As I watch you talk through your process and aesthetic, I am reminded of Mr. Rogers, a mainstay of public television in this country. His programming was aimed at young people, but he also connected with their parents in his patient and methodical way of observing, feeling and sensing the world. He modeled and taught generations to look at our world, examine and question, and appreciate life’s many journeys of discoveries. There! I am beginning to appreciate what I and others appreciate in your weekly vlogs. Love you lots! Even on Sundays filled with family and friends, I look forward to checking in wit you!

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard of Mr Rogers until the Tom Hanks film and I loved him! I went back and watched all I could and what a wonderful man he was! It is an honour to be linked with him! Thank you so much! xxx

@eileenmc8808

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelasthomelyhouse He was a true ,sweet soul. I still miss him. I worked with very young children all my working life and he was a great resource. I remember hearing on the radio that he'd passed away as my husband and I were on our way to Hilton Head, S.C. to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Yes you do have a Mr. Rodgers vibe for me as well. EM in Va

“I just like putting the fabrics together and let the fabrics do the talking” Thank you, Kate!

Your Liberty collection has kept me coming back for a good long time now. I was happy for months after seeing that there was not only a suitcase full of Liberty in existance, but that it was in the hands of a person who loved it as it should be loved.

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I'll try and respect it! xxx

On May 6 2019 my family and I were celebrating my daughter's college graduation. What a wonderful weekend that was!

Many, many years ago (more than 2), I bought rolls of gridded iron on interfacing with this project in mind. I was much younger then and found it all too fittily, haha. But now I have everything I need, including the time, and I enjoy fittilly things that make our home a home. Bits of fabric that I love sitting in drawers waiting for inspiration. And there you are once again to provide that inspiration. It is over 100 degrees for the second day here in the Pacific Northwest. It will be again tomorrow. Way out of our comfort zone. No iron will be plugged in for a time now. But the possibilities are endless. Thank you, Kate. Please give Anna a hello also. You two make a sweet team.

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

ah! for every sewing project - there is a season! enjoy ! xxx

The pillows looked so lovely together in the chair.

Your creative genius in it’s homespun reality is amazing & wonderful to watch! Another Sunday of watching and wishing I was there….enjoy your mindfulness so much 😎

🧵 🪡 🧵🪡🧵🪡🧵🪡🧵🪡🧵🪡🧵 As a child I loved to watch my mom sew curtains on the machine. That was her job, she worked at home. It really was comforting to watch you at the machine and listening to that sound. ☺️ Have a nice week, Kate! 🙋🏼

@roxannafisher5688

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kate ,this is Roxanna Fisher sure like you're projects , and Looking forward to seeing part two when do you get up to to do all your project's start I sure would Love to watch you work on everything you do ok

Liberty of London is beautiful made up into almost anything. I missed seeing Norma in this episode.

You could put it between two panes of glass and put them in a picture frame and hang it in your windows behind you at the sewing machine. Would be so pretty with the light coming through it.

It would be so pretty to find an old frame and mount it to the frame with no back on it. Then you could attach some pretty ribbon and hang it from the window! It could be like a sun catcher! Love the Liberty fabric! It’s hard to find here in the US and if I do find some, it’s super expensive! So, I live vicariously through you! Hope you have a wonderful week!

@leeallen210

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing about the framing.

@jenniferfarsh675

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely idea

So nice spending a morning sewing with you, Kate. Those pillows are very charming!! Your postage stamp projects always make me happy. They remind me of how women used to take every piece of scrap fabric they could find and make beautiful postage stamp quilts so that nothing went to waste. I love them!

Your treehouse could use some “stained glass” don’t you think?

I'm delighted to keep finding posts I haven't seen before. When I've had a very busy day your video's Kate are the most relaxing thing I know.

I think I would have been tempted to bind it and put tassels on and hang it diagonally... very pretty

Kate, your stained glass curtains are pure magic! 😍

No apology required at least in my book. Since I found your channel which has been a couple of months, you have motivated me to pick up my quilting again and work on projects that haven't seen the sewing machine for 15 years. So for that Kate, I say Thank you xoxoxo

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! xxx

Thank you Kate. Amazing how you find the time👏

Kate, I agree so much with Cassandra. I have thought many times, you are another Mr. Rogers! One of the reasons I watch you so ardently.

You are absolutely amazing! I love your work and your stories! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. God Bless!

The cushions are lovely 😍 Zippers used to be very annoying to sew in for me ... The pins made everything so bumpy ... But one day I found out about double sided self advesive tape (a special one for fabric) to fix zippers before i sew them in: it‘s so much easier 😃

Gorgeous. I’ve made a couple of these and they’re quite fun. You’re right there’s all kinds of things the square can be used for.

Just nothing prettier than Liberty. I think I might do that and frame it between two pieces of glass. The light coming through is magical.❤️ Thanks again for all the fun and inspiration!

This was lovely…very relaxing watching you…but also motivating to make one of my own

Ooh I just love love love that, it’s so pretty...such a good idea to put light behind it...

I like to finish a pillow is a fold over back. That is there are two pieces that over lap each other and you sew right sides facing turn threw the over lap. Take care Kate

@charmainerohde8575

3 жыл бұрын

That's how I do it too. Very easy.

@bluegrassdreams2seams510

3 жыл бұрын

That appears to be the easiest method used by home sewers here where I live. I attend a sewing class held at a local county extension office. Those are places University of Kentucky has throughout our state.

Now, I’m feeling inspired to make some pixel items. Yours are so lovely! 💕

These are really lovely Kate. I am loving the cushion!

The stained glass effect is lovely

Well worth the wait, Kate! I do remember Part One vividly because I posed you a number of questions then because the pixel process absolutely fascinates me. I do love what you've done in Part Two -- a brilliant inspiration to 'let the fabric do the talking'. All your projects speak volumes! xx

My husband died that day. I hadn't yet found this respite of peace, creativity and inspiration. Pax

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

oh! I am so so sorry. what a terrible reminder I gave you - please know that everyone on the Sofa is feeling your pain and sending you love xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

@quiltta

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss Virginia.❤

@carolyncampbell6149

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss Virginia, sending lots of love from the LGS. Xx

@marydevine3834

3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry for your loss, many prayers are coming to you.

@virginiatippen977

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 2 years,😷 pandemic, lime green sofa, and perspective did not make a terrible reminder, but a big Hug from far & wide. 🤟🦋

A lot of us have had a big hiatus in our lives. No worries about finally finishing a project from 2019 .

Kate you could hand it on the tree house window a would look great 🥰

Lovely - so nice to finish things.

Hello there, little sewing wizard! That is the coolest trick I have ever seen, no pins, no slipping fabric. It looks great in the window. The frame can be hung using a fishing wire this way it looks as if it is floating. xoxo's Sandie

Lovely ❣ thanks for finishing this beautiful project. I think it could look stunning on ax lampshade too

We can’t all be wrong, I’ve got the volume on full to hear it x

@annettegraff8323

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!?

@reginakeller3038

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah...can barely hear 😟😢

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand! - but so many comments saying the same thing! I will investigate - but I don't know what to fix? I can hear everything fine - I don't understand! I'm so sorry! xxx

@msfrost9049

3 жыл бұрын

My new computer sound default is speech and it is much softer than movie or music mode. I have to change it every time - still to find out how it would stay loud as default. So for me the normal is also a bit quiet, have to have it full blast to hear properly.

@Rainydaylily

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I''m not having any problem with the volume.... Could there be adjustable settings on your computer for your volume? (There are on mine.)

Well that was fun. Like the pillows, not a sewer but I enjoyed watching even though I had no clue where you were going🤣you are creative Kate 👍

I really like these small quilted projects. Lovely pillows!

Lovely, a little bit of slow tv in the middle watching you hand sew 🥰. Loved it

Kate, 😁 You also have More squares flags hanging from the ceiling behind you! Love the squares🎉🎉🎉🎉

This method of joining tiny squares is fabulous if you want a lined/stiff finished fabric. A beautiful addition to your Handmade House. I'm about to start a bed quilt a la Kate's style, with a whole bunch of coordinating fabrics from Moda.

Kate I watch your videos as I sew, tonight I am making some tissues holder keyrings for Peruvian mother's day next Sunday... I was asked to make 20 ..so I am. Listening to you and sewing at the same time...

I’d love to see little squares in your treehouse window and some pillows on the bed. Imagine enjoying all the fabrics as you’re lying down for a little nap! You’re so lucky to have a treehouse! I was going to buy a stained glass piece to hang in one of my high sunroom windows that gets too much sun when watching TV in the Winter but since I have lots of floral fabrics have decided to make squares like you did. I’ve used this technique to make pictures (Christmas wreath, etc) but never thought of hanging one in my window. Thanks for the idea Kate! 🥰

How satisfying finishing and old WIP 😊

What a gentle little purr your machine has. 😊

Love Liberty fabrics! Beautiful panel! I dived into my fabric yesterday. Had an idea but I have so much fabric…. How did this happen? I just need to sew everyday and make a true dent into an out-of-control stash. Maybe some of the print cottons could be used for this! I even have a place in mind to hang two narrow panels. So, is it better to work in pillow sized blocks and connect into a panel? I love your curtains!

You could frame them between 2 pieces of glass and then you could hang it in any window. Might be pretty in the tree house.

There is something so charming about very small quilting squares; I think they’re called postage stamp quilts. And done in Liberty fabric makes them SO elegant! Thanks you so much Kate for all your teaching and sharing. ❤️

The sound was fine for me. Loved seeing this come together. ❤️

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth! its a puzzle ! xxx (mail arranging with you SOON!) xxx

@elizabethmcdonald7190

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelasthomelyhouse thank you, please don’t feel like you have to rush ❤️

I did enjoy that. Years ago I did similar, though the interfacing was already marked in squares. I made a cushion cover in pretty florals. Not Liberty alas😊 You’re always so inspirational and calming. Love your Juki! 💕🇦🇺 ps. If you don’t want zips, Velcro also does the trick. Will go shopping now😊

It would make a lovely lampshade! The light would shine through it beautifully!💖💖

Fiddley is fun!! Oh yes, simplicity is so good in life❤️ I strive for it but it’s not easy to achieve, ha!! Love watching you sew, thanks Kate for the chat❤️

With the pixel panel that you made I have seen sewers snip the folded edge of the fabric at the intersections after sewing all of the seams in the first direction. It is supposed to make it easier to sew when you sew in the other direction.

That is Gorgeous Kate and a brilliant idea for cushions. This is a new technique for me and I can only manage small projects, so this will be ideal. Thank you Kate. 😊 xx

Such a comforting feeling that there are others with a few unfinished projects laying about. Those pillows are gorgeous Kate! Have a great week.

Hi Kate, speaking of fabric squares, you also used liberty fabric squares to make your EPP stuffed dog. I’m not good at zips either so I use an envelope closure for my pillows.

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

oh yes - I'm all about the squares! ha ha! xxx

sweet cushions. inspires me to use my liberty and rose & hubble fabrics to make something charming for my apartment.

Уже не первый год смотрю ваши видео и жду всегда новые !! Очень нравится , все чем вы занимаетесь !!! Не понимаю язык , но все понятно о чем речь !!! Вдохновения вам !!❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you Kate.I have just come across your fantastic vlogs a few weeks ago. So I am watching lots of your vlogs over the years. I love your life style and where you live, Your cats. Norma is a sweetheart. You are so amazing in all that you do. You are so calm and relaxing to watch. I have even shown my 85 year old mum (Pat)our flogs on here for her to watch on her TV She thinks you are so clever. Take care.

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! and hello to your Mum xxxx Hi Pat ! xxx

The Last Handmade House ❤️

I almost always handpick my zippers in and tell myself it's a fancy couture finish! well, it gets the job done, and neatly without having to mess with trying to machine sew them in.

Good things are worth waiting for! It encourages me to dig out old projects. It's lovely sitting in the US having coffee feeling like I was in your home.

I am glad you made a pillow cover out of that project. The yellow green couch needs more pillows.

Loved the sit on your lime green couch today. It’s always so relaxing and the tea was amazing

I was in Cannes-sur-Mere, France… and around… how time flies…

I remember this process! I made a wall hanging with pieces applique on top in places. Good job!

Life gets in the way of fun things sometimes.

I so wish I'd found your channel earlier but never mind I'm just grateful I've found it now 😊 x

The pixel squares are stunning! I have been catching up on all your fabulous videos and don’t seem able to stop! I am going to start a scrap quilt soon, the one that Terry Rowland design. The Kaffe Fasset fabrics are my absolute favourites. Thank you so much for being you and sharing all sorts of odds and ends. I watched the indigo dyeing video yesterday, loved it and the results are fantastic. Keep well, best wishes x

My brain got very excited when you first started sewing. Another tool in my toolbox!

That would be a cute little doll quilt for Agnes

I love the finish up kind of days.... I have had a few of them lately, my sewing room is cleaning up slowly.....thanks for the video, it put a smile on my face this Monday morning I didn't want to face!!!!!

Hi Kate. I tried watching it on several machines but I have a really hard time hearing you. Checked all settings and everything is set on the highest level. Reading the comments I see I'm not the only one. Oh and I had 8 adds in the middle of the video.

@ericadavan6952

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not having an issue hearing, but I do have it turned up pretty high..

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

I'm really puzzled! others are saying the same and yet I can hear it just fine - I will Investigate! so sorry! xxx

You could make another to use for a lampshade and you’d have a stained glass shade!

With the light fabrics in the centre, those pillows look like there‘s a light on the inside. Love them! 😍

You are a wealth of inspiration for me! It's funny how some of us are attached to fabrics, and hang onto little bits and pieces for future use...somehow, someway.... Thank you for sharing your creative experiments and ideas! I've got so much to do!

yes I loved it. those squares look fabulous. Well done on finishing.

Hi Kate, I used to have a sewing instructor that said that the right colors, when put together would play well. I look forward to Sundays and whatever you choose to do or talk about. A welcome relief after so many tragedies in the news.

I enjoyed visiting with you today on the LGS. It’s always an inspiration. You are the best Kate! Stay well. 🌸

I know exactly what I was doing on 6th May 2019 as it was the day before my nephew was born. I was my sister's birth partner so I spent 6th in the birthing suite with her not getting very far at all!

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

how wonderful! he'll be a toddly, chatty fellow now! xxx

@paulaozier

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelasthomelyhouse he is and he's the absolute light of my life ❤️

Interestingly enough, I just saw part 1 last week and wondered where the finished video was! Absolutely love it.

@marshagoolsbee389

3 жыл бұрын

Me too LOL

@annieboulton5759

3 жыл бұрын

How fab is that Linda, you didn't have to wait long at all lol xxx

@lindar7099

3 жыл бұрын

@@annieboulton5759 sometimes the timing works out perfectly… haha

@susanlee1827

3 жыл бұрын

I did too!

Hi Kate. I actually enjoyed your video of the wonderfully placed Liberty fabric squares. I did wonder when we'd see part 2, and here it is. So exciting to see it. I love these beautiful "stained glass" panels you've made for the curtains, and the pillow coverings. Gives me hope to do things with color... different fabrics by the same mfg. Not really into some of the geometry of quilting, and am new to it, anyway, so keeping it simple is good. Thanks for all your terrific chat. Feels like a friend just sat and sewed with me for a few minutes.

Pillows and panel would look great up in Anna's new packing room, near/on the windows!

Kate your videos are so fun and the same time informative. Your creativity seems to be endless.

Your videos are so comforting to watch. I learn, I'm inspired and I enjoy the calm you bring. Thank you!

I love love your little square projects. My health is bad..heart operation ahead. So I've been making "Dotee Dolls"...like a mad woman....im sure I've made 50-60 of them...it keeps my mind off of upcoming events...and they're so cute! I have a friend who's into makeup. I made her one with eyeshadow n rosie cheeks!...cant wait to give it to her!

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

take care and keep busy - it keeps you out of your head and puts the worry away for a while - but you know that - good luck with the surgery xxx

I wonder what a lampshade made out of those beautiful squares might look like. I bet it would be dazzling!

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

I really like that idea! xxx

I love your idea of using the small squares. I am thinking of what i can make, so many choices! Thank you for the inspiration.

Such a pleasure to be with you and your projects. Always inspiring! We have endured 3 days of 40 to 45 '* C. Difficult to breath. Fires are popping up within our vacinity. You are welcome company Thankyou!

I really want to watch part 1 now, and the pink cushion looks great on the lime green sofa

I absolutely hate those ads, but I absolutely love you and your thoughts and inspiration and everything you do. Ads are nothing compared to what you do and make me remember from the past and project into the future. I have good reason to be thinking of the future, one granddaughter is pregnant and the other granddaughter is having to try the invitro process. The first time didn't work, but they have 8 more embryos,surely one of them wii take. That first failure was really hard on all of us, but we have survived that and asking for good wishes and prayers for next month. Thanks for all you do.

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

one slipped though in the middle - its sorted now! sneaky KZread!

The stained glass project is absolutely lovely 🌻

It’s like stained glass absolutely gorgeous!

that is pretty i am still doing the string quilts lol

Love and celebrate WIPS. After all, aren't we all a Work In Progress? Love you Kate, bless you for sharing with us.

These are called watercolor quilts here in the USA, I love making them. I usually make them into a finished wallhanging. Love your idea for a window hanging! Lovely work💕

I love all the things! And because it seems to be a conversation... I had to turn my volume up to 100%.

@thelasthomelyhouse

3 жыл бұрын

sorry about the volume - I will investigate xxxx

I love that piece, it’s beautiful, I think it would be perfect for a table topper. ❤

I love your project I love the quilt in this beautiful sorry I missed your video the other day when you had your store I'm a day behind Tom videos happy crafting and have fun and stay safe and stay warm thanks for sharing your wonderful videos