I am from Bengal where Kantha quilting originated from. The original purpose was blankets for babies hence had to be super soft. Mainly old cotton saris and scarfs.. I love kantha, such a wonderful video thank you 🙏🏽❤️

Hello Kate! I have 300+ Kantha squares that I made from 6 " squares of old Sari fabric from Etsy. My plan is to make a robe ie: dressing gown like yours using them! You are soo very inspiring and just down right fun to watch! I will celebrate my 80th birthday in April and it has been my lifelong goal to learn something new every week. And then I share with my small sewing group. Hugs from Washington State!

@LadyGardener81

4 ай бұрын

Something new every week 😮wow well done

@maureenkearns5376

4 ай бұрын

I just turned 80 and am an avid quilter and my goal is to make a new quilt pattern every month. I just finished a dilly. It was a pain to make but it turned out beautiful and it was a challenge and that’s the whole point. I am in a church prayer quilt ministry, so we’re always making quilts because they are always needed. Like everyone else I feel like when I’m watching Kate’s videos I’m with a friend. This past week while I was quilting, I had her videos on and even when she wasn’t talking and the music was so soft and relaxing and she was sitting there with her tea. I just felt so relaxed and comfortable being with a friend, Kate. So thank you, Kate, for providing a gentle friendship for all of us, Whatever our needs are.

@bkitteh6295

3 ай бұрын

@user-bk8jl5di5i You sound like fun! I admire your goal of learning something new each week. Maybe I'll try as well. 😊 Hello from Ballard, Seattle, WA. 🙋🏽‍♀️

@bkitteh6295

3 ай бұрын

​@maureenkearns5376 @user-bk8jl5di5i learns something new every week, and you do a new quilt pattern every month! Where do you get the energy?? I need me some of THAT. 😊 Cheers!

Can’t wait to see the next video. Watched your videos all day yesterday,it helps me so much going through this crazy cancer. Feels like a dear friend. Thank you Kate you mean so much to all of us out here all over the world. ❤️

@ucanleaveyourhaton

4 ай бұрын

Oh no ! I feel 🥺. I really hope you beat this thing that is such a huge challenge to undergo. That would make me 🙂. I’m so glad you’re finding a way to distract yourself and getting creative at the same time. Not to mention being able to create beautiful things for yourself and others. I hope you have good friends and family to support you. Take care…. 🌈❤️. Leonie Cent in Australia

@deliad8826

4 ай бұрын

Sending good thoughts your way. We all know how soothing it is to “visit” with Kate ❤❤. Please take care.

@2_pencil

4 ай бұрын

I’m sending care and strength to you all the way down the lime green sofa.

@elizabethwakefield179

4 ай бұрын

In my thoughts. X

@pakistanpakistani7869

4 ай бұрын

Wishing you speedy recovery ❤❤

Yes! The project I've been jonesing for. Back when you shared your dressing gown video I ordered those lively squares. I didn't want to make a dressing gown lovely though yours is, but they aren't quite right for any quilt I thought of. Like you I've been down the kantha/kwanda/boro rabbit hole. My very best friend of 45 years has alzheimers and every week when she comes here for a long visit I bring out the bag of squares as if I just got them and she folds them ...she can't sew anymore but remembers loving material. Perhaps I'll make it for her to help heal my heart. Can't wait for next one

@joycef8443

2 ай бұрын

Best to you and your friend.

Here in Bengal we make Kantha with old saree and colourful thread .its so nice n cozy to see you Kate making a Kantha .Katha is a very traditional work ,here in most Bengali homes no old clothes goes waste.reuse over and over again .Love from Kolkata

@generalgta3528

4 ай бұрын

Yes, and long ago, the coloured threads from the sari border were carefully pulled out and used as embroidery thread.

Some of my favorite projects have been the most intuitive. The “make-it-up as you go along” process brings me such joy, and often results in the most surprising and delightful quilts and cushions. As with everything you do, Kate, it will be exciting to see your Kantha quilt come to life. Thanks for sharing it with us!

@ucanleaveyourhaton

4 ай бұрын

I think The ability to be creative in whatever craft you choose, is very important. That’s as opposed to strictly following a pattern of some kind. I guess, once you get a grip on the basics of a craft like quilting/patchwork etc, you can then branch out and let your creative juices flow 🙂👍❤️🥳

Kate, Marion from, “Marion’s World,” has made two beautiful Kawandi & is now contemplating making a Kawandi skirt. 😊

@flamencito

4 ай бұрын

Yes, Marion's tutorial is the best out there! 🙌🏽 I think she also recommended to use the double gauze for the back too and the quilts are so beautiful. I'm excited to see the skirt!

@conniesimonich2327

4 ай бұрын

I love Marion’s podcast. She’s a doll and very talented

@saracooper6187

4 ай бұрын

Isn’t it lovely. Kate told us about “Arne & Carlos, “ “What Vivi did next ,” told us about The Last Homely House & so on. Such a lovely community to be part of 😊

@love15527

4 ай бұрын

I love Marion too!!!❤

@bethcummins9182

4 ай бұрын

Marion is the best 🥰 some wonderful, unique tutorials over there. Lovely to see Marion's tips being taken on board by everyone!

Hello Kate, I loved watching you work through your project. What I realized about all the creative arts videos is how individualized this process is. I am a 70 year old silversmith who walks through a similar process when creating a piece. I really think these moments are where our individual "Art Speak" really shines. I absolutely love your color ways and how your home, studio and life is sprinkled with your very thought out designs. You are an artistic treasure!

You always stretch our thought processes with your lovely projects. Kate, you are an inspiration. Thank you!

It’s lovely to witness another person thinking through placement and process.

Kawandi projects are my favorite television time projects ❤

What a lovely project for a cold, snowy day! Loved hearing the crackling of the fire! Follow your intuitive, creative muse Kate!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful project with us!

Making up as you go is TOTALLY my vibe, so I am LOVING this project!!! 😍 Can’t wait for part 2! 🤗🎉

I had never heard of Kantha quilting so I am going to have to check it out. I am really looking forward to more of this project and the video ended too soon for me (I could really watch your videos all day!) Thanks so much, Kate and Anna!! Hugs to you both……………………

This is a very timely video. For the last few weeks I've been trying my hand at a combo Kantha/Kawandi type scrap quilt for the local foster care program. Our quilting group was gifted yards of single sided prequilted fabric. We also had a lot of flannel scraps from the quilts we make to donate. I am on my second quilt with the prequilted as a base and hand stiching the flannel scraps onto it with my excessive supply of embroidery thread. Very satisfying and very good use of a lot of scraps! Thanks Kate for all of your warmth, charm and generosity.

Wonderful quilt project Kate. I love watching you on a Sunday afternoon while I am stitching. You are so creative and talented. I have learned so much. Thank you for all you do. You have an awesome channel! Blessings on your day.

Hi Kate, it's going to be so luxurious with all that hand stitching and of course, we will all stay tuned.

I love that double gauze colour! I learned a huge amount from my first kawandi and had to go back to embroider some flappy seams as they came untucked and raw edges poked out but I have to say, made with old gauze scarves as the ‘batting’, it’s THE softest quilt ever. It’s my poorly blankie and my dogs all come rushing to be snuggled in it with me when they see me take it out of the cupboard!

I love your work space with the snow in the background ❤️ makes everything in the room pop 😀

i never been so intrigued and wishing something would keep going as I do right now. Can't wait for part 2

Oh my goodness you are adorable. I don't even quilt but I watched your whole video 😂 I was down a cross stitch rabbit hole and your video was reccomended. Love all the back story of the type if quilt you're doing. Best of luck! Happy stitching! ❤

You go Kate. Enjoy! Hope you have a wonderful quilt cruise.❤

Looking forward to part 2! I never heard of Kantha quilting.

Dear Kate, I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. I live in New Jersey, USA. I can't recall if I got the chance to tell you that last year during the summer I purchased an entire bulk of Liberty fabric because of you. I'm so excited about making a quilt for my bedroom. I haven't started my project yet, but it is written in the stars for this spring. I just wanted to say "hello" and that I love watching you and Anna together. It really is such a refreshing channel to watch. Oh, yes, by the way, I ordered the Indian Hand Blocked Printed fabric from the Etsy shop you recommended. I want to make the dressing gown similar to the one you made that I love so much. Thanks again. Love, Eve

I’ve never heard of this type of quilting but I’m intrigued! Currently I’m working on my first EPP quilt, thanks to you! ❤

@RebeccaTreeseed

4 ай бұрын

Ditto!

My daughter made a Kantha quilt using strips of Alison Glass fabric. She said the colors almost glowed in the dark. Beautiful!

How fascinating.Thanks, Kate. Always something interesting.

Kate, your mind is fascinating! So fun to watch you work through your creativity! Thanks for sharing!

Kate, it will be beautiful! Can’t wait to see it!

Thank you so much for doing this project and letting us see how yours turns out. I saw a special on TV about the women who go from village to village asking who needs quilts. They lay out all their old clothing that no longer fits and is tattered and she uses that for the wadding. She used some old Sarai’s or some scraps that she brought for the front and back and the inside is all tattered blankets and clothing. It makes for a really nice weight finished quilt. Perhaps a little lumpy but I don’t think that matters.

I have never heard of Kantha quilting. I love how you take us through your process.

Can't wait to see the next steps in your Kantha quilt. Thinking on the fly makes some of the best art. Love this project.

New viewer and subscriber here! Never even heard of Kantha quilting before. Am very much looking forward to seeing how this all turns out. And yes I shall be watching your other videos as well. 😊

I'm looking forward to seeing how this project comes along. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🙏

I'm just finishing a sweatshirt jacket out of kantha fabrics. So good to see you Kate!

I know this is going to turn out super nice! Can’t wait to see part 2!!! Have a nice day Kate

I so enjoy watching your creativity, it’s inspiring. Can’t wait for part 2!

Kate, your creativity is amazing! Can't wait to see your progress.

Love your channel have watched for many years just didn't know how to send messages my granddaughter showed me how. Love all your videos. Have a wonderful day.

Thanks Kate. You inspired me to use scraps for the colourful quilt behind you. The colour fading one. Not sure the name. I’m making while watching today.

Hi Kate, Just recently found you! This project sounds intriguing! Looking forward to seeing the process and progress. Also, thank you for the way you quilt, I saw the video of you and Anna working on quilts , I love the way you lay them out on a table . I’m in the process of making a quilt, have been trying to use a quilting hoop and it’s been a struggle. I’ve tried your technique and it’s a pleasure. I’m a beginner with quilting, but I had all these quilt blocks I wanted to use, so I went down the quilt rabbit hole 😄. Thanks for sharing!

Your voice is so soothing. What a lovely way to start a very busy day. Bless you!

Very, very interesting Kate. Inspiring.

So happy I found your channel! I’m in Australia and love your videos ❤

Hello from a farm in the Little Karoo South Africa. I just love your videos. You invite us into your home and share your life with us. Your cats are as welcoming as you are! Still trying to catch up on all your videos by binge watching! Blessings from one quilter to another! Esther Snyman South Africa

@paulohlsson27

4 ай бұрын

Hi Esther, how's your day going with you?

Afternoon, Kate. I am visualizing the Double Slice Layer Cake that Jenny at Missouri has done. Slice, match, stitch, rotate, slice and to do it again. It creates a really interesting group of shapes. You wouldn't need to fully slice all the pieces. I do think I would have gone to my bins and stitched a doll size for Agnes or the new baby to learn before I tried on the "real" pieces. I'm sure you've learned so much already. Can't wait for the next video. If you haven't gotten very far, throw a group in the suitcase and let Arne have a go with you. What he understands about construction with fabric is always so clear from his foundational training and sees things differently. Enjoy your cold afternoon...lovely here in GA of USA. Almost spring-like. Seems we will not get much more winter this year~!

@paularodery8074

4 ай бұрын

Georgia, my home state❤

Love the fabric!!

I love your laid back exploratory mind set! Try and go with it. Your videos are very calming to me. The music is wonderful. Editing and production is professional and its on topics that are the things I so love to. I have many interests as well. So, I know there are other people like me. I feel right at home with your videos. And believe it or not, your wardrobe and appearance is wonderful and inspiring, so real and fresh and relaxed!

One of your favorite people Terry Rowland does a video on Kantha quilting which is brilliant…….🦋

Really love the music!!!

I’m making a Kawandi cover for my sewing machine. Fun hand work

I really loved this video. I felt like I was having morning tea with my grandmother who I miss a lot. Also this gave me ideas for recycling old cloths into fun blankets. Thank you. 💝

I think it's fascinating to learn something new. ❤❤❤

Hello Kate. I watch all your videos and really admire you and your homely house. I am from Pakistan and currently in uk visiting my daughter in London. Last week we went to Scotland and passed Northumberland. I thought of you and would have loved to meet you in person, and see your beautiful home,, but i was with my daughters family And her three very naughty kids (one of them an infant). Would have loved to meet you in person, and see your lovely home. ( i am a knitter, crocheter, and a quilter, by hobby. Am a professor of biochemistry in a medical college in my country by profession. Love you

So interesting the different types of quilting.

Hi Kate! I notice in you videos that when you are having tea in your pavilion or a meal at at a table they are bare. I’ve seen here in the south, Tennessee, people often use an old or small quilt as a tablecloth. And I know you are not short on supply, just a suggestion! I’m so glad I found your videos! Blessings to you and yours!♥️🐈🩷🐈‍⬛

I just watched a wonderful video by Marion's World called "Kawandi: Techniques and Tips For Your First Quilt". She shows the traditional use of the running stitch by women in India making quilts. Very informative. Also, Margaret Fabrizio makes incredible quilts.

This is going to be super interesting!🇨🇦🥰

Sounds like a Kawandi quilt that I just have discovered. Can't wait to watch you make this!

Always something new! Thanks Kate❤

Oooh, this looks like so much fun!😍

I understood Khantha is layer over layer without patches, whole old sari's, 2 to 3 for flexible garments, 6 for blankets. Kawanda is made of little patch layers. Beautiful use of all your scrabs, Kate

I am excited. To learn this process. I love hand stitching? Thank you forsh😢a sring

@paulohlsson27

4 ай бұрын

Hi Peggy, how's your day going with you?

I just found your channel and I ADORE YOU… I love your home and your creativity… wow. I am throughly impressed.

@paulohlsson27

4 ай бұрын

Hi Donna, how's your day going with you?

Love seeing your wheels spinning as you share this project.

Looks very interesting, looking forward to seeing your progress x

I haven't tried kantha quilting yet but I have made three kawandi table centres (I learnt about it from Marion's World here on YT). It's such a relaxing project. I'm looking forward to seeing how this goes for you. ❤

Thanks for introducing me to a new and beautiful method of quilting.

Hi Kate I’m very excited to see this being made. Can you send the Etsy site where you found the Indian Block prints? Thanks so much.

I enjoy watching your videos! Since I have been watching your videos I have gotten back into hand work. Can’t wait to see what you do next!

I will be loving this kantha quilt.

Watched your video and caught your energy and joy. Watched videos, including Joe Cunningham and interview with Margaret Fabrizio and her Indian/African quilts.

Exciting! I know it will be beautiful and a lot of work! Good luck! 💕

Thank you for sharing with us this project 😊

Love this new adventure! Thank you! 😍

Hi from Australia. I just subscribed. Can’t wait to see part 2. This quilt is going to look amazing. Thanks for the video and I’m looking forward to many more.

@paulohlsson27

4 ай бұрын

Hi Pamela, how's your day going with you?

Hello Kate, I love your house( really love your curtains) and I think you are lovely! I really love your videos,and look forward to see what you are doing next…..I had your Indian print fabric( exactly) and although they were charm squares, I made a beautiful quilt( just the top!it still needs to be put together) thank you Kate. Pam from Portsmouth Hampshire.x

I’ve always been interested in Kantha , it will be beautiful!

Love all those fabrics & the process you are doing - learning a lot. Thanks Kate

This new project looks very interesting. Can't wait to see more as the project progresses. Have a wonderful day Kate!

Your description of the technique suddenly reminded me of the Central American mola blouses I read about years ago... I could not remember the name anymore so I had to do a spot of googling - they're definitely worth checking out, every bit as special and pieces of wearable art as that book I read about them in all those years ago made them sound. :-) So... that's a bit of a sidetrack to your wonderful project, but I really enjoyed reviving the memory, so thank you for that, too!

I hadn’t watched any videos showing that many layers. Will look for more!

Lovely video as usual. thank you for sharing your home and passions with us!

I love both channels and have recently started following Ant, also.

Love Kantha quilts! Excited to see the process.

I think this is my kind of quilting, looking forward to part 2.

My great grandmother, who was born in 1902, used to make quilts with layers of fabric inside. As a child I remember loving those quilts. However they were so heavy!!! But welcomed on winter nights ❤

Looking forward to seeing the Kantha stitch quilt progress. ❤❤❤

I love the idea of this quilt - thank you for sharing. I am very much looking forward to following along

The quilt behind you is exquisite! And a lot of hard work on display.

I love looking out your windows while you’re talking and seeing the snow…it’s beautiful 😍

Love the video and the project. I can listen to you all day!

Exciting stuff Kate! I’ve seen these beautiful quilts on Pinterest, and KZread. So practical and beautiful at the same time. Looking forward to part 2 . Thanks for sharing ❤️

So excited to see how things progress here with your beautiful fabrics!

Love this! What a beautiful way to use up your fabrics! 💝💐

Good luck with your quilt!

This is going to be wonderful - love those fabrics.

When I watched this video the other day, it took me down the rabbit hole of Kantha! I’ve been watching Kantha videos nonstop since I saw your video. I want to make a Kantha cloth jacket but I want to make my own Kantha fabric. . I think maybe I have it figured out but it’s going be something that will take forever to do because I’d rather quilt. But then I really want to do a piece of clothing in this method. I think it’ll be fun to do a little bit on it every day. In my head I know what I’m going to do but I can’t figure out how to say it. When I get it figured it out I will try to post a picture. Thank you for the video. I’ve been wanting to do something kind of different .

@paulohlsson27

4 ай бұрын

Hi Maureen, how's your day going with you?

I’m so glad you are doing this as it something I’ve wanted to try for a while. It’s quite cold and windy here today in our little town of Hamilton MT (45,000) and I’ve got the heat on. And I’m latch hooking a rug while watching you. So the sound of your fire crackling is perfect. And there’s a cat laying on my legs below the rug. Purrrfect!❤️

What a beautiful quilt it will be. I think I might have to give this a try 🤔❤️