Trying my hand at KANTHA Quilting!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.พ. 2024
- I am making a few different blankets for my cabin. I have been thinking of this one for a while. The history of Kantha Quilting is interesting and I'd like to have a try! First though, I need to do a lot of research. I think the colours of the Indian Block Prints will work really well for my cabin. You can check it our here
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I will make progress on this quilt and show you how I manage to interpret all the research I am doing.
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I am from Bengal where Kantha quilting originated from. The original purpose was blankets for babies hence had to be super soft. Mainly old cotton saris and scarfs.. I love kantha, such a wonderful video thank you 🙏🏽❤️
Hello Kate! I have 300+ Kantha squares that I made from 6 " squares of old Sari fabric from Etsy. My plan is to make a robe ie: dressing gown like yours using them! You are soo very inspiring and just down right fun to watch! I will celebrate my 80th birthday in April and it has been my lifelong goal to learn something new every week. And then I share with my small sewing group. Hugs from Washington State!
Something new every week 😮wow well done
I just turned 80 and am an avid quilter and my goal is to make a new quilt pattern every month. I just finished a dilly. It was a pain to make but it turned out beautiful and it was a challenge and that’s the whole point. I am in a church prayer quilt ministry, so we’re always making quilts because they are always needed. Like everyone else I feel like when I’m watching Kate’s videos I’m with a friend. This past week while I was quilting, I had her videos on and even when she wasn’t talking and the music was so soft and relaxing and she was sitting there with her tea. I just felt so relaxed and comfortable being with a friend, Kate. So thank you, Kate, for providing a gentle friendship for all of us, Whatever our needs are.
@user-bk8jl5di5i You sound like fun! I admire your goal of learning something new each week. Maybe I'll try as well. 😊 Hello from Ballard, Seattle, WA. 🙋🏽♀️
@maureenkearns5376 @user-bk8jl5di5i learns something new every week, and you do a new quilt pattern every month! Where do you get the energy?? I need me some of THAT. 😊 Cheers!
Can’t wait to see the next video. Watched your videos all day yesterday,it helps me so much going through this crazy cancer. Feels like a dear friend. Thank you Kate you mean so much to all of us out here all over the world. ❤️
Oh no ! I feel 🥺. I really hope you beat this thing that is such a huge challenge to undergo. That would make me 🙂. I’m so glad you’re finding a way to distract yourself and getting creative at the same time. Not to mention being able to create beautiful things for yourself and others. I hope you have good friends and family to support you. Take care…. 🌈❤️. Leonie Cent in Australia
Sending good thoughts your way. We all know how soothing it is to “visit” with Kate ❤❤. Please take care.
I’m sending care and strength to you all the way down the lime green sofa.
In my thoughts. X
Wishing you speedy recovery ❤❤
Here in Bengal we make Kantha with old saree and colourful thread .its so nice n cozy to see you Kate making a Kantha .Katha is a very traditional work ,here in most Bengali homes no old clothes goes waste.reuse over and over again .Love from Kolkata
Yes, and long ago, the coloured threads from the sari border were carefully pulled out and used as embroidery thread.
Yes! The project I've been jonesing for. Back when you shared your dressing gown video I ordered those lively squares. I didn't want to make a dressing gown lovely though yours is, but they aren't quite right for any quilt I thought of. Like you I've been down the kantha/kwanda/boro rabbit hole. My very best friend of 45 years has alzheimers and every week when she comes here for a long visit I bring out the bag of squares as if I just got them and she folds them ...she can't sew anymore but remembers loving material. Perhaps I'll make it for her to help heal my heart. Can't wait for next one
Best to you and your friend.
Hello Kate, I loved watching you work through your project. What I realized about all the creative arts videos is how individualized this process is. I am a 70 year old silversmith who walks through a similar process when creating a piece. I really think these moments are where our individual "Art Speak" really shines. I absolutely love your color ways and how your home, studio and life is sprinkled with your very thought out designs. You are an artistic treasure!
Some of my favorite projects have been the most intuitive. The “make-it-up as you go along” process brings me such joy, and often results in the most surprising and delightful quilts and cushions. As with everything you do, Kate, it will be exciting to see your Kantha quilt come to life. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I think The ability to be creative in whatever craft you choose, is very important. That’s as opposed to strictly following a pattern of some kind. I guess, once you get a grip on the basics of a craft like quilting/patchwork etc, you can then branch out and let your creative juices flow 🙂👍❤️🥳
Kate, Marion from, “Marion’s World,” has made two beautiful Kawandi & is now contemplating making a Kawandi skirt. 😊
Yes, Marion's tutorial is the best out there! 🙌🏽 I think she also recommended to use the double gauze for the back too and the quilts are so beautiful. I'm excited to see the skirt!
I love Marion’s podcast. She’s a doll and very talented
Isn’t it lovely. Kate told us about “Arne & Carlos, “ “What Vivi did next ,” told us about The Last Homely House & so on. Such a lovely community to be part of 😊
I love Marion too!!!❤
Marion is the best 🥰 some wonderful, unique tutorials over there. Lovely to see Marion's tips being taken on board by everyone!
You always stretch our thought processes with your lovely projects. Kate, you are an inspiration. Thank you!
This is a very timely video. For the last few weeks I've been trying my hand at a combo Kantha/Kawandi type scrap quilt for the local foster care program. Our quilting group was gifted yards of single sided prequilted fabric. We also had a lot of flannel scraps from the quilts we make to donate. I am on my second quilt with the prequilted as a base and hand stiching the flannel scraps onto it with my excessive supply of embroidery thread. Very satisfying and very good use of a lot of scraps! Thanks Kate for all of your warmth, charm and generosity.
I very much admire your bravery at just diving right in on this project. No wading pool for you. Programs that feature a person showing their love and enthusiasm for their craft just makes my heart sing. Some of them actually look bored and sound quite weary. As you talked through your thoughts, i could almost hear the ideas roaming around inside your head and seeing the joy on your face gives us the inspiration to step out in faith and try something different.
What a lovely project for a cold, snowy day! Loved hearing the crackling of the fire! Follow your intuitive, creative muse Kate!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful project with us!
It’s lovely to witness another person thinking through placement and process.
I had never heard of Kantha quilting so I am going to have to check it out. I am really looking forward to more of this project and the video ended too soon for me (I could really watch your videos all day!) Thanks so much, Kate and Anna!! Hugs to you both……………………
Making up as you go is TOTALLY my vibe, so I am LOVING this project!!!
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Can’t wait for part 2! 🤗🎉
i never been so intrigued and wishing something would keep going as I do right now. Can't wait for part 2
Wonderful quilt project Kate. I love watching you on a Sunday afternoon while I am stitching. You are so creative and talented. I have learned so much. Thank you for all you do. You have an awesome channel! Blessings on your day.
Hi Kate, it's going to be so luxurious with all that hand stitching and of course, we will all stay tuned.
I love that double gauze colour! I learned a huge amount from my first kawandi and had to go back to embroider some flappy seams as they came untucked and raw edges poked out but I have to say, made with old gauze scarves as the ‘batting’, it’s THE softest quilt ever. It’s my poorly blankie and my dogs all come rushing to be snuggled in it with me when they see me take it out of the cupboard!
I’m a bit behind but..yesterday I watched this video whilst sitting at my homestay in Bali and learned the word ‘kantha’. Today the Indian woman next door saw my doing a Sashiko piece and exclaimed ‘oh, you’re doing kantha’.
So, two mentions in just over 24 hours, guess I have to do a kantha quilt!
So enchanting watching you and your videos. ❤️
I love your laid back exploratory mind set! Try and go with it. Your videos are very calming to me. The music is wonderful. Editing and production is professional and its on topics that are the things I so love to. I have many interests as well. So, I know there are other people like me. I feel right at home with your videos. And believe it or not, your wardrobe and appearance is wonderful and inspiring, so real and fresh and relaxed!
Hello from a farm in the Little Karoo South Africa.
I just love your videos. You invite us into your home and share your life with us. Your cats are as welcoming as you are!
Still trying to catch up on all your videos by binge watching!
Blessings from one quilter to another!
Esther Snyman
South Africa
Hi Esther, how's your day going with you?
I have never heard of Kantha quilting. I love how you take us through your process.
I just watched a wonderful video by Marion's World called "Kawandi: Techniques and Tips For Your First Quilt". She shows the traditional use of the running stitch by women in India making quilts. Very informative. Also, Margaret Fabrizio makes incredible quilts.
How fascinating.Thanks, Kate. Always something interesting.
Kate, your mind is fascinating! So fun to watch you work through your creativity! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness you are adorable. I don't even quilt but I watched your whole video 😂
I was down a cross stitch rabbit hole and your video was reccomended. Love all the back story of the type if quilt you're doing.
Best of luck! Happy stitching! ❤
I love your work space with the snow in the background ❤️ makes everything in the room pop 😀
So happy I found your channel! I’m in Australia and love your videos ❤
Kawandi projects are my favorite television time projects ❤
Thank you so much for doing this project and letting us see how yours turns out. I saw a special on TV about the women who go from village to village asking who needs quilts. They lay out all their old clothing that no longer fits and is tattered and she uses that for the wadding. She used some old Sarai’s or some scraps that she brought for the front and back and the inside is all tattered blankets and clothing. It makes for a really nice weight finished quilt. Perhaps a little lumpy but I don’t think that matters.
One of your favorite people Terry Rowland does a video on Kantha quilting which is brilliant…….🦋
I’ve never heard of this type of quilting but I’m intrigued! Currently I’m working on my first EPP quilt, thanks to you! ❤
Ditto!
Can't wait to see the next steps in your Kantha quilt. Thinking on the fly makes some of the best art. Love this project.
I so enjoy watching your creativity, it’s inspiring. Can’t wait for part 2!
Dear Kate, I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. I live in New Jersey, USA. I can't recall if I got the chance to tell you that last year during the summer I purchased an entire bulk of Liberty fabric because of you. I'm so excited about making a quilt for my bedroom. I haven't started my project yet, but it is written in the stars for this spring. I just wanted to say "hello" and that I love watching you and Anna together. It really is such a refreshing channel to watch. Oh, yes, by the way, I ordered the Indian Hand Blocked Printed fabric from the Etsy shop you recommended. I want to make the dressing gown similar to the one you made that I love so much. Thanks again. Love, Eve
Love your channel have watched for many years just didn't know how to send messages my granddaughter showed me how. Love all your videos. Have a wonderful day.
Interesting. Rather like a crazy quilt.
Kate, your creativity is amazing! Can't wait to see your progress.
Looking forward to part 2! I never heard of Kantha quilting.
Hi Kate! I notice in you videos that when you are having tea in your pavilion or a meal at at a table they are bare. I’ve seen here in the south, Tennessee, people often use an old or small quilt as a tablecloth. And I know you are not short on supply, just a suggestion!
I’m so glad I found your videos! Blessings to you and yours!♥️🐈🩷🐈⬛
Just jumped to your site to see if you ever did this type of quilting. I love your style. Thanks!
I know this is going to turn out super nice! Can’t wait to see part 2!!! Have a nice day Kate
I understood Khantha is layer over layer without patches, whole old sari's, 2 to 3 for flexible garments, 6 for blankets. Kawanda is made of little patch layers. Beautiful use of all your scrabs, Kate
I really loved this video. I felt like I was having morning tea with my grandmother who I miss a lot. Also this gave me ideas for recycling old cloths into fun blankets. Thank you. 💝
This is how I quilt, I quilt “by the seat of my pants”. Little planning then just go for it. We lived in Surrey for three years back in the 90s, friends and I were out on a golf course teeing up our last shot. We had a few British ladies behind us waiting for us to make room. My friends and I discussed how to approach the shot. Finally one of us just said oh hell just go for it. British ladies giggled and said typical Americans. I loved my time in England. I truly wish I could go back and visit again.
You go Kate. Enjoy! Hope you have a wonderful quilt cruise.❤
I'm looking forward to seeing how this project comes along. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🙏
Your voice is so soothing. What a lovely way to start a very busy day. Bless you!
Hello Kate. I watch all your videos and really admire you and your homely house. I am from Pakistan and currently in uk visiting my daughter in London. Last week we went to Scotland and passed Northumberland. I thought of you and would have loved to meet you in person, and see your beautiful home,, but i was with my daughters family And her three very naughty kids (one of them an infant). Would have loved to meet you in person, and see your lovely home. ( i am a knitter, crocheter, and a quilter, by hobby. Am a professor of biochemistry in a medical college in my country by profession. Love you
Very interesting, thank you. I’ll have to give it a go.
My great grandmother, who was born in 1902, used to make quilts with layers of fabric inside. As a child I remember loving those quilts. However they were so heavy!!! But welcomed on winter nights ❤
Amandoooo ❤❤❤
Sua cortina de retalhos é Maravilhosa 😂😂😂
E esse trabalho que está fazendo lindo demais 😍❤
A neve... Queria tocar na neve... Deve ser uma sensação muito. boa ❤❤❤ obrigada ❤❤
DEUS abençoe 🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷
Kate, it will be beautiful! Can’t wait to see it!
This had me intrigued because I couldn’t understand how it worked so I had a little scout about and came across ‘Marion’s world’ who made a kawandi quilt, it looks as though it’s the same process. Absolutely amazing
Thanks for watching my video. I tried to be authentic to the original process and recommended using double gauze as a backing fabric because of the softness to sew through.
Oooo this is so interesting. From your descriptions I’ve realised that the running stitch quilts I’ve seen around here lately - and been intrigued to try - are Kwandi quilts. I love the layering of fabrics. No wonder your quilting lines have to be so close. I’ve also seen newspaper used as layers.
Excited to see your next video
I'm just finishing a sweatshirt jacket out of kantha fabrics. So good to see you Kate!
Your description of the technique suddenly reminded me of the Central American mola blouses I read about years ago... I could not remember the name anymore so I had to do a spot of googling - they're definitely worth checking out, every bit as special and pieces of wearable art as that book I read about them in all those years ago made them sound. :-) So... that's a bit of a sidetrack to your wonderful project, but I really enjoyed reviving the memory, so thank you for that, too!
Watched your video and caught your energy and joy. Watched videos, including Joe Cunningham and interview with Margaret Fabrizio and her Indian/African quilts.
I haven't tried kantha quilting yet but I have made three kawandi table centres (I learnt about it from Marion's World here on YT). It's such a relaxing project. I'm looking forward to seeing how this goes for you. ❤
Lovely, as always 💚🧶🪡🧵💚
Really love the music!!!
Kate, what a lovely project❣️ I think your quilt would a great size if it was long enough to put over your legs and chest to nap under, then wide enough to be comfy. Maybe the size of your table?😊 I just knew the gauze would be lime green🤩 Happy Quilting💕
Love the fabric!!
Hi Kate,
Just recently found you! This project sounds intriguing! Looking forward to seeing the process and progress.
Also, thank you for the way you quilt, I saw the video of you and Anna working on quilts , I love the way you lay them out on a table . I’m in the process of making a quilt, have been trying to use a quilting hoop and it’s been a struggle. I’ve tried your technique and it’s a pleasure. I’m a beginner with quilting, but I had all these quilt blocks I wanted to use, so I went down the quilt rabbit hole 😄. Thanks for sharing!
I’m making a Kawandi cover for my sewing machine. Fun hand work
Very, very interesting Kate. Inspiring.
You might try useing some double sided fusable interfacing to adhere the blocks of the inner layer where you want them. Just an one inch square in each corner and one in the center, that way you can lay out all the inner layer and be better able to place the top layer of the smaller pieces.And those pieces could be held in place with a piece of the interfacing in their center leaving the edges to be manipulated as you like. Just a thought.
Afternoon, Kate. I am visualizing the Double Slice Layer Cake that Jenny at Missouri has done. Slice, match, stitch, rotate, slice and to do it again. It creates a really interesting group of shapes. You wouldn't need to fully slice all the pieces. I do think I would have gone to my bins and stitched a doll size for Agnes or the new baby to learn before I tried on the "real" pieces. I'm sure you've learned so much already. Can't wait for the next video. If you haven't gotten very far, throw a group in the suitcase and let Arne have a go with you. What he understands about construction with fabric is always so clear from his foundational training and sees things differently. Enjoy your cold afternoon...lovely here in GA of USA. Almost spring-like. Seems we will not get much more winter this year~!
Georgia, my home state❤
Hello Kate, I love your house( really love your curtains) and I think you are lovely! I really love your videos,and look forward to see what you are doing next…..I had your Indian print fabric( exactly) and although they were charm squares, I made a beautiful quilt( just the top!it still needs to be put together) thank you Kate. Pam from Portsmouth Hampshire.x
Really enjoyed your video, very informative and clear instructions! I am 65 but a novice sewer, but I'm want to learn, I am teaching myself embroidery as well! I was told as a child you won't be able to do that, or you can't do that! So now proving to myself I can, I may not be perfect but trying! Looking forward to your next session! Thank you for sharing!
Just saw your vdo, glad to know that u r interested in doing the traditional quilt stitch called Kantha stitch.. Being an Indian myself am always intrigued by the diverse cultures of my country n the various art forms in each n different state. Am an avid watcher of your TH-cam vdos. Very happy to know your interest in this particular stitch. There are a whole lot of stitches, this Kantha also resembles to one of the widely used stitches for all type of quilt, one such quilt in one of the states where I live(Maharashtra)( I live in Mumbai) is called "GODHADI". Here we use layers of sarees, as u had already mentioned. This is done since ages by the women folk after lunch.. So called siesta time where in they use their skills to make godhadis with sarees. Thank u for bringing this stitch in your vdo, eagerly waiting for the next part. ❤
I am excited. To learn this process. I love hand stitching? Thank you forsh😢a
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Hi Peggy, how's your day going with you?
New viewer and subscriber here! Never even heard of Kantha quilting before. Am very much looking forward to seeing how this all turns out. And yes I shall be watching your other videos as well. 😊
I just found you a week ago, and have had hours of your company while I made a quilt. I didn't know till tonight that I was watching old videos. Fell in love with Norma and found video tonight right after she died. So sorry. I'm consoled knowing she had a wonderful life with you. Hello from Texas.
.... ‘a cold day today’ it looks like you have snow from your window at time stamp 11:23. The fire and the view make your lovely channel and prescience even more homely. Thanks for all inspiration
Hi from Australia. I just subscribed. Can’t wait to see part 2. This quilt is going to look amazing. Thanks for the video and I’m looking forward to many more.
Hi Pamela, how's your day going with you?
I've never heard of Kantha quilting, but now I feel like I might go down a TH-cam rabbit hole!
Kate, you have inspired me to make a kantha quilt. For many years I've collected fabric and now when I look at some pieces, they don't inspire me anymore. I've decided to use those pieces of fabric on the inside of my kantha quilt. Thank you for the inspiration
Sounds like a Kawandi quilt that I just have discovered. Can't wait to watch you make this!
Thanks Kate. You inspired me to use scraps for the colourful quilt behind you. The colour fading one. Not sure the name. I’m making while watching today.
I like grandma quilts, from whatever is available, and this, of "as many layers as needed", from old saris and scarves, and "the best" pieces on the top, are all part of that catergory. Interesting that pretty threads are used.
Beautiful fabrics. I shuddered though at the loss of seeing the pretty fabric in the middle layers. So much fun creating as you go. I had never heard of double gauze. Will have to see if available. Love your thread colors.
I finished a Kantha-style quilt this winter. Instead of the inner layer of fabric (I never knew about that) I pinned thin cotton batting with the quilting pins at about 10 inch intervals. Then I started at one corner laying down a piece of fabric and quilting it in place an inch in from the edge, about 2 inches in to allow the backing to fold over for the border. When I got near the end of the first piece, I lay down another piece and continued along the edge for the first line with the running stitch, turning under the edges as I went, at the same time deciding which piece of fabric would need to be turned under. I never knew where I would end up. When I got to the center I got so flummuxed I finally just pieced a panel separately in an intricate design and lay it down just so and continued with the stitching., except instead of continuing with the straight running stitch I followed this way and that to accommodate the intricacies of the design panel. Whew!
Looks a bit chilly outside there Kate, looking forward to seeing how yiur quilt comes together , when you get into doing it. Be very different I think.
I have a lovely shade of plain blue in double gauze, haven't decided what to make with it yet. It is very soft to feel. Enjoy your project, I look forward to seeing it.
I just found your channel and I ADORE YOU… I love your home and your creativity… wow. I am throughly impressed.
Hi Donna, how's your day going with you?
I am excited toake this with you. Ill be putting some fabrics together.
I am from the USA . You were mention on FB EPP group . I see that you do lots of different types of projects . I am looking forward to seeing your next video !
Oh I love it! Just this past week, I was just watching a slew (20 or so) videos of Kawandi and Kantha quilting. I am only 2 weeks into my first hexie quilt/ wall hanging, hmmm, patience will tell. And I have another project....a matching pair of lap quilts for my mom and I. I just may have to try my hand at the Kantha or Kwandi quilts though. And Sashiko too! So much fabric, so many styles and so little time!
Thank you for sharing😊
Thank you for the lovely email welcoming me to the Lime Green Sofa. I have been spending a lot of time on it, exploring your many fascinating and inspiring videos. I have recently moved from Devon to Gloucestershire to be close to my son but, sadly, away from many friends so it is really lovely to feel the warmth of friendship coming from your sofa.
Looking forward to seeing the Kantha stitch quilt progress. ❤❤❤
I love both channels and have recently started following Ant, also.
My daughter made a Kantha quilt using strips of Alison Glass fabric. She said the colors almost glowed in the dark. Beautiful!
I'm really interested in this quilt method. I want to view the next video showing how to stitch the quilt together. Thanks.
This new project looks very interesting. Can't wait to see more as the project progresses. Have a wonderful day Kate!
I made a small table mat using Kawandi and enjoyed it very much. It is so cheerful and happy looking. The person who taught me said "there is no ugly fabric" and that it all works out because you can cover up parts of fabric and in the end it all works out. And she was right. I will read up on Kantha to learn about the difference. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
My best friend is British and I am far from her right now so watching you not only is fun and interesting but it brings me closer to my friend somehow. I like your content and find that I learn a lot about letting go and just doing something new and engaging. Thank you.