come up with next! P.S…I also take a long time “from start to finish”my quilts. I will need to be 400 years old to finish all the quilts that are on my bucket list lol!!😂
I love that quilt! I have become a fan of Kitchen Table Quilting since watching your channel and more appreciative of modern quilting styles. The quilt I made out of shirts for my son really was fun and turned out great.
I love it too---it's a wonderful quilt pattern! I'm so glad you had fun making a quilt from shirts for your son--and even happier that it turned out great! ❤️
I connected with your video as soon as I started watching it. Thanks for doing something really special. I'll share this with my 88 year old mom who has always used old shirts.
Yay! The purple shirt! It turned into such a beautiful quilt! Including the back! I love a pieced back. It's like getting a surprise when you turn it over. 😁❤
Lovely! I spent most of the video in suspense... I spotted the binding and though, "Wait, wasn't that a small? There's no WAY she had enough of that! (said confidently by someone who has watched every single video and still not quilted a thing, but anyway) What's the story??" Well, it's a great story. Thank you for sharing it! I've not yet started quilting, but I did one (1) granny square for Halloween after not crocheting for a long while and got miffed. I really REALLY needed that calming pep talk. I'm going to pick it up again and at least get a pillow's worth of squares!
Thank you, Steff! I do know (and love) that you have watched all the videos enough to know about the shirts I use! Such a great compliment! So glad I could be an encouragement to you--I need that pep talk, myself, ALL THE TIME! ❤️
What a pleasure to watch. The quilt is beautiful and a true original. Sounds like it is going to exactly the right person. Nicely done!! Can’t wait to see what is next. 😉
I love this story and quilt so much. Kudos to you for going out of your familiar and comfortable. And I was sooo relieved to hear that I am not the only slow quilter/sewist! LOL
Thank you, Sky!🥰 I think none of us realize the subliminal messages that we get from all the speed ramped and double-timed and super-short reels and videos out there! Quilting is slow and such a process...that's what I love about it but it's easy to feel like I'm not doing enough! Glad it resonated with you, too. 😘
Beautiful quilt! Wonderful story! I love that you used the poly cotton. I quilt with all pre used fabric ( mostly sheets from charity shops, which I dye) . And yes, I use poly cotton too.
Great story. I'm sure it'll be loved and appreciated. I quite agree about the time taken to make and complete our projects, there's no need to rush, especially if it's a hobby not a full time job. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness, how beautiful. I always have multiple projects going. I also crochet and work in health care full-time. It took me almost a year to complete my first quilt! Really enjoy your asides and stories. Best lines are "I have a lot to say", " if my mouth doesn't say it my face will". I think we must be distant family. Keep up the great work. I've been shopping for shirts.... could be a while before my first men's shirt quilt is done.
Thank you, Chris! I think you may be right...we have so many similarities! 🥰 Thank you for your kind words and for being along with me on this journey!!❤️
How beautiful is that quilt 🤩. And what a lovely story to go with it. It's such a special feeling to have one of your quilts go to an appreciative home. What a blessing. ❤️
Love the comment about taking our time. I’m also a part time quilter and it takes me months to finish one. And it’s totally worth the journey and result.
I luv how you’ve up-cycled the mens shirts. It’s been on my mind to do just that, as that’s what my Grandmother did. It’s the one and only quilt that I have, which inspired me to begin quilting so many years ago. I think she used shirts and cotton house dresses. Thanks for the story! 💖🧵
Thank you, Debbie! 🥰❤️ And thank you for watching and commenting! And yes, using shirts and sheets and all other manner of garments and house goods are exactly what our grandmothers used-what a wonderful model for not wasting perfectly good fabric! ❤️🤓👍🏻
I have so much to comment on! Firstly, that purple shirt, oh it is delight! Purple is my favourite colour, any shade of it.🥰 Secondly, the quilt you've made is as bright as it is elegant! 😍 And thirdly, I'm making a quilt! 🫣 Well, not just me, it is a community quilt, members of our local community make one square each, that includes our Ukrainian 🇺🇦🇬🇧 refugees, and my job is to assemble the top, make a "sandwich", quilt it and bind it. Wish me luck! 🌻🌻🌻
Lana, I love it...you have a lot to say! ❤️😂 First, I didn't know you were a purple-lover...I'm not really, although maybe that's changing?! Second, thank you for your kind words! And third...what?!?! I'm so excited for you!! That is wonderful that you are doing that...and you won't need luck! If you don't have the skill, I know I pretty sweet person on TH-cam who could probably walk you through it! 😂😘🤓🥰
Love your casual discussion about “Elena Quilt” and it’s absolutely beautiful! You actually made a two sided quilt Cathy. Many years ago I went to a half day quilt class at the Sully Plantation in Fairfax VA, where the woman doing the class went into great detail about the whole process of quilt making and one young lady wanted to know how long it takes to make a quilt, so the instructor said that it depends, for there are times the pattern, the colors come right away and other times it takes longer. If she is making a quilt for a specific room, she lays the fabrics in that room to see how they look with the changing of light and sometimes there are changes that she makes. The professional quilters/pattern and fabric designers have deadlines that they have to make. Most of their work comes from drawings which is used for the fabric and then the pattern comes after. Many of them also have individuals that help with the sewing. Artistic endeavors aren’t made with a blink of an eye, they are a creation of a vision, something that you saw, so remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day and an a artistic creations do not come to fruition with a snap of a finger.
So coooool!!! One side grandmothers quilt, the other side not your grandmas quilt lol Love that you share your design thoughts. A question: I have been to a few quilt shows and have really enjoyed hearing the provenance of quilts. Have you considered a way to document your makes? I ask because you are a gifted storyteller in how you consider and make your quilts…plus it’s such a pleasure to listen to you tell the stories ❤. Take good care
Thank you so much! I haven't really given much thought to documenting the quilts I make, but it is an intriguing idea! Thank you for your kind words and praise...I'm honored and humbled. 🥰
I have quilts that have taken 20 or 30 years! They get put aside because you are in a different season of life...or sometimes because you are afraid of the next step.
Your quilt is stunning and the Science Lady is so lucky to have you as a friend. 💕💕💕. I have watched this quilt from the beginning of the purple shirt and there has always been “something” about this quilt that has occupied space in my brain. As in something to resolve. Today I know what that is - there is no green. I think this no-green design choice elevates the design a hundred fold. With the green, it would be very colour-wheely (new phrase) and weirdly less harmonious. I would very much love and support you if you took a 2 or 3 inch square of The Purple Shirt fabric, framed it and hung it in your sewing room or other pride of place. Include a little plaque. Because that’s how you treat a legend. Thank you as always for sharing your passion and your science and joy. 💕
Thank you, RedParrot! I will say sometimes I look at the quilt and wonder if I should have included green--but always end up with, “no, I don’t think so!” So it means a lot to me that you noticed and agree! And yes, to framing some of that purple fabric…it has taken on a life of it’s own!!😂 Thank you so much for the kind words and support…it keeps me encouraged to make more videos about quilting!! ❤
With 159 comments now and so many loyal followers, I hope that you still read this. I’ve watched you from the beginning and travelled throughout the months til now. I could listen and thrift with you all day. Thank you for today’s ending note. I’ve had frustrating quilting weekend with my machine, tension problems and a quilt that’s not getting quilted. I needed your calm reassurance that all good things will come in time and be graceful with yourself. I adore your rainbow quilt and it’s gorgeous.
Jane, I read them all. ❤️ Thank you for your support and for being on this journey with me! I may not know you in person, but I'm so grateful for you. 🥰 You are welcome for the reminder--I often need it too, so I'm glad it resonated with you and was a help. It is easy to get discouraged these days (for so many reasons) and I just always want my viewers to feel valued and encouraged and empowered to learn and grow and love well (which we often do with quilt-giving!) It is a gift to be able to make beautiful and useful things with our own hands---and we need to honor it by being kind to ourselves in the making process. Thank you for your kind words and affirmation---it means the world to me! ❤️🤓🥰
I just found you and have to say I absolutely love your videos. You are so inspiring and I love the stories behind the quilts, your process and thoughts as you make them. 💕 I look forward to watching more! Thank you!
Wow!! Fabulous job ! Your friend will be so thrilled with the finished product and l hope you put a label on it.Thank you for your comment on not feeling bad if these projects take more time than you thought.Blessings to all.
Would love to be there in your living room The quilt is Gorgeous and I would like to see close up how you make your quilts with shirts. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing
Thank you, Brenda! 🥰❤️ We’re working on ways to help viewers see the path from “shirt in thrift store” to “beautiful quilt”-at some point it’s just like using quilting cotton fabric, but getting there is a little different. 😉
I so enjoy watching your tutorials. Now I look at men's shirts in a new way. Just had some fabric donated to me and in the box was a men's shirt. My daughter saw it and claimed it immediately. It was linen.
DiAnn---LINEN! 😍 (maybe you need to claim it back. 😉) So glad you enjoy the videos, and how wonderful that you have a new perspective on men's shirts! 🥰
@@Cassandra-..- you and half my viewers-and ME! My new pharmacy partner came in today wearing a purple plaid shirt that I would give anything to have as quilting fabric!
I am in the process of reclaiming a homemade quilt my Grama made but weathered damage. I have a sister who has chronic health issues. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time, giving careful thought & action, in making a ‘new’ quilt for my sister to enjoy. Wrapped up in Grama’s quilt, handstitched by me. I had thought I was tarrying too long on it. However, your words clarify to me that I’m doing just fine! Your quilt is so full of love! And, purple is a beautiful color…
I’m so glad my video was encouraging to you! It is a reminder we all need…take the time you need to make the quilt you want to make! Thank you for watching and commenting! ❤️
I seem to become frustrated easily with some of my more challenging quilts, which means they are delegated to a time out corner. Then usually a year or two later, I find them again, and am renewed to finish them. Funny aside, I really enjoy them at that point, and am so pleased to finish them! That legendary purple shirt, who knew?
Such a great lesson there, Kathy--I love that your quilts time-out corner gives you time and space to face them with excitement again! And as for that purple shirt...RIGHT?!?!
It is vacation morning and I am sitting in bed, hand stitching the signatures of family members on a reunion quilt and binge-watching Cat Bird Quilts. Yes, some take a long time. This reunion quilt has blocks that were signed last July, sewn into a quilt top, and I just felt that all this work would be for naught if the signatures faded after a few washes. So I am hand embroidering over ever name to make them last for years. Yep, the journey is worth it! My side note (😂) we will raffle it this year to pay for the pavilion.
Oh I love this! Vacation: yes. Sitting in bed: yes. Hand stitching: yes. Binge-watching The Catbird Quilts: YES! And I think you're right--the time spent hand stitching those signatures will definitely be worth it! ❤️ Thank you for your support and kind words and watching and commenting! May your stitches be straight and your vacation restorative! 😘
Thanks so much for this! You are so right. Quilting takes so much time. I keep asking myself why am I doing this? There is no way, unless you are a quilter, that the receiver of the quilt will ever know what effort it took to make it. It truly is a work of heart. That’s what keeps me sewing. ❤️
A beautiful and inspiring video! Thanks for sharing your story... It's so much fun to hear all the " ins and outs ". I love men's shirts and very frequently buy them as well. The other day I was asked "am I the upcycling lady?" . I'm sure your friend will love her quilt ❤️ Chin, South Africa.
I love your message at the end. 🥰 I started quilting with scraps before I visited a quilt store for the first time. It was a very small local shop so another customer in the store must have spotted that I was a newbie. She walked up to me and asked how many quilts I had made. I told her that I was just working on my first one. She said "I made a dozen last year" and then just walked away! 😯
What it the world---I had a sweet little lady in the fabric store tell me that my first quilt was "so soft...it will be a great summer quilt" and she was right! I also had another lady at the cutting counter tell me "it's an expensive hobby"--and she's right, but not if you use thrift store shirts as your fabric! 😂😘 I'm so glad you're here, and I love that you loved my impulsive-but-earnest encouragement (for us all) to embrace the idea of being ok with slow and thoughtful quilting.
Thank you, Kathy! ❤️ I'm in total admiration quilters who do EPP! I think I'll probably do at least one in the future but it feels pretty daunting! 😱😂🤓 Good luck with it---and I'm sure you need no reminder that quilting is SLOW.
@@TheCatBirdQuilts mine is a block with bold Kaffe fabrics, totally out of the norm from an estate sale with triple sashing and paper pieced cornerstones. I can’t keep a bunch of projects simultaneously in progress. I also don’t have a stash, so it’s buy for each item then be done.
In a world of snippets and twitter-length blurbs, may I say it is so refreshing and fulfilling (a blessing, really) to sit and enjoy a good ‘old fashioned sit-down-and-chat, story. And 4 months from start to finish is fast in my book! Thank you for sharing all of you, unapologetically, and richly full of time and talent. Beautiful quilt and I’m certain it will be a treasured quilt for your dear friend. ❤
Oh my goodness, Amy, that is a huge compliment-thank you! And thank you for taking the time to watch and be on the journey with me. That is a gift to me! 🥰
I love your words of encouragement. I have been sewing and quilting for over 50 years, and have had specific quilts in progress for years. I will finish them, when the right pieces come together. I have also completed quilts start to finish in a month, when a deadline (Christmas or birthday) loomed. Creating something beautiful and useful is truly a joy, and a quilt is a gift of love.
Thank you, Pamela! ❤️ I think that reminder to pace as the quilt itself dictates is so needed---I know I need it so I thought I'd share. Glad to know it resonated with you! 🥰
Love this quilt and your idea to make it with smaller block. I so appreciate that you constantly honor the work of other makers. ❤️
Oooh this retired science lady always appreciates a quilt story, and this was a good one! The long arm pattern reminded me of 60’s Formica counter tops.
Please keep sharing the stories of your quilts. It’s so gratifying to hear.
Thank you, Cassandra!! Ps science ladies…..THE BEST!
And yes I can see that Formica in my head. Love that! ❤️
Awww. I'm so glad you took a chance on starting a TH-cam channel, too.
Thank you, Georgia. It has been an adventure! ❤🥰🤓
I think perhaps you have always had a secret love of bright purple and just never gave yourself to that 💘. Great quilt and fun story. I've enjoyed laughing over your fussing about the purple but also connect to the story because I, too, like the quilt and am a retired science teacher!
You DO get a laugh about me and the purple shirt! 😂 and you may be right-maybe I’ve just needed to give in to the love of purple!
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And I think it’s so wonderful you were a science teacher! 🤓 Science teachers are the BEST! ❤️🥰🤩
Awwww! Love it and can't wait to bring my science quilt home! 🥼🥽
I cannot think of a more perfect person for this quilt! Science lady and experimental quilts for the win! 😘😘😘
I enjoyed this quilt story. The quilt is awesome! I watch Kate on The Last Homely House channel. She always has great wisdom to share. She talks about not rushing and enjoying the process. She's been working on a quilt for her granddaughter for three years. We all have a story and I think it's important for us to live and tell that story in a way that's authentically ours. Some people rush through to the next adventure, some meander and enjoy the journey. It's all beautiful to someone.
I like to crochet and I'm not very fast. I also get impatient and tired of most projects about 75 percent in. I'm learning to enjoy the challenge of finishing so I can have the satisfaction of finished projects. Tonight I'm finishing the first afghan I've made for myself. I enjoyed every minute of it so I hope that means I've beaten my impatience :)
Thank you for sharing Cathy!
Thank you, Lilybee! ❤️ I, too, can get impatient and tired of a project-you’re right, sometimes it’s hard to stay with it so that you can have the satisfaction of completion!
Congrats on your afghan! What an accomplishment!🤩I also crochet (not a lot, and not particularly well) and it takes FOR-EV-ER to make a whole blanket! 😂🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😱
And ps I’ve recently started watching Last Homely House and she is a GEM!! ❤️
Kathy Martin,I love you and I love your channel and if it didn’t already have the most perfect and meaningful and adorable name that it has then I’d suggest you call your channel The Purple Shirt. Thanks for all your videos! I look forward to each new one!
Long process, slow quilting, perfect story 🇦🇺💜🇺🇲💚🧵🪡🖐👍😊
Thank you, Anita! 🥰
I so love your stories. Thank you so much for continuing to share the human side of the textile world. Creativity and passion to treasure, respect, design and sew a fascinating story about the love of quilting is indeed a gift worth telling stories about. Such an inspiration to follow and share with all of us all.🧵🪡💖
Oh my goodness, thank you so much! 🥰❤️
@@TheCatBirdQuilts Well worth noting. I just pulled my first shirt from a family member's closet. I am saddened to think how many shirts were donated from our past without my giving quilting a second thought. Browsing over at the clothing section of the thrift stores I frequent expands my shopping to help recycle our past so rewarding. Boy, am I in trouble now! I think learning to get off the floor at 68 will be my greater challenge to come LOL I do agree that in this world these days everyone is in such a hurry like they are on a perpetual timeclock even post retirement. What a wonderful ending to the journey that purple quilt made for someone new. Who knows who will be inspired in the years to come...Thank you. Please continue to post on TH-cam. There is a certain comfort level to knowing I don't have to hop about to other social mediums. I think these days there are far too many choices for "surfing the net" (as they said in the old days) that the pre-occupation with discovering something new takes time away from the present time to create!
Both sides of this quilt are absolutely beautiful! It is definitely a reversible quilt! Your friend can use the light side for spring and summer, then turn it over for a fall and winter quilt! She is a lucky lady! I hope she appreciates your time and work! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much Sherry! 🥰
It’s beautiful. Quilt and story behind it. 🥰
I love taking my time with each quilt I make. I want to stitch love and peace into it, so that the recipient will feel them each time they wrap themselves up in the quilt.
It’s Kinda like grandma making a pie with that special ingredient (love
Thank you! 🥰 I think you’re right…the love comes through! ❤️
It turned out so lovely! Love how it started with the purple shirt and ended with a purple shirt 😆👍🏻🥰
Right?! That was one of my favorite parts too! And thank you! ❤️
Like they say Every Quilt has a story. I Absolutely Love the Story behind this Quilt. Thank you for your stories and keep on Quilting
Thank you, Teresa!! 🥰❤️
Hi Cathy 👋 thank you for sharing your quilting stories with us. In a world that is so digitally instantaneous I think people forget the pure joy of hand making and that it really does take time! Four months is quick in my book. Don't forget that you've done many other things in that time too! Not to mention providing fantastic content for our viewing pleasure.
As a fellow op shop (opportunity shop as we call thrift stores here in Australia) lover I can appreciate how much fun it is to hunt and gather little treasures to use and upcycle into other useful and beautiful homewares. I have a thing for vintage linens, lace and embroidery so I cannot leave an op shop without checking if there are any pretty doyleys , placements and tablecloths to be had. I won't be skipping the men's shirt section any more either!
I just love that you found exactly the right purpose for that ubiquitous purple shirt! 💜
Thank you, Kim! So glad to know I have another op-shop lover in my midst! I was so thankful to have a place for that purple shirt too!! ❤️
Good reminder that we don’t always have to buy expensive quilt cotton. Repurposing fabrics from shirts, pillow cases, etc. like our ancestors did is a great use of resources. Such a beautiful quilt. Love the quilting pattern as well. Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Tammy! And not only is quilting with shirts cheaper and a great use of resources, I’ve discovered that I just really like it. 🥰❤️🤓
Oh my goodness! I love everything about this!
And yes! Yes! Yes! Your comments about the perils of comparing our creative output to other folks online is so important.
Thank you, Lisa! ❤️🥰
What a stunner!!! I love a “process “ quilt. Each step of the way is just a part of the process. Some of my favorite quilts I’ve made involved choosing fabrics for blocks as I go. Picking the fabric, starching, ironing, cutting Adrienne then sewing the block then starting all over for the next one, two or three blocks. Even picking out the quilting is a process. It’s so great that you had a recipient in the end to help narrow down the choices! I also wait to choose a binding until the end, it helps to see how that choice will enhance the quilt. I named my youngest Elena, so now I am just going to have to make that quilt for her!
Thank you so much, Adrienne! ❤️it IS a process for sure-but every step has something about it I love and that makes it all worth it!
You have an Elena of your own! 🥰❤️ That is so sweet! You definitely need to make this quilt for her! ❤️
Love this, Miss Cat! So many quilts have a story that is never told. Thank you for telling the story and serendipity of “Elena”!
Thank you so much! ❤️ I agree about quilt stories...they need to be shared! 😍
That's a " follow your bliss" quilt. Very satisfying to hear the story of your creative journey. Very nice 2 for 1 quilt.
Thank you, Rose...and I love that phrase, "Follow your bliss!" I also like the idea of a 2-for-1 quilt...as a thrift store shopper that appeals to me so much! 😂❤️🤓
Wow what a fun quilt story. I love that you shared it with us. Very inspiring! Love it❤
Thank you!!❤️
I just love how it turned out and I love that it started with a purple shirt! Thank you so much for using my pattern for your project.
Erica-thank you for watching and for commenting! Such a delight to see your “name”
show up in the comments! ❤
You already know how I feel about this pattern so I won’t repeat my gushing-but thanks for being here with me! 🥰
So so GORGEOUS Cathy! I love the fact that you don't rush just to say you finished a quilt. I have seen lots of videos where people get a quilt supposedly done in a day. Usually they are very gnarly in my opinion. Yours are done with love and patience which actually shines through like the sun. Keep doing what you are doing and the way you do it. We will keep watchig because we LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! THANKS FOR SHARING! 🥰❤️
Jeanette, you always have the sweetest things to say in your comments! THANK YOU for your gracious compliments and your unfailing support for me and the channel! It means so much! ❤️🥰
That quilt ROCKS !!🤩😎🤩I have done a similar adaption for a backing of two recent quilts . Between my sister and I ,we have and obscene about of fabric. We decided that we will make all of our quilts with some combination of 'what we already have ' ! So the last two quilts that we have made have unique backs that are better than we imagined! Sometimes pushing outside your comfort zone is just what is needed!! Hurrah for you!!🤩🤩
Thank you, Vivian! 🥰❤️ It’s amazing how even with piles of fabric I always seem to be missing that perfect green (or orange or yellow!) 😂 But yes, being stretched is sometimes just what it takes to make something really cool and beautiful! ❤️
Stunning quilt. The front is WOW! The back is beautiful! What made me chuckle-“I have to get that lint because I just can’t tolerate it.” 🤭
Thank you, Lys! I’m a known lint-picker-it’s a real problem! 😂
Thank you Cathy!! Once again I was rapt in a lovely and encouraging CatBird quilt story. 🪡💜
I am watching as I sit at my machine. Thank you for sharing a dose of reality about the time investment and the joy in that. I love your channel and celebrate your beautiful quilt along with you. It’s amazing. ❤
Oh Delia. Thank you so much! 🥰
I particularly love the gingham blocks.
Thank you! ❤️ Me too. 😊
Love that quilt !! It's so much fun to hear the stories, and side notes that go with your projects.
Thank you, Debra! And my word, So.Many.Side.Notes. 😂 I'm glad my viewers know me and appreciate my quirky storytelling! 😘
That is a gorgeous quilt. Anyone would be thrilled to have it. Great job, Cathy.
Thank you, Jyl!! 🥰❤️
What a beautiful quilt. I’m sure it was fun to put together. Yes, you are correct, fabric is like candy. Luckily it’s not fattening 😂. Thanks for sharing and explaining your thoughts and process.
Thank you, Andrea! It WAS fun! Thank you for your sweet comment! ❤️
What a lovely story and a beautiful quilt. So glad it found it's home. Thank you.
Thank you, Cynthia! ❤️ I’m glad it found a home too! 🥰
I love this quilt pattern and the fabrics you used!!❤❤❤
There is nothing better then a story behind a quilt. I think we all have them, but often we do not share them. This was wonderful ❤️
Thank you, Diane. And I think you're right...I'm a very lucky girl that I get to share them to such a supportive and complimentary audience! 🥰❤️
My kids say that my “stories” are always too long… listening to your calm and soothing storytelling is wonderful!!! I love the reasons behind everything! Thank you!
I am too wordy for my family at times, too, so don't feel bad! 😂🥰 Thank you for watching and commenting and for your kind words about my storytelling!❤️
I would like to say "thank you" for your channel. I came across it early on and I was inspired by your free spirit approach. I had taken quilting classes and to be honest, I did not enjoy the process. You gave me the "okay" to just create and explore.....sounds odd I know, but I have learned more from you then the several hundred dollars I spent on class. No two quilts have been the same. I truly love the process now and look at material in a different way. Thank you 💕 and keep having "a lot to say" 😉
Oh my goodness, Jean, I'm blown away! 🥰❤️ Thank YOU for watching and being with me from the beginnings---I cannot tell you how grateful I am to the early (and now loyal) viewers! I'm humbled and honored by your kind words; I love sharing what I'M learning and so it blesses my heart and soul that you have learned along with me.😊🤓 I'm so glad you're now enjoying the process and have a new perspective on quilting! What a gift to us both!! ❤️
I just came upon this video by chance. What a wonderful quilt story. It is a beautiful quilt but I especially enjoy hearing about your quilt journey. Every quilt should have a story. Thank you! I look forward to watching more of your videos
Thank you, Barbara! 🥰 I agree...every quilt should have a story! I'm so glad you found me, and I'm thankful you're here along with me on this journey too! ❤️
Thank you for another awesome quilt story. I totally agree - the time it takes doesn't matter, its all about the process of producing a work of art - which it what it is. It would be easier (and quicker) to buy a matching set of fabrics, and a matching quilt back, but what you have done is amazing, those fabrics absolutely belong together, and you have done that, with your eye for colour and design! Love it - your friend obviously saw that too xx
Thank you, Sue! 🥰❤️ I do love the process, especially of putting the fabrics together and choosing a pattern that works with them-it might be easier to buy matching fabrics, but then I wouldn’t get to do what is the most fun part to me!
Thank you for your kind words and for being a loyal supporter of my channel! ❤️
I have thoroughly enjoyed the process of the making of this quilt! ❤❤ Part of my enjoyment of this process was the funny, entertaining and adorable presentation!
I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
P.S…I also take a long time “from start to finish”my quilts. I will need to be 400 years old to finish all the quilts that are on my bucket list lol!!😂
Thank you, Colleen! ❤️ And I think all of us quilters have more projects on the list than we have years left to make them!
I love that quilt! I have become a fan of Kitchen Table Quilting since watching your channel and more appreciative of modern quilting styles. The quilt I made out of shirts for my son really was fun and turned out great.
I love it too---it's a wonderful quilt pattern! I'm so glad you had fun making a quilt from shirts for your son--and even happier that it turned out great! ❤️
I connected with your video as soon as I started watching it. Thanks for doing something really special. I'll share this with my 88 year old mom who has always used old shirts.
Oh that’s so wonderful!! ❤️ Thank you for watching and sharing! 🥰😊
Love waking up to a quilt story, and what an amazing quilt! And I love how the quilt found its home with Jan.
Thank you, Amy!! I’m excited for her to be able to enjoy it! ❤
Yay! The purple shirt! It turned into such a beautiful quilt! Including the back! I love a pieced back. It's like getting a surprise when you turn it over. 😁❤
Thank you, Robin!!🥰 Right?! A lovely print on the back is so nice...but it's hard to beat a "reversible" quilt! 😘🤓
Lovely! I spent most of the video in suspense... I spotted the binding and though, "Wait, wasn't that a small? There's no WAY she had enough of that! (said confidently by someone who has watched every single video and still not quilted a thing, but anyway) What's the story??" Well, it's a great story. Thank you for sharing it!
I've not yet started quilting, but I did one (1) granny square for Halloween after not crocheting for a long while and got miffed. I really REALLY needed that calming pep talk. I'm going to pick it up again and at least get a pillow's worth of squares!
Thank you, Steff! I do know (and love) that you have watched all the videos enough to know about the shirts I use! Such a great compliment! So glad I could be an encouragement to you--I need that pep talk, myself, ALL THE TIME! ❤️
I love to see and talk about quilts. Your channel is wonderful!
Thank you so much! ❤️
What a pleasure to watch. The quilt is beautiful and a true original. Sounds like it is going to exactly the right person. Nicely done!! Can’t wait to see what is next. 😉
Thank you, Tracy!! Today I'm trying to settle on my next project...TOO MANY to choose from! 😂🤓🥰
I love this story and quilt so much. Kudos to you for going out of your familiar and comfortable. And I was sooo relieved to hear that I am not the only slow quilter/sewist! LOL
Thank you, Sky!🥰 I think none of us realize the subliminal messages that we get from all the speed ramped and double-timed and super-short reels and videos out there! Quilting is slow and such a process...that's what I love about it but it's easy to feel like I'm not doing enough! Glad it resonated with you, too. 😘
Beautiful quilt! Wonderful story! I love that you used the poly cotton. I quilt with all pre used fabric ( mostly sheets from charity shops, which I dye) . And yes, I use poly cotton too.
Thank you, Joanna! ❤️ The cotton-poly shirts aren’t as enjoyable to work with as 100% cotton…but they do hold their color so that’s a plus! 🥰
Great story. I'm sure it'll be loved and appreciated.
I quite agree about the time taken to make and complete our projects, there's no need to rush, especially if it's a hobby not a full time job. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Cheshire! 🥰
I love this quilt and that you’re using mostly men’s shirts! What a great use of fabric!
Thank you, Deborah!❤️
Oh my goodness, how beautiful. I always have multiple projects going. I also crochet and work in health care full-time. It took me almost a year to complete my first quilt! Really enjoy your asides and stories. Best lines are "I have a lot to say", " if my mouth doesn't say it my face will". I think we must be distant family. Keep up the great work. I've been shopping for shirts.... could be a while before my first men's shirt quilt is done.
Thank you, Chris! I think you may be right...we have so many similarities! 🥰 Thank you for your kind words and for being along with me on this journey!!❤️
How beautiful is that quilt 🤩. And what a lovely story to go with it. It's such a special feeling to have one of your quilts go to an appreciative home. What a blessing. ❤️
Kylie, thank you!!❤ And I agree-when you know the receiver loves what you made, it is a special gift to you both! 🥰
So so pretty!! I'm a sucker for bright fabric!! Love it!
If our quilts could talk!
Love this back story.
Thank you!
Thank you, Harriette! No telling what this quilt would say about ME!😂
This is beautiful! Great decisions on fabrics and colors. Your confidence is building!
Thank you, Martha! It's hard to believe that is over a year ago now!
I love that quilt.
Love the comment about taking our time. I’m also a part time quilter and it takes me months to finish one. And it’s totally worth the journey and result.
Thank you, Yoshie! 100% worth the time and energy!!
I luv how you’ve up-cycled the mens shirts. It’s been on my mind to do just that, as that’s what my Grandmother did. It’s the one and only quilt that I have, which inspired me to begin quilting so many years ago. I think she used shirts and cotton house dresses. Thanks for the story! 💖🧵
Thank you, Debbie! 🥰❤️ And thank you for watching and commenting! And yes, using shirts and sheets and all other manner of garments and house goods are exactly what our grandmothers used-what a wonderful model for not wasting perfectly good fabric! ❤️🤓👍🏻
Wow 2 quilts in one. 🎉
I have so much to comment on!
Firstly, that purple shirt, oh it is delight! Purple is my favourite colour, any shade of it.🥰
Secondly, the quilt you've made is as bright as it is elegant! 😍
And thirdly, I'm making a quilt! 🫣
Well, not just me, it is a community quilt, members of our local community make one square each, that includes our Ukrainian 🇺🇦🇬🇧 refugees, and my job is to assemble the top, make a "sandwich", quilt it and bind it.
Wish me luck! 🌻🌻🌻
Lana, I love it...you have a lot to say! ❤️😂 First, I didn't know you were a purple-lover...I'm not really, although maybe that's changing?! Second, thank you for your kind words! And third...what?!?! I'm so excited for you!! That is wonderful that you are doing that...and you won't need luck! If you don't have the skill, I know I pretty sweet person on TH-cam who could probably walk you through it! 😂😘🤓🥰
Thank you for your comments at the end. Beautiful quilt
You're welcome! And thank you, Lucy! ❤️
Love your casual discussion about “Elena Quilt” and it’s absolutely beautiful! You actually made a two sided quilt Cathy. Many years ago I went to a half day quilt class at the Sully Plantation in Fairfax VA, where the woman doing the class went into great detail about the whole process of quilt making and one young lady wanted to know how long it takes to make a quilt, so the instructor said that it depends, for there are times the pattern, the colors come right away and other times it takes longer. If she is making a quilt for a specific room, she lays the fabrics in that room to see how they look with the changing of light and sometimes there are changes that she makes. The professional quilters/pattern and fabric designers have deadlines that they have to make. Most of their work comes from drawings which is used for the fabric and then the pattern comes after. Many of them also have individuals that help with the sewing. Artistic endeavors aren’t made with a blink of an eye, they are a creation of a vision, something that you saw, so remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day and an a artistic creations do not come to fruition with a snap of a finger.
Thank you, Linda! Three cheers for "two-sided quilts!"🥰😂🤓 And a resounding "YES!" to your entire comment...a good reminder to us ALL.❤️
So coooool!!! One side grandmothers quilt, the other side not your grandmas quilt lol
Love that you share your design thoughts. A question: I have been to a few quilt shows and have really enjoyed hearing the provenance of quilts. Have you considered a way to document your makes? I ask because you are a gifted storyteller in how you consider and make your quilts…plus it’s such a pleasure to listen to you tell the stories ❤. Take good care
Thank you so much! I haven't really given much thought to documenting the quilts I make, but it is an intriguing idea! Thank you for your kind words and praise...I'm honored and humbled. 🥰
You are a lovely person with beautiful ideas . So inspiring !
Thank you, Julie! 🥰 What a wonderful compliment!!❤️
I have quilts that have taken 20 or 30 years! They get put aside because you are in a different season of life...or sometimes because you are afraid of the next step.
Your quilt is stunning and the Science Lady is so lucky to have you as a friend. 💕💕💕. I have watched this quilt from the beginning of the purple shirt and there has always been “something” about this quilt that has occupied space in my brain. As in something to resolve. Today I know what that is - there is no green. I think this no-green design choice elevates the design a hundred fold. With the green, it would be very colour-wheely (new phrase) and weirdly less harmonious. I would very much love and support you if you took a 2 or 3 inch square of The Purple Shirt fabric, framed it and hung it in your sewing room or other pride of place. Include a little plaque. Because that’s how you treat a legend. Thank you as always for sharing your passion and your science and joy. 💕
Joining club Frame It.
Thank you, RedParrot! I will say sometimes I look at the quilt and wonder if I should have included green--but always end up with, “no, I don’t think so!” So it means a lot to me that you noticed and agree! And yes, to framing some of that purple fabric…it has taken on a life of it’s own!!😂
Thank you so much for the kind words and support…it keeps me encouraged to make more videos about quilting!! ❤
@@jennjennedington279 😂 ❤ it needs to happen.
With 159 comments now and so many loyal followers, I hope that you still read this. I’ve watched you from the beginning and travelled throughout the months til now. I could listen and thrift with you all day. Thank you for today’s ending note. I’ve had frustrating quilting weekend with my machine, tension problems and a quilt that’s not getting quilted. I needed your calm reassurance that all good things will come in time and be graceful with yourself. I adore your rainbow quilt and it’s gorgeous.
Jane, I read them all. ❤️ Thank you for your support and for being on this journey with me! I may not know you in person, but I'm so grateful for you. 🥰 You are welcome for the reminder--I often need it too, so I'm glad it resonated with you and was a help. It is easy to get discouraged these days (for so many reasons) and I just always want my viewers to feel valued and encouraged and empowered to learn and grow and love well (which we often do with quilt-giving!) It is a gift to be able to make beautiful and useful things with our own hands---and we need to honor it by being kind to ourselves in the making process. Thank you for your kind words and affirmation---it means the world to me! ❤️🤓🥰
I just found you and have to say I absolutely love your videos. You are so inspiring and I love the stories behind the quilts, your process and thoughts as you make them. 💕 I look forward to watching more! Thank you!
Aww! Thank you, Cassie! ❤️ I'm glad you found me! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wow!! Fabulous job ! Your friend will be so thrilled with the finished product and l hope you put a label on it.Thank you for your comment on not feeling bad if these projects take more time than you thought.Blessings to all.
Thank you, Giselle! ❤ I don’t know about you but I need to be reminded to slow down and enjoy the process….and not to compare! 🤓
Sorry forgot to mention, I love your quilt. I too like bright colors.
Thank you, Liz!
Would love to be there in your living room
The quilt is Gorgeous and I would like to see close up how you make your quilts with shirts. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing
Thank you, Brenda! 🥰❤️ We’re working on ways to help viewers see the path from “shirt in thrift store” to “beautiful quilt”-at some point it’s just like using quilting cotton fabric, but getting there is a little different. 😉
I so enjoy watching your tutorials. Now I look at men's shirts in a new way. Just had some fabric donated to me and in the box was a men's shirt. My daughter saw it and claimed it immediately. It was linen.
DiAnn---LINEN! 😍 (maybe you need to claim it back. 😉) So glad you enjoy the videos, and how wonderful that you have a new perspective on men's shirts! 🥰
Confession: I’ve started looking at the shirts people are still wearing and thinking of how I’d like to use them in a quilt. 🤷♀️
@@Cassandra-..- you and half my viewers-and ME! My new pharmacy partner came in today wearing a purple plaid shirt that I would give anything to have as quilting fabric!
I am in the process of reclaiming a homemade quilt my Grama made but weathered damage. I have a sister who has chronic health issues. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time, giving careful thought & action, in making a ‘new’ quilt for my sister to enjoy. Wrapped up in Grama’s quilt, handstitched by me.
I had thought I was tarrying too long on it. However, your words clarify to me that I’m doing just fine!
Your quilt is so full of love!
And, purple is a beautiful color…
I’m so glad my video was encouraging to you! It is a reminder we all need…take the time you need to make the quilt you want to make! Thank you for watching and commenting! ❤️
Such a wonderful story. I enjoyed it so much. The quilt is wonderful. Your friend is so lucky.
Thank you, Deborah! 🥰
Beautiful quilt front and back!
thank you, Lucila! 🥰
I seem to become frustrated easily with some of my more challenging quilts, which means they are delegated to a time out corner. Then usually a year or two later, I find them again, and am renewed to finish them. Funny aside, I really enjoy them at that point, and am so pleased to finish them! That legendary purple shirt, who knew?
Such a great lesson there, Kathy--I love that your quilts time-out corner gives you time and space to face them with excitement again! And as for that purple shirt...RIGHT?!?!
Beautiful quilt and story. I’ll be checking out the pattern. TFS.
Thank you, Dedra! I hope you love the pattern like I do! 👍🏻
Both sides of your quilt are beautiful.
Thank you, Shir❤️ley!
I love the quilt. I particularly love the backing.
Thank you!! ❤
I m totally agree with your each and every single word .....
Thank you, Sanjna! It is always wonderful to share likemindedness with others! ❤️
Just beautiful!
Thank you!! ❤️
And the back of the quilt is FABULOUS 🤩🤩👏👏🇬🇧
Oh thank you! 🥰
The quilt is so very beautiful!!!Love it!!
Thank you thank you!
Very sweet story. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and commenting! ❤️
This is so fabulous! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Thank you so much! 🥰
❤ Once it's put together the colors blend well and with the white, it isn't so in your face bright. Very pretty.
Thank you, Patricia! I thought the white toned it back as well! ❤️🤓 (now it just looks happy to me!)
love that it is great
Girl, this quilt is wonderful. You had a lot of fun creating that! Love it.
I did and THANK YOU!!
Beautiful quilt.
Thank you, Mary! ❤️
I love everything about this video!
Aww, thank you, ma'am!! 🥰
💜 You created a fabulous work of art! I will always cherish my purple magnet!
Thank you, Christina! You have a piece of legend now! 😂😘
It is vacation morning and I am sitting in bed, hand stitching the signatures of family members on a reunion quilt and binge-watching Cat Bird Quilts. Yes, some take a long time. This reunion quilt has blocks that were signed last July, sewn into a quilt top, and I just felt that all this work would be for naught if the signatures faded after a few washes. So I am hand embroidering over ever name to make them last for years. Yep, the journey is worth it! My side note (😂) we will raffle it this year to pay for the pavilion.
Oh I love this! Vacation: yes. Sitting in bed: yes. Hand stitching: yes. Binge-watching The Catbird Quilts: YES! And I think you're right--the time spent hand stitching those signatures will definitely be worth it! ❤️ Thank you for your support and kind words and watching and commenting! May your stitches be straight and your vacation restorative! 😘
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Thanks so much for this! You are so right. Quilting takes so much time. I keep asking myself why am I doing this? There is no way, unless you are a quilter, that the receiver of the quilt will ever know what effort it took to make it. It truly is a work of heart. That’s what keeps me sewing. ❤️
Thank you, Debra! Yes, yes and YES to all you commented! The love is there---in every stitch.❤️
Love your quilt ! I have always wanted to make a quilt from shirts and now you have inspired me to do so! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
Thank you, Cassie! I’m so glad you found some inspiration from this video! ❤️🥰🤩
Beautiful quilt! Love the colors! ❤️
Thank you, Amylynn!❤️
gorgeous.
Thank you, Chris!
A beautiful and inspiring video! Thanks for sharing your story... It's so much fun to hear all the " ins and outs ". I love men's shirts and very frequently buy them as well. The other day I was asked "am I the upcycling lady?" . I'm sure your friend will love her quilt ❤️ Chin, South Africa.
"The upcycling lady"!! What a wonderful title to be given! ❤️ Thank you for watching and commenting; I love that you are a mens shirt buyer as well! 🥰
I love your message at the end. 🥰 I started quilting with scraps before I visited a quilt store for the first time. It was a very small local shop so another customer in the store must have spotted that I was a newbie. She walked up to me and asked how many quilts I had made. I told her that I was just working on my first one. She said "I made a dozen last year" and then just walked away! 😯
Ewwww, why though? Why say an awful thing like that to anyone ever? That’s plain despicable and I’m glad you disregarded that attitude.
What it the world---I had a sweet little lady in the fabric store tell me that my first quilt was "so soft...it will be a great summer quilt" and she was right! I also had another lady at the cutting counter tell me "it's an expensive hobby"--and she's right, but not if you use thrift store shirts as your fabric! 😂😘 I'm so glad you're here, and I love that you loved my impulsive-but-earnest encouragement (for us all) to embrace the idea of being ok with slow and thoughtful quilting.
Fantastic quilt and story. I’m working on my first EPP bed quilt that was started in June.
Thank you, Kathy! ❤️ I'm in total admiration quilters who do EPP! I think I'll probably do at least one in the future but it feels pretty daunting! 😱😂🤓 Good luck with it---and I'm sure you need no reminder that quilting is SLOW.
@@TheCatBirdQuilts mine is a block with bold Kaffe fabrics, totally out of the norm from an estate sale with triple sashing and paper pieced cornerstones. I can’t keep a bunch of projects simultaneously in progress. I also don’t have a stash, so it’s buy for each item then be done.
@@ktrmeadow there’s something to be said for that! ❤️