What's in the LAST suitcase? My Mum's QUILT TOPS!
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- This is the last of the suitcases, two of them, but all the same contents. My Mum was a prolific quilter, with well over 200 quilts to her name, given to family, friends, charities .... It was inevitable that there would be a few unfinished quilt tops after she died. I have been thinking about them for the last three years!
Their time has come!
I hope you enjoy seeing them. In a few weeks time I will take them to Cath here
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The music today is called 'If You Were Still Here' which I think is the perfect choice for this video!
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Hi dear friends, on the LGS! Let’s all gather around and give Kate a comforting hug. This unpacking of the suitcases, must have been so bittersweet. We love you, Kate.
Big hugs from me from your Aussi mate on the line green sofa
Big hugs 🫂
Kate is so strong. I would have been a bellering sack of sadness. Kate is strong woman and great inspiration. I truly admire her and she is like my mom. She gets an enormous amount of work done.
Big hugs, dear Kate.
Your Mom's sewing was amazing. I know you love them very much. My Mom left me her gold thimble she used and her dressmaker scissors with a note " Remember me". ;Brings tears to my eyes whenever I hope it to look inside.
It's such an honor to be able to share your love of quilting w us. Your mum really did create some spectacular quilts. We, as viewers, feel your love for her as well as your loss. Thank you for inviting us again into your home. The quilts sing praises and your kitties purr w love...❤🇨🇦
Yes, thanks for putting into such sweet words. Sitting here two years later and tearing up, all by myself, pulled by your loss, and my own. Nothing on earth like a precious mum. Love you, Mom. :)
What? Would we like to come along???? Oh, yes! Please!!❤️
Such a silly question. :)
Oh yes, looking forward to the trip 😊
I'm game if you are!
Oh, yes! Dates please, I'm packing my bags. Lindsay, Sacramento, California. All of you Ladies sound like a fun bunch! P.S. I'm a quilter.
Iam sure you won't see this but I want to thank you for the memories
I spent all my summers with my Gram
I am 63 years old she has been gone now for 23 years
She thought me my first stich " Blind stich"
Boy do I miss her
Spending all my summers on her farm
THANKS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES 😊
This was a lovely episode a daughter finishing her mum’s quilts and knitting the unfinished socks for your father.
It broke my heart that I wasn't able to keep the quilt-tops that my husband's mother and grandmother made. We sold them at a yard sale. I imagine someone finishing them and loving them.
Your mother's quilts are stunning.
What a legacy she left. That smallest one would be perfect for your granddaughter.
That's exactly what I think! Heirloom quilt! What a treasure this video is.
I was thinking that, too! It will be fun to see how the quilts get distributed later. Will your family members get to pick, or will you decide for each... or some combination? It's wonderful, however that part of things happens.
Yes, that‘s exactly what I thought, what a wonderful legacy, and the smallest quilt for the smallest family member! Great!
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Your mother will be thrilled to know that each quilt will be finished and given to family members. Even more special now. Sorry for you loss. I lost my mom 2 years ago.
My mother passed away in 2007. I’m still finishing some of the work she started. I asked her once why not finish a project before starting another. Her reply was if I don’t finish them, you will. My brother and sister has benefited along with my boys and their cousins. It has all been a labor of love, for all the things she taught me.
Beautiful story!
what a wonderful connection to your mum, sad, but joyful at the same time. My mum made a quilt for me when I was a toddler, she passed away when I was 14 & the quilt is one of the few things I still have. I landed up teaching myself to quilt last year so I could repair it and now have made several quilts for friends and have even set up a little online store. All thanks to my mum's quilt.
Thanks to your mum..she left us you as a friend..🧚♀️⚘
Wonderful video Kate, I was moved to tears. What a wonderful legacy. Finishing off your Mum’s quilts now for your family is priceless.
I physically felt every lump in your throat... Mums, they leave so many little marks for us to find. Thank you for sharing your mum and your love.
Kate, thank you for sharing all of your mother’s treasure’s quilts. I always love seeing beautiful handwork of quilts made long ago by someone we love. You’re very blessed to have some that your mother made. Mother’s know in their hearts that one of her kids will finish them and share them with their siblings. And as you’re doing the stitching but she didn’t get to you will have a special connection with her as you think about her as you were growing up watching her doing her special little things. Those are called happy memories. Enjoy them all.
Oh, Kate. What a beautiful legacy your mum left you. I'm a quilter, and my mom was also a quilter. I inherited her last quilt squares and fabric that she was working with when she passed away. It took me a long time to be able to touch it and work on it because I missed her so much. But, like you finally opening your red suitcases, I came to a time that I was ready. I finished her quilt by hand because that was what she was doing. That quilt stays folded across the foot of my bed now. I take it off each night and put it on a chair and put it back every morning. I love running my hands across it as I place it on the bed. It's such a tangible representation of the bond of love we had for each other and the craft of quilting that we both shared. Your quilts tops are beautiful! Thank you for sharing those lovely treasures with us. The pictures at the end of the video of your mum and you are priceless, too. Love to you, Kate.
Kate, you really were so lucky to have a Mother that you could relate to. I learned EVERYTHING from my Grandmother. I miss "Granny" every day as I grew up at her house. Can't wait to see how these quilts look when they are done. She is watching you. ✌🏻❤️
Thank you for sharing this emotional and sentimental journey of your Mother's quilt tops. You have me tearing up as you speak so lovingly of your Mother. How wonderful that the two of you shared the same passion and that you will finish and gift the quilts so the rest of your family can wrap themselves in her love. I appreciate your videos so much, I love your home, your cats and your gentle, easy nature. Cheers from across the pond in Canada.
I teared up too.
So lovingly done. This wasn’t easy was it Kate? Bravo for your plans for these masterpieces.
Kate I have been sat here in tears watching this. What exquisite quilt tops. It will be an honour to help you finish your Mum's beautiful work. Sending love and gentle quilty hugs I lost my Mum 6 months ago so know how hard that was for you. Can't wait to see you with them in a few weeks time to discuss patterns.
You are a true treasure in the world and Kate is so blessed to be helped in this endeavor for her mother. God bless all of you.
I could feel your joy and your sadness, Kate. It was an honor to be here for your suitcase unpacking. xo
What beautiful quilt tops your mom left behind,she will always be with you,bless you and yours💕
I’m a quilter and I absolutely loved this video. What a treat to see these beautiful tops made by your mum. How lucky are you to have such legacies to pass on to your family.
And how lucky they are to receive the generosity of your talents, Kate!
Hello Kate, What lovely gifts your mom has left for everyone in your family 💖💖💖 Thank you for sharing these beautiful quilts. Bless you, Chris
Sorry for your loss. Your mom was an awesome quilter.❤❤❤
The heart Quilt is my favourite. Your mum was such a talented lady. I could feel the love and joy in your eyes . What a lovely gift to give to your family x .
You have given us a precious gift, sharing your mum’s unfinished quilts with us. Thank you. What a treasure you have to finish for your family! Dear Kate, your generosity of spirit instructs and challenges us as we watch. ♥️
We loved all the quilts your Mum made. what a talent. Now we see where you got your talent from. God bless.
Your mum was a prolific quilter. That must’ve been so hard to see them. Very emotional. She did beautiful work. What a legacy. You’ve got your work cut out for you Kate. Your dad will love the socks. Very emotional for me to see you today. Love from Australia.
How special for us to yo share this with you as you see your Mum's quilts. Lots of hugs
Evryone of us of on the lime green sofa, goggles and scarfs on, we are going to Scotland.
What treasures you have, Kate. We care about you so much.
Such a beautiful look into your life and your lovely mom and her stunning quilts! I can so relate to this journey. My mom died just over a year ago and I treasure all of her quilts and bits of fabric and batting (wadding) with hand written notes pinned to them! And the smell of her house on everything! My heart goes out to you! I’m a longarm quilter and I have a heart for finishing old quilts like this! Your quilter did a wonderful job on the later video! God bless you!
That was so touching to watch you open all your Mum's quilts. They were lovely and such a blessing to you and your family to have them. Looking forward to going to Scotland with you virtually to see the quilter. Thanks for sharing this moment with us.
My mother has been gone for 13 yrs. I still have 2 of her quilt tops to get quilted. I think you have inspired me to go ahead and have those done now.
Oh Kate, sending you a very big tight hug as you opened your suitcases and went thru your mum's quilts. It's like opening a diary. I too love hexagons and sighed out loud as you unfolded the quilt squares and trim. All the quilts are beautiful and filled with so much love. I bet your mum was putting them aside for gifts. I like to piece rather an quilt. It's like putting a puzzle together. And, I also knit. Socks are my most favorite. So I am feeling a connection to you and your mom. Thank you for sharing this most precious unboxing with us all.
How fantastic to share those beautiful Quilts from your Mom with other family members.
Priceless gifts !!!
Thank you, Kate. Your mom was incredibly talented just like you. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. I appreciate you sharing her work with us, how moving and lovely it all is. It is hard to go through a parent's things after they're gone. She would be so proud of you.
Your Mum was so prolific. So lovely to see and sending you Big Warm Hugs - even if they are a few years late xx
I’m not surprised you are feeling overwhelmed! What a sweet inheritance she has left for you. When you think that your mama’s hands were the last to touch those quilts and the smell of her sewing room. Oh. My. Goodness. My mama has been gone for 21 years and this nearly brought me to tears. Enjoy every minute of this process. I know you will. Hugs to you.
Kate I pray for you. I lost my mom when I was 31. She had breast cancer. These suit cases remind me of hers. Thankfully I was able to make quilts from her fabrics. Precious Memories!!
I feel tremendously honoured that you would share opening your mother's suitcases and displaying her work to us all. Beautiful beautiful! Thanks ever so much. I will look forward to seeing her work completed. Again, thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing your mothers quilts with us. Beautiful and such a treasure. My mother is at a stag in her life where she is trying to finish projects or get rid of things. We just went thru her unfinished quilts, which weren't as big as your mothers, thank goodness!. I told her I would help her finish them because she doesn't quite have the confidence to do it anymore. One down, six to go! Even though it will by quite the job, I know you will treasure doing this for your mother.❤
This is heartwarming. What a beautiful legacy she has left behind. ❤
What delightful Quilts your Mum created Kate and happy memories to cherish . You won’t be suffering from boredom anytime soon. The Completed Quilts will be worth all your efforts and honor your Mum’s memory. Thank you for your sharing with us the unpacking of such a personal suitcase , you were very brave. As a stitchers daughter I get it.😊
Oh wow! You are just pinning up the first quilt and already I am blown away by it’s beauty! What an emotional and beautiful journey through your Mum’s work.
What treasures, and no better way to honor your mother's memory than to finish her quilts. They were all lovely. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Your ability to “reverse construct” your Mum’s quilts is wonderful.
Can you tell I am watching the replay and reacting as you go. Lol. What a joy this is to watch.
WOW! I lost my mom 9 years ago, and I haven’t been able to quilt since. So, I picked up my crochet again, and started a charity. I make shawls and give them to women battling illnesses. I give them in memory of my mom.
Watching you go through that amazing treasury of quilts made me cry. So much beautiful work. And, love the photos of your mum with her wonderful work. Thank you for sharing. God bless you sweetie.
You started me thinking about my mother, I wish I had spent more time just sitting with her, I still miss her all these years
I just loved the picture of the two of you, snuggling close, each with her own choice of colors! ❤️
What a lovely memory of your mom. Kind of a hug from your mom.
Hi Kate and everyone on the lime green sofa.Ive just had my 2nd covid vaccination this afternoon. If it's anything like the first, I should have a lovely nights sleep. What a lovely idea of finishing mum's quilts for her. Mum's are so precious❤️❤️❤️
Oh Kate, I felt how tough that was to do. It's such a mix of joy, loss, memories and love. I finished off the sewing projects that my Mum started too. I lost her 9 years ago. I'm making a set of 12 quilt toppers now for the Sue Ryder Hospice where she was so well looked after in her last week. One quilt for each room on the floor she stayed in, to mark 10 years.
Sending you a big hug xx
Lovely quilt show! Thank for sharing the wonderful surprises 😊
The most beautiful trunk show of quilts! Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing!
As a quilter, I absolutely adore your Mom's quilts. On the purple and cream one, if you use a very dark backing, it may show through to the front creamy squares. I can't wait to see what your longarmer does for you. I am a longarm quilter, and I love the process of finishing quilts for others. It's a very nourishing journey for my soul. Knowing that loving hands and a creative mind made the top. Your Mom was a very good quiltmaker. 💞💞
I, was thinking the same. I made that mistake on one of the best quilts I ever designed and it still haunts me after 20 years!
@@nicolethijs5428 It's not always thought about when choosing backings, but I've longarmed enough to know customers are unhappy when they see what has happened on their quilt. I'm sorry it happened to you.
My own mistake, Judy. I wanted to be trifty. Had a lot of fabric over from the top so stichted 3 different panels together, a grey patterned one, a white one and a blue patterned one. There was a lot of white in the front. It was a lone star quilt. The quilt was handquilted and the white of the front seemed grey where the grey wand blue fabric shone throught the white of the front. It was horrible. Nothing to,do with a longarmer or so. The quilt was a kingsize and entirely handmade.
Loved every thing about thisvideo.What a treasure.All of your Moms quilts are so beautiful. WHAT a loving time you shared with us.
What an honor, you sharing your Mother's precious quilts with us. I really enjoyed seeing each and every one of them. 💗
So special! Ach, bitter sweet but so beautiful....to run your hands over your mum's work.....and carry on her work......to smell her sewing room again....... I have a huge lump in my throat. Thank you so much for sharing something so personal and glorious with us. XXX
A lovely legacy for your family. Definitely hand quilt the heart quilt. I thought of Agnes when I saw it. Perhaps her mum could do a few stitches or bind it and it would be a three generations gift 💕
I said the same thing a few minutes ago. What a gift that would be.
I have some of my mothers crochet pieces to finish up always love working on what she started
I love the cascading framed hearts quilt too. Applique is definitely time-consuming, so I agree that if Kate is so inclined, hand-quilting would add to that quilt's sentimental value, which Kate could keep as a memory of Mum and pass along as an inheritance to her granddaughter someday...
What a legacy of quilt-tops, and of course finished quilts, your mama left behind. Not to mention the mentoring that’s deposited in you. My mum left suddenly 3 years ago. Healthy, happy, and busy one minute.... and off to heaven in an instant. I finished knitting a blanket she left behind for the ‘next great grand daughter’ who was born the month after she died. I’ve still got 2 other things she’s begun to knit, and one day I’ll finish them too. Had to wait till some of the hurt went away to handle them, as I was missing her so much. Now I look at the scope of her life, the 6 children she reared, the generosity of her life, and I simply rejoice that God gave me such a good mother. I know you feel the same. Many thanks for sharing.
Your mum was so talented! Thank you for sharing this with us. Much appreciated.
I feel so privileged that you shared your Mum's beautiful quilts with us. It must have been tough for you opening the suitcases. Your new Juki will make short work of doing the lap of honours. As you touch them and work with them I bet they speak to you as to what backings they want. I love making quilts. It gives me so much joy. I tried other things but within 5 minutes of being in my first patchwork quilt making class I was hooked big time. That was over 20 years ago and the passion has not waned. I am similar to your Mum and am always sewing when I can.
Hi Kate . I've been very moved by this video . How wonderful that you have these things . My own Mum stopped sewing many years before she died and I have 1 unfinished embroidered table cloth. Which I still haven't finished . Someone once asked me why I had nothing that belonged to my Mum . I replied I have . I have fourty years of memories , and they belong to me and Mum. How wonderful to have these quilt tops and even the part finished top ....I quite understand why you have let some time pass and thank you so much for sharing it with us x
Oh my goodness your Mother did such beautiful work! Hugs! This tugged at my heart... the scent of her sewing room. 😢 My Grandmother's scent was Dove soap! They are always with us!
What a treasure you have!!
Your mum’s quit tops are stunning. Im sure she will be so pleased to know you are completing them. A skill she learnt and a talent she passed to her daughter 💕
Dear Kate- the " pink and cream" quilt cover from your mom I think is very special in her choice of light colors and pattern❤ And the square and square is also lovely..
Gosh...they are all nice in their own way!
What a family of handcrafters you all are😊
Quilting is work for the heart as well as the hands, isn’t it. These are real legacy pieces and even (or especially) the socks must mean a lot to you. It will be lovely to see all of these as ‘finished’ items, but what a lot of good ideas there are there, too xxx
Thank you for sharing your mothers treasures. What a wonderful gift for us all to treasure.
I love how your hobbies are passed down from your Mum. She is looking down from Heaven and smiling for sure!
Bonnie Hunter lives near me!! I learned to quilt with my mom 13 years ago by watching Bonnie Hunter with my mom. What a gift to have of your mom’s. My mom is horrible about finishing quilts. She always said she was leaving them me to finish. Trouble is I am not the best at finishing either. I want to join in on too many quilt alongs
Just stunning ! She was an artist like her daughter.Yes, would love to go to Scotland with you. Enjoyed this suitcase opening, thank you
What a lovely show. I lost my mom in January of 2021. She taught me how to sew when I was eight. I got into quilting, mom gave it a go too but didn’t understand why we bought fabric in a big piece, cut it up into little bits and then sewed it back into a big piece. She was a baker and a gardener and played with her 11 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren before she left us. Thanks for sharing your mum with us!
Lovely quilts! I feel the same way about seeing my mom's handwriting, from when she was well. And, I've finished my mother-in-law's knitted throw after she passed. We carry them with us all our lives, don't we? It's nice that they can live on through us in a way.
It is clear from whom you got your talent. How absolutely stunning all your mums quilt tops are. Love them all! Thank you for sharing this with us. ⚘
What a wonderful quilter your mum was. I’m sure you think about her every day but these are great memories.
Hi Kate, I love how you and your mother have made quilt tops prolifically. I’ve made a few over the years too and have more in my cupboard that will be quilted one day😂
Was wonderful watching you unfold, pin, name each of your mothers quilts left in the last suit cases.
The 3rd quilt that you called "Pink and Cream" is a double Irish chain pattern. They're all beautiful.
Definitely eye candy for us quilters😍
I made the same Irish Chain lap quilt for my mom. When she passed I had it cremated with her. 💕
Sorry to disagree but this pattern is not an Irish Chain. Irish chain has no triangles in the quilt and the squares would have made a differant pattern. It was the first quilt pattern I ever made.
@@nicolethijs5428 You're absolutely right Nicole. Kate's mum didn't follow the rules of tradition in her version. Gotta love that! A single Irish chain uses a 9 patch (3 across & 3 down) for the checkerboard block. A double Irish is 5 across & 5 down. Kate's mum used 4 across & 4 down. And instead of a solid block in the corners of her solid alternating block, she used a half square triangle.
In her book, "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns", quilt historian, Barbara Brackman catalogs so many variations of these blocks. I think that's the beauty of quilting , you make it your own.
What a wonderful legacy Kate for the family members to have a quilt made by your mum to then hand down through the generations, that's special :)
I don't normally comment but watching your emotions whilst sorting your Mums beautiful quilts made me quite tearful. Lovely memories, lots of love & smiles. It made me think of my lovely Mum 💗
I'm sure your Mum will be looking down on you ,cheering you on! Take care Hun x 🤓
Thanks for sharing your mum’s beautiful quilts! Finishing them is such an act of love!
my mother died at 50 in 1977 and I miss her often. She had no crafty skills - you have such a treasure chest here - thank you for sharing !
It's like a Pandora's box that you have opened. I had an idea of what you were thinking when you said that the suitcases didn't belong to you. To see your face light up shows how much you loved and miss your mum. Such a joy to watch and such an inspiration!
I too am an avid Bonnie Hunter fan. I knew right away this was one of her designs as I made one too; pieced on telephone book pages, no less!
This video is pure joy! The beautiful quilts, the memories, talking about upcoming adventures, opportunities to learn something, you’ve had your hair cut, and your general calm and happy demeanour!
My grandma didn't get to travel much,but the quits she made, and we're handed down to me, have traveled a lot. I only have three and they are fought over by my child, husband and myself, because they are so cozy. I feel like she hugs me every time I crawl under one, no matter how far from home I roam, even though I never got to know her. I love what your mom left you.
What a treasure from your mom! I have the quilt my grandmother made for my dad.. priceless now that they are both gone.
I was so touched that you shared this lovely time with us. Your mum must have been an amazing woman. She made all those beautiful quilts, and she made you. Thank you Kate
I would have loved to have such a treasure of my mother's. You are blessed, so enjoy the closeness of your mother as you work on these projects. God Bless. Shelba Sollenberger
Such beautiful quilts 😊, what an honour to finish them for your Mum. I got teary watching this, I can only imagine how you must be feeling Kate. I can’t wait to see them quilted xxx
What a wonderful quilter your mom was. I enjoyed seeing everyone of her quilt tops.
So amazing and what a lovely memory to have of your mother.
What an honour to watch this episode. You are so blessed to have your Mums work in progress, will look forward to seeing the journey going forward.
Enjoy the video? !!! Wow, it was like a Christmas and birthday present wrap up in beauty and love❣ Your mum was so talented to create these...my admiration for her work, and the joy of your sharing it, is a gift to my soul. Thanks Kate. Believe this was an emotional event for you....having saved these 2 suitcases for opening last... I'm so looking forward to watching how they are all completed.
Your mum was a very talented quilter, I can see where you inherited your skills. All the quilt tops are fantastic and such a precious heirloom to pass down to your family
Put that row of green in. I was probably 50 years old when I asked my mom to show me how to turn a heel. My version was a little twisty and I remarked on it. My mom said, that's all right and then showed me the heel turn , it never ceases to amaze me, and I think of my mother every time.
My favorite was the square in square and a close second is the one with the hearts. Absolutely gorgeous all of them. What treasures they will be.
I was reminded of my mum and the only thing she never finished, which I completed after her death. Your love for your mum is beautiful.
I actually had tears going back over my mum’s crafty suitcases ...so this was a reminder thankyou 😷🌍🇦🇺👍
Your mom must have been an amazing woman; she created such beauty in her quilts. I truly enjoyed seeing all of them. Thank you for sharing...................
Thank you for sharing your mom's quilts with us! This was very touching.
Hello my dear! I am Katrin from Germany, so pls excuse my bad english... I am 61 and since a few month in kind of a deep black hole. I just lost my happyness to life. I sewed my whole life long am actually love it, but for the last month it didn't seem to make sense to me anymore. Now I was so lucky to find your Channel and with that a new goal in my life. I never quilted before, but i yearn to do IT now. Thank you for your inspiration and most of all for you beeing so sympatical - it makes me believe, that we know each other already for quite a time and it really let me feel your Joy for live and your Love for quilts. Many thanks for all!!! ❤
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Katrin, I hope you get your sewing “mojo” (motivation + joy) back, maybe through quilting. 💜🩵🩷
The last one strikes me as "Topsy Turvy Hearts". All of them are stunning in my mind, with so much love your mother stitched in them. They will surely be cherished. Hugs to you
Oh my goodness Kate, your mum was a true talent 🥰
Thank you so much for letting us share your opening of the suitcases with you. I feel very privileged to have been with you, even a year on when I'm watching.
Love that you said the quilts smell of your mum's sewing room.
Absolutely beautiful in every way
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A nice walk down memory lane and love the 💕 hearts
Just had my first Mothers Day without my Mom...lots of feelings !!
The first year is the hardest. I lost my Mom when I was 30 and now at 82 it is still hard...I missed so much.
Thank you for sharing your mother's quilts. I, also, was lucky enough to have a mother who taught me to sew and quilt. What a treasure to open those suitcases and see the quilts. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Cathy