Liberty, English Paper Piecing, and one of the fiddliest things I've ever made

[@sandramyer7081]

La Passacaglia- great !from Willie Hammerstein and learned these triangles a five block pAper pieces- in Milliefori!

[@sandrawhitakermyer4146]

Those milliefore was too much for all of those- details and long seeing was disciplined beyond my will and trust that long- so beautiful -ecstasy

[@margm4]

Who doesn’t love watching Kate and listening to her... my favourite xx🇦🇺

[@amberliddell4503]

Same here

[@sandramyer7081]

TRue! Anytime!.❤️Sandi Myer

[@AngelaSmith-rl8qe]

I don’t watch half the time. I’m sewing and just listening. She was a lovely voice and spirit.

[@deannesherriff3247]

It was not until I developed a severe and sight threatening condition that I began to appreciate listening to someone reading. No struggling with huge magnifiers, coloured papers, accessibility programmes on the computer. You read well and empathically. Your voice is both kind and engaging. I very much enjoyed listening to what you read. Thank you. Over the last 2 years I have begun to quilt, triggered by my mother giving me her Singer 201k, bought for her from new as a 21st birthday present by my father. She was developing dementia and could no longer thread it. It’s my pride and joy, the sound of my childhood and I love it with a passion. It’s a fantastic flat stitcher and an ideal quilting machine, in the table that was bought for it some years afterwards. I have done the “baby quilt training” and have completed one double bed quilt for my son. I also make toys, bags and dolls on it. I looked at your Channel because I’m always keeping my eyes open for British youtubers, but I’ve discovered that when I’m unwell (often), or sad, if I watch the Last Homely House I feel better, and I don’t have to get up and rush around, which is my usual way of managing sadness. So thanks, really, for offering me a bit of peace in a busy and complicated world. And I bet if it works like that for me, it probably does for lots of other people too! 💖

[@freddiehansen7324]

Absolutely gorgeous! The tiny pieces would make me nuts too :) but boy it's would be such an amazing finished quilt. I couldn't do it either. The fabric waste would break my heart lol.

[@sandramyer7081]

I made these Paper Pieces and bought the Millfori book and taught me how to use these various - Willie Hammerstein did this and Taught a great but complicated quilt! Sandra Myer!

[@barbcairns2408]

Your three pieces would be lovely framed!! They simply lovely!! The fabrics exceptional!❤

[@willowhilldesigns7]

I too was working on LaPassacaglia. I had to put it aside for one of our daughter’s wedding quilt which I made entirely from silk dupioni. Now a baby quilt for our son and then another wedding quilt. I don’t know when I’ll get back to LaPass! I love all of your fabric choices and combinations! You’re very lucky to have that Liberty fabric and I can understand not wanting to cut it up in that way. What you have made are beautiful treasures!

[@angelaevans8632]

They are like looking through a kaleidoscope but as beautiful as they are I think life is just too short to make a large quilt from such tiny and expensive pieces . If any quilt maker ever completed one, and I’m sure there are such quilt makers, then they’ve created a family heirloom.x

[@jb-fp2vs]

I know of only person I have ever met who would love doing a whole quilt entirely by hand she sat on her hand made wooden rocker and cut and sewed by hand hour after hour

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Kate I looked up the millefiori book…and found she now has 5 or 6 of them! Wowee!! I love the elegance of fussy cut quilts, but those teeny pieces and acute angles would also send me over the edge! The three medallions you made are gorgeous. I really enjoyed learning about Liberty and these designs. I’m also a lawyer who sews, beads, knits and quilts etc to soothe my spirit and stimulate my love of color and art. So I especially appreciated the introduction to this accomplished and inspiring Dutch fiber artist. 🎉🎉🎉

[@normawingo5116]

It was lovely finding your channel Kate. Thank you for your honesty.

[@reneacruse9678]

They are all just BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

I know this woman has to exist . How beautiful to know she was an inspiration to so many and now me. Made my day. Thanks so much.

[@karenschafer2827]

I’ve bought templates and a few small border type fabrics to make something in the Lucy Boston style of EPP. It uses slightly larger lozenge shaped pieces along with hexies to make intricate patterns. Keep looking at and “patting” the fabric, but haven’t started yet! Your pieces are lovely.

[@debrablanson2288]

Such outrageously beautiful work you do ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cheekyllamacreations]

They’re stunning and a great idea to put them on the wall. They would look beautiful in a frame.

[@conniehusband1365]

Willyne. An absolutely wonderful SHARE! Thankyou!

[@theresas.8533]

I really enjoyed this. I am 54, live in America, have just begun sewing in any capacity just over a year ago, and am now quite brazenly embarking on my first E.P.P. piece. It won’t be used for a quilt, but rather as an accent piece on a bag, using a tutorial from Minki Kim, who i just adore. Hoping i can have a good result, even with my small experience.

[@speckledhen409]

You always make my world brighter. You, my friend, are a great teacher and a lovely human.

[@nicolebrunzel6608]

I love the Millefiori quilts, and I'd love to make one, tiny pieces or not. But the amount of fabric that goes into it, if you're doing it the right way and fuzzy cut the heck out of it, is insane. Hereabouts, quilting cotton costs 20 Euros a meter at least, and, honestly, I don't want to spend hundreds of Euros on fabrics of which I use so little. But still, what a gorgeous quilt, and how wonderful are your three medaillons!

[@deborahgiles8214]

You have done absolutely beautiful work! I agree the Liberty prints are gorgeous for fussy cutting. Fussy cutting is so beautiful but leaves behind the scrappiest of scraps!

[@vinijohnson4695]

I have enough fabric to open up a quilt store as my husband says. When I purchased this book I was nearly finished with another quilt top. As I went through the book I dropped everything I had been working on and started this quilt. I have counted 38 UFOs most of them are hand appliqué tops but this is what I want to make and finish first. Absolutely love all the different cogwheels I see on social media platforms. Thanks for filming!

[@dianelodico2166]

Oh Kate! What a lovely way to start my day! Thank you ever so much. What a fascinating woman she was and extraordinary quilts she made. I agree with Becky that you should frame your quilt blocks. They are just lovely. Thank you for the reading as well. I am rather fond of being read to. Just like Willyne, you have enriched our lives beyond measure. Have a happy day.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

oh! thank you xxxx

[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

I am so happy I stumbled on to this video! Thanks for reading the intro. Listening to the description of her studio took me back to my very first dedicated sewing room. It had 3 large windows set high with large sills. I could open them and get a lovely breeze as they were in the shade of a large silver leaf maple. My sweet cat, Sunny, would sit on a sill and observe me as I sewed. Thanks for the memories!

[@sharondonelow5364]

Those are absolutely amazing Kate! And deserve to be finished. I know you don't have time right now especially, but someday please finish them and display them proudly. Then you don't have to ever touch another project like that again. lol

[@Ranchorita]

Beautiful, but I agree that those glorious Liberty prints are rather dear for this type of piecing. Still, they make exquisite kaleidoscopes! Beautiful.

[@deborahinifer5797]

Kate, you are an amazing woman also! You are so clever and your talents never cease to amaze me! I absolutely adore your Mandela pieces, may I suggest that maybe you could either appliqué them to a plain square background and put them into a lovely frame and hang it in your sewing area, or even use one as a centre piece (appliquéd to a square) for a quilt made with your beautiful Liberty fabrics. ❤ I just love watching your channel and seeing all the beautiful things you make. “Thank You” for sharing your skills and talents with us all. ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Kate, I’ve been told I have a lot of patience, but this would drive me to drink. ! I give you a lot of credit for getting this much done. Amazing. Tallahassee, Florida

[@donnakidd1487]

You are so very talented. That project would scare me to death. You keep amazing me with your many wonderful layers

[@thizizliz]

It's a sort of kaleidoscope effect. My sister in law does another type and ask she rearranges the bits, it totally changes the colors and effects. Patience isn't my strong suit so I never tried. These pieces you did will look lovely framed or as a pillow top or even an applique on the front of one of your dresses or the back of a jacket. Thank you for the explanations!

[@redhead3985]

Those pieces are absolutely beautiful

[@catherinekhalili6386]

Imagine having the stamina and perseverance to work in law for 42 years and make those intricate quilts. Boggles my mind!!

[@fairyGrandmother]

Wow! A true labor of love! I wouldn't have the patients to do anything so small! TFS Hugs!

[@donnajohnson9834]

I sit here on a lovely, snowy Maine morning and am overwhelmed at the beauty, creativity and generativity of the quilt artist and you, yourself. Your overflowing well of energy and inspiration and authenticity have been a balm to my soul during a hard time after losing my beloved dad at 94 several months ago. My always wavering spark of creative energy really ebbed away, and all my art materials looked meaningless and pointless. All of that finally is lifting, and its been in large part to you and a few other wonderful blogging women whose own lives, struggles, creativity and joys have kept the embers warm. Thanks, Kate. You touch lives in ways that make such a difference.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

That is so lovely Donna. I understand your pain so much, and nothing can compensate for losing someone so close. I really hope your find comfort in the beautiful fabric and other craft supplies that are just waiting for you to add your touch and turn them into something lovely with your clever hands. it is a very healing process! Take care, and thank you, love Kate xxx

[@MAIP3]

These are the most beautiful pieces I have seen with EPP. I do love Tula Pink but the Liberty desigbs are something else.

[@vickyh7881]

It’s amazing that Willyne could do all that tiny sewing while being a distinguished lawyer. It’s making me think I have not always used my time wisely! 🙂 Even the three pieces you did Kate would have driven me (in your words) around the bend. I enjoyed your reading her introduction. Nice to know women like her exist in the world.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I know - some people have the energy of three people! but as i am very fond of saying .... comparison is the thief of joy! xxxx

[@nancyzichterman2374]

that's a great saying, and true. @@thelasthomelyhouse

[@MyQuiltProjects]

The rosettes are beautiful! I am just starting this journey and hope to make a quilt. Worst case I will end up with fascinating potholders

[@marymccoach1328]

I hope you will be able to complete your quilt but if not I hope after all that intricate work you use the rosettes to hang on the wall and not reduced to just potholders! Good luck!

[@Voolenvine]

You are so incredibly inspiring, Kate!! Like many others, I stumbled on your channel via searching for EPP tutorials and am now happily subscribed! 😄 And you bet this book is winging its way to me (along with more Liberty fabric ... which I'm not supposed to indulge in ... because I have waaaay too much of it for my own good, already 🙈). It's all your fault. Thank you so much for all you do. Cheers! ~ Kristin 💞 💞 💞

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

I am fairly new to the channel and not binge watching exactly, but watching and listening to whatever comes to the top of my feed ... this was today 8/8/2024. Fascinating use of fabric as well as her story and your reading was enthralling ... I hoped there was a memoir but found only the quilt books. You and Anna have inspired me to quilt. I am playing with cotton percale from the stash of bedding I have been saving for I don't know what. After I get a little experience I plan to buy some of the Spoonflower fabric - that is a find - thank you and Anna! I am in the US (Montana) so easier than buying Liberty for me - I think. You and Willyne would have been great friends, I believe! Also, you would be an awesome audiobook reader!

[@marjiscriven9657]

I watched this video earlier this week and looked up this book and ordered it! Just got it in the mail and I love it! It’s been a few years since I’ve bought a new quilting book, as I have a lot already. This is the way I like to piece and quilt; I can rarely stick to just 4 or 5 fabrics. Thank you for you video series! You are calming and inspiring!

[@carolecaudill4962]

You have the most soothing voice . It reminds me of a narrator from nice movies . I truly believe that you could do voice overs . I love listening!❤️

[@bensgrammy1]

Absolutely stunning, the fabrics are fabulous. I enjoy English paper piecing and have made two Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts, and even made a tiny one, with 1/2 inch hexagons, for my dolls.

[@svs1551]

I am very much enjoying learning about, and seeing, your beautiful Liberty fabrics. Thank you! You’re so talented in so many ways. 🥰

[@nevilgrubb]

Susan Van Sluyters I totally agree! I have never been aware of the beautiful Liberty fabrics.

[@michelleadams2997]

Wow! Puts my quilt to shame, thank you for showing it, Vivi would love this

[@m.sargent-smith8832]

These are cloth mosaics, stunningly intricate. I respect her creativity and dedication. Thanks for sharing. While I can admire her hard work and the beautiful results, omystars, I understand why you didn’t continue. 😊

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

That was interesting. I especially liked the part at the end when you read from the book and showed pictures of her work. I agree using Liberty fabrics would not be cost effective. But the small pieces you made were beautiful!💙

[@deboraballes9044]

Absolutely stunning!!! I admire quilters but am not adapted to the exactness of piecing....I'm exhausted just watching you ....beautiful art

[@stephanieloffler8566]

Dear Kate, I really love your videos about the liberty fabrics. When you're talking about the fabrics, you're starting to smile all over your face and I understand why you love them. I was impressed about the fiddly mandalas you made and I would love to be as good in English Paper piecing as you are. xoxo from Germany, Stephanie

[@lornamikkelson5690]

Having my morning coffee here in Wisconsin and watching this video was so nice Kate. Thank you. Your work is so pretty.

[@sparrowfight5548]

Me too! Yorkshire lass living in Wisconsin. My husband loves watching these videos too. It's like having a long lost friend from home.

[@maryjokoenig7075]

Oh my goodness.....you have so much patience Kate. I love the Liberty Fabrics. You do beautiful work. Watching you and having my morning coffee in Minnesota. 😃😍☕️

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

enjoy that coffee - I'm drinking mine as I answer comments - its a lovely morning ritual! xxx

[@melaniesettle9353]

Loved the reading about Willyne Hammerstein and seeing your detail work with Liberty fabrics. Beautiful!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

What a gorgeous quilt book! I love living vicariously through you. I enjoy the history of quilts. Ken Burns collects and did a documentary on here in the states. It was fascinating!

[@janebutz5375]

That was incredible! I agree; a little to fiddle-y for me, but so inspiring. I love when you read to us! I sing in a community chorus with a friend who quilts, and last week she brought a selection of her Liberty fabric. So lovely to touch!

[@jenelewatson8914]

I would come to the same conclusion as you...and enjoying them hanging up as is.. perfect and beautiful. Loved the reading! Thank you!

[@beckybecker4220]

Putting them into lovely frames or even small cushions would not be a waste!! Beautiful creativity!!

[@AthenaSchroedinger]

I think that is a lovely idea! With all the work that had been done, you'd want to be able to use it somewhere. I really like the idea of framing them.

[@avrilcrisp5725]

Cushions covers are a wonderful idea. You would want these on display they are so beautiful.

[@conniehale2387]

Absolutely beautiful quilts!

[@martineklaassenpepler5321]

Thank you for showing and reading from this book of a some one of my country 'the Netherlands​' truly enjoyed that!

[@teresagibson2974]

Thank you for reading the life story of that lady, it was very interesting and such lovely work. ☺

[@GiselaSuski]

What a joy that you had to select Liberty fabric? When I was in London many years ago I pasted the shop and didn't realize about the fabric. I have made cards from paper piecing.

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Oh my word, that is absolutely stunning!!!! How I love watching you.

[@TheNeedleneuk]

Thank your for sharing your Passacaglia medallions. What a wonderful adventure you had with your Liberty Fabric and the templates.

[@bazoin1]

What amazing quilts, this lady is a genius and loved your reading from her book. I thought your work also was so pretty and yes! put them on the wall they are exquisite. For myself just attempting my first quilt I couldn't ever see myself ever having the patience for this type of work and I will just content myself with admiring crafters much cleverer than I will ever be and so saying I am enjoying myself emmensely in my present project.

[@WistfulCreative]

Gorgeous quilting...thank you for sharing. 😍❤️

[@cjacob9875]

WOW, they're all absolutely fabulous!

[@joyceredmond5176]

Wonderful. I love to hear you read. Thank you so much.

[@BriansJerseygarden]

I admire you for the amount of work that is needed for your projects which I enjoy .

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

it was a good use of some enforced fews time - I was working away from home for a few months and it kept my hands busy! xxx

[@fadedglory1045]

Absolutely amazing. You and this very talented woman. Thank you for sharing. 🌺

[@adahathaway88]

So glad I found this video as it made me recognize the fact that I would never follow thru with making this type of quilt. I have thought about it for the last few years and almost bought the templates. I don't have the patience for it. I found your channel a week or so ago and have been binge watching ever since. Love love Liberty fabric.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I think experimenting with one of the mandalas is the way to go - then you can find out if you love or hate it - I didn't hate it - I just knew it was time to call it a day! I might add more - especially the green one which is begging to be completed! ha ha!!! xxx

[@agneslawrence2967]

Kate those are lovely mandalas Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@hpethig]

Kudos to Willnye Hammerstien and her lovely La Passacaglia pattern

[@karenhomick2108]

I just absolutely enjoy watching your videos. Alway brings a smile. Thank you for all the joy and smiles. Have a wonderful day.

[@lilyvillager]

I like the portability of the project. Take it with you and work on it whenever. Of course, I've never actually done something with pieces so small. I would probably scale it up a tad. I have that problem wherein I like to see the finished product! Not much of a process person but I have actually done some paper piecing if you can believe it. It is nice to sew wherever you are without a machine. I like that best. Great way to start my Monday watching you Kate!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I am exactly the opposite! I love the process - not so bothered about the finish! isn't that funny! but I'm glad the world can hold us both! and all the millions of other creative souls! go us!!! xxx

[@RED-lh4vq]

Wow. That art form is amazing . I never plan on doing it , but I completely respect it !

[@lorettahenderson8979]

The quilting "bug" is wonderful no matter where you live❤

[@carmenpohl6061]

Thanks for showing you projects. I don't think I had the patients to do it but it was very interesting especially the reading about the life of the lady

[@beverleyhasler1521]

Just found this video. You did beautiful work Kate.

[@lynda8852]

Love your videos thank you for them I just thought how good all your patches would look in frames to put in the hallway to look like an art gallery effect You make some beutiful quilts I saw your video yesterday of your mothers quilts they are amazing what a lot of work she has put into them I loved her colour matching its very pretty Best wishes Lynda I am just a beginner at this but i really enjoy watching how you work at everything

[@GrandmaMouse1960]

Oh my word! Beautiful work.

[@doracamarena7964]

Great video Kate,, love that kind of work ,

[@lanellehatcher561]

Beautifully read. Thank you for sharing.

[@Diannetimpani]

How lovely, thank you for sharing all that.

[@kimgrowden6415]

Thank you for inspiring me to look at my liberty fabrics differently. I had never thought to use them in this way. Awesome idea

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

beware though - it is wasteful - sadly xxx

[@pbcatwoman5841]

What you have made is amazing. You are so creative, all the things you make. Love watching all of it!! Thank you for sharing. Greatings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 ❤

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

sorry i butchered your countrywoman's name! xxxx

[@l.baughman1445]

Thank you for reading the introduction of the book so we could learn about that other brilliant and creative lady.....I see collage opportunities in those scrappy bits of Liberty fabric!

[@mollybicker4120]

I have only recently stumbled across your KZbin channel and have been binge watching your videos. It was seeing Agatha's quilt hanging up that really caught my attention. It's beautiful. Your La Pass blocks are stunning too but I can understand why you decided not to continue making the quilt. A friend of mine loaned me the book but I decided that the quilt is just too fiddly for me to attempt. She is currently about half-way through making the same quilt - she's (jokingly?) told her son that, if she pops her clogs before it's finished, he is to pass it to me to complete!!

[@Molly-pb2yb]

Kaye...these paper piecing blocks are absolutely fabulous! I ❤️ liberty too!

[@jo-annoconnor3]

Thank you so much for reading that piece from the book. I enjoyed that. As you say, she sounds like an amazing woman.

[@pamhillabolt8179]

Watching you today has sparked something inside me to start a new English paper piecing project. The Liberty fabrics are beautiful.

[@sassieanne]

Great video, Kate. The book and author are facinating. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@inge6280]

Just love those pieces you made, but can imagine how fiddly those can be. I would never have gotten that far. Thanks for the reading, very interesting.

[@angelikahagner2227]

Looks amazing, very difficult work.Greate respect of it.

[@rshallmark6877]

I made a top of La Pass., but I was so sick of it by the time I finished, it is still in storage! All those little triangles! Glad I made it, but I won't repeat it. I plan on hand quilting it this winter, if I can. I love your videos!

[@usasoapworks4980]

Well Kate, I'm thoroughly impressed with this bit of paper piecing. Quite amazing.

[@gloriangarner9146]

As a quilter, I recognize how brilliantly artistic you are, awesome Lady

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I think that credit goes to that lovely Dutch woman! what an amazing mind! xxx

[@paulaneary7877]

Thank you for reading that introduction. You have a very pleasant voice and I was very interested in the information.

[@jennygee9849]

such tiny pieces turned into beauty....I have only made one quilt when I was unemployed & a friend who recycled clothing gave me a bag of beautiful silk ties which I unpicked for it...luckily they were the big wide ties:) Thanks for sharing that lovely story

[@lesleyrawlings4209]

OOH Kate, those pieces were so exquisitely beautiful, the first one you showed is amazing, such patience is needed to make something like that, but of course if you love what you’re doing it’s not a chore but a joy…love your videos Kate and look forward to seeing all you do..Thankyou so much.x

[@favsforme5770]

Such beautiful work, very lovely

[@avrilplummer7047]

How beautiful and so very clever you are. Yes I agree with the other ladies on how you could use them. Gorgeous fabric. Very enjoyable listening about the life of Willyne Hammerstein thank you. What a remarkable and talented women. Tfs Hugs Avril xx💕💕💕

[@lindadaley7469]

Thank You for reading the introduction to the book. I am sitting here crocheting and your are a lovely reader. You have a very soothing voice and it relaxed me so much.