My Mum’s Quilts are FINISHED! Come with me to Cath’s to see how they look!

Here is the long awaited visit to Cath, the Long Arm Quilter in Scotland!
She has quilted all seven of the unfinished quilts that my Mum made, and Anna and I went to collect them. Which one is your favourite?
Here is the link to Cath’s website
cumbrianlongarmquilting.co.uk/
Thank you to everyone who bought a Christmas Box last week, it has been a really busy week in The Shipping Room and Anna and I have shipped out ALL your boxes! Please let us know if you have any issues with the tracking and delivery of your Box under the pinned comment below.
The shop will be open again soon once we take delivery of the calendars, but for now we are doing a BIG cleanup, tidy and vacuum in there and getting The Shipping Room back to its former glory!
Over on Patreon the last Along of the year has begun - it is very colourful! Join us over on Patreon for extra content / thelasthomelyhouse
the music in this video is from Epidemic Sound.
Gazing - Joseph Alesci

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Any questions both the Christmas Boxes, please leave them here on this pinned post only please, Thank you

[@eastcoaststitcher8203]

No question. Just comment: speedy delivery. Already in NYC. Won’t be long before delivery to New Jersey USA. That’s service!💙😘🇺🇸

[@eastcoaststitcher8203]

Another comment: my Box is out for delivery. Jeez … I thought UK/US mail was slow? Nope. Less then one week from England to New Jersey USA. Won’t open until Christmas. Merry Kringle, Kate and Family. 💙💙💙🥰🥰🥰🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DL-by8el]

Wow that had to be expensive, I would be scared to look. Binding will take time. I like non binded quilts. But I guess you would have to do them by hand.

[@HRHDMKYT]

Cath chose some beautiful motifs for these gorgeous quilts! I couldn’t agree more with Cath’s thought process behind the pantographs chosen for each very different quilt pattern. Love love love 💕!

[@tiburonsaanz]

I just hope whoever receives them is worthy of them and cherishes them

[@debbielee7117]

For those of us who are quilters, what a reminder that our quilts will outlive us and go on to offer comfort for years to come. Thank you for sharing with us, Kate!

[@norahmcphee4928]

Hello from Central Scotland, I have just finished my first quilt yesterday with the binding on and what a difference it makes putting the binding on. I made this double bed disappearing 9 patch for my 6 yr old grandson, who has autism like his uncle and great uncle before him, as i wanted him to be able to get a granny hug from me whenever he needed it. I made it with his favourite characters on the material of Toy Story which he will get at Christmas. Seeing your mum's work at such a vintage age, it is absolutely wonderful and when bound i hope that each person that chooses one will cherish their hug from a special lady. Please show us the finished quilts although i know that binding them by hand will take quite a wee while. Thank you for sharing such a special lady's handiwork with us. Sending crafty hugs from Norah, Glenochil Village, Central Scotland

[@charlenerichardson2623]

My Mama had just given away her 100th quilt when she died. She was a master quilter and I could never compete. Her choice of colors and designs was unparalleled. This episode was very meaningful to me and I thank you.

[@MsChokaholik]

Makes me almost want to restart the paper pieced project I started when I was in my late teens ( or maybe I’ll wait and do it in 18 months when I’m 60!]

[@jnordfors]

I am gobsmacked! I hope I used that word correctly! 🤣 What a wonderful memory for your mum’s family! Each one of them is gorgeous! I have Victorian crazy quilts in progress, and now I am inspired to do even more! I’m sure your mum is smiling down on you!

[@michellebillingsley4704]

I love these quilts. I had to hold my breath as you unfolded each quilt. I imagine you were filled with so many memories of your mom. Thank you for letting us be a part of these beautiful moments...😊😊

[@karenkristianson8351]

I’m a quilter and it warms my heart immensely to see you finishing your Mom’s quilts!! They will be cherished for years and you had the most influence in the process!! Kate, you are a gem!!❤️

[@candigordon3591]

I would offer to help bind your Mum’s quilts but I am sure you will enjoy doing it and treasure every minute!! Hand binding is my favorite part of the entire quilting process. They were all beautiful. Thank you for sharing.❤️🪡🧵❤️

[@erineddy7999]

It’s like looking through your Mum’s jewelry box, each one a treasure, but a quilt can hug you back!

[@shannonbrown7488]

Love them all and I agree, Cath MUST come to The Last Homely House!!!!

[@katewhyte6274]

Oh that was lovely. Your mum has left a wonderful legacy for her family to remember her by. 😀

[@claudiarios6587]

Hi Kate, it s so happened that before I even saw your mom's quilts, I was sewing a couple of squares on my mom's unfinished little quilt. She also died going on 4 years next May and I thought about finishing it, although I am so naive about even sewing never mind quilting. What a great coincidence when I watched your video about your talented mom's quilts. My mom was 96 years old and a very creative person. RIP both of our moms.

[@paulaneary7877]

This gives me hope and inspiration, your mom was quilting when she was 90 and I am only in my 50's so there is still time to enjoy quilting and make many more things,thanks for the video!

[@gwynwellliver4489]

What fun for your family to have one more thing from your mum! Thanks for taking us along.

[@jojorey6886]

Your mom would have been thrilled to see her tops turned into quilts; the finished product.

[@patmetzger7387]

A precious moment in time. 💚

[@misskitty6505]

Beautiful beautiful quilts and quilted beautiful. Everyone will love them

[@nonyabidness1623]

The one with piecing on the back , phenomenal ! Emmmmm! Love it!

[@dannsherstone1037]

Like Cath I can't come up with a favourite. They are all beautiful.

[@murieltainter5936]

"You three" did a beautiful job.

[@charleneclement2902]

Your Mom's quilts turned out beautifully! Nice job, Cath!!!

[@sandyk1352]

As a quilter of many years, I could really see and feel how enchanting and beautiful this multi-quilt reveal was for you. I couldn't stop smiling seeing you so happy! Cath did a marvelous job and is a great addition to the video and Anna was perfect moving close in and farther out so that we could see the quilts from different angles. These videos go a long way towards bringing happiness during a time for me that is difficult....we all get those times, so thank you, Kate, Anna, Cath and all the others who have made this season one of joy and beauty.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

thank you - I am really pleased you enjoy these videos - I'll let Anna know too xxx take care

[@manicspinner1959]

I am moved to tears that your mother's hard work and creativity is seeing completion and will be gifted to family members. Thanks for sharing all this with us, Kate!

[@jacobsladderpa]

So much fun! It’s like opening gifts! Each one is a treasure!

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

🥰💕Ohhhh I’m speechless they are priceless! Mom is smiling upon you. She’s so proud of you! 🥰💕😇

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

At the same instant you said "binding!" I said, "She'll be binding from now on!" Cath made fantastic choices with the stitching designs. Perfect density! Loved seeing your quilts transformed into a valued heirlooms. Thank you for sharing your experience with Cath.

[@margaretportera3553]

Kate what a precious gift for your family, I wish you and them many years of enjoyment of these beautiful family treasures!

[@judithdavis5169]

I think that YOU should have the first choice of your Mum's quilts! You are the daughter, and you did all the work in the finishing of these quilts . . . and your Mum means more to you than to anyone else!

[@debhulks]

Lovely quilts and Cath has a wonderful laugh.

[@dannsherstone1037]

The joy of sharing around the world through the internet! I love your channel! My husband is an artist and photographer, he has cancer and is struggling to recover from the effects of chemo, especially neuropathy. For many months he has been unable to make glass beads. I showed him your video with Phillippa and he is, as I write this, in his studio learning to fuse glass. Thank you for sharing your corner of the world and thank you to Phillippa for her demonstration!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

oh wow! that is so great! I'm sure he'll love it! xxx

[@sarojm893]

Oh Kate Mum’s quilts turned out beautiful from beginning to end. A job well done by all three of you. The family is very fortunate to have someone like you to put it all together so warm heartedly and with so much love and caring. Take care Kate and stay blessed. Lots of love.

[@margaretbedwell58]

What beautiful work Cath does. Your quilts are exquisite. That style quilting makes a 2 for quilt. The backs are as beautiful as the tops. You can turn to the white side for summer. Thanks for sharing this video Kate. Have a Blessed day.

[@dianavoermans]

O that last quilt 🤩🤩🤩 with the jewel tone colors and white, I am swooning over it 😍😍

[@stinki97128]

Just think of all the lovely nights by the fire watching ur programs with a nice cuppa, binding away.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Kate your mum's quilts are just beautiful!!! Thank you for taking us along with you!!!!Good to see you up and going out more Kate look after yourself! Hugs Liz x

[@Cdees57]

Oh Kate they all turned out beautifully. Your mum woul d be so proud.

[@1zelcat]

I love Kath's laugh.

[@marjohnsmusings3222]

I am so glad you did this wonderful patterned quilting for your mom's lovely pieced tops. Good show!

[@roseprincess2155]

You must be very happy with your mom's quilts! They are all unique and very pretty!

[@charlenegunter9231]

What can you say but love, love, love.

[@lisam8756]

Oh Kate, your Mum's quilts are just spectacular! The quilting is absolutely brilliant! Cant wait to see who chooses which one and how can they choose, they're all so beautiful. This video brought me so much joy today, thank you so much for sharing it.

[@joysmith6729]

How amazing that you finished your mom’s quilt and that she quilted until her 90s beautiful

[@vitalsparkmassage]

What a difference the quilting makes to the quilts. They are really beautiful individually. Im glad I wont have to make a choice as to which one. Really hope the family get the ones you think they will like.

[@Gargoyleswife]

Oh what a wonderful video. The quilts came out just gorgeous! Cath picked some wonderful designs. Just lovely.

[@a231334]

Wow that quilting by Cath is just stunning. I love the idea that you can reverse the quilt and you have another equally stunning quilt. Thank you so much for sharing Kate. Cath you are an extraordinary long arm quilter, have fun with your new toy. Guida

[@cathbrough601]

Thanks very much for your kind comment

[@rosiecat123]

Just beautiful! It's so wonderful that you finished the quilts that your mum started. I love them all.

[@juliannaburgess9177]

What a BEAUTIFUL honor for your mom, to finish her quilts. I have comfort/peace having things of my mom surrounding me. As your family will have as well. Just lovely. You did well Kate. Good luck/success to your long arm quilter person. A beautiful process/art all on its own. Thank you for sharing.

[@friendswithfairies3278]

Ancestral Blessings live on through the generations

[@bettinatucker8935]

The quilts are all so stunning your mum was one clever talented lady as you are now kate. You mum would be so proud of you doing all that you are giving her quilts to your family as memories. Take care to you and your family Kate .

[@maggieboazman2245]

Wow, the quilting has transformed the quilts, they are all so beautiful. I’m looking forward to seeing who picks which quilt.

[@ericadavenport2039]

Wow! She got those quilts done VERY quickly! Very impressive. I also love her choice of quilting patterns. Every one matched the quilt top designs perfectly. 😊😊 Great job, Cath!

[@carolhall82]

Cath is a master of her craft.

[@annieboulton5759]

Hello Kate. I really did enjoy this episode with Kath and your Mum's quilts. I am looking forward to seeing them all with their binding and also see who gets which quilt. That will be fun. Take care and see you soon xxx

[@carolynwiley4661]

Kate, As a 3rd generation quilter myself watching you look over your mum’s quilts brings tears to my eyes. I miss my grandma and mom whenever I have questions or am seeking advice on a project. I smiled from ear to ear when you said you had to make one square on the string pieced quilt, as I also found completed squares for a brightly colored string pieced quilt among my moms quilts, needing one more square finished! How funny that is! Watching your videos is the last thing I do at the end of my day when the house is quiet. I so wish to share a cup with you and help you bind, bind, bind. It is truly the most favorite part of every quilt I make! Thanks for sharing your time with all of us watchers. You bring much joy. Carolyn

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

such lovely memories xxx

[@conniehusband1365]

Really enjoyed this visit with you and Cath. It will be Lovely to have all of your Mom's labours of Love completed.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

The wisdom of the two quilting minds coming together is fantabulous! Love the quilts! 💕❤️💕❤️💕

[@judithburke1539]

Kath, thank you for sharing your work space and lovely quilting designs. Kate is so pleased with the quilting designs on her mother's quilts. I'm glad that you enjoyed doing that for her. Take care and I'm hoping that you can get through all of the Christmas quilting in time to rest a bit before the BIG day! Kate, it was good to see how pleased you were with the quilting on your Mother's quilts. I'm sure that your family will appreciate having these rememberances of their grandmother. Take care!

[@cathbrough601]

Thanks very much I will try and have a couple of weeks off from quilting to spend time with my family over Christmas

[@ksharpe8137]

What a beautiful job Cath did on the gorgeous quilts!!!! Your family will be thrilled to receive such a special gift. ❤️❤️ It will be cherished for years to come.

[@kathfinch9453]

Kate, wouldn’t it be so much fun to pass the quilts along the lime green sofa and let all of us help with the binding? It happens to be one of my favorite tasks, binding. Really. I can’t imagine I’m the only one. The quilts are so beautiful. Your family will surely cherish them. ❤️

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

what a great idea! I'll take my time and fit the task in between other projects - but it's going to be a while before they are finished! xxx

[@Right-sides-together]

I have loved watching the videos of your mums quilts and the way you have treated them and the care you put into finishing them. I’ve often wondered what will happen to the works in progress I have going when the time comes I can’t be the one to finish them, I hope it’s as lovely as this. And as I watch this I’m doing a bit of slow stitching and thinking about how the binding might be my favorite part too. It’s slow and wonderful and you know you’re in the home stretch and the quilt has really come into its own. Very wonderful for you to share this with us.

[@carolsparrow9331]

Cath did a wonderful job choosing the quilting designs! Kate if I were your family member I would want the string quilt because you and your Mum worked on it. I have a quilt from each of my Grandmothers and I cherish them both, and your family will love these too. Happy Binding!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

that's lovely - I think the string might be staying with me? maybe?

[@lanellehatcher561]

Isn't it amazing how the quilting breathes life into these quilts? I'm always amazed. These turned out beautifully. Your mom would be so proud!

[@pamlacey136]

This video was an absolute joy!! I am a new quilter so watching this was heavenly for me; so joyful and with such beauty. I truly enjoyed seeing the quilts and the patterns that Cath used to quilt them. It really is a joy to work with fabric and to see what you can create. Thank you so much for sharing, and I look forward to seeing the quilts fully completed.

[@dwaynecuster]

I love the second one! The deep, rich colors are royal and very masculine. I would buy that if you were selling them. The family member that gets that one is very lucky! Beautiful!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

hi Dwayne - I think my brother is going to enjoy that one! nice to hear from you xxx

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

OH! MY! The quilts are utterly gorgeous! They were very very pretty before the quilting but they’ve been transformed! What treasures.🦌💌🎄🐑🙏🧶

[@mib7623]

Cath is so talented, she picked exactly what the quilt tops needed. Beautiful!

[@donnacolegrove4113]

Wonderful to have so many lovely quilts from your Mom.

[@bernadettesimpson9563]

Thanks for sharing a wonderful memory of your dear mum.. xx

[@lindagunter8339]

Your mum would be proud!

[@molamola7093]

What a wonderful legacy. Pieced by your Mum, finished by you and then finishing their journey at another generation. Quilts are so special for what they represent as well as their form and function. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@beckyscheller9358]

As a quilter ( on regular sewing machine ) I loved seeing the quilts and close up of the quilting. What a nice memory of your moms to have. Thanks for showing❤️

[@barbarameehan113]

Absolutely beautiful. Your mum's piecing and Cath's quilting are gorgeous. Kate, you have certainly carried on your mum's talent. She would be so proud of you and Cath's quilting. If I didn't live in the U.S. I would certainly have Cath quilt my quilts.😊

[@cathbrough601]

Aww thanks

[@greyfeather7857]

Always love seeing a craftsman in their studio it’s fascinating. Such a lovely phrase “a quilty hug “ thanks for sharing 🤗

[@robynw6307]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning. I can't believe how quickly Cath got these done. I didn't expect to see them finished until next year. Great job Cath.

[@cathbrough601]

Thanks so much

[@candygrubisic]

Cath picked out the most perfect patterns for each quilt and the perfect threads as well. You have to be tickled pink in the end results of your mom's quilts. She is for sure good at what she does and each quilt has just the right amount of stitching in just the right places.

[@cathbrough601]

Thanks I love choosing designs to suit!

[@rosesbaker]

Such a delight to watch you experience each quilt... magical.

[@chowchops]

This is an art in its own right. I have seen some really outstanding quilting and hers is right up there. Lovely to see and appreciate.

[@reneacruse9678]

They are all beautiful! Your mum did a beautiful job ! The quilting is also beautiful.

[@allisonberringer4283]

Those quilts are simply amazing!! WOW!!!!

[@fmitchell270]

The quilts are beautiful! Your mom would be so pleased.

[@miriam4235]

I wanted to thank Martha for her video on her allotment. I'd had been thinking about getting one for a while and the video made me decide to actually go trough with it. And yesterday I got one! I'm a compleet novice when it comes to growing my own crops, so its a bit daunting. But i'm so looking forward to getting stuck in. Thank you! :D

[@miriam4235]

@@indigoandbrown I had a look and it looks great. Thanks for the tip :D

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I am so pleased! watch Charles Dowding and Huw Richards - two of my favourites to get you started! xxx

[@miriam4235]

@@thelasthomelyhouse I'll check them out. Thank you. 😊

[@lilolmecj]

Gardening is as fun as sewing! There are tons of good videos on YT, Hew Richards is in the UK, and there is one fellow I watch who does allotment gardening, probably just search allotment gardening. Good luck, every plant is an opportunity to learn, whether a great success or not. Green beans are a really good choice for a beginner, choose a bush bean, not a climber for small spaces.

[@miriam4235]

@@lilolmecj thank you Carol, that's great advice. 😊

[@donnabennett5106]

Beautiful Kate! Your mum would be so proud of what you and Cath have done, Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡

[@julieh4816]

Aren't they just wonderful! Lovingly crafted by your mum and to be finished off by her lovely daughter.

[@pamelafloyd5765]

Such lovely gifts for your family. You are a generous person Kate.

[@nonyabidness1623]

Cath ! What an artist! Special quilting, even though the machine quits the human must set them correctly, from here it looks great! God Bless Her!

[@cathbrough601]

Thanks so much that is very kind

[@nbc911]

What fabulous texture has been created with the quilting. They look fabulous 😍

[@donnakatz7100]

Love the finished quilts!❤ Youe mum can hug you all from heaven😇 Muahhhhh and smooch smooch 😘

[@karenshanks8127]

I loved seeing the excitement and joy on your face as each quilt was revealed. You have done your Mum's quilts proud. Loved the fact that Kath was just as excited as you were, shows a true love for what she does. Can't wait to see them all finished 💜

[@cathbrough601]

I love every quilt they all change with quilting and the variety and possibilities are infinite!

[@emmafanthom4293]

I found you today hiding in my Telly Box - thank you for saving a seat on the lime green sofa. It’s been so nice to spend some of today with you it even made the ironing pile disappear painlessly. You popped onto my KZbin feed because of the scary algorithm but then I remembered one of my besties mentioned she liked watching you ages ago.

[@lidaconn2029]

I've always wanted to get a long arm quilter but don't have the room for it. What a fantastic gift for everyone.

[@soshesews9117]

Cath and your mum have done a wonderful job on the quilts. They are all so beautiful but I have to say, the log cabin is my absolute favorite! The colors and layout are wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a fun experience. Hope sometime to watch Cath quilt with her longarm.

[@Noreenlee1]

What an enormous amount of work she did! Beautiful!

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

My absolute favorite is the Purple-y one! 💕👵🏻

[@janettebarr6538]

Between your mum and Cath they are stunning 💕💕

[@sandramyer7081]

So wide range of beautiful quilts for these of yr Mom’s made- I can’t decide which is my “favorite”- thank you Kate and thank for showing of those with Cery! Sandi Myer💕🥰

[@sandramyer7081]

Maybe its Cath and not Cery- she has many customized beautiful quilting types- so much better than I have seen! Thanks Cath!

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

your mom's quilts came out beautiful Kate - very lovely - you look and sound wonderful - be well xx

[@pebblecritter]

It never ceases to amaze me to see the transformation quilts take once Cath had added her magic! Plus, what a lovely thing for everyone in your family to have - a handmade hug from your mum... I can think of nothing nicer... :) xxx

[@cathbrough601]

Thanks very much, quilty hugs are the best!

[@pebblecritter]

@@cathbrough601 Oh absolutely! I loved the designs you selected, they work so well with each quilt! xxx

[@ritatharp5238]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, quilts, there are no words for all of them Kate. 💕

[@deannesherriff3247]

They are beautiful Kate, and so is the quilting, so much thought has gone into the choice. Lovely to see you more yourself. Xxx