Liberty Lowdown Episode One

[@samanthamackie5010]

Really fun and interesting, you two are a great double act! Great tips on checking dressmaking sizes too xx

[@JenniSmithSews]

Hi Sam - you promised me you would start dressmaking in 2021 I seem to remember ;)

[@nancyt2003]

Thank you both so much! I’m a dressmaker and quilter and have loved Liberty from the beginning! Your book was a birthday present in December and is such a feast for the eyes! Thank you.♥️🌷

[@JenniSmithSews]

Thank you Nancy - I am guessing you have many WIPs in dressmaking and quilts like me!

[@alisonhumphries1834]

What a lovely video and how flattered I was that you shared my Eclectic Mini Quilt that I started making during the Retreat! Looking forward to your next one xx

[@JenniSmithSews]

How could we not share it Alison!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such lovely fabric! Thank you!

[@JenniSmithSews]

Thanks Brenda - I am curious to know the story behind your name on here.

[@KJNAmelia]

I found my way here today because of an email from Quiltfolk, promoting your Manx Log Cabin virtual workshop. There was a link to a trailer describing the workshop, and the moment I heard your accent, I thought of my mum's family. I'm in the U.S., but my mum was a war bride from Doncaster. We were fortunate enough to be able to live in Harrogate in the 1960s, and listening to you takes me back to happy times when I was a teenager then. Living in England, and being close to my grandparents, aunties, uncles, and cousins was one of the best times in my life. I fell in love with Liberty fabrics through Laura Ashley clothing (did LA use Liberty prints?), and began quilting after the U.S. bicentennial revived the craft in 1976. I once visited the Liberty store in London, and bought fabric for clothing. I'm really excited about Liberty Lowdown, and bought your book this morning!

[@JenniSmithSews]

Hi Kathy, thanks for taking time to message! Laura Ashley didn’t use Liberty so far as I know but the english country cottage was very on trend in the 80’s! I was born in 1976 so you have many quilting years on me. I hope you enjoy the book!!

[@christinahelms2841]

This was such a fun segment. I love your book, all your picks for this video, and the community you’re building with your fantastic workshops, collaborative projects, etc. P.S. I recently ordered the Iphis leggings and am anxiously awaiting their arrival in the post. 💕

[@JenniSmithSews]

Thanks Christina - let us know what you think about the leggings - I am sure they will look pretty cool with all your fancy kicks!

[@elizabethadair2421]

Really uplifting & inspiring with lots of ideas. Can’t wait for the next episode - thank you! Love Liberty❤️

[@JenniSmithSews]

Ah that is so lovely to hear Elizabeth.

[@themirrorimagestitcher]

Wonderful episode. So many beautiful ideas

[@JenniSmithSews]

Thank you watching and commenting.

[@astridhanson6936]

Very inspirational and entertaining! I love Liberty fabrics and was very tempted to buy your book a few weeks back, but after a phone call to my best friend (who also loves sewing), it appears that she has bought it for me for my birthday, so I’m really looking forward to receiving it in July.

[@JenniSmithSews]

That's great Astrid - crafty friends are the best.

[@angelajones8365]

What a lovely video, thanks for a nice intro to your channel. I have the book which was a birthday present I have yet to make anything as I want to it justice looking forward to some inspiration from you both.

[@JenniSmithSews]

So glad you are enjoying the book Angela. Dive in and start a project - what is the worst than can happen???

[@louisee1364]

Lovely to watch and so inspiring! Looking forward to the next episode and will definitely put my thinking cap on for ideas. Thank you Jenni and Kay❤️ Ps My lovely prize for guessing daydream believer arrived whilst I was away last week- can’t wait to make the Hepworth Apron just dreaming of what fabric I want to do it in!Thank you again 💕💖💭

[@JenniSmithSews]

Hi Louise - so happy the prize reached you safely and glad you enjoyed the show. We are having so much fun making it.

[@lorrainerobinson6610]

Wow, you popped into my mail box, just had a late breakfast watching your inspirational video, great way to start my day. I am off to drop hints about your gorgeous book ❤️

[@JenniSmithSews]

Thanks Lorraine - I usually leave a few chosen pages open on the family I pad!!

[@susanvoth5831]

Well, this was a fun surprise❣️ Thank you for sharing and I look forward to the next episode.

[@JenniSmithSews]

You are very welcome Susan, thanks for watching.

[@rosemarywesson4580]

What a lovely start to the day ☺️ can I ask a question please ? When you make a dress with Liberty fabric, do you line it and if so what with ? Is the lovely dress you are wearing lined ? Many thanks Rosi

[@JenniSmithSews]

Hi Rosa the dress I am wearing is Liberty poplin and unlined but I tend to line at least the bodice when I use Tana Lawn with lining fabric or a lightweight cotton. I think I will do this for the blue dress or it may be quite transparent.

[@charissehamilton2642]

Oh how lovely!! Thank you!!

[@adelebrear6834]

Lovely to see you both x

[@JenniSmithSews]

Ah, thanks Adele. We miss you but hope you are doing ok.

[@CurlySeams]

I really enjoyed that ladies. Such a fabulous format packed with lots of useful and interesting info. Love the way you presented it too. Love the Ohio star dress and the leggings too. Are you going to be doing these weekly? Tracey

[@JenniSmithSews]

Hi Tracey - we are going to aim for fortnightly to begin with - thank you watching and making time to comment.

[@margyboomgaard6286]

What a lovely LOVELY video you two make! I enjoyed it sooo much! I really want to have the book, but think I have to buy one unsigned in Holland because of the high price of costum fees I have to pay when I order some goods in England. I did in the month March and had too pay almost 35 euro for fees for something I payed 75 euro for. I subscribed to you channel and want to leave a comment because of your realy nice perfomance in here with all that lovely information. You've done a good job :-) Love it!

[@JenniSmithSews]

Thank you Margy - import taxes are tricky especially now with Brexit so I hope you can find a copy easily. It is kind to make time to watch and comment. Thank you!