A Day at The Last Homely House, where I finally get back to some SPINNING!

I dusted off the spinning wheel, gave it a good oiling and, between all sorts of other things, I sat to have a chat with you!
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[@marilynplettenberg8034]

This channel is so peaceful and colorful - like the world was meant to be!!! Thank you for sharing your creative life with us.

[@nelsonshakespeare2881]

Glas there are many such as you and I to hold fadt to kindness and beauty in this world. May good things be on ya!

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

What a perfect statement, Marilyn...and so true!

[@dagmarl8061]

I agree with you

[@carolinestagg6807]

Thank you for channel. My husband has just got to rehab after being in hospital since January 19th and I discovered your channel thanks to Arne and Carlos in the hospital after I had open heart surgery, which caused a stroke. I'm fine now and your varied talents and posts make me so happy !! The colors and cats and garden are so uplifting. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for visual and mental happiness

[@dianelodico2166]

Be well.

[@sjchan3199]

Wish you both all the best. get well soon. Kates videos are calming and an absolute tonic from the mad world we live in

[@karenkoziol5353]

Speedy recovery for you and your husband

[@otterwench]

may you be well

[@anneburgess9306]

Good afternoon Kate, I am so enjoying your channel and this particular episode resonated with me on so many levels. In my 60th year I too decided to make a list of things to mark the occasion - it was really fun to try new things one of which was spinning and like you I love it. The dress up tales reminded me of a time when my daughter was 6 and we were working in the yard in mid-Dec and quite filthy. We were off to see the Nutcracker that afternoon, so I said to her "We should go get cleaned up and a dressed up for the ballet." She looked at me askance and said "Mom i don't think any thing in my dress up box will fit you but I guess I could let wear my tiara!" Again thank you for such lovely visits on the lime green couch and with all of those wonderful cats.

[@ritatharp5238]

As I was on the lime green sofa, cat Rita appeared in the video and meowed and my cat, Fidget jumped up looking for cat Rita. I wonder what she was saying to him. He seemed to be very interested in her, I must say. You know it's almost Spring time, time for little kittens. 🤔🐾

[@lidaconn2029]

You remind me of a wonderful friend I had the pleasure of knowing for 30 some years. I lost her a few years ago and miss her every day. You are now my sewing and quilting partner. I binge watch you when I sew and quilt. Thank you for being there when I need to share time with my friends.

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Good to see Rita the cat beautiful spinning wheel

[@Ladythyme]

Kate has the Best Patreon channel around! Without reason, she is always so concerned that she is doing enough for us and always polls us as to what content interests us most…she really is one in a million! The Lime Green Sofa awaits! 😄

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

THANK YOU! thank you so much for that - I try really hard to make the sort of videos people enjoy for all my viewers - here and on Patreon - I am so pleased you feel consulted! big hug!!! xxx

[@Ladythyme]

@@thelasthomelyhouse You’re very welcome 😊 & Thank you for all you do! Hugs right back at ya!

[@connieacree4006]

I agree with you that Kate is one in a million. She is so creative. I love watching her and all the wonderful things that she does. I love watching her in her garden and with Eileen, her goose. Love her sweet little tree house. My dear, Kate, thank you for sharing all your wonderful projects and ideas with the world. We need more people like you. Hugs, love, and God bless you. 😊❤❤

[@sheilalueck-riley8644]

I am so happy to find someone who is definitely not afraid of color! Thank you for sharing your colorful and delightful world.

[@valerietravers4874]

Seeing Anna holding the skein of wool and you winding it Kate, takes me right back to my childhood as I used to do that for my mother. Such lovely memories!

[@elaineevans545]

I too used to do this for my mom 😆

[@nevaannegrant453]

I remember doing that for my mother many years ago.🇺🇸

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Way back in the late 70’s the community college that I was going to had a fiber arts certificate program where I took spinning, dying, weaving etc. loved every bit of it. At the end I was 7 months pregnant with my first child so didn’t get to finish the last class. Still have my ashford wheel, table top loom and an 8 harness loom. The 8 harness I bought in my 40’s and because of life have not even used it yet! I’m 67 now and trying to moving forward to get it set up. But I have never stopped quilting or seeing through my 3 children. Loved watching you spin. Might just have to get that wheel out. I also still have a big stash of all fiber stuff.

[@davidcall6443]

This was delightful to watch. It reminds me of me and my mother-in-law, I loved her so...goodness it's her birthday today, she would be 105! Anyway, I would sit and listen to her stories about the time she was growing up and the hardships during the war times and the changes in society and on and on. Anna, remember her stories so you can pass them on to the family, they are a treasure. And what a great thing to have this kind of relationship with your husbands' mother. (this is Nancy, not David)

[@butternut4]

I’ve recently ‘come across’ your lovely videos. I’m from South Australia and your home and garden is beautiful and so different from where I live. It makes feel so happy and relaxed watching you. It reminds me of being with my Mum - and I’m 76 - . I used to hold the yarn for Mum when I was a child. I haven’t seen anyone do that since! What lovely memories you bring back to me. Thank you and your lovely family for being so ‘homely’, friendly and bringing some happiness to so many people.

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

I love how you say “just wing it.” Yay!! ❤. I appreciate the casual, freeform approach you take to your art. You’re the mom I didn’t have!

[@annherrig7700]

Hi.Kate.My name is Ann.I have been watching your videos'for some time and only worked out how to subscribe to your channel.I live in Hervey Bay .Queensland.Love seeing your lovely house .I once lived on a small property in Gympie and raised Brahman cattle.Also of Linus in Gympie A wonderful group of ladies .All our quilts were donated to the children's hospital.Brisbane.Love your colourful Kaffe Fassett quilts.Also the lovely pink chairs.You have inspired me to keep quilting and taking them down to Gympie to Robins Roses Linus.Thank you for your wonderful chats.Best wishes to your family.from Ann Herrig.xxx

[@judithburke1539]

The yarn you spun is so beautiful! You did a great job helping Kate. It's wonderful to see the lovely relationship that the two of you share. Blessings to you both!

[@lafranglaise3399]

What a lovely soothing, slight whooshing sound the spinning wheel makes. Very hypnotic.

[@dianebeckett5453]

Oh MY.. you have brought a smile to my day, thank you. with memories of yarn winding :) and the relaxed chat always make me smile. on another note.... as i was watching the adverts waiting for the post to load i remembered you saying you donate the income from them to a charity each month... so... instead of just watching once...i watched them all the way through (more than once ;) ) as i am guessing your chosen charity might be something to help those poor families in need of some care and help as they flee their homes. every bit helps, and, we all want to do our bit .... take care everyone x edit to say... i watched in the wrong order and have just seen your intro on the chairs video :) worth watching an add or two... no hardship to us is it :)

[@yougotmeinstitches1847]

Haya. Such a wonderful & gentle video. Nothing wrong in having chair socks, they are the most practical things ever & like you said, they look pretty. Sometimes I make chair socks, other times it is just adding felt to the chair feet. . . felted feet, haha. Listening & watching both you & Anna was enchanting, like I was there with you. The yarn is such a lovely color. Thanku so much for sharing. xx

[@patchwork9712]

So great to see you are back at your wheel. Love your colours. After spinning for 40+ years I can’t spin thick any more and the colours blend more as the specks of colour are so much smaller. Spinning, knitting, sewing and gardening are such a help during a pandemic. Only trouble is it is very hot and humid here so I need to crash on the lime green sofa. Keep up the great podcasts Kate.

[@karenkristianson8351]

Oh gosh, my heavenly sweet MIL always crocheted socks for our furniture!! I’m sewing at her craft table and look down and can’t believe the socks are still on, but very tattered!! She’s smiling down at all of us!🥰😇

[@marcycady3893]

Love your idea of chair socks....I used my 2 yr old's pair of socks for my ironing board, which left scuffs every time I used it on the flooring...it did the trick, but now, 32 years later, they are still on my ironing board's legs! Thank you for all your marvelous ideas, Kate!!

[@marybeth4002]

This popped up earlier today but I wanted to save it until the noise of the day calmed down and the sun has set. Kate, your videos and conversations with your viewers are so calming and relaxing. I sat here by myself grinning from ear to ear as you shared the stories of your Agnes dressing up for nursery school and the story of John as a youngster. I feel I'm in the room with you and your beautiful Anna as you share stories and laughs. I know my Homely House apron will be here soon - can't wait!!!!!

[@melodine707]

Chair socks...who knew!?Your house is so lovely, colorful, cozy. No excuses for being sad there.

[@jillbyron9774]

KATE YOU ARE SO CALMING. I JUST LOVE IT .THANK YOU KATE XXOOJILL

[@pebblecritter]

LOVING Anna the swift! You can tell she’s already getting the hang of ducking and weaving! That wool is SO gorgeous! I’m always knitting rainbow colours because they make me so happy! Speaking of which, how is your rainbow….cardi? No, I think it was a vest, correct? I have a feeling Anna will be knitting after her first quilt. :) I almost bought a spinning wheel about 4 years ago and I know in the next few years I’ll be buying one - everything about spinning appeals to me. I am a prolific knitter and what I love about you is that you always make it not only ok NOT to spin perfectly, but you make it almost a challenge - as if 'why would you want perfect wool....?'! :) I’ve only spun on a Ladybug and I did like that it was a bit more compact - although I know Ashford are some of the best - seeing the factory must have been AMAZING! I love the fact that we’re talking CHAIR SOCKS!!!! Truly - what can be better?!!! Not only do they save your floors, but they stop the dreaded NOISE! Thank you as always, you have no idea what your videos do for me..... :) xxx

[@marjanwolfs6273]

When I see you, Kate, spinning the wool and winding the yarn, I think: I must learn to spinn. I have the spinningwheel from my mother. She died 22 years ago and I got the spinningwheel after my father died 2 years ago. I have a sheep, Laine, and every year I have a lot of wool. I felt a little with the wool, but making yarn is maybe easier. Maybe it is even time to knit socks for chairs. They are so funny. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@alwaysathome]

I got so tickled about Kate finding the "important bit of bent wire that she needs" what a great wry sense of humor 🤣.

[@karentzn]

Kate you make me smile with your awesome sense of humour. I just love your interaction with your cats. So beautiful to see

[@janelou458]

I love your mom's square in a square quilt. I think you should figure out a pattern and then do it with us. I've tried to sketch it out. We're getting ready to move and I can't wait to get to the new place and start a new quilt project and get the spinning wheel out. Love watching you do what you do.

[@pennybell6120]

I’m very pleased to see that Anna was just about ducking and weaving near the end of the ball. She’ll be a pro with the next one 🤣😂. X

[@nelsonshakespeare2881]

And may I say, my Mum would have darned them without a second thought 😆 🤣 indeed. Hope all are well on the LGS. Passing on some sweet corn bread muffins and tea. Eat as you will.

[@irhonda31]

Thank you. I’m sure they will be tasty!

[@cuteyrupert9483]

Wonderful thank you

[@margaretbedwell3211]

How thoughtful of you Susan. Wasn't this a wonderful Video.

[@janeevans4758]

Ooh splendid thank you.

[@soarinpanda8walker563]

Your voice is so calming ,enjoy watching while I craft.Awesome .Thank you lots.

[@marleneo2581]

This brought back memories of my childhood. Started with raw wool, washed, carded, spun into yarn and used for weaving with my dear grandmother. Thank you, Kate and Anna.

[@stephanieloffler8566]

Dear Kate, what a lovely video. Whenever I see you spinning, I'd love to get myself a spinning wheel and try it out. It looks so comfy, meditating and interesting. I often see spinning wheel on second hand websites, but even If I would get one, I would not know where to start. I actually have nobody in the family with spinning as a hobby. My mom sews and I loved sitting next to her while she was mending and I was sewing dolls clothes and diapers - or what my 4 to 6 year old brain thought I would do. My Mom kept some of those and looking at those now always makes me giggle. Actually it's just fabric scraps - maybe in the shape of a diaper with random (!) stitches on. All "sewn" by hand. Usually with yarn, because sewing thread was too thin 🤣 Regards Stephanie

[@ymanajohnson585]

Darning socks...I still darn socks. In my book, it's just what you do when you have holes in your socks. Recently, my daughter brought me a pair of socks that she loves so I could darn them for her. They're on the egg now.

[@francessnider7437]

How beautiful to see you spin on your lovely wheel, Kate! Spinning is also on my “must get back to” list… I have far more fibre than I need to have (oh, let’s not go there! I love it all)! One day. My dear Lendrum wheel sits beside me while I knit, or (very occasionally) weave… waiting patiently. Having a sweet time on the Lime Green Sofa.

[@NickUncommon]

My black cat loved sitting on my lap while I was spinning. Once in a while, she was interested in the string being produced, and there were several times, one of her whiskers would get twisted into the thread, and I constantly watched out for her whiskers. It must have pinched her hard, but it did not keep her from sitting in my lap during knitting or spinning. I have seen kitty paw chair socks. And am restoring a directors folding chair, I found on the "Sperrmüll" where the wood and frame are perfectly in working condition. I will sew a new seat and backrest and additional cushions for this chair and want to make those Kitty paw socks for it to prevent it from damaging the laminate floor.

[@paigemcmasters6520]

Thank you for being part of my life! Your life and who you are make my days happier! Love your kitties and your family too!

[@donnaturnbull1190]

I think as of today, I have watched, and liked every one of your videos. I am also trying to downsize the things in my house and as I cannot afford to support a charity with money, I have found a church that I can volunteer at to make food for the homeless. Feels so good. Happy chair sock knitting Kate.

[@lcostantino7931]

Never heard of chair socks????

[@pansybeson1277]

Bringing back memories for me , I did help my grandmother many years ago. Beautiful memories . I so look forward to you, Anna , Rita . Going through so much sadness in our world, this brightens my day. Hugs from afar Canada.

[@carolcurtis2220]

Oh Kate this video is so full of memories of my childhood growing up in the 50's in England. There was a time when wool could only be purchased in skeins wasn't there? I have a wonderful book that I read to my resident's in the hostel I worked at as a Diversional Therapist. It is called Twenties Child by Ivy V Arney. Of course there are few of that vintage left now. However, some of the Items mentioned in the book: Laundry Day, Ironing Day, Cleaning Day etc including hobbies that where popular at the time. It mentions unwed couples in the "front room" on a Sunday afternoon winding wool in exactly the way you and Anna did. I'm also reminded of another book that states " why we don't talk to each other anymore" may be attributed to the fact we don't "do the washing up". One person washing and other drying the dishes. Also winding wool was mentioned in that book too. Can't find the book atm. Thanks for the video Kate. Stay safe. ❤

[@damarisparker7348]

Any yarn that you are happy with and holds together is a good yarn!!! I add string, ribbon, or crocheted cord to my orifice hooks and have it looped around the front upright on the mother-of-all, making sure it is long enough to reach the orifice for threading

[@nicolapepper3354]

Calming beauty, joyful colours and natural fibres. Pure joy. Thankyou Kate

[@julieh4816]

I watch your videos religiously Kate and the whole time I have a smile on my face. That is a pretty long time to smile, thank you for making me happy! The "happy" lasts all day long

[@dotlaing1085]

Hi Kate and Anna…lovely to see both and to see you spinning… very relaxing. Watching you winding wool brought back memories of when my sister and I used to knit our own school jumpers. We bought the skeins of wool and I held hers while she rolled the wool and then she held my skein while I rolled mine. We knitted them from when we were about 10 years old until we were 15 or so years old. ( we are now in our 70’s!). Your wool colour mix was lovely. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe..Love N hugs…Dottie xx

[@dianer.7026]

Thank you Kate and Anna. I loved this video. It was so relaxing to see you spinning, Kate, and watching and listening to you and Anna as you wound the yarn into a ball. The yarn is just lovely and colorful. I don’t have a spinning wheel. I made a drop spindle, which takes a long time to spin but is still fun. Thanks for sharing. ❤️😘🤗💕

[@kathleenhoffart1633]

I recognized that Ashford wheel - I have one stored in my garage. I bought mine in the late 80s but have not spun anything for the past 15 years. Maybe it is time to get it, oil it and use it. Thank you for the memory of how relaxing spinning is.

[@anndaily9872]

Yes Anna, I sit and quilt and listen to Kate . 😁 Kate you are my inspiration. Thank you

[@jillfoster6369]

Well that has brought back memories ladies. I used to wind the wool with it wrapped over my knees ( not easy) then wound with wool on the back of a chair. Love the colour way of the wool. Such a hoot about Agnes and dressing up. My grandson used to go to his kindergarten in slippers some days, teddy bear outfit other days and so on ……and nobody minded ( sure he wasn’t the only child dressed up). He used to have a few days of favourite dressing up outfits and then change to something else he had picked for the next few days. Such memories you have brought back on that as well - thank you 🐱

[@jocelynemalric5432]

Kate, it’s simply lovely to spend time with you and see all the creative things you do. You are my peaceful oasis in a crazy world. Thank you ❤️

[@elizabethamis9376]

Oh Kate, what a lovely video. Thank you so much. I was on the lime green sofa with my friend Sue and we enjoyed this episode immensely. Please don't worry about making socks for the sofa's feet - if eveyone sitting down makes one, we can soon get the job done! Take care.

[@joycecouper1334]

Lime Green Sofa virtual socks - what a great thought, no skill required! 😊 X 🌼

[@angelarowson6328]

Aaawwww domestic bliss …. Even chair sock 🧦🧦knitting 🧶 …. Soooo soothing to watch you in this very troubled world … thanks Kate xxx 🇳🇿

[@pamlacey136]

Such a wonderful video. I love that Anna got to do something she had not done before. I remember holding yarn for my grandmother and also my mother; what fun! I loved the music at the end too, so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for another lovely time on the lime green sofa…………………….

[@dawnoakley7015]

Thank you for being a wonderful source of inspiration to be calm and live a simple life. Living less hectic days and seeing the world around you. Love your spinning wheel.

[@pyewaket1]

So many memories came flooding back of helping my Mum and Grandma wind their yarn. And hearing you talk about your grand daughter dressing up for preschool, my son went dressed as a fairy, children are so lovely.Thank you Kate take care 🙂

[@donnakatz7100]

Thanks for a lovely Sunday afternoon with Kate and Kitty. Spring is around the corner thank goodness and your colorful world keeps me warm until then! Thanks ❤ 😊 muahhhh and smooch smooch 😘

[@barbarameehan113]

I remember holding wool for my mom as she wound the wool into a ball of yarn. Happy memories. She tried to teach me to knit and crochet. Just can't or don't want to learn. I sew and quilt however. Your home and videos are so peaceful and relaxing in this troubled time. Anna is so precious. You are blessed.💟

[@cathyphegley7848]

I used to child sit for my neighbors and part of our “schedule” of things to do was a long walk through our neighborhood full of beautiful Victorian houses. And the little one always wanted to dress up for our walks. The things she would come up with amused the neighbors endlessly and the people driving by as well. I would often wear a cape and/or a hat or something to participate.🦋

[@romonaelrod7870]

When you mentioned children putting underpants on their heads it reminded me of when my brother and sister and I were young children we put underpants on our heads because we had seen the astronauts in space suits from the Apollo missions around 1968 or 1969. I guess that underpants worked as space helmets, lol.

[@barbarasechziggrad2488]

Not knowing at all what to expect today I suddenly sat watching you winding a ball while I was winding a ball of yarn. That was very meta and very lovely to have your company. As I have no lovely Anna I had to use my feet for duck and wave 😀 Love from the Swedish West Coast

[@penkast1605]

Oh, Kate, you brought me back to my childhood, and I think I am your age😍. I grew up in a small village, we had sheep, and all stages of making, colouring, and spinning (although different way of spinning) are memories I will cherish forever Also, I do refuse to buy a ball winder - when my kids were small, I used them. And now I just put the skein on my feet - great exercise for the core muscles. Anna and you are such a wonderful team! I am going to knit some chair socks too!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

wonderful comment - I can picture this exactly! this farm has sheep but the wool is very coarse and sent away from carpets I think. I tried spinning it but it was not a rewarding experience! xxx

[@lenagray8793]

Such a delight to watch you spin, as I am a spinner too. I have two sheep , two donkeys, 8 cats , two goats, 1 dog and plan to add a few hens this spring. You quilts are beautiful, I quilt also but only as a beginner, we have so much in common. I am now inspired to knit some chair socks! Thank you for sharing.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I like the sound of your menagerie - I really like donkeys!! you will LOVE having hens - they are very comical - and productive! xxx

[@gm2mx]

Thank you so much for sharing your joy of spinning. It looks so peaceful and so wonderful that it makes you happy. I think it is so smart to knit chair socks. I think I might be able to crochet some but I couldn't get the hang of knitting. I love that you share what is going on with your yard. I am planning on working on my garden this year. Blessings from Northeastern Missouri.

[@amandaspence8167]

Maybe today we are in Yarnia! So glad I have a spot on the LGS! Best to everyone. 🙂🙂🙂

[@donnafink6262]

The spinning and hand balling of the yarn is hypnotic. Thank you for the lovely relaxing moments.

[@kathyzayatz434]

Anna got so relaxed at the end of your ball winding that she was bobbing all on her own. You have inspired me to get back to my spinning wheel.

[@busybeaver793]

What a lovely video Kate. It was nice to see you back at your spinning wheel. You spoke of your Snowdrops blooming. My gardens are still sleeping, March came in like a lamb so I guess it will go out like a lion. Do take care Kate and Anna and enjoy your week.

[@allybryant9266]

Seeing Anna help with the wool winding brought back memories of me helping my Grandpa wind the skeins into balls. He did a lot of knitting for our family when I was young. Thank you for lovely memories.

[@charlotted6247]

Kate the yarn has to be the most beautiful yarn I've seen. I'm totally in awe. Mind blown. Seeing you with your daughter in law warms my heart. She is so close to you and that's what I long for. Kate you are an amazing person and so talented with such a kind lovely heart. I think you do more than most people. You really do everything. I dearly live the set up for your bird feeders. Just beautiful. Hope your week is wonderful. God Bless you ♥️♥️♥️

[@evelynbonner3908]

Oh, Kate, you really are an amazing person. You can do anything and everything having to do with needles, thread, and fabric....I really am in amazement. I love your home...all the color and creativity and the natural beauty outside with your garden and just where you live! The idea of socks for chairs is genius and much more fun that other solutions. .

[@felicagriswold7276]

I love that Rita is determined to be in your videos. Oh I know she loves you and probably follows you every day but I love to see her appearing in KZbin. Listening to your calm voice and the spinning wheel going is ever so relaxing! Love the song birds, mine are out chatting and carrying on today as well. Gotta love spring. I do enjoy you and Anna having a chat. OH, I love the thought of doing new things at 60. I'm past that now but maybe when I turn 65. Good idea and I may borrow it. Thank you so much for sharing time with us!

[@WilliamMarsh-i2g]

home from hospital but love snuggling on the lime green sofa watching your adventures.... the hours I spent as a child holding my hands up while granny wound the skeins of wool for winding the wool into balls for knitting me cable knit jumpers for school... you have inspired me to plow on with the pinwheel quilt which I had put to one side... random schizophrenic colour ways. I am reminded how Oliver cat used to jump on my lap and get in the way of my stitching.. he used to love to steal bobbins of thread and play with them. he used to jump

[@anamrivera7224]

I love how you and your daughter in law gets so well. It is a blassing for both of you.

[@gerryfix1009]

You have so much knowledge! Beautiful yarn you spun.

[@brendasutterfield9834]

I love you so so so much Kate I love your videos . You remind me of my Grandmother the Way you do your quilting. The way you hem your Quilts. Reminds me of my Grandmother so much. I watched her for hours on how to hem a quilt. Love you Kate I guess you can be my adopted grandmother if you don't mind adopting me as your granddaughter. Lol love you hope you have a wonderful day today enjoy your day today. Love you I love watching you and Anna you two have so much fun together. That's what it's all about is laughing and having fun.

[@tinatippin5705]

I hadn't realized that so much time has gone by since we watched you spin. I used to help my mom wind her yarns. Fond memories. And you took us out in the garden too. I've missed being in the garden. Our daffodils are in bloom now and the grape hyathants are sticking their heads above the green. Thank you for the gentle time this evening. Have a great week, Kate.

[@sueshynn586]

Hi Kate and Anna I'm watching this gorgeous video early Monday morning, and it has helped me calm down. I've been in contact with someone who tested positive last week and I'm doing daily tests. I was sure it would show positive, but negative again this morning. I'm scared to do the tests and to look at the results, so I needed to calm down and be comforted by you spinning and listening to you and Anna chat. How lovely. Thankyou both so much. I'm so pleased to have 'landed in your place' today. Sue xx

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

GOOD! there is so much to worry about for all of us these days - I am so pleased I could take your mind off things for a little while xxx

[@jenpedwards]

Gorgeous yarn you spun!! Spinning is one of my favorite things to do!! Well done!💖💖🧶🍭

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Thank you so much Kate, your channel brings such peace and joy to my heart. I loved watching you spin that wonderful yarn as well as watching you and Anna with her first time holding the yarn as you make the ball. I laughed at you telling of Agnes going to nursery with underpants on her head...at least you know she was listening to the story. Loved the stories shared by you and Anna. The rapport between is so warm and kind, I can see you love each other very much. Thanks again and you both have a Blessed day. Good Morning to cat Rita as well.

[@StacyBernard-xd4uv]

The chair socks are brilliant!!! I have hard wood floors and want to make these for my chairs! Thank you so much for your bright, cheery disposition and your inspiration!!!

[@tinkerbell9399]

Hi Katie. This video made me laugh, because I’ve just finished making socks for my table and chairs in our kitchen. I crocheted them, using oddments of cotton yarn I had left over from making the grandchildren crocheted fruit and veg for their play kitchens. Your chair socks look lovely, and it’s a great way to add some pops of colour, and have fun too! Thanks for sharing.

[@nicolanewington1798]

I absolutely loved the first few minutes with the different views of your house absolutely drenched in colour. And that yarn! I love the thick and thin handmade look. Thanks for a great video.

[@janetburgess5781]

I bought baby socks for my chairs but I am changing them right away. I was the one who use to hold the yarn as my mom balled it. I don't have a friend interested in the same things, so you are like a friend who shares ideas with me. The oldest friend I have is ten years younger than me. We were all ECE teachers together and they are still working. I love watching you.

[@smallfootprint2961]

What a beautiful video. I remember doing some of what Anna did, for my mom. She must have done a bit of handy work back in the day. I know how to do a little crocheting, knitting, embroidery, etc. and I vaguely remember her teaching me. Mostly sewing. I love your quilts, and keep threatening to start making something similar. I love your colors, your loving ways, and your whimsy. Thanks for posting all you do... I look forward to it.

[@susans2599]

Hello from Canada. Tomorrow is Commonwealth day, and watching you spin today reminds me of my English ancestors. Cheers!

[@joharmon2148]

Watching you spinning was very interesting. You ans Anna, have such a beautiful bond!

[@jillbyron9774]

Hi Kate and Anna..i sure love when you all make a video so interesting..love Anna toooooo.Jill xxoo

[@jillyfrances]

I used to hold the hanks of wool for my mam when I was younger. Your finished yarn is very pretty! 🧶🧶🧶

[@lynette.]

Oh seeing you wind the wool took me back to my childhood used to love doing this for my nan,felt grown up and useful .

[@wendyahles]

So good to see you lovely Kate! One of the first LHH videos I ever watched was of you spinning and last year I had the opportunity to purchase a used Ashford traditional wheel. I took a few classes, had my husband convert it to double treadle and now this video has again inspired me to get back to spinning. Thank you and Anna for another wonderful video. See you next week :)

[@kimmoors7159]

The part of the video with Anna helping roll a ball of yarn is making me cry happy tears remembering all the times I helped my Grandmother roll her balls of yarn. Thank-you for the happy trigger! Love Kim from North Idaho, USA 0800 PST

[@jennystrahley927]

I used to hold my Grandma's yarn on my hands like Anna did so she could wind it into a ball. She also made socks--but for people. :) She helped teach me how to knit. Thanks for helping me recall this wonderful memory. I love listening to your chats.

[@nanastevens4094]

Dress up boxes are the best! Capes have been favorites with my kids and, now , the grandchildren. I have always used elastic at the neckline for safety. Capes can be capes, of course, but also as veils, aprons, skirts (the elastic makes this possible) doll blankets and on and on. Just love the land of imagination!

[@annkathy257]

I enjoyed watching! Thank you Kate! 💛

[@lisajahn6839]

The yarn is like beautiful new box of crayons!

[@patriciamarshall4884]

Hi Kate - you are so BLESSED to have your BEAUTIFUL daughter-in-law. I love the wonderful relationship you two have.

[@addelinebell6158]

I did Anna’s job too for my mom. She made mittens , hats and socks for us kids. Had my mittens joined together. With a string in my jacket. Memories are great. Thanks for your company.

[@dianelodico2166]

Thank you Kate and Anna! I think a colorful vest for yourself is in order Kate. Or a sweater (jumper) if you have enough yarn.

[@marmalutechaser9411]

Hello ladies! What a great way to take a break from watching the snow on this daylight savings time day … watching y’all (( southern USA word for more than one person )) love seeing you loom, filling the wood stove and the hot water bottle cover. I can’t knit or crochet but you’ve inspired me to make a quilted one! Have a wonderful week. Love y’all … Deb from Pennsylvania USA 🇺🇸

[@margaretbedwell3211]

A quilted one will be lovely as well...I can't knit, crochet or quilt, but I have made some all occasion cards with a quilt style front using the scraps or all different colors of paper. (Inspired by Kate, but she has a much better color sense than I do).

[@dalegreene3544]

Another lovely video Kate - thanks. I lived in Ashburton for 12 years and Ashfords was a lovely place to visit - at that stage they sold all sorts of craft materials but now the focus is just on wool. Loved going there for my craft supplies and also learned to weave at one of their classes. Ashburton is still a lovely (and growing) town and I visit friends there occasionally and always enjoy being back. I guess a wee bit of my heart is still there. And yes, I have held the wool for my Mum after she had spun it up on her Ashford wheel. Lovely to revisit the memories. Thanks.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I loved visiting Ashburton. I stayed in a little cabin in the Holiday Park next door to a group of your American girls - we had such a happy chat together for a little while. They had great showers too! what memories that trip to New Zealand left me with. xxx