Hello my name is Kathryn, welcome to my channel. The name k3n was invented by my husband nearly 20 years ago as a way of writing my name, if you say it quick it's 'Kathryn' 😉
My interests are slowstitch, book making, natural dyeing and ecoprinting and I like to use old cloth and repurposed materials in my work.
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looking for folds....just walked away from the mirror. (and I'm OK with these )....,😉
I really do not like the work "manipulation" because I associate it with negative descriptions of troubled children. Although without this association I suppose the word is innocent - simply something done with your hands, originally, I guess (I haven't looked it up yet.). But it doesn't sound very "you", Kathryn, so I am glad you only said it once or maybe twice at the beginning and then used lots of other lovely words!
I agree and understand that association. That's why I called the week 'cloth folding' rather than 'fabric manipulation' 😊
I remember at school we were told loo came from the French l’eau - in England after the Conqest when they emptied their night potties out of the bedroom window they used to call out ‘Gardez l’eau’ to warn the unwary below!
Oh yes, I was already thinking about folds in the landscape, and furrows too, so I will think more about that when I begin to stithc
Dearest Kathryn, truly my favorite in every way. The color, the stitching, the texture, the soft traffic sounds, the treasured pin (thank you Sheila) and auntie's bed linen. Mr. Williams’ sweet quote folded away. xo
I do enjoy a properly folded garment - although I put more things on hangers now so deprive myself of the pleasure. But don't talk about folding fitted sheets! I used to iron and fold them for my mum, but I don't bother with either for myself. Mum was like the Princess and the Pea about creased bed linen - she felt it all. I am the exact opposite!
Anthea Turner
Always cut your thread on a slant it is easier to thread. I am enjoying this series if I was younger (I am 90) I might be tempted to stitch all 52 squares but I have 2 large quilts to quilt so I doubt I will have time to start anything new. Greetings from New Zealand all though I am from the North of England.
If you start using a hash tag and then others start using it too, then we can find your followers online #ka3nclothtales
Sorry but skipping ‘turning under the edges’ really takes a huge chunk out of the proper Kawandi-making process. Yes disclaimer noted but I encourage you to try the authentic way!😃
I know, I did try it on my lap size kawandi, one and a half rounds but I really wasn't enjoying the process and for me that is the most important thing so I took it out. Call it 'kawandi inspired ' ♥️
“My head is bursting with the joy of the unknown. My heart is expanding a thousand fold.” Rumi I have done a few pieces of this type of work and it is that joy of the unknown, that element of surprise which I love. The structured form of the mandala was a challenge which I enjoyed, but this intuitive way of working is definitely my “thing”. Wonderful contrast between the two projects - so grateful dear Kathryn. 💜 Cath
What a beautiful piece, texture and color! And the words to tenderly finish it off. I have been watching this video in several short sessions due to hectic household issues but i feel i may have to watch it as a whole at some point because it seemed so relaxing and interesting. Have a lovely time in the UK Kathryn (I very much admire and appreciate that you still manage to have videos ready for us to watch while you are away form home)🥰🍀💖
Thank you so much for catering to the recovering perfectionist who might find she needs to do this in neat little restrained rows rather than glorious, serendipitous swirls! Goodness knows I am capable of producing puckers and folds inadvertently. Now let’s see how I go with doing it on purpose 😂🤦🏻♀️
your stiching is like free jazz which I love the most
It looks lovely, a bit like a chocolate brownie with icing. I like to watch your videos before bed, its soothing and helps me unwind my head for sleep.....I dont mean to say they're boring, I always get inspired and learn something but I find Im more relaxed and ready to end the day. Thank you so much for all you do to bring us these little bits of calmness in the midst of our crazy world.
Small suggestion thread the needle before cutting the thread. The thread has a twist to it and if you thread the needle first you will not get many knots in your thread. I was told that when I started to quilt a few years ago. Regards from New Zealand.
Just brilliant. I thought it looked like chocolate, all swirling and flowing at first. I think it is perfect. And it is the icing on the cake with the bit of your Auntie's pillowcase (it looks like a bow). What a great exercise you have given us. Although I have loved them all. But the askewedness of this one is amazing. Thanks for thinking of us on your vacation, you are the best.
I wondered why you just cut off one end so you would have had along piece left instead of 2 short ends. Just a thought. Really enjoy all your videos.
Hello Mary, glad you enjoy the videos, I don't know why, there probably isn't a reason 😁❤️
When you were talking about embedding a button or pebble for texture, I was thinking about the folks who stitch tiny wooden or even plastic crosses into the hem or pockets of clothing. I think Shabby Fabrics has a tutorial about making a pocket prayer quilt. Very sweet!
I love the folds you created with the silk and mindful stitching. Somehow your channel doesn’t come up as a prompt in the last couple of weeks??? I have to search for you ❤ Can anyone shed some light on this problem? Enjoy England 🏴 from down under 🇦🇺🦘💕Margaret
Hello Margaret, I can only think that perhaps notifications has got turned off somehow? If you look under any of my videos, there should be a little bell, clicking will tell you if they're on or not. ❤️
I bought both my boys t shirt folders....novelty only. My brother however loved his. Really enjoyed todays folding.
There must be something satisfying about using one. ❤️
Don’t sails of a boat ‘furl’? Am loving this ….
Yes they do ❤️
Yep, love the " look up" I'm epp while ur on 😊 love this mandala project !
Hello and thank you ☺️
Fitting a quart into a pint. In the US we say putting 10 pounds of $h*t in a five pound sack.😀 No we don't order pints of beer. We just order a bottle or it comes in a glass or mug.
😂 someone told me that same expression but with potatoes 😉
It looks so elegant! It reminds me of smocking. I look forward to creating one!
Look forward to seeing you do so Leona 😊
Oh, this looks fun. I just purchased some silk from India in an online sale. I can't wait to try it. Hey! We in the USA want our missing 4 ounces back in those pints! Now I gotta read about who here established our liquid measurements - they cheated us! Oh, (listening further) you told us, thank you 🙃 Watching further, it occurred to me that the way you are stitching this could be done by free form machine embroidery. Still having to put that quilting foot in my machine, I am wondering if it is easy or difficult to manipulate the silk under the foot of the machine. (Just sharing my thoughts as I watch. ) It is later in the day now, and I have chosen and prepared my fabric. I can't help but think the folds remind me of the draping of dresses in those old masterpiece paintings. Think I will invest in some silk embroidery threads. I am using a gold metallic on this piece. I am wary, though, of doing French knots with metallic thread! Ohhh, I love that traveling pouch! Re the structure of the Mandala, verses a more free-form embroidery, I am in agreement - the free form is more for me. Just saying. Hummm, folds in the house - my room divider has folds! Thank you for another fun page.I look forward to every Monday.🌷🌷🌷
Hello Meridel, I think it could be done by free machine if you went slowly and french knots with metallic thread would be tricksy but beautiful ❤️
Sheldon is brilliant. Love Big Bang Theory. Thanks for another great video.
My pleasure Julia 😊
Yes I can fold a fitted sheet. I choose not to.😂😂
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Silly ocean waves washing up on the beach. So lovely. This is definitely up my alley. ❤
So pleased you like it Sandra ❤️
In the US, we put 10 pounds of potatoes into a 5 pound sack.
Thank you, that's a good one 😊
The folding apparatus Sheldon used actually does exist and I ve seen used a lot is in the men’s department of most big department stores. Here in the States..
Thank you, I thought it must be 'a thing' though I haven't seen them elsewhere. I love the way he flap-flaps it. 😁❤️
Amazing ❤❤❤❤
Thank you ❤️
Hello ❤from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
Hello Marguerite 😊
I will definitely enjoy this week more than last! There were some beautiful mandalas created. The mental stress took most of the joy out of the process for me unfortunately.
I am sorry it wasn't for you, enjoy this week ❤️
Fitted sheets: put your hands in the bottom corners then insert them into the top corners. Once you’ve done that it behaves really well so you can fold the sides in etc. I saw someone do it on Instagram. It’s genius!
Thank you, I think I get what you mean but need to get a sheet and try it 😁❤️
fun stitch-thank you for sharing your time with us...if you look at the eye of a needle through a magnifier, you can see that one side is different from the other and it becomes obvious which side to thread
Thanks for the tip! ❤️
For my bigger pieces of fabric I use a ruler that is for my cutting mat and rotary cutter, then all my pieces are the same size. Not sure if I have the fabric that would look good with this week’s stitch. I’m going to have to go on a hunt!
Happy hunting 😁❤️
Thank you Kathryn. This is exactly what I'm in the mood for. While I listened to you (and sometimes watched) I made little folds in a piece of silk that has been a blouse and stitch the folds on to a piece of felt that has been a sweater. Like you first in straight-ish lines and then just as they appear. Now you finished, but I still have more room for more folds and stitches 😊
That sounds beautiful Inge and I am happy you are enjoying it 😊
Hi k3n, I can’t follow along with many of your projects as much as I want to I’m too busy working full time and full time nana to 4 grandchildren!! But I’m currently making the wonky Wednesday Greek Key into a Japanese rice bag!! lol!! I think I’ve watched all your videos and know most of your sayings, that’ll look good as a rice bag, wonky donky, that’ll do pig and apppleeeeeekay!! But I don’t get why you laugh when you say organic?? What have I missed?? 😂😂 Bea in Dorset!!
Hello Bea, I laugh a little self consciously I think because it seems like a funny word to use for 'not structured ' and I think I say it at least 3 times nearly every video 😁❤️
@@k3n.clothtalesoh I see, I haven’t missed anything then, lol that’s funny!! 😂x
Just love watching and listening. I love when you say “look up, I’m showing you something “ The folding today somehow reminded me of smocking. Thanks for sharing!❤
My pleasure Donna, yes it is a little like smocking indeed ❤️
What a simple little tip to carry your thread from one knot to another. Guess I'm delighted by " the little things".
The little things are important 😁❤️
Oooh - it looks like melted chocolate with tiny pearls scattered over it. When you do you, some kind of alchemy always makes it beautiful 💟 The Sheldon folder is a real item. I bought one for my daughter who was obsessed with The Big Bang Theory and she has folded everything ever since. For a folding rabbit hole, look for Japanese head or neck scarf videos. You're welcome. My late husband kept sheep on our croft in the Outer Hebrides and we used sheep hurdles (a single, metal, five barred gate) clipped together to make pens to corral them for shearing etc. We used two hurdles at either end which folded over each other for extra strength - hence the sheep fold or pen fold. Mary x
Hello Mary, I think I have seen one or two of those scarf folding videos, mesmerising to watch! And thank you for the fold explanation, makes sense now 😁❤️
This tutorial has me so thrilled. It is so gorgeous, with so very much potential. Yours would make a fabulous big broach, perhaps on a hat. I have old silk scarves which now bore me and I may smoosh one onto a soft backing and stitch away. Can't wait to get on with it. Thank you so much, K3N. p.s. what a good idea - stand at the counter and stitch.
That's a lovely idea Ann and I am so pleased you enjoyed this week 😊
For a texture freak this piece is yummy
Thank you Lisbeth ☺️
Can’t wait to do this one. Thank you for thinking of us while on your trip! I’m still finishing up with Mandela-I do enjoy a challenge and the Mandela reminds me of some of my stained glass work.
How wonderful that you do stained glass work, I hope you are enjoying your cloth version ☺️
I am always interested in seeing a tree. There’s never a time when I’m not interested in seeing a tree.
I can utterly relate to that 😉 I will definitely get photos, maybe even a little video if I can ❤️
I love that chocolatey brown. It reminds me of chocolate cake batter in the mixer. Maybe I need lunch 😅
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I know how to fold perfectly, I learnt it with my grandmother, who folded clothes and they looked like they could be in a window shop, but I absolutely hate to fold, so I put the clothes in the wardrobe completely randomly 😂! My grandmother would die again if she saw it 😂! But I loved to see Sheldon folding his clothes (I hate comedy series, this is one of the very few I loved 😂) So I love this and I think I could incorporate a technique like this as embellishment for a piece. This would be great in a blue fabric to imitate the waves 🌊 and then add some shells 🐚…. Oh, so many ideas and so little time 🙃🧡💙💜💚🤎❤️🩷🩵💛♥️
Love the sound of that Alexandra. My son got us into the Big Bang Theory about ten years ago I think, I couldn't imagine that I would like it but the first one I saw was Sheldon in the ball pit, popping up saying 'bazinga' and I laughed until I cried and was hooked. 😂❤️
@@k3n.clothtales Me too 😂🤣
I grew up hearing my dad quote, "A pint's a pound the world around." Both being 16 oz. So, I'm curious, then is a quart 40 oz in England now, or still 32? And a gallon? It's different, but oddly somnambulant hearing the cars pass instead of the usual sounds of your woods & farm, or the tick-ticking of Stella's claws. I fold just about everything, clothes and blankets, in to 9 - 1/3 each direction. I'm not sure where I got the habit, but it just seems like things fit in whatever drawer or space I need to put them. Except my husband's trousers. When I fold them, and sometimes he folds them, he specifically asked me to fold them in 8, first in half matching the legs, then quarters. Not sure why, just his odd preference and the 1/3's I used bugged him. Small price for marital contentment. Finally, as I worked, I kept remembering my mother's skirts when I was a little girl, maybe 3irsh. She had a soft cotton, orange/yellow plaid house skirt with a pleated waist, sort of balloony, that went just past her knees. I remember visually running down the hall into the kitchen and burying my face in the folds between her knees. The cloth was soft and folded around my face.
That's a beautiful memory of your face in the folds of your Mum's skirt. ❤️ No, a pound in Britain is also 16oz, and we also use stone for weight especially of people which is 14 lbs. Also our hundredweight is 8 stone or 112lbs whereas in the US, a hundredweight is 100lbs. A British quart is 40 fluid ozs and a gallon is 8 pints or 160 fluid ozs. I hope I got all that right, it's quite confusing. 😂 I believe dress and shoe sizes are also different. 😜❤️
This brings back so many memories. My Godmother would make beautiful pillow covers in all kinds of shapes. Wishing I had paid more attention to the process, but I was very young (under 10).