Another Suitcase! This one will take us on a trip to India and inspires the latest shop update

[@rachelmurguia9874]

Kate, I loved this! This brings back so many memories. I was fortunate enough to go to India four years ago by myself. Hired a driver and just travelled. Went to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Haridwar (Himalayan foothills), and Rishikesh. I also brought back lots of fabric. Was hoping to go back in November, but with the current situation I guess I will wait. I loved India and miss being there. I am also taking Hindi lessons!

[@triciacouzner3629]

Hi Kate, enjoyed your memories of India. I have a pen pal in India and we have been writing for 54 years, since I was 14. We have talked on the phone, emailed and sent photos over the years. I received my email from you earlier tonight (Monday 25th May) and when I first opened it the soap and pantoran kits weren't available. I tried again a couple of hours ago and finally managed to order some soap and a pantoran kit - yeah. Looking forward to receiving these. Our lockdown restrictions here in South Australia are slowly being lifted, local/regional travel allowed, cafes and pubs opening allowing 10 to 20 clients for seated dining. I only venture out twice a week to collect the post and shop for the basics. Stay safe xx

[@TheRitatube]

Hi Tricia, the emails contain the time when the shop will be updated, we just like to give people a little heads up. Things sell out quickly so we give newsletters subs a day's notice so they can be prepared.

[@triciacouzner3629]

@@TheRitatube Thanks Rita, yes I did know that the newsletters subs get advance notice of the shop updates. Due to the time difference here when I logged on your email was timed at 12.20am Monday 25th but it was 8pm when I logged on so I checked the shop but it wasn't till about 10.30pm here that the shop showed that the soap and pantoran kits were available. As I had missed out last time on the soap I made sure I kept checking till they were available. I do so love to watch Kate and listen to her stories and watch all the different crafts. Looking forward to receiving my items, cheers Tricia

[@tinamccolm9978]

WOW Kate you are full of fantastic surprises im so fortunate to be sitting on the lime green sofa i LOVE your little videos xx

[@god-inspiredpeacecontentme6162]

Visiting India was a dream of mine that sadly won't happen for me. So, I live vicariously through youtube, interesting places on the web and now, lately, The Last Homely House channel. Who knew? Secret sisters I do believe...

[@kathleenchamp3764]

Hello Kate, I've just been spending a lovely afternoon watching your videos.. opening your last 2 cases and minds quilts. What a delightful treat. Thank you for sharing that journey. I know upon opening them and puking everything out it wasn't a easy as you made it look. I was just wishing my mom had taken time to enjoy a creative outlet. She did enjoy drawing..doodling on exerting my whole life. Sadly I haven't any to cherish. But I do have a cpl very beautiful hands painted and gold inlay buttons. I found them stashed in the oddest of places. She did enjoy tucking things into silly places. It's just been a year and 6 months. So thank you for sharing ❤ I was intrigued by the Pantoran ( in fact the more I watch you sitting in front of the curtains you've made and the fact I haven't touch a creative/ sewing/ Quilty Anything in a few months .. a touch of winter blues or?) Anyway, I'm now very curious how to create them.. the pantorans. And I'm finding meld dreaming of a curtain for my bedroom.. a large turtle perhaps in an ocean of kelp and lovely sea creatures.. the colors that would light up the room in the early morning light🤔 now to plan a design and how to bring it together hummmm. At least I'm thinking😊 To the point I was wondering if you have a video on how to make the Pantoran. I'm a plant gal.. Sadly flowers and I don't get along.. tho I did have an amazing first go with orchids only to find i couldn't breathe. So I stuck the all things green and a bit tropical 😄 living in a darker environment ( inside my place is very dark n dungeonesc. Lol.. lost all my in house beauties when I moved in her 28 years ago. Tho I've taken over the master bedroom in order to have a sewing crafty creative space and there's a large sliding door to the patio.. all the lovely light.. and beautiful ferns etc on the other side. I found i leave the drapes open so I can enjoy them. And I've gotten a cpl lil tropical plants to grow. So exciting ) oh how I have been blathering on so..I apologize 😊 I do enjoy you and all the wondrously amazing talents and things you put your hands to and share with us. Thank you, your always a lovely blessing ❤

[@maryblaylock6545]

When I was in third grade my dad brought home the materials to make screen print Christmas cards. We got to make them, my sister and I. Fun job and we worked hard to make them perfect. Mother was in charge of quality control but we would tell her which ones weren't up to standard! I was eight and Vicki was six. Thank you for sharing your trip to India with us! I love fabric, paper, and puppets. Not necessarily in that order. Stay safe!

[@lesleyalex6953]

Oh Kate I just love India I have been every year for the last 5 years, well not this year obviously, but as soon as I can I will go back. For creative people like yourself it's heaven . It truly is a spectacular destination and most of my best life experiences were had whilst travelling around that amazing country, there's nowhere like it. You have to go back!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Agnes will certainly love the puppet dolls! ❤️

[@geri1864]

Love the suitcase reveal! Agnes will love learning from grandma as she gets older!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

To be able to take such a journey with Martha must have been the best thing ever! Those fabric panels were popular among teenagers in the '60s and '70s. Draped over a worn out chair, pinned up on a wall, or even made into a blouse.

[@christinesellar3866]

You have transported me to a magical land. Thanks so much Kate. The pink palace is on my bucket list. How beautiful it is. And the puppets , wonderful. Hi to the sitters on the sofa. Choc chip muffins today for you. Cheers from Melbourne

[@ellenrose2533]

Lovely fabrics but now because of you, I adore Liberty and that's the bag where I'm going to rummage and have a play. Wonderful vlog, as always. Thanks Kate❤️💙🧡💛❤️

[@AuntBecsCreations]

I am SO EXCITED... I finally was able to order a bar of soap and a kit! I am looking forward to the fun project to brighten my tiny cottage kitchen window

[@curlew-3592]

Kate, If you ever visit Levens Hall in Cumbria they have a patchwork quilt on one of the beds that is believed to be one of the first quilts ever made in this country from Indian cotton fabrics. If you ever fancy a day out you might enjoy it, when it’s open that is 😁👍

[@jeaninegunn4118]

Memories of India!! We lived there for a little over three years in the early 2000s and being a sewist and quilter I was in heaven. I learned how to dye my own fabrics and added to my collection of tribal textiles while travelling all over.

[@tuthillg]

I love these educational videos about shops, countries, and cultures! I love puppets and when I used to teach elementary Spanish I had two heaping plastic tubs with puppets, one for each child in the classroom. Now my grandson has them all! What a lucky little boy! There must be a story/history to the pantoran. I'm off to read up on it and then to your shop. Have a lovely day, Kate, and TFS the cultural knowledge and inspiration!

[@maryfennell9672]

What a wonderful journey and experience that must of been! My dear dad was stationed in India during the 2nd world war and he always said, everyone should go to India. Don't think I will ever get to see it, but it looks an amazing place, so colourful and the people are so humble.

[@maryfennell9672]

@Sew Many Things Wow! yes it is a small world indeed! I always wished I had asked him more about those times, but he never really wanted to talk about it, even refused his medals. He was in the Royal Airforce as is my son now. x

[@fernstew]

Thank you for sharing your journey to India. I am so fascinated by their beautiful colours and lucious papers. My health will not allow me to take the dream country journey but I so appreciate the art of their details in their process. Imagine and live in peace.

[@sarojabhat1261]

It was great fun watching you take beautiful things out of your suitcase. Felt like a young girl, excited to see what all you bought in India. I’m originally from Mumbai and long ago visited all the places you mentioned. Like you, I absolutely love all sorts of fabric and these are my favorites.

[@noemir8262]

Yay! I finally managed to score a couple bars of soap! Thanks Eileen and Kate!

[@joenperkins2138]

What a treat today!!!!! Thank you. Blessings

[@kimgrowden6415]

I’m sorry but I couldn’t take my eyes of the pink curtains upstairs. Gorgeous. I sleep under a kantha quilt my daughter bought me in Jaipur a few years ag. I have made over 100 quilts but always choose her quilt to keep on my bed.

[@deedrahburgoynesearfoss6280]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful! It seems that the longer it gets..the younger you look,,,!!. Enjoyed the peek into India.. thank you so much for sharing..

[@marjohnsmusings3222]

My box of fabric for the Quilt Along arrived in the post today. So exciting!

[@lizcaporicci8483]

These people seem to have such incredible skill and patience to do this kind of work. And how fascinating to see all those vibrant colours. It was a great way to start my day, along with my cup of coffee. Thanks again Kate for sharing your experiences.

[@janettebarr6538]

Brought back memories for me I was in Rajasthan 11yrs ago went to Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur didn’t get to explore much as I was doing the big cycle India for charity we cycled 250 miles in 5 days landed at Delhi cycled just about in a circle back to Delhi it was wonderful would love to go back and see the parts we missed it’s a wonderful place

[@MsHighpeaks]

I’m missing your quilting content. Love the blocks. Xxx

[@marywendland807]

Thank you for sharing all the parts of your visit to India! I enjoyed it so much.

[@inge6280]

Another little treasure chest, wonderful to see, love that paper

[@lindagunter8339]

You will have a wonderful play date with Agnes and the puppets. What a wonderful Grand-mom she has.

[@salliehogancamp998]

I went in a trip to southern India just this past February. You know what I was amazed (besides the kindness of the people) was that the mounds of fresh flowers and vegetables piled ever so neatly...clean and fresher than most stores here in the states🥰

[@greyfeather7857]

Lovely video, 🇮🇳 India is somewhere I intend to visit one day. I’ve ordered a pantoran kit to get a little piece of India in Sussex 🙏🏻 also super happy to have been fortunate to get an Eileen 🧼 thanks to mailing list email👍🏻 hand made artisan items are always the very best way to buy ⭐️

[@gailgaddy3152]

Oh wow so interesting. So happy you went to India and did all those neat adventures. Ty for sharing😘 hi everyone on tht LGS from so Florida USA

[@janmiller1850]

Thanks, dear Kate. I set an alarm this time and managed to grab a couple bars of soap. Thanks so much for this. 💚💚💚

[@pattyprovost6516]

Sold Out...... shucks the kits looked lovely.

[@barbararoyal6139]

What amazing creations, talents and productions!! Thank you for sharing your trip with us!🕊

[@veronicastephens8501]

Always surprised when I find a video I have missed... another Gem 💎 thank you Kate for each and every one

[@JB-pd4ni]

What a trip, I'm glad you were able to share it with your daughter, certainly a memory maker. Love the pantoran as window art, exactly what I would do. Thanks for sharing.

[@sylviahudell2171]

Enjoyed your video talking about your trip to India.💓

[@clairecousins2958]

I went to Jaipur Dec 2019 visited the same paper factory (I recognised the dip bays and machine in background ) I went for the Textiles and visited 4 different block printing workshops (one used mud as a resist dye technique ) saw a whole Street of block carving studios. So glad I went when I did, like you it holds many lovely memories. Thanks for sharing your trip . Xxxx

[@juliashort4972]

Love looking in to your suitcases. Wonderful fabrics and how cool to be able to have ago at printing some. It would be be dream to go to india to get fabrics!

[@catherinemclaughlin6949]

Love your video Kate sorry I have to catch up have not been feeling well very poorly but you are very inspiring love watching your video thanks

[@joharmon2148]

Was so good to see you again. What beautiful fabrics and paper. What a glorious trip that was for you and Marta

[@sharonbrown2468]

Love your hair and loved hearing about India. Such wonderful people and such amazing skills!

[@sinscealeile5198]

Thanks Kate. Lovely gander down memory lane - spent 2 weeks in the Pink City a few years ago and enjoyed many of the same experiences - block printing etc. An amazing culture!

[@teresajoosten1784]

What a fabulous experience for you to visit India and to experience all the sights, sounds and colours of their vibrant country. I have always wanted to experience India for myself (my daughter went and loved it) but I have not been brave enough (not sure I could handle the dense populated areas and the worry of getting sick there) and now I think I am too old to try the adventure. I loved this video and thank you for sharing Kate. I managed to order one of the kits in your shop and I am looking forward to making this little piece of India when it arrives!

[@sherimcdonough1836]

What a fun trip. Thank you for sharing.

[@debschieve3468]

Brilliant video Kate! Thank you so much for all the pictures of the beautiful fabrics.

[@lucy7b]

Thank you so much. Now I too have a collection of Indian hand block prints. Thank you for the idea I now know what to do with some of my scraps. 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bonnieschwegerl6536]

Thanks Kate very interesting. Must have been a wonderful trip with Martha. Nice on the couch, hello everyone from California!

[@donnaseeton3568]

Love this video. We all want to come stay in the homely house to share your tales and see your treasures. Thank you for sharing with us.❤️❤️

[@sharransmith7960]

Ooh. Was getting worried as not seen a post for a while. But as usual you did not disappoint. Love the great memories. Thankyou Kate.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Super cool visiting the print shop. My daughter loves the pantoran I bought her in 2018 for her birthday! "It's from the Norma channel?!". Have a lovely day.

[@beckyweaver3529]

I love your suitcases, drawers, whatever ! It is always kind of magical!

[@paulinestevens]

What a joy to see the vibrant fabrics of India. Thank you for sharing your trip with us. X

[@brendarinehart1403]

Thank you Kate for this video.

[@amandakestenbaum9720]

Your hand looks as if it has been playing with the bees 🐝. Lovely video, Indian fabric is beautiful.

[@suzannemarsh8610]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful things you brought from India. The fabrics are so beautiful!

[@missyvoigt9021]

Wonderful Kate! My daughter and I have been planning a trip to India - not sure when it will happen, but this inspires me! Those fabrics and colors are what I am most excited about (well, the food too!). Thanks - loved it!

[@conniekrick4447]

Kate, with those puppets, you are more "Mr. Rogers-like" than ever!

[@dianelodico2166]

How delightful! Thank you for sharing Kate. Be well.

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Love the suitcase this time. Fabric printing and paper are lovely. How interesting.

[@create557]

Amazing beautiful fabric and paper. Tfs ❤️ Diana Romero

[@christinepease890]

lovely trip you and Martha had , thank you Kate

[@janehardcastle9602]

Thank you for taking us on your India journey xx

[@brokenpines8491]

Love hearing about your trip to India. Your puppets are beautiful! ( of course I love all dolls!) I always enjoy seeing fabric from other country's, and how its made. thanks for sharing. Hope you are doing well and staying motivated.

[@ireneclai578]

Thank you for sharing your story of your trip

[@beckyscheller9358]

Love the fabric. So great you could travel.

[@debbiestallard694]

Scooch over a bit take a lemon cookies and pass them down. I love lemon! It looks like you and Martha had a wonderful time. It made a huge impact on my aunt when she went years ago.

[@083purplecola]

Love from all of us in our humble home to your Last Homely House. Thank you for sharing the lovely photos and stories!

[@suedale1865]

How wonderful a trip to India from my arm chair Thank you Kate Nice to see you back 👍

[@wendybellhouse5731]

So much eye candy!!! The paper is amazing and would have been awesome to see, and of course all the fabric too 😍

[@caryulmer5578]

Love the pantoran! I'd love to give it a try.

[@suzeezee8196]

What a lovely video! I got my kit but when I checked out a message came up and the soap in my cart was gone! So next time! I’m just excited to be able to purchase one of the kits! Thank you Kate! I’m hoping I didn’t hurt anyone when I jumped off the LGS to run to the shop to get a kit!🥰

[@lauriebednar7338]

What an absolutely awesome trip!

[@irhonda31]

You do, and have done, such interesting things! Thanks for sharing all this with us!

[@GiselaSuski]

Beautiful video. Take care!

[@toodie535]

Thank you for taking us on this mini trip. Must've been a fabulous time for you--color me green! have been wanting to make a pantoran since viewing your original you tube about them. Maybe now I WILL!

[@paigemckelvey8781]

would love to see the tutorial, can you tell me where it can be found. Shipping from the UK may not be possible yet.

[@yvettemarie5236]

Thank you for the lovely trip to India Miss Kate. Enjoy your day. Hugs 🤗

[@pbcatwoman5841]

Was good to see you again, thank you for sharing with us and stay safe. Greatings from the Netherlands🙋‍♀️

[@holdmyyarn]

💚thank you, Kate!

[@ssumner9757]

Thank you again for sharing another piece of your interesting life! You keep me motivated to keep creating😊

[@heathertucker7056]

Would love to see more pictures of your amazing trip to India!

[@lorenanunez4806]

Greetings from Costa Rica. I absolutely loved your fabrics and the paper book. So much loveliness!

[@charlottesutton4373]

Thank you for a peak in the suitcase I love the fabric. I’ve missed you.

[@marydevlin9559]

I discovered your website, very nice. I enjoy your videos.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

What a great video. Thank you.

[@darlenecarman303]

One day I'll get to your website and buy one of your lovely items. I'm always too late. lol Love your hair longer - but it takes more work I know. Great to see you again.

[@margaretstringer8357]

Enjoyed your suitcase today. Thanks

[@yolandapottier7244]

Hello Kate, Fun and Informative as always, what a Fantastic suitcase💕 loved it, Enjoy your day!

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Wow!! Great stuff!! Beautiful fabrics & dolls! Coolest suitcases ever?! :) tyfs!! Sheila

[@kathylake3867]

Excellent Kate,loved it.

[@cyndifoore7743]

Thanks Kate! This was so interesting.

[@lizadams2263]

I really like your hair now. It flatters your face so well.

[@tonyastokley5165]

Very interesting ! Even a year later watching lol now question please ! You’d mention you use to do workshops !? Joe many years ago and may I ask what was your job when your kids were growing up ? Can you tell us your story please and what led you to this channel and was you a teacher years ago ?! But this is a lovely video and extreamly interesting ! But knowing your story would be awesome to hear and maybe even your life as a child and what inspired you to grow into who you are today and what you do ect ! Ty agsin Kate for sharing your trip !

[@mary-loubush4230]

thanks for sharing another suitcase with us, how lovely that fabric is!! have been away from the couch for a few days so glad there was still room for me. Say hi to "girl" Rita for me lol

[@TheRitatube]

Hi!

[@mary-loubush4230]

Rita Lobo can’t resist the quotes when I hear girl Rita. Stay safe

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I really really appreciate that you are sharing the richness of you life, past and present. It is such a gift to all who watch. I’m going to make a panteran too with some fabric I have in my too big stash. Joy, joy, joy!✌️👍🙏🇨🇦🐝❤️

[@joyceparrish2030]

You are such a talented lady.

[@yogiecastillo3690]

It's beautiful.. Thank u for sharing.....

[@delorisfayejohnson4461]

Hi Katy.enjoy watching you and Norman and all the things you do.thank you.Faye.

[@robinmarie5180]

Your curtains are lovely.

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

They are beautiful

[@samcross8373]

Lovely and very interesting thank you

[@eddiezufelt2968]

Whew I finally got my Eileen soap, I just hope it doesn't bite me when I open the package.

[@holdmyyarn]

Eddie Zufelt 😂😂

[@judithburke1539]

Eileen certainly is quite the character! I'm sure that the soap will be amazing and less moody too!