My First Quilt - a scrappy random affair!

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A little while ago, I did a Livestream here on KZbin and I talked about how I got interested in quilting - this is the first quilt I made and the influence for it was the women of Gees Bend en.m.wikipedia...
There is not much written about these women but what I could find 12 years ago inspired me to try a version of their style of quilting for myself. Of course, I have a sewing machine and modern fabrics to use. But I enjoyed playing in this style. I had another go today - over 12 years later.
The music is called 'Dewdrops' and is a 'free to use' tune provided by iMovie.

[@penelope8739]

I just love how Norma appears and how you scoop her up and put her on your lap, carrying on talking whilst the cat's tail curls up around your neck. It makes me laugh because you don't flicker an inch!

[@bettinakelson5441]

I live in Alabama and was fortunate enough to attend a workshop with some of the ladies from Gee's Bend. They are lovely and disregard any rules the quilt police try to enforce on everyone. Their stories are beautiful and we got treated with some gospel singing as well. It was a real experience and very inspirational.

[@cindywagner4623]

I live on an island, no fabric store any where close. I agreed to teach a quilting class. The first class, lots of interest but no one could get out and buy fabric. I know in olden days, quilts were not made from new fabric but from shirts, blouses, dresses, sheets that were wearing out. I asked them to bring next class any of these, cotton and we’d make fabric. Also I suggested a sort of memorial quilt with dad’s or mom”s or grannies shirts, blouses etc. I brought all my stuff. We ended up with tons of “free” fabric. Mostly log cabin, way before rotary blades and plastic templates. But nearly every one in my class, still quilt.

[@cathyphegley7848]

Thank you for sharing. What a nice story. Community quilting. I bet you all had fun together and grew close to each other💕Cathy in Montana

[@deborahcollins5819]

I love that! What a special way to bond with like-minded people.

[@VultureSkins]

That’s lovely :)

[@rachelbooth4117]

how its supposed to be in my view. Quilting was often the last piece of life for a smidge of fabric, off cuts from dress making, children's clothes

[@Linda-ml4ls]

Dear Cindy, Thank you, so much for sharing your wonderful story with us! When I was 21 my beloved daddy was dying of lung cancer, due to a lifetime of abusing his body by smoking. I didn’t know a single proper technique for quilting and there wasn’t anyone in my life who could teach me. But I knew how to use a sewing machine, because I made clothing. Daddy was going down hill so quickly. I gathered clothing that my two younger siblings and I had worn. I was blessed with a wonderful sister and brother. My idea was to make daddy a lap quilt from things that were familiar to him. One side had random rectangles, cut from our clothes. I had to construct the back as quickly as I could, so I made rows of large squares of a variety of colors of gingham fabric. They might have been 10” squares, I’m not sure. Daddy was kept warm with our quilt. But he died before I could bind it. I learned an important lesson the first time I washed the quilt. DON’T combine different types of fabric! Something that I used was loosely woven, compared to the shapes that were made out of regular cotton. As you can imagine, I had a mess on my hands. It kind of mirrored how we were feeling. A tangled mess of emotions. If anyone reads this, I hope you will bless your relatives, friends or anyone who God brings into your life, by being willing to teach them how to sew, cook, or enjoy doing whatever skills you can teach.

[@barbaramay9348]

I enjoy watching your work and I am learning so much. So thank you for sharing. Barb may

[@TheSuwanneeMama]

I’ve made two throw size quilts and for each of them I used an old cotton mattress pad. I cut off the sides and the elastic and used the main part of it. They work wonderfully - very light weight but warm

[@maggiedoor6093]

great idea.

[@trudiatherton7112]

my new favourite channel.

[@LizStevens-o6v]

Simply Creative! Going to make one of those. Thanks Kate

[@Linda-ml4ls]

I have never been attracted to traditional quilt patterns. But I do respect the labor involved. I am drawn to landscape quilts and free for all designs, like what you envision. I also appreciate your enjoyment of the process!!! Years ago when I watched tv programs of quilters, the focus was on precision. God created us all uniquely! And I really like that.

[@nancythomas5426]

Kate, I loved the "refresher" on the G Girls. I first learned about them from "Sewing with Nancy" on Public TV from Wisconsin iin the USA quite a few years ago. Nancy also did a tutorial on making forms for holding your cell phone or tablet just like you made your new pincushion with walnut shells. Thank-You for that idea, I have so many peices of fabric that I can use for that project. Today is a rainy, sleety, cold day in Minnesota, a Great Day for that sort of project, with some Classical Music on my radio. I am so Lucky to be able to start my day with your ideas. Appreciate your knowledge, we just need to keep sharing our ideas, Right? Nancy in Duluth, MN.

[@lindagunter8339]

One thing I like about you Kate, is you do your own thing. You do not worried if it is the way it should be done.

[@susanleffler1715]

Great idea! I Love this❤

[@Flairatic1146]

Just loved the quilt you made and the story behind it. Really interesting. Your video was the perfect antidote to a long day spent with my Mother who has advanced dementia and my head was on the verge of exploding when I returned home tonight. A spot of crochet, a cup of tea and this lovely video and I am feeling more human again. In addition - if my small comment helps your channel I am very happy indeed. Thank you Kate you really are a You Tube friend. 😊

[@yolandasager5307]

I enjoy watching your channel 😊…. Keep them coming ❤

[@lucky13lucky]

Gosh this channel is my new safe space 💕

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Triple agree, Becky Weaver!

[@Mrsmuffin1958]

Oh, Kate!! As I'm listening to you talking about the women of Gee's Bend, I'm working on a quilt for my mum who was born in the mid-30's in Mississippi. She was from a very poor family, and her mother baked biscuits for breakfast every day. I suppose she baked a lot of bread, too, to feed her family on a very tight budget. So she got her flour and other staples in the big colourful bags--flour sacks! After I moved to the UK and was working as a nurse in the NHS, I started buying as many flour and feed sacks as I could afford via E-Bay, US. See, my Mammaw would collect 3 or 4 identical flour sacks and when she'd saved up enough of them, she'd design a dress for my mum, cut it out, and sew it up. Mum's told me about that really often. So I've had these flour sacks for way too many years. Now Mum's 83 and her health seems to be declining. So I'm finally rushing to finish her flour sack quilt. It's not gorgeous. It's all pinwheel blocks with white sashing (it's hard to find white vintage fabric!) I even have an actual flour sack with the flour advertising on it as part of the quilt back. I'll try to send you a photo when it's finished. I have no idea who will want it when my parents pass. I'd be happy to have it back, but postage from the US to UK is so expensive! I hope it will stay in the family for a few generations though the fabric isn't all new and strong. A lot of it is used. It's a colourful quilt! But I loved hearing you speak of flour sack fabric just as I was working on my mum's flour sack quilt. Keep chatting. You're keeping me from the solitude of a too-quiet sewing room!

[@BridieCarroll]

Always interesting.

[@lizryan6289]

My mother made quilts for us (3 of them for my 2 children and myself and they were huge) from every fabric she had accumulated over the years in her sewing room. And, yes, she used blankets instead of batting. Sad to say we lost every quilt (and everything else) in the flooding after hurricane Katrina. I quilt now, love it and think of her when I quilt. I enjoyed viewing this video, Kate. Thank you.

[@vickyh7881]

Liz Ryan So sad you lost your quilts in Katrina. I always think about how it’s so much more than houses that people lose in natural disasters. I lived in Florida for 47 years and now TX so have seen some of the hard times people go through to recover. Didn’t want to butt in, but wanted to send you best wishes.

[@lizryan6289]

@@vickyh7881 Much appreciated.

[@paularodery8074]

When I was very young my Grandmama, who raised me, pieced new pastel-colored wash cloths together and made a quilt top. The batting was an old wool army blanket, probably from the Korean War, so heavy you had to lift it up to turn over in bed😂. Beautiful and so very warm.

[@orapronobis2149]

January 27 2024 Maryland USA I am going through so many of your video’s. I would llove to hear more of you Mum. Handsitiching is so over look. In this world there is so much with quick responses. I am so glad that you are here. Stay as you are my dear llady.

[@beckyweaver3529]

I wish I could love and not just like on KZbin. Kate I just love spending time with you! No matter what you are up to, you are just lovely!

[@AmandaS18]

Becky Weaver Yes!

[@lornamikkelson5690]

Ditto Becky Weaver🤗

[@wendybellhouse5731]

Yes! I agree!

[@lyndasnart7823]

Totally agree👍🇦🇺

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

you are all so lovely!

[@JeannieRiis]

Hi Kate. You are always so inspiring. Thankyou for being you.😊

[@JB-pd4ni]

I also love the women of Gee's Bend, and their quilts. I was surprised you've been quilting only 12 yrs, if you'd said 30 yrs I would have believed it. Your work is always so perfectly done, maybe it's in the genes. Your Mum must have been delighted to see you take up her craft too. Thanks for this video, I really enjoyed it.

[@AnnetteLasike-fh5my]

I love her! She is as much a jewl as her projects are!

[@pennythompson4790]

I love that pin cushion its given me some ideasxx

[@barbaramay9348]

I have quilted for many years and love it. I found you kate and enjoy your show immensely. Please dont stop. Barb may

[@eileenlorson]

I use cotton sheets from 2nd hand store for my quilt backing - against quilt police advice!! Also have a fabulous wool blanket from 2nd hand store I want to use inside a quilt for the coldest days of winter in upstate NY. I thrive on not following rules…

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Same here!! Quilting began as a way to extend the use of limited resources, so don't be bossed & bullied into only using "approved of" materials for your projects.

[@gracebeckwith1256]

Dear Kate. You and your family and all are in a word ‘lovely’. So glad I found you. I live in the US in north Florida. You are at the top of my list of happy places. I love hanging out on the green couch. I have always wanted to make a quilt and when I finally do it I will have you to blame for the inspiration. 💖

[@sadiedesimone7460]

Many years ago, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston had a wonderful display of the Quilts of Gees Bend. I am so grateful to have seen those fabulous quilts up close in person. I love your own colorful interpretation of those very practical, creative quilts. Thank you for the journey down the rabbit hole.❤️

[@annelefevre9457]

Continue on from the starting comment: Homely House. If I was your neighbor we could sit and stitch things everyday. You are very talented and could teach me a lot. Thanks!😁

[@alexandriaspann8194]

love the pin cushion that's one thing I don't have, now to find crushed walnut shells to make myself a pin cushion

[@curlycruise3809]

Hi Kate, I'm a new subscriber, only watched about 5 so far. I am from Tacoma, Washington, USA. I was happy to know you know. about the Gee's Bends Quiltters. Their quilts came to our TAM, Tacoma Arts Museum. I went & was so fascinated by their story, I read anything & everything I could about them. I bought the big book. I must dig it out. Great story. Not many people know about them. I was so happy when you brought the story up. I recently retired after 36 years in hospital pharmacy, now I have time to sew, garden, & do what I like. I really enjoy your program. Thank you, kris

[@nellsinnock867]

"it makes me very very happy", well, my dear, you must stop calling it all the things you called it and rename it: A resounding success and a true creative masterpiece!!!🤗😊😸

[@betsylou4436]

Hi, Kate! My very first quilt almost 60 years ago also had a blanket “batting.” It certainly did its job of keeping me warm and I also was very proud of it. My mother and I just tied it randomly with crochet thread, I believe. Our choices for battings today are certainly a great improvement. I love your apparent easy ability to mix up fabrics and shapes as my personality makes that very hard for me. You inspire me to work harder to relax with my fabric choices. I do so love the patchwork curtains in your bedroom, like the others in Liberty, but with larger squares. I am hoping to make some similar ones one day, but sadly not with those beautiful Liberty fabrics. Thanks you so much for your video visits. I enjoy each one so much!

[@tuthillg]

Love the colors in the pin cushion and the wonderful story of the Quilters of Gee's Bend in Alabama. I had not heard that tale before. Such a rich history in their quilts! TFS the inspiration, Kate, and have a great day!

[@martibrown2993]

I have read the book, it is remarkable. You need to get it or go to the library and get. These women were wonderful and taught generations to quilt. I could not put it down. I have gotten addicted to quilting after 50 years of sewing. Thanks to my loving husband he has given me everything I would ever need to quilt and still helps buy my fabric. He bought me a top of the line sewing machine, now I'm not bragging I just want you to know how you have inspired here in America to an old lady of 75. I love your videos and watch them over and over. You are a special lady. Have a great day and hugs!!!!

[@kathysunshine699]

What is the name of the book,did I miss it in video?

[@bfree6521]

I love your quilt!!

[@jakea1035]

I've always thought that Gees Bend quilts are like a warm hug. Just makes you smile.

[@ivyfielding1749]

Hi Kate & every one on the sofa. I'm Listening & watching you while I'm quilting on my machine ,cant hand quilt so well, I have Carpel Tunnel syndrome ! Hopefully I will have surgery on it soon. Next project will be a scrappy patch work and I'll make pin cushion like yours. Thanks for being so nice and shearing your skills with us.xxx

[@paulaneary7877]

The book is incredible, and I find the quilts much much more interesting than the the controlled patterning of many of the quilts today. So much more personality. Thanks for the video.

[@BLDGLNPAL]

I love your feeling of freedom to create. What a great inspiration those ladies are, too. You've enticed me to be more comfortable doing what I would like to create, rather than following patterns and conventions *all* the time. Love your work and presentation. Thank you so much, Kate, for sharing your videos. -Sally L Harris in Florissant, Missouri

[@pinky62]

Thank you for sharing your quilt and the Gee's Bend postcards! I know I'm watching an older post whenever I see Miss Norma!

[@KimLomQld]

Hi Kate, what a lovely video! I always feel like I am sitting across from you in your kitchen or garden and 100% involved in your story or tutorial. I think your subscribers are connecting with your authenticity 😊. Keep em coming Kate !

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you - I read that comment often and it makes me very happy - because that is how it feels to me - I turn on the camera and I never think I am talking to more than just one person ..... YOU! xxx

[@janice24oc]

My Grandmother made concussions for gifts for her friends. She would crochet a heart, then sew a heart from scrap fabric, stuff it, apply the crochet heart onto it and give them to her friends and family. The sewing was done on the treddle machine.

[@patsyfoister684]

I absolutely love this little brown scrappy quilting and pin cushion you put together! That is my idea of what a quilt should look like. So when I finally get around to making a second quilt I will use that technique. My first quilt will be a lap quilt for my husband's 75th birthday for next January (March 2021 right now--I will nedd that time...haha). He loves cowbodys and baseball, so the two sides will show those 2 themes. Right now I am starting out with little art quilts as my sewing skills are super-beginner! Love you, Kate! Watching and listening to you is like sitting with a friend for a warm little chat.

[@lindahutchings5394]

Love it! There are stories of my Grandma making quilts from her old clothes.

[@scottydog6539]

I just watched you “taking a break from your Lime Green Sofa”. I will miss you. I hope you come back soon. You fill me with inspiration. I love all you do. Thank you.

[@gaylebrown7433]

This keeps me so entertained while I can’t sew myself with the broken arm. But more than that I just enjoy you!

[@dcinrb8538]

On a show about restoration of metal, the owner used crushed almonds to polish off old paint and rust. The machine works like a tumbler. I buy small bags of crushed almond shells from pet shops that cater to reptiles.

[@conniehusband1365]

Kate! Cant tell you how many times over i have enjoed this video... Wanting to embark on a scrappy journey and i so LOVE your first quilt. The pincushion is an added delight that i had forgotten about. It was also wonderful to see Norma. Cheers!

[@craftyirina]

I adore your story behind your first quilt! I must find mine to see how far I’ve come along! Quilting is fantastic therapy! 💕

[@margaretyates4937]

I do like that.

[@annreplogle5838]

Love the beautiful pin cushion!! ❤❤❤

[@marianwooten6110]

I love this! I have fabric from 30 years ago that I'm gathering up into different quilts and arranging all my projects as well. Giving them a new identity. Lol! I wish we lived closer to each other. You are Giving me inspiration. This really shows how some creative minds work. Love it Kate! Thank you.

[@melindaadams6520]

Love having coffee with you in the mornings. Thanks for inviting us into your home.

[@terriellenhenninger7938]

Glad you're back. I enjoy your videos. You are like Mr. Rogers (USA Childrens Public Television Program) for quilters, and hand Crafters etc.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I'm going to have to check out Mr Rogers! ha ha!! xxx

[@StacyBernard-xd4uv]

Your home looks like a fabulous fiber wonderland!!! Thank you for sharing your time and talents!!!

[@lindamazur4208]

Yes ! Yess yes ,a thousand times yes ! The way quilting came about , my daughter asked me to make a quilt for her ,the only rule she wanted me to use was NO PATTERN , I was like oh my gawd how am I gonna do that ? I did figure it out and I absolutely loved it and so did she . Even the quilt shop perfect corner quilters admired it . I don't think I would have tried it if she hadn't asked .you never know what you can do and learn by trying something new eh? Still can't get those perfect corners tho. LOL

Hello! Kate. What a beautiful video editing. My feeling is that I am sitting in this environment watching you speak. Watching you flip over each sheet of this wonderful old book was a charm of information. Patchwork blocks deconstructing that richness of detail. Thank you for sharing. Loved it! Have a beautiful day! 💕😘🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@kerryclark7170]

Love watching you, your like visiting an old friend. 🪡🧵

[@fernstew]

I love the women of Gees Bend....never a dull moment in beautiful colors sewn in a random poetic style. I love listening to you as your create your beautiful quilts.

[@patricia753]

9:17 Kate! I am binge watching all your lovely videos! Thank ❤🎉🎉🎉 BTW, I Love your first quilt! And I Love the Gees Bend quilt patterns!!!

[@nancybreathnach411]

Nice to watch you I am just going to try becky

[@margaretbedwell58]

I absolutely adore that little pin cushion. I also love the first quilt you made. It is amazing you would choose to do it with such tiny little blocks instead of bigger ones, which to me would be so much easier. It is kind of like my friend who took up knitting many eons ago and her first piece was a cardigan sweater with the reindeers and pine trees etc . knitted into it. (she was living in Alaska at the time) When she was finished a friend of hers there asked why she had chosen such a difficult piece to knit and her reply was"No one told me it would be difficult for a beginner so I just did it". Thank you for sharing your quilts and their stories with us, that is half the enjoyment of looking at them. Have a Blessed day Kate.

[@janislong279]

I love the idea of using old blankets in quilts. My mother-in-law passed several years ago and left us 2 ginormous wool blankets. Nobody in the family wanted them so I decided to use them for quilting. I was just getting back to quilting after a 30 year lapse (raising kids, a job, life etc). I cut up the blankets to make 4 Christmas tree skirts and 3 lap quilts. Everyone has a piece of Nana's life with them. I wash them too. Nothing bad has happened to them. Love your vlog!

[@Itsparks138]

You’ve inspired me to run to my sewing machine and sew strips of my scraps together!!

[@midgeporter7495]

What a super idea and lovely to see and hear about a type of quilting I knew nothing about. Nice to not obey the 'quilt police'! :)

[@nanci8175]

I saw the Gees Bend quilts exhibit at the Flint Institute of Arts in Michigan about ten years ago. I was so happy just to be in their presence! I reached out to touch one (I just wanted a quick feel) and the security guard promptly ran over to stop me and shake his head. Opps! I was still just happy to see them. I see the Gees Bend influence in your quilt 😁

[@annelefevre9457]

I could just watch you everyday! I live in Idaho USA but I wish I was your neighbor at the Last

[@RK-gz3pv]

I accidentally found your utube a week ago. Since then I have listened to you a couple of hours every night while I do some hand sewing. I find that I love watching you no matter what you are doing. I was looking for hexis and so glad I found you. ❤️. Watching you from McMinnville Oregon USA

[@jackie0675]

I really enjoyed seeing your first quilt. My first quilt (made about 40 years ago, before i was aware of proper quilting supplies) was bits of fabric, sewn higgledy piggledy on to an old blanket. My mother told me that this is what my grandmother used to do. This quilt now lives in my mother's airing cupboard. Thanks for jogging my memory.

[@sdcgren6301]

Hi I’ve only found your videos a few days ago, I’m a really, really novice at quilting and admire all these lovely ideas. Thank you. I’m really only a dressmaker for all my family. So I’m going to try my hand at a new, for me, technique.

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

You are so talented! I love your channel content and your personality. :) I wish I could show you some of the quilts my maternal Grandma made.....beautiful and mostly hand-stitched. I remember when I was little my Mom would buy discount bags of fabric or clothing from a small-town this-and-that store (called The Cotton Boll ) and she'd give those bags to my Grandma. Grandma was thrilled to have new quilt pieces. She made each granddaughter (there were about 15 of us) a quilt as a Christmas gift when we were around 16. I used to only use mine when I was sick....like a security blanket for adults, lol....but now I use her quilt often because, as I've gotten older, I see that keeping things (or people, for that matter) on a shelf, only to use or see once in a while, is mostly a waste of happiness. The quilt my Grandma made for me is a flower garden pattern...and my Mom can point out some of her own old clothes that were cut up to go into the quilt.

[@motherlover449]

Dear Kate, while i am sitting, sewing my hexagons together, i was watching videos about the ladies from Gee bend in Alabama, and now ,randomly, i chose to watch this video!!!!! What are the odds???😊😊😊😊

[@rebeccafoust2963]

That quilt reminds me so much of the quilts and sheets I grew up with. My grandmother made each of us a quilt, none the same, all scrap quilts. I remember her saying she did not have the time to waste making pictures, so she made quilts the way her mamma did. When my sister and I got our quilts, Dad would remark about different fabrics and the garment they were taken from (or a scrap left from sewing the garment) or some other memory that scrap brought back. That is something the "fancy picture" quilts of today don't have - the memories and family history every scrap contains.... I guess the sheets would be scrappy quilt tops... just all bigger pieces... for Christmas we could count on her giving us girls a piece of cloth (8-10 yds each). we would both get a new dress, or other garment from each piece of cloth.

[@dcinrb8538]

The shape reminds me of a rooster doorstop my Mom's neighbor used to prop open her kitchen screen door. Her grandsons kept slamming the door. I sat on my Mom's lap because her laying hens would wander into the kitchen and they were huge! 🐔🐔🐔🐣

[@redhotsweetpotatoe]

The first thing I noticed when you finished your scrappy squares and your kitty got on the table was that the colors match your kitty. Maybe you should make another pin cushion in the shape of a cat... I think she'd like that! lol

[@northernkarma9296]

Nice to see your smiling face and listen to your soft voice. I had a hectic day and enjoyed this very much before going off to bed. Good night, and Good morning Kate! Love from Canada!

[@maryjokoenig7075]

Your first quilt is beautiful Kate! I so much enjoyed hearing you tell about the Gee's Bend quilting story. I have no "live TV" anymore; I'm content watching ROKU You Tube videos. All of a sudden 3 documentaries come on, one right after the other, about the women quilters of Gee's Bend. I cried as I watched their beautiful story. What a history lesson. The next time I'm worried about my scrappy quilt edges not matching perfectly, I'll remember what these women had to work with and what their end product was. Thank you for once again bring your life into my living room!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

yes - this is how their work affected me - I have watched some youtube videos now and added to my awe and admiration for these women! xxx

[@TheKjoy85]

Crushed walnut shells are used in media blasting. It used to be called sand blasting, but they switched to walnut shell and such because can strip the paint without damaging the materials underneath. I'm the first person in my family to quilt in a couple generations. My mom says that my great-grandma was part of a sewing circle. They had a huge quilt frame that traveled from house to house. They would sit around it, work on someone's quilt, and socialize. I have cousins who sew, but they primarily make clothes or non-quilted blankets. My grandma, mom, and aunts all knew how to sew, but again they mostly made clothes.

[@susanmei9980]

PPS: And the cats are so funny, how they always have to get between you and the camera, like they are determined to be the star of the show and keep you all to themselves! And the one bathing in the background, lol. 😂🤣🙃😆 Cracks me up!

[@SuperBenette]

Subscriber from Austria, I enjoy your channel a lot, I am so inspired that I am going to make a quilt and some curtains for my kitchen, big hug.

[@drdwaynecuster]

That's really awesome! I love it and the history. Ha! Norma. She's adorable. =)

[@crashq8784]

Any one of those quilts would look brilliant on the wall of a modern art gallery. As always, a wonderful walk through the world of quilting with you.

[@allthingsthread]

I discovered the Gees Bend quilters about 12 years ago as well and love their work . I have a quilt I made in their style using old curtains and garments. It is a favourite andI l have named it Ode to Gees Bend . Generally scrap quilts are my favourite and what I get the most joy from making. Thank-you for another wonderful podcast, I am off to work on latest scrap quilt😊

[@salishseaquest7952]

And the pincushion became a hedgehog at the end.....My favorite line repeated twice by Kate: "....And it makes me happy." I say that myself often, especially when you share something like this....It makes me happy, too.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Yes! it has to make you happy - otherwise - what's the point! xxxx (though that is all a matter of attitude - I just took out all the recycling for the roadside collection - so many things - and THAT made me happy too!) xxx

[@salishseaquest7952]

@@thelasthomelyhouse Isn't it nice to be of a certain age and the smallest things make one happy?!

[@chrisberry7712]

Salish Sea Quest Absolutely! I’m at that certain age too!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I should be sewing but im fascinated by your stories and crafts! I subscribed to your channel.

[@bettyallam1548]

Kate I’m so excited. I just happened upon How a group of women in this small Alabama town perfected the art of quilting, op-docs, New York Times.

[@Linda-ml4ls]

I really like the combination of brown scrapy fabrics. I didn’t know that crushed walnut shells sharpen pins. I like the cute triangular design you decided on. Thank you, for educating us about the wonderful ladies in Gee’s Bend, MS. I had never heard of them. It’s wonderful that their stories are being retold.

[@catherinelavender3993]

Dear Kate, I love your first quilt so much. I have been fortunate to get to see several exhibitions of Gee's Bend quilts, including OOOOLD ones -- amazing! I have long been hoping to make a quilt and you make me feel like finally making that leap. Thank you for that. I am doing a week-long icon writing course at the moment and enjoying being immersed in it but as tired as I am at the end of my day of painting, your video makes me feel recharged! BTW our cats use a walnut shell litter -- 100% ground shells. I think I will copy your pin cushion design! 💜

[@jeaninec.8289]

Love the pincushion tutorial!

[@jamamawh7089]

My husband and I watch you in the evenings . Thank you for being you. So inspiring.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

hello to you both! thank you xxx

[@porcumomful]

Hi from California! I always enjoy your videos no matter what you do and can’t wait till your cats show up. They love you very much. Sweet!

[@veronicawhite398]

Absolutely love that pincusion, Kate! And I love the story of the American quilters. Such rich history.

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

What an awesome project for scraps of fabric! I’m going to make me 2 or 3 of them because I have multiple sewing stations and am always in need of a pin or two at any given station...thank you Kate.👍🏻💕👵🏻

[@cillewagner7991]

I love gees bend . I was lucky several years ago to visit their display in Boise, Idaho. Ir was marvelous. They sang songs, and told their stories. A few years later i came across a catalog and purchased hand dyed fabrics and a pattern of one of the quilts. It was so much fun. If i can figure out how to send you a picture i will. Love everything you do and Thank You for all the information you share.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

I am so very glad to have discovered you, Kate! Your projects are always lovely, and your demeanor so warm & welcoming that I "visit" daily now. It's a wonderful way to wind down and end my day with a smile! 💖💯💫🥰

[@traceywilson3805]

Me and my granddaughter who’s 10 loves to craft with me whether it’s sewing/ card making or baking and she has two words for it it’s called making memories . So it’s lovely to hear someone else who loves making memories with such beautiful finished quilts and things

[@scottydog6539]

A beautiful video in the women of G’s Bend. What a story. A man Bill found them. The quilt you made with the wool blanket inside is lovely. You can look at the fabrics and think about it’s use in another project. I love the items you make. I Love your curtains.

[@grandmaallison]

Hi Kate Beautiful quilt 👍👍👍👍have a Blessed day💜💜💜💜

[@maryhentschel5856]

I adore your rabbit hole stories!! Makes me feel like I’m stitching and listening to stories from family… so thank you!!

[@carolg.6838]

Such a pretty quilt and fun quilting. I like how you welcome us with, "Hello KZbin friends!" Always pleasant and something pretty and colorful to show us.