When my son was born sleeping at 38 weeks. I was given a small quilt at the hospital before I left, which a charity group called Blankets of love made and donated. Im in Australia. This quilt is one of the most cherished things I have to remember him. Its a beautiful thing to do, and recipients absolutely appreciate them.

@HRHDMKYT

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss Natasha, that must have been devastating. I’m glad you were given a tiny memento by which to cherish your son’s memory and pray that you may find some small peace in your grief. ~Diana K.

@vallang4832

Жыл бұрын

I am so very very sorry for your loss. 💔

@quiltygal6981

Жыл бұрын

So lovely to hear it brought you some comfort. My sister and I both make for Little Blankets of Love ❤

@TheShmoo123

Жыл бұрын

💛

@Adoptiveangel

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.

I am from the U.K. I am going to 87 next week. I am a quilter and done a few quilts for project linus. Your ideas are great and looks so easy to make. Lovely explanation in your soothing voice . Thank you so much. It's a pleasure to watch your videos.

I am 93, 😂stage 4 cancer, long time quilter.And just received a Linus quilt during a recent hospital admittance. It touched my heart. I’ve given so much😂 in all my years of volunteer work and to receive the quilt was a wonderful surprise

@trixiessalonct4501

Ай бұрын

God bless you!

@debbiejohnson7199

18 күн бұрын

Praying for a complete healing for you.

Simple, elegant, beautiful. My youngest received a PL blanket many years ago. He loved the colours and textures and wanted it with him all the time. It was special to me to think someone took time out their life to think of us. It's been three years since he passed and his blanket is a treasured part of his memory. You and your Mum are very kind, thankyou.

@HRHDMKYT

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your tragic loss Nicola. Thank you for sharing your story, I am glad your son received some comfort from his Project Linus quilt. May you eventually be able to find some peace in your grief. ~Diana K

@pegrichard2820

Жыл бұрын

So sosrry for your loss. I lost a child quite young. Every memory is a gift.

i just love watching..It is like having a friend over for tea..Thank you..

Well Kate's video made my Monday worth getting out of bed, how could it not! I subscribe to hundreds of youtube channels but none of them could ever replace you Kate. What sets you apart from the rest is you are not just demonstrating your talent but you also show us joy, compassion, graciousness, appreciation, affection and patience. A lot of that resonates within us. There are unfortunately, a lot of lonely people out there and I bet you just might make their day!

Quilters should get more recognition as masters of geometry, even if they might have trouble with maths. Another great video! Thanks Kate❤

@quiltygal6981

Жыл бұрын

I often think my Maths teacher would be amazed that I use measurements and calculations daily with my sewing, I was always bottom of the class😂😂

Hello, I'm French and I love your channel. My niece just had a baby boy who was born today at 6.45 am and your quilt is a wonderful idea to celebrate the arrival of this baby and offer one to his big sister and her doll for which my father (his great grandfather) made a small bed. Tomorrow I will choose my fabrics and get to work. Thanks for this idea! I love it. Thanks Google translate !!🤩

It's lovely when an experienced quilter explains a quilt block in a way that simplifies it and makes it less intimidating. Thank you.

@elizabethwilliams3267

11 ай бұрын

😊

@HeartWorX.Creations

2 ай бұрын

Indeed, her British accent & energy & unique authenticity, truly make her a gem of a gal and excellent teacher…She is so relaxing to listen to, like an old friend to sew/craft with! ❤️🙏🌞

I have been donating to PL for about four years here in Michigan, US. I did not know it was a world wide organization. I am proud to be part of a large group that donates locally for the children in my region/area. I make larger quilts for adolescents, approximately 60 by 75. Adolescents so often are nearly adult in size but they are still young emotionally and need the warm hug of a quilt.

@seakinireland

Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda! I’m in Michigan too!

@beth12svist

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it really is worldwide, unfortunately. From my Google search, it seems to only be in the US and UK. I'm Czech, so if I ever wanted to donate a quilt (I'm not really a quilter, but I do have two in the works from years ago, so you never know), I'd have to do it through a local organisation. Luckily, there absolutely are local organisations through which you can donate to people in need. 🙂

@HRHDMKYT

Жыл бұрын

@@beth12svist We have Project Linus in Canada as well. Donations include blankets, quilts and afghans (knit or crocheted) for children who are sick, traumatized or in need of a “hug” they can have for their very own. But I agree every country likely has charities that accept quilts for children who need them, either in foster care or orphanages, or hospitals, hostels, refugee organizations. In Canada we also have a charity called Quilts for Survivors, which was established by a young woman who makes, collects and distributes quilts to indigenous survivors of residential schools which traumatized generations of indigenous families, separating children from parents, siblings, elders and from their homes and culture. So many opportunities to share a bit of healing.

@beth12svist

Жыл бұрын

​@@HRHDMKYT Thinking about the sorts of charities I know of in my own country, another thing that sprang to mind was safe houses for women. (Domestic violence victims, obviously often fleeing with children and very few material possessions.)

@kathrynriggs2489

Жыл бұрын

Linda, I'm from Michigan too! I have a friend who's special needs daughter was hospitalized at a local children's hospital. She received a quilt there that happened to have been made by a local quilting group at one of our churches here in town. It made the family feel very special.

Just have to tell you, I love to watch you work. I am going to be 78 years old in July and I, too, find my joy in sewing quilt tops. You inspire me because of your joy, your smile and your positive attitude. I sew for Quilts of Valor and for local children's hospitals in Atlanta, GA, USA. I pray you continue to enjoy what you do and share with us what makes you smile.

Kate is live in north Seattle and after watching you, im now going to make quilts for project Linus. Thanks

I think of quilts as Hugs and so many children need more hugs.

I love the double Irish chain quilt. I’ve made a few of them in Christmas fabrics and gave them as gifts.

@SKochc

Жыл бұрын

Hey louette 🌹 Good evening 🌆.. how're you feeling today...?

I made my parents an Irish Chain quilt for their 25th wedding anniversary. It was the second quilt I had ever made. Thank you for bringing back such lovely memories!

@nancyarchibald9095

18 күн бұрын

I'd like to see some type of decorative border on these quilts. Irish Chain is a tad Plain Jane and would look really cute with a border 😍.

When my daughter was born 2 months premature, the hospital had quilts for the micro-preemies. It gave me comfort that people took time to make a quilt. So, I make quilts, and knit caps and scarves for a few organizations. Thanks Kate. ❤😊

@zormier2002

5 ай бұрын

Who do you do scarves for? I would love to make scarves for charity

@sharonwilson8208

5 ай бұрын

@@zormier2002 We have a local shelter. The churches in our small town have been great at providing meals, hygiene products, etc for the people staying there. But, the shelter was a brainstorm of a few of my classmates. We got together and got the data, the paperwork, and location in 18 months time. That's who I send them to. Some who find employment need clothing, and household supplies, bedding, curtains, etc. There's always something I have that I can donate.

Hearing you on your sewing machine today took me back to a lovely memory of my grandmother sewing. She made beautiful quilts and I have many of them. Sweet memories that live on.

Precious. All three.

That's a lovely block, and I will add that to my list of blocks I use for my Project Linus donations. One tip for you and your viewers - if they are thinking of donating, PL (certainly here in the UK anyway) don't mind, in fact encourage it due to cost savings for their quilters, that instead of buying wadding and backing fabric, to use a non-pil fleece fabric with no wadding. It makes the quilts really snuggly for the kiddos. You can even get an organic cotton fleece from Empress Mills, which doesn't afford the same cost saving, but you know that micro plastics wont end up in the water from your quilts being washed.

@margaretmcgregor5686

Жыл бұрын

That's very good to know - this will be my first quilt to donate.

Hi, Kate, hello everyone. I do so like the smaller squares. Need to use up my scraps. Very therapeutic and gives one a sense of achievement. Take care

Thank you for this episode. It is a brilliant idea to not only teach the art of quilting but it is a manageable project and it gives value and purpose to the time spent making the quilt. Thank you for fostering ideas to help ourselves and others. Again, Brilliant!

I always enjoy listening to you. You seem like a kind soul. I also enjoy seeing your creations, you inspire me. Thank you.

Love the ambiance created by your quilt pieced curtains! So cozy and calming! Thank you for revisiting the Irish Chain and reminding us how a simple block can look so different by changing the size and colors.

@Kaige46

10 ай бұрын

They look like stained glass!

Yes your happy place of quilt making will provide many a happy face when the quilts are received! Going to my happy place.... Blessings, Dawn

These quilts will be cherished. Thank you for your generosity in so many areas of your life.

Have donated many to Project Linus. 💖 Wonderful organization. Irish Chain is my very Favorite Quilt. Have made three of them. Thank you Kate for revisiting this lovely pattern. Patricia 86🌻💜

I love watching your videos!!! You remind me of my grandma, thank you for sharing your life and home!! God bless

I made a beautiful Irish chain quilt, in greens and blues for my best mates daughter's wedding. It's off bring quilted now!! Simple but effective.

Kate, delightful quilt block, thanks for sharing your quilt building and donations in Mom's memory....she would be so pleased. Blessings, Dawn

I was just admiring your sewing area with the wonderful windows. Your room is so peaceful. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.

Sweet quilts for sweet children. Thank you for taking us along on this new adventure!

I love you, your projects, the way you share, your house and all the plants. Thanks for sharing.

I haven't quilted in several years. You may have just inspired me with that quick strip piecing! Thank you...

I have been watching your videos from the beginning. Loved the ones with the kittens. Ginger Harry. And when you took the goose swimming. Thank you

I love these traditional blocks. A good scrappy project!

It is your happy place. It is interesting that watching you in your happy place not only brings me joy and peace, it encourages me to be creative and make things. Thank you for that!! And you are getting so close to 100,000!!!!!!!!!

@kathrynbarker7967

Жыл бұрын

I, too, had a Lucy, Linus, Peanut and Sally - dogs and a bird!

@kathrynbarker7967

Жыл бұрын

Yes, MSQC, that was a fabulous video. She has several good ones.

I love the Irish chain, I have made several because it's my favorite pattern. I just made one with cranberries and cream and it's beautiful. My quilt guild donates so much to our community also. It's a wonderful thing.

This is so fun to see how sizing down makes a huge difference. Fascinating. I love your explanation and demonstration. Very clear and concise. Your Mum's quilt stash and yours will go to such good use. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊❤🎉🍀🤟

You are a very talented person, kind and generous. Thank you for sharing. ❤ 👍from Somerset

Kate, this was so relaxing. Lovely the way the different sizes changed the looks ever so slightly. Thank you for including us in your day. Nice to see the fabulous Frank today. Cheers

Fabulous! I have thought about Project Linus, but never followed through with it. Thank you, Kate, for the encouragement. When our great granddaughters turn 2, I make them a doll quilt. Hmm, just sizing down the strips works out beautifully. I needed the inspiration. Healing from shingles has really set me off my "groove". Have a wonderful week of sewing little bits and gardening. I plan on doing the same. Till we meet again.

@romonaelrod7870

Жыл бұрын

I hope that you are recovering quickly from your shingles. I know that it is a miserable illness. Best wishes.

Such a great way to get your grove back if your finding it hard to take on a big project. Quick, easy , and the satisfaction of making something for a child in need. That’s a great feeling.

Thank you Kate! I will be making nine patch blocks using two inch blocks and so this was right up my alley! Lovely project!

Love this quilt. I have lots of children’s fabric which would be ideal for these. I’m inspired!

It so wonderful to see the joy your sewing brings you. 💜

Hello from New Zealand! Delighted to hear that you have spent time here, Kate. It's a long way from the TLHH! Watching these videos makes me feel like I'm with my Granny, who came to NZ from the north of England and introduced me to quilting many years ago. Thank you for the chats, the memories and the inspiration ❤

Thank you for another wonderful idea. Yes. Those Nine Patch blocks (Irish Chain) made beautiful baby quilts. I made and turned three quilts just last week to Project Linus. I turned my quilts into the Extension Service where I am a member of one of their Homemakers Groups. None of my quilts were small baby quilts. (all three were larger) They have the next Baby Quilt Sew Inn at the Extension Service on the 20th of this month. It is a lot of fun to join in with other homemakers and work on baby quilts together.

Thank you so much Kate for this very touching video about Project Linus, and for the relaxing tutorial of the Irish chain. Your videos are so pleasant and calming to watch. I love your voice and your house and your family, cats, dog, goose and all. And even if I am not a gardener I love your Last Homely Garden series too! A massive thank you from the bottom of my heart, in the heartland of America, in the state of Indiana. Give my regards to Anna. She’s such a sweet presence and I enjoy watching you work together.

Kate, so lovely of to share with us such a fantastic idea from just a bundle of fat quarters. ❤️

What a lovely video and project Kate. A beautiful way to honor your Mom. I also love your and Anna's relationship. So special and fun. Have a good week you two. ❤

Thank you for your video. You are my respite from the storm of life. Always appreciate you.

I am so glad that you did this for charity. That is my goal. So a lot of scrappy quilting. I plan on making them look a little colour coordinated. I just have begun collecting scraps from people who don't want them. ❤😊

Hi Kate, all 3 are lovely quilts, your mom would be proud!

I love your Irish Chain quilts!!! So glad I "found" your channel.

@SKochc

Жыл бұрын

Hey Margaret, 🌹 Good evening 🌆.. how're you feeling today...?

You are inspiring me to make quilts again! ♥️🐑♥️🐑♥️

Can I just say how much I LOVE your curtains!

Thanks so much Kate for this lovely little sew along. Would so enjoy you demonstrating different blocks as it is easier for me to learn quilting in small doses.

I absolutly love Irish chain quilts and i also appreciate the 2 inch size.

I love that you talk about your happy place 🥹♥️ I have a happy place, too🙏🏾♥️

Thank you Kate for a wonderful video and the different looks you get from your Trip Around the world. I have been making quilts for Project Linus for many years. What a beautiful way to honor your Mom.❤

Loved this because I just made an Irish chain! Followed Jenny also!!!! Know what you mean about finding your happy place. Enjoy your “helpers”!!

So inspiring to see the simplicity of an Irish quilt become so impactful. I haven’t made quilts for Project Linus yet but it’s wonderful to know that quilters all over the world, including you, are sending quilts of comfort. I live in Northern California, not far from the town of Santa Rosa where Charles Schultz lived while creating his incredible comics. A Charles Schultz Museum is there and it’s so beautifully curated, bringing the Peanuts Gang to life. It’s about an hour north of San Francisco, so if you’re ever in the area, it’s worth visiting, and very family friendly.

Thank you for the inspiration. I want to make a couple of baby quilts for friend's grand babies. The fat quarters are a great idea. This is perfect!

Love the Irish chain. One of my favorite patterns.

Oh Kate this is such a lovely idea, I’m sure your mum would be thrilled. ❤❤

I love Jenny Doan - have learned a lot from her videos. Thank you for sharing these, there will be lucky little ones who receive them. The doll is lucky too 😀

lovely lovely as always I may do a baby quilt...I am making them for future great children in the event I am no longer here I will give to my daughters to keep till the time comes...no one married yet and Nana is not getting any younger..love my Jenny videos..I live to the north of the US

Hi Kate, Loved this video, this Sunday afternoon in Pennsylvania~ I've almost finished the quilt with the blocks intended for the pillow project...hexagons. It was so nice to meet Frank in your home. Have a great week!🪡🧵

These quilts are beautiful💕 What a lovely way to honor your Mum through Project Linus. I'm sure she would be so happy. You are such a loving and amazing lady and a true blessing to your viewers. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to seeing future quilts for this awesome charity.

What a lovely block and what a great cause ! Thank you Kate

Hi Kate. What a lovely project. Love all the sizes. Very inspiring Kate for my scraps. So lovely to know, that from Babies to teenagers can receive a quilt. Thank you Kate. 😊 ❤ xx

Loved that pattern I will try the Irish CHAIN ON MY NEXT SMALL QUILT. Thank you.

Popping back in to say Congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers, Kate and Anna too. You ladies have become quite the team. You have not only been a great inspiration in many things, but a calming voice in a time of distress. I, (and many others skooched on the Lime Green Sofa), am so grateful to you. Congratulations!!

I made some of my first ever quilt blocks yesterday and quickly learned that my seam ripper is now my new best friend. 😂 As always, thank you for sharing your day. Kisses to baby Emil 🩷

@shannoneaster9311

Жыл бұрын

Who is baby Emil?

@chrisberry9017

8 ай бұрын

@@shannoneaster9311Kate’s Grandson - Agnes’s brother. Bless them!

I love seeing Frank up close and personal! Well done, getting 3 quilts out of one FQ bundle!

Thank you for sharing your time and talents. I felt like I was in your sewing room with you.

Hi Kate,Anna and Frank. Frank is so cute. I love the fabric that you used for the little quilts.

I like this Linus block pattern and plan to make a quilt using old blue jeans fabric. I’m inspired! Thanks so much, Kate!🦌💌❤️😔🪡🧵

@erineddy7999

Жыл бұрын

Be careful using old jeans for a quilt, denim is much heavier than quilting cotton. Different weights of fabric have challenges when used together. Also, from personal experience, the quilt I made with denim was more like a weighted blanket than a quilt. Not a bad thing, just something to consider.

You make that look so easy Kate sign of a good quilter Thank you ! I like being in my happy space seeing you in your happy space 🥰

What a lovely quilt set and a lovely donation for children x

Really liked this block also a fantastic cause Kate , my daughter was a prem baby friends knitted her hats for hospital plus other outfits until she was 5lbs it was wonderful to be able dress her in items that would fit her i was so thankful ,we carried on knitting items for other prem babies at the hospital.

Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers, Kate!!! Love your quilts and your gracious heart for others.

"My happy place". It is, truly. You can just sense it. It is for me as well. I have been donating to PL for awhile now, but did not know it was worldwide. Thank you for this reminder of the joy of donation.

Kate I love watching your videos your voice is so soothing. I wish I were your neighbor, I’m a crafter and can do most everything. When it comes to quilting I’m awful, I can never cut my fabric straight, it seems simple enough but I can make it quite difficult. I enjoy spending my evenings with you, you are lovely.

Frank is so very cute! Love the little demo and math. I now have three more Kate inspired projects to keep me busy.

I also feel so happy when my seams nest!

That is my happy place also. Sometimes I wonder when will I be able to finish all I have to do and get back to my happy place.

Hi Kate.....I watched this video yesterday and was so inspired I whipped up this darling Irish chain baby quilt. I feel lots more of these will be made in the near future. Thank you!!

What cute, cheery fabric! It’s perfect for the Linus project

Hello from Canada. Thank you Kate for the info regarding Project Linus , never hear of this charity before, it was and is such lovely idea. I find the nearest coordinator and already was able to donate few blankets myself. Thank you again!!!

Charity crafting is good for our own hearts sometimes - ESPECIALLY in honor of your Mum. You've put more into this than how to make that lovely quilt design and that's just who you are: thinking of others, making lovely things, sharing kindness and love. Thank you for all your hard work Kate - I'm a proud subscriber!

Hi Kate what a brilliant idea to make small quilts for charity. I have been following you and acquiring fabric but not yet had the courage to actually quilt - this will be the one to remedy that! I can easily understand what you are doing. PS you are looking very well and happy Kate. Love from Scotland 💜

I also belong to the Project Linus group in my area. I've donated over 30 quilts and have helped to finish many quilt tops.

I LOVE how Brits refer to "HOMELY" as being a wonderful HOME comfy thing whilst us in the States refer to "HOMELY" as UGLY. I chuckle every time I hear or see this. "NESTING SEAMS" what a great solution to avoid bumpy seams. I finally found your channel this morning, you popped up in my feed. Your project is making a dressing gown with 10-inch square patches you purchased from Itsy and found a pattern on Pinterest. I have not used either site so now you've sparked my curiosity in both. Thank You! The "Irish" chain quilts sure looked familiar, as my great Aunts (Scanlon) were from Ireland and the home I grew up in their home in upstate New York, with lots and lots of quilts that look just like the one you presented. The thing that impressed me the most was their pillowcases embroidered with their initials. What a wonderful childhood memory you've reminded me.

@thelasthomelyhouse

10 ай бұрын

I think the origin of the word Homely far precedes the way it has been misappropriated - if you read the full quote from Tolkien (in my About Page) you'll see how it relates to my house. Tolkien was a Professor in Old English Languages so trust him. So happy you have found something you like here at my Homely House xxx

Aren’t those little quilts delightful! Although each is made in the exact same way, the different sizes give them each a different ‘feel’. Thank you so much once again Kate! X

I make quilt tops for the kids quilt program at theSouth Plains Quilt Guild and will turn one in tomorrow at our meeting. I use pieces sewn together, scraps, no design, I call these Gone To Pieces as those who receive them have had their lives to go to pieces! 🥲

What a lovely looking quilt and not too difficult. I make charity quilts so I will add this to my list. Really "delicate" and uses small pieces of leftover fabric.

What an excellent video! No matter what you do, Kate, you are so calming and yet we learn so much. Thank you.

❤Frank! It’s so calming to watch your videos.

Thank you so much for encouraging us all to give back~