Reloaded with better sound! The Introduction to my Liberty Series. Watch This One!
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this is the introduction to the Liberty Fabric Series I've been talking about lately.
Go here to see a lovely video about the factory that used to make all the Liberty for the Regent Street Shop
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Here is a little bit about the designs - beautiful!
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and some more
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learn about William Morris here
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and the V&A piece about the Arts and Crafts Movement
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Kate
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Thanks for the video. It's always nicè to have a visit with you. Which is what it always seems like.
I finally figured out why I love watching you so much, especially in the morning with my first cup of coffee. Your vedios are so genuine, it feels as if I've come round for a morning visit. Thank you for inviting me into your home. And, thank you for not being overly fussy. The cats, the bit of clutter, even the patina on the ironing board that you don't try to hide or edit out add to that feeling of being there with an old familiar friend. Of course, we're not friends. We're strangers, oceans apart. But you remind me of my late mother-in-law, who loved to do all the things you love to do. She had poultry, a garden, cats, clutter, and a sewing room. She was soft spoken like you, but with a West Texas accent. More of a comment than you care to read. But, thank you again for having me and making me feel at home.
Very special fabric❤
I too love Liberty Fabric! And yes its far too expensive for me buy as well! I always tell my mom, maybe someday! I wish more quilt shops and fabric stores here in the USA would carry Liberty, but maybe it’s too expensive even for them to get. 😆 I did see where Jenny w/Missouri Star was going to be getting some, but they were sold out pretty quick. I haven’t checked to see they had gotten anymore. I may have to look!
As I am fairly new to this wonderful site and so I am watching as many "older" videos. I have been watching all about Liberty Fabrics. I have never bought any Liberty but I thoroughly enjoyed watch your beautiful stash. What a lucky lady you are to have been given some. I do love William Morris too, and I sighed with envy at cushions, quilt etc. Thank you for being so caring and giving us great pleasures. Much love xxx
I’m a fabric hoarder too…& proud of it! 💙🪡🧵✂️ ❤️📚
Hi Kate, watched the second upload of the video today and I always thought I cover the speaker of my phone somehow. Just saw this upload, quickly checked the sound (great and understandable as usual) and now enjoying to watch the video a second time today. I really love to hear the story behind the fabrics and how you came to them. The fabrics are really gorgeous and I fully understand that you love them 😉 Looking forward to the other videos of the "Liberty series". xoxo from Germany, Stephanie
Thanks for sharing your lovely Liberty quilts so inspiring I love LIberty!
when I saw the quilt hanging on the wall in the photo I thought how beautiful...almost ombre effect...I can see why you love the Liberty Kate & your quilts show its quality off very well
Beautiful fabric! I’ve been quilting for 18 years and I am very happy I can’t get my hands on that fabric line. Lol! I’m a bit of a fabric hoarder. Thank you for sharing your videos. Mimi from Painesville, Ohio USA
that is the best attitude to have - in a world filled with beautiful fabric - Liberty is just one - there are so many more! enjoy what you have! xxx
I was interested to hear your story of your Liberty collection . I love Liberty fabric and have collected a MUCH smaller stock of pieces to use. 😏Sometimes I ask for a birthday present of fabric , which people are pleased to do . They know I'll be delighted .
I've also bought some fabric reduced online in the end of season sale .....odd as I live in London and could pop down the road ( but few bargains there !)
Currently slowly sewing my paper piecing Liberty cushion . Like yours but hexagons. Labour of love ❤️
Looking forward to the series. Lovely to have some projects to watch unfold.
Cheers Kate
At odd times here and there, I get Liberty here in the States in affordable scrap packs through Alice Caroline or Pink Castle Fabrics. Lucky for you and your mum to have such a thoughtful friend in Kathleen. She knew with whom to share her hoard!
I live in Catalonia and did not know Liberty fabrics, I find the way you work with them beautiful. I bought a lot of fabric from the Uk for my quilting (a hobby I got when I retired from teaching Spanish), but never saw this Liberty fabrics in the on line stores I frequented. Now, if Brexit goes further, I will have to stop buying in the UK. You make lovely pieces. And in other videos of yours I observed the very beautiful fabrics you use.
hello Kate, lovely video love liberty too, but never buy it too rich for my pockets :) beautiful cushion and quilts thank you for sharing them, have a beautiful week x
You understood ‘the assignment’ Kate! Lovely work!!! Is this the Mark Knoppler Quilt?
Thanks for looking into the audio, great video, never knew about Liberty fabrics and it was great to learn all about it. Your quilts are so pretty!! Can’t wait for more.
I’ve wondered the story of Liberty fabrics and regret I can’t afford it either!!! Thanks for all this!
Love the story! I could listen to you share these types of things forever. TFS the knowledge and inspiration!
Perhaps with the covid fiasco Liberty fabric will come back to the UK where it should be. However better to be in Italy than China.
I love the closing shot of light and dark patches.
"Don't fall in love with Liberty fabrics"! You make that very difficult! I already want some! 😕
karenbaily I want some too after seeing this 🙈🐢
I've had the awesome opportunity to visit the Regent St shop 3 times when visiting my daughter who lived in South Ealing on a youth mobility visa. I did buy a silk scarf in the peacock pattern. My most expensive scarf. I was totally overwhelmed by the fabric and did not buy any. There are 2 shops here in Toronto that sell the fabric and still the selection overwhelms me. 🙈 I am thinking of buying some fat quarters to create a pajogi curtain though. Let's see if I can overcome the fabric fumes and actually buy some. ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Great video, Kate. I had never heard of Liberty Fabric before 😮 I’m wondering where you get all your energy to travel, make seven quilts, create your own books, etc. I know your NZ trip was a while ago, but you are still very productive! I wonder if you could talk more about making multiples of things or any other tips to keep motivated and finish projects. Hugs from Aurora 🇨🇦 PS Cheese scones for lunch. Yum!
Your hair looks cute! I checked out Liberty fabric a while ago when you were talking about it. It’s expensive here in the US also. Too expensive for me! As my husband says champagne taste on a beer budget. 🙂 Shame your factory moved. Italy sounds like a great idea for a trip!!
beer can be nice! ha ha!!
Bonjour madame.
Je suis française et du coup " I m not understing what you said but I like your worck et je vous adore ! Byeeeeee.
Florence.
Liberty moved their production to northern Italy near Como. Where all the cheap manufacturing mecha of Italy, Asian workers. It's cheap Asian labour. There was a concentrated outbreak of covid in that area.
Hello Kate: that was absolutely wonderful.!!!
You can learn something new everyday😳😀🤪. Norma is so precious, but actually all your animals are😻🐝🐓🐔 and Eileen (sp?)
God Bless until next time❤️
Does Liberty Fabrics offer a conglomeration of fat quarters, or jelly roll options? Especially of these colors in the beginning of this video? Thank you!!! Would love to have a little bit of each, and not have to buy 1/2 yard of each! Lol hopefully this is a possibility! Thx Kate!
My sound was good. but still watched again LOL. What is the Floral print on the board behind your head?
that is another Liberty print - I am working on another thing for a future video! this could be a long series! ha ha!!! xxx
I love Liberty fabric. It's too dearly priced for me though...sigh...oh well. You're in Liberty heaven with your fortunate inheritance :) ...sigh...
The name of the factory is Olonia Stamperia, Gorla Minore, Italy, near Milan.
www.google.ca/maps/place/Stamperia+Olonia,+Via+A.+Colombo,+65,+21055+Gorla+Minore+VA,+Italy/@45.6396414,8.9113015,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47868e7cd190497f:0xb1a1a9b9936b4833
thanks for this - I just spent a happy few minutes checking out the area - I'm wondering what a road trip would be like? through france to northern italy? but who am I kidding!!! xxx
Kate you have to make a pilgrimage there. We could plan a Patron’s meet up trip!
Watched again for the joy it brings me. Kate you are a very special lady, thank you for sharing your life with us, very inspiring.
I really lose track of time when watching your videos. You are so creative and give me so many ideas. I love your color choices. I do, very much, though love your mother's heart quilt design. She did a wonderful job on her quilts. Thank you for sharing with us. I'm Connie from Nebraska, USA. 😊❤❤
Me encantan las telas mu bonitas,que pena que no viva ahí para comprar,,,,gracias❤❤❤
HI Kate,
What an absolutely wonderful video.
Your liberty fabric is soooo beautiful.
I surfed a bit on the internet yesterday and found an online shop that offers a wide range of libertys.
But the meter of fabric costs about €34. That's a price that's prohibitive for most people.
So, dear Kate, how wonderful it is for you that you have received this generous gift.
I'll probably never own this fabric, but will watch all the videos of your new series because i like them so much.
You were able to regulate the sound, which squeaked a bit during the first video.
Big hug and thank you for this extraordinary video.
Claudia
They should pay you a commission for promoting their fabric! Payment in fabric would be nice, yes?
Ooo I love me a bit of William Morris. I adore your videos Kate. I'm going to break down and treat myself to some liberty. Yes, I am. Love and blessings from my heart to yours. 💞 your quilt pushed me to the 'dark' side. 😉on Ebay yes I blasphemed
to the dark Side! ha ha!! please don't make me the calayst to your descent into madness! there are some wonderful affordable fabrics you can play with first! ha ha!!!
Haha, no Kate you are not to blame, remember my marbles are still lost somewhere. I did however buy some on Amazon for 9.00 . When it arrives I will let you know. Tana Lawn I think, hopefully there will be enough to follow along with your next project. Take care till then. Much love.
The sound is a lot better on this one. Love the fabric but way to rich for my stash.
Hi Kate, Liberty fabrics are printed by Stamperia Olonia , which is located in north Italy not far away from Milan.
I agree with you , its 'sad when a factory closes and the same job it's done in a foreign country. It has happened to many factories here in Italy too. I really like your channel which I started to whatch for the quilts you make ( I am a beginner) , but i fuond en entire fantastic world. Thankyou for sharing your life and all your skills.
yes - a few people have posted the location - I won't be going - I have enough fabric to last me a while and I have so much to do here with all the beaks and mouths and plants to see to - From about this time of year its hard to get away even over night! but I'm happy with that! xxx thank you!
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Hi Kate, YAY, another quilt video.
I thoroughly enjoyed your back-story. The fabrics and their collection/colourways are gorgeous but the story of your mum and her friend is priceless. What an interesting family.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming videos and creations. I feel you are rekindling interest in the craft of quilting. Good on you.
No Norma again?
Take care. Regards from Oz. Sue xx
she's 18 this year - she sleeps a lot in cosy corners. she'll be with us again soon no doubt! xxx
Had not heard of liberty fabrics until I started following you, they are beautiful and make you want to create. They sound pretty pricey but sound lovely and worth having some in a stash! Thanks for sharing and loved your story of how you came to have the liberty fabric. Your quilt and pillow are beautiful and am looking forward to more time with you and liberty!
I watched them both, they were so good. I am so getting my hands on a piece of Liberty Fabric! Thanks Kate and best wishes from Molly and me.
I love your videos, you are a great teacher. I can't wait for the next one😀 thank you.
You make the most beautiful
Things.👍💟
You need to make a color wash quilt for yourself. The one you made was beautiful! And where is Norma!! You did a video without Norma!
Your stash of Liberty fabric is amazing and will be included in many worthwhile projects in future. Lucky lady.
Just what I thought, vacay in Italy to find fabric! Or find some other beautiful fabric! 🧵🐈✂️🐾🦙🌸🍒🐝🐝🐝🐝
Perfectionist is the word you were looking for. My boyfriend doesn't understand the hoarding of fabric. I keep telling him that sometimes they discontinued the fabric that is why I have to buy it now or I won't be able to buy it later. I don't think he is sold on the idea. The Liberty fabric is beautiful, my Granddaughter's name is Liberty. She will be glad to know that there is fabric with the same name as hers. Can't wait to see what you have made with the Liberty fabric. Thanks Kate 😊
say hi to Liberty from me! and don't expect the man to understand - I'm sure he has some fairly inexplicable habits! ha ha!!!
❤❤❤ seus trabalhos são maravilhosos 😊😊 não canso de assistir 😊😊😊gatos., e TD mais ❤❤colchas 💗💗❤️❤️🌻🌻🌻
Deus abençoe
Thank you for re-posting. Much appreciated. You are so multi-talented, very impressive. Thanks. 🐱
Thank you for the interesting history and story behind your Liberty fabric. What a gift! I have heard the type of quilt you made for the quilting event called a watercolor quilt or technique. It is lovely. Looking forward to your series, and of course, the garden. Thanks ever so much. Take care.
Beautiful fabric. A good friend loves William Morris. Seems like it is mostly darker colors? I like the brighter Liberty colors.
Oh dear, I don't even sew, but I can certainly see the addictive properties of Liberty fabric! How very lovely. Thank you again for sharing your corner of the world.
english paper piecing is dead easy, have a go, only tacking and top stitch!
your quilt is beautiful. I’ve been collecting Liberty Tana Lawn for several months planning on making a quilt for my adult daughter.. I’ve managed to collect almost 150 different prints. I think I’m ready to start, but I’m so nervous to start cutting it. What size squares did you use in your first Liberty quilt you made for your art show? I was planning 3.5” squares.
Omg the sound is just perfect as always! Great job fixing it. 👍💕xxxx
What beautiful fabrics! I have always been in love with florals and what I thought of as "feed sack prints" . Your colorwash quilts are really special. As always, thanks for sharing and have a joyful day.
Gorgeous fabric but much to expensive. Weren’t you lucky to inherit the stash of Liberty!! Can’t wait till next video.
yes - very lucky indeed! xxx
Will you ever show the quilts you made from the Liberty fabrics?
Arhh... 😁 My hubby has a beautiful shirt made from the strawberry thief in blue fabric. He wore it for our daughter's wedding 🍓💙
Thank you for sharing 💞
Beautiful Like the hair cut.! Thanks for such information
I watch you everyday! Happy Easter.
Robin
Ah Kate! Your warning should have come at the beginning of this video, because I am hopelessly ( and unapologetically )hooked on Liberty fabric! But at least you live in the UK and are a bit closer to Italy than I am. I live near Seattle Washington, USA, so by the time I pay for a flight to go on a shopping trip it would cost a lot more than that precious 25 pounds per meter. So all I can do is watch your videos and drool and dream of Liberty!😊
These fabrics are so beautiful and I love the way you put them together. Heavenly! Can't wait to see more. Hugs Kate!
I’ve just made a pinafore for my one year old granddaughter Grace. Kate you are absolutely right, Liberty fabric is beautiful to work with. I’m trying to think how I can ask to have it back once she’s outgrown the pinafore! 🤔😂🙊
Late to this party,and hooked on liberty as well.Love to you all on the lime green sofa.happy Christmas 2023 from Walter cat and Me ❤
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LIKE I SAID ON YOUR UNCORRECTED SOUND VIEDO
THIS WAS A EXCELLENT VIDEO.
NY HUSBAND AND I WATCHED IT TOGETHER. HE WAS IMPRESSED BY YOUR WORK AND THE HISTORY OF THE FABRIC
JOB WELL DONE LADY KATE
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OOOYYYY!! You are a bad influence!! LOL, just kidding! love love love Liberty but it is wayyyyy out of my league to buy as well. I'll admire it from afar. BUT, shall we make a group roadtrip to the new factory in Italy?? Sounds like a plan! ;o)
Check Liberty's website, they have a fabric scraps and remnants section, and whilst they're still pricey, they're definitely cheaper than buying individual fabrics.
I don't recall seeing a video that included the larger Liberty (I'm assuming) pieces that are now and then on your design wall (vaguely A4 paper or letter sized whole piece quilt sandwiches, landscape oriented). Not sure that makes sense. :/ Anyway, I'm curious about them.
Just watched this video again. Reminds me of the Milky Way.
In Monreal Liberty fabrick starts at $26.00 for a half meter. Too bad! You are lucky to have it. Love your videos.
I see that JoAnns fabrics in the US has Liberty Fabrics now. Maybe I will go look and get to touch some of this fabulous fabric!
HAAVE Morris fabric,, did on my trip to Somerset bout Liberty but now 18 years later?
Sound much better...thanks. love the fabric. Truly expensive. Can't wait for the whole series you are going to do.
Oops on my part for forgetting to tell you, the sound is much better. Thank you caring.
Someone in the London fashion district should be able to answer the ? about which mill is manufacturing Liberty now...some of the finest bespoke shirting fabrics are milled in Italy.
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Ahhhh!😍
Ioved learning about Liberty Fabric and how you fell in love with it. Thank you for showing us some of your stash beautiful stash. Wowza!
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You're as rare as the British printed fabric you miss.
That was very interesting...thank you...
The sound is much better now. Thank you.
This was such a lovely video! I loved listening to you talk about the fabric and all the amazing colors and patterns in comes in.
I am looking forward to new videos. Are you looking forward to sitting in the pavillion this summer? I would think it would be a perfect place to sew an English Paper Piecing project. (Haha say that 10 times really fast.) I look forward to following on your spring and summer adventures! I know you probably think Why would anyone want to see me to this boring stuff? But I love it and I think there are others who do too. Cheers. ❣️💗
last summer that weather was so warm I practically lived in the pavilion - I had a long extension cable for recharging the iPad and a little camping stove for cooking - I even rigged up a little day bed in the 'bath' so - I'm hoping for a repeat of last summer when the only reason I'll have to come inside will be to watch Wimbledon! ha ha!!! I'll bring you all along! xxx
That sounds beautiful!! I hope for gorgeous weather!!
Hello, I love Liberty Fabrics very much also. In the past, I have bought a few patterns and made skirts for the summer they are so comfortable and soft. They are my favorites but it is expensive here in the USA. When I find it at a less expensive price I buy it. Thank you for your lovely videos, I really enjoy them.
Awe, that's too bad about the factory moving to Italy...yup...I think you need to go on vacation! It is gorgeous fabric. Is the flower ones behind you, Liberty as well? They look like a painting!
Dale from Canada
yes - that is another Liberty project I'm working on - could be a long series! ha ha!!
I always feel like I have come home when I visit your home Kate. It’s like going back to my mums, I am the same age as you (maybe a year or so between us) but I feel relaxed and not on edge, just as if I am going back home, it’s so weird and I know others feel the same. I watch some vids over and over and still enjoy them, love Liberty too.
How many tiny squares are there? I really think i like to make a go of these I find it soothing.
Thank you for taking the time to explain Liberty fabrics. I had no idea there was such a rich history. Also your positive attitude about the company moving to Italy is inspiring. You could have fussed but instead you turned it into a vacation!🙌💚🌟
ahh Linda - there is more to life that fabric! I have enough for my needs - and yes - maybe one day I'll drive to Italy!!! ha ha!!! xxx
My dream is to some day have some Liberty fabrics. 🙂
Kate did you ever do a video about taking the papers out of the quilts? I cannot seem to find one
You are very lucky to have ANNA. I have SARA. 😊😊
Just loved this story, and so happy to learn the origins of the beautiful fabric! Thank you so much! XOXO
Very pretty fabrics! Time for an animals video, too! 😁
I'm SO jealous! Gorgeous fabrics and your quilted projects are beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your story about Liberty Fabrics. I am really interested in learning how to quilt but nobody in my area teaches quilting so I ‘ll be watching you and learning as much as I can from your videos. Thanks again.
I look forward to this series. Kate, you are an extremely talented artist! I love your channel, I love your teaching style, and I love your pussycats!
Sounds like a trip to Italy is in your future.
Thank you for fixing the sound. Such a lovely subject to talk about too. Thank you Kate x
So looking forward to this series, lucky you having liberty fabric to work with
Thank you for the education on Liberty fabric. Now I need to search for some so I can put some in my stash of fabric. I can’t wait to feel it!
Hermosos...quilt.
We forgive you because we love you 😘
WOW! What a treassure to be handed on. There is nothing more beautiful.
Too late telling me not to fall in love with Liberty
Kate…I love love love your series. Everything is beautiful as you are! You bring me piece and remind me of a dear friend who has passed.a few years ago and is missed!! Thnkyou for bringing joy, piece and lovely, lovely quilts!!