My New EPP Project - the very beginning - Meet The Plus Quilt Block!

[@Ldsks7591]

When I began quilting I was determined to only do one project at a time. That worked while I made quilts for each of my 9 grandchildren. After that goal was accomplished, though my mind could just explode with ideas. Currently I have 4 waiting for the quilting, several started, and the fabric for about 7 more waiting their turns. Yes, you are not alone on the green couch.

[@javoanjenson7826]

Fun

[@lizzybit9855]

My husband is an Engineer. He still doesn’t quite “get” the idea as to why I have several projects going at the same time!!! I told him to give it up. It’s just the way my brain works!! Yes, my brain explodes with ideas and I LOVE fabric and ALL the things you can do with it. 😂❤

[@trinataco4493]

I can relate, when I started I thought, I won’t work on more than one project at a time. I now find myself having 2 EPP’s , 7 project Linus and three quilt tops all in process. Good grief I have issues now that I typed this lol

[@Voolenvine]

"Get it into your hands, get it out of your head." ~ Kate , is going in my book of quotes 🙌 So very true! Looking forward to watching this EPP quilt grow 😍

[@heatherwatson7692]

LOVE THIS quote!

[@karenkaren9526]

I like that quote too

[@suedale1865]

Kate you brought back such an emotional memory of my beloved Mum who died at 54 when I was 21 I’m now 75 In your soft Lancashire accent just like my mums ( busy hands Lass calm head ) she was an amazing knitter sewer crocheter She would have loved this KZbin community as I do & would be on the lime green sofa knitting of course Thank you Thank you 😍

[@cindy7702]

I love the peace you bring to every project... No hustle bustle involved.. its the best way to be... thank you for showing us how.😍

[@nicolapepper3354]

'Why am I saving these again?' A true artists mantra. Because now is their time. Bright, happy, positive pluses, a perfect description of you Kate. ✨️

[@sueannesamm]

Absolutely, Plus I love your mantra of "getting into your hands and get out of your head" and your bold and bright approach ! Thankyou so much for keeping quilting real and simple.

[@patriciasmith6992]

I wanted to thank you for being wonderful and vocal on your videos. It has been a great help while I grieve for the loss of my son. ❤

[@PoppyMacTavish]

Me too 😢

[@friedareading6814]

Yes and we had a great grandson murdered last August, our oldest son died of asphyxiation in 1981, these calm videos from Kate helps to get through the day. The murdered was Fentanyl.🙏❤️😢

[@Cooky7071]

I like the plus shape a lot. 😊 I also like to have a few projects going. I just have to say, Kate, you have very talented hands and such a great eye for color. Thanks for all you share with us.

[@CarinaPiersay]

Dear Kate, you are just the most lovely human. I love the thought of getting into your hands and out of your head. That always works for me whether it’s any of many kinds of stitching or knitting or crochet. Thank you for continuing to share your life with us. I hope you’ve enjoyed your Sunday 💛

[@mayolson2]

You never fail to entice me to create something new. Thank you !

[@virginiawarren6622]

I just want you to know that I heard of you through Carlos and Arne . I don’t quilt , I knit, but not well. I love to paint watercolor whimsical subjects. I love your KZbin videos…ALL of them. If I feel stressed, I can soothe myself by watching and listening to you. Thank you, I wish I lived near you and we could be dear friends. Thank you. I don’t feel lonely when I watch/listen to you. Again , thank you.

[@donnakimball3822]

❤❤❤ that quilt on the wall is beautiful. I'm legally blind so limited quilting. I love the cross pattern. Agnes is so very lucky. So is your fur baby.

[@karenchr14]

I always feel the sense of reverential awe when a jelly roll is opened, and I'm honoured to be there! This looks like a good one Kate.💖👍

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

Pinterest is such a rabbit hole, I have lost many hours in that Warren! I am so looking forward to seeing how your Plus quilt develops. Agnes' quilt is such a delight to look at, it reminds me of Monet's paintings.

[@caprockplains928]

This video challenged me to try EPP. I made my first PLUS quilt and I am hooked!

[@eleanorwittering3126]

"Agnes is now walking around and having *opinions* !" Love it!

[@lindamcgehee7216]

Hello Kate, I just happened on your channel recently and you are so charming! Love listening and watching you work and interact with your family. The world needs more people like you.

[@meatdog]

I couldn't agree with you more. I'm so inspired to get quilting again because Kate shows me how east it should and can be. Throw out all those rigid rules, grab bright and colorful fabric and have tacit for a stunning work of art. Bravo and THANKS XXX

[@lindaleal809]

Laughed out loud when you mentioned "just 10 minutes" on Pinterest! So enjoy you and your videos. All the best to you, Kate, and those you love.

[@susanmei9980]

Same. I try to stay away from that site or my whole day will be gone! I try to content myself with the pics in the emails they send. I think it drives them nuts, though! Lol😂 🌷

[@maggiedoor6093]

Set a timer , that helps.

[@deniseledbetter6091]

This is a beautiful project. This is something that can be done during cold weather especially to keep hands busy!

[@sandramyer7081]

Yes! I love this one!

[@connieehresman1171]

I enjoy watching you sew, I made my grandson a blanket with matching pillow. I learn to sew in Jr. High school 7th &8th grade. I sew for fun . I make pillows for friends for Christmas, at women's camp at church.

[@bobbieminami4484]

What a treasure for Agnes❤❤❤❤❤

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Love the new EPP project. It will be beautiful, Kate. I really love the color wash style of designing. I’m going to be sorry not seeing Agnes’s truly gorgeous quilt hanging on the wall when you‘ve finished it. It’s my favorite. Congratulations on reaching 80K sub’s! Cheers!

[@gloriabutler1430]

Hi Kate. I love everything you do and I know this project will be absolutely beautiful. I am a beginner and will have to be 800 years old to do all I want to do. Continued blessings to you and your family including cat Rita and Sadie. I lost my little dog of almost 18 years in June named GoGo. I am still devasted. I have had my 97 year old aunt with me for over a year, so don't get as much done as I would like. Gloria from NE Tennessee in USA...

[@pamhillabolt8179]

Hello Kate. EPP is very addictive and the type of quilting I love. Thank you for putting a smile on my face and peace in my heart today.

[@beverleyhasler1521]

Will look lovely Kate. Very bright and bold. I love EPP. It’s lovely seeing Rita in your videos. She had obviously been watching dear Norma and now knows what she has to do to perform. Love it 🥰

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Ha ha yes she has come into the spotlight now! Thank you so much xxx

[@elenabello138]

Congratulations for reaching over 80.000 subscribers ! This EPP project looks great with a nice colour choice.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you! I can't quite believe it. So thrilled to have you all here xxx

[@KRush-qd9mi]

Thank you, Kate, for reviewing your basting and hand stitching techniques and also for reminding me of the Aurafil 50 thread. As you were sharing your fabric choices, I was thinking, “Now I have to visit her EPP videos again, I’ve forgotten her basting tips.” You have included everything I need to get started except the fabrics. 😂 It will be a magnificent quilt, Kate! Enjoy.

[@joycemarsh8147]

Oh Kate! I just love you and your splashy flashy creations! I do enjoy the journeys you share with us on the LGS! 💚

[@connieking9873]

So enjoy your Sunday get together. I still can't take the next step to border my quilt. I think you are a favorite as you tell it like it is and make no apology I have several WIP and probably always will. Thank you for being you and encouraging us.

[@marywoolley5300]

Hi Kate. I started a plus quilt 2 or 3 years ago and got quite a long way with it and then got distracted by something else 😜 You have inspired me to dig mine out and get it finished . Thank you for the nudge 👍🏽

[@renatasroslak1730]

Quilt for Agnes is very beautiful. Looks like impressionist painting.

[@donnatricamo4695]

I really like the new pattern. Pinterest....I laughed out loud when you said , spend a few minutes and then three hours later ! Been there, done that.

[@perfectseams]

Hi, My partner was listening when you said you have many projects on the go at the same time. There was a quiet chuckle from him. That is me too. You are not alone. Donna Canberra

[@barbarahansbury2291]

Kate stay well you are a friend to so many you make people feel good and inspire

[@shannoneaster9311]

Absolutely perfect fabric for a plus sign quilt! It’s already stunning in my mind. I know what you mean by needing a handwork project. Busy hands create a happy heart. ❤️

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Really enjoyed this video and I'm looking forward to seeing the progress. Thank you so much !!!!

[@pollydavenport4776]

Thank the good lord and all that is lovely for Kate and a new rainbow epp project. I will miss your granddaughter’s quilt project as well…but so grateful you so generously shared it with us.

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Ooooooh laying this one out is going to be awesome fun!! I recall seeing a rainbow quilt when mI was about 10, red in one color and violet in the other, simple diagonal lines of blocks working across the whole ROYGBIV. I hadn’t seen anything like it, it woke me up. 🌈 I used to gravitate to the sheets and bath towels section of our local department store, I just have always loved seeing all the colors. Your artistic ethos is so close to my own, though I have a slightly more modern bent abs you’re more courageous with color!! I just would have loved having a mom/mentor like you to teach me all the things, whereas I really had to teach myself everything more than the basics of sewing, cooking, baking, houseplants. My mom was just not into all that. She was loving and generous and encouraging in all the bigger world things, so I became a lawyer and high achiever. But as my life has gone on, I’ve always loved having my hands on fabric or yarn. It’s my home base. ❤

[@sheilaperl4155]

I love the colours in your new quilt, I love bold bright colours and the Kaffe Fasset lines of fabric certainly fit that bill!

[@BAM-jc7uy]

thank you, thank you for showing your jelly rolls (years of stashes)....guilt from my years of stashing/hoarding jelly rolls has been lifted! LOL 😍 I save my thick, wide or thin styrofoam I get from boxed merchandise and use it just like u. Save ur beach house waste corner triangles to use for a 2in square in a square block for a later dolly scrap quilt for Agnes. I started my young gr-children sewing about 3 plus yr olds using mesh plastic canvas, plastic needle and yarns and the both of us choosing a simple geometric design or other. We would sit together for quiet time handsewing, they make a secret/surprise birthday or holiday gift for Mommy that can be displayed on wall as is, or framed. ❤continue to be well. NM

[@martinagraham3792]

Sometimes, a particular fabric will wait its turn until the right project comes along. The combination of Kaffe and Solids will be gorgeous!

[@roseboss5899]

This is just the perfect project for relaxing over the holidays. Thanks Kate!

[@evelynostrander3516]

I can't even count how many projects and ideas I have waiting their turns. You are not alone at all.

[@artaberns364]

Can't wait to see your new Plus quilt in progress. We all have so many projects that we can wait to start. Thanks Kate.

[@airmom8716]

I had a toy rat terrier and her name was Miss Agnes Goodwiggles. She was a love of my life! I loved her name. Nice to find another Agnes!

[@goatgrandma457]

Kate, I think your choice of Kaffe fabric is stunning for this new EPP project! Will enjoy seeing your quilt take shape. You have inspired me to 'dig out' my EPP project. Also, a Kaffe quilt top only needs borders (my stumbling block!). Thank you for continuing to inspire us! Kathy ❤

[@lisabruck1151]

I love this project. Thank you for all your tutorials. I am a nurse and tested positive for covid after my pt.was hospitalized with it. I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself and then you popped up. You have a calming effect on me.❤ Thank you for all you do Kate.

[@sarahamilton7903]

Take care of yourself,hope you don’t feel too awful. I binge watched all of Kate’s blogs when I got it, she does help the time pass. 🌈

[@julianneflagg4973]

I agree Kate is so calming, definitely a inspiration. Hopefully you don't feel to bad and recover quickly.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Oh I am sorry! Sending you healing thoughts and hoping you are feeling better soon xxx

[@natashahanson2875]

I really appreciate how you put the advertisements at the start, so that your videos aren't littered with advertising. Thank you.

[@lynnshepard7485]

New projects are always exciting! 💗

[@Chercher4848]

I loved your Plus pattern from day 1. I downloaded the pattern, bought card stock & off I go. My intention was as same as yours to use KF fabric along with Kona solids. When I saw yours in a diff vid using solids with a splash of print ev so often I absolutely loved the look & I am doing mine all solid. Your ideas are always so inspiring & I am only 1 of over 150k who love watching & listening to you. Your family is beautiful & I am so happy I found you. 🥰

[@pyewaket1]

Ooo it’s going to be a beautiful, bright quilt of colourful joy 😊

[@thizizliz]

A Kate and Kaffe Production is going to be GORGEOUS and totally your style. It has been wonderful to watch Agnes' quilt grow and develop and now become almost complete. I do hope she feels your love in every hex!!! You're looking well and sound so excited about the plus quilt - it is always great to hear our friends be happy. Passing a plate of brownies down the LGS in hopes that no one will get chocolate on their WIPs. Oh I had to go look: there are so many gorgeous designs. Wowza. Yours will be unique and I think amazing!!

[@lisagilbert8472]

What a great colorful project to start at this time of the year when the days are shorter and nights are cooler and darker. I took my first class in EPP I am in love with the process and how pattern comes alive. Thank you for sharing Agnes’s quilt and now this one..

[@MKMenchon]

Lovely, Kate. I just got my paper-piece pack to do an Epp of Jen Kingwell’s Wanderer’s Wife quilt and as excited as I was to get it, I’m now quite intimidated by it! As I was watching this video today, I thought of how wonderful it would be to have you to guide me through each step of it… a quilt-along-with-Kate! Of course I’m doing mine in primarily pinks and greens! xx thank you for such delightful content ♥️

[@carolbyrne3241]

I just love this episode Kate and thank you for sharing the quilt pattern. Another one to go on the list! I will be watching the progress of this one ❤

[@dawnlunn2405]

Beautiful adventure in paper piecing your crosses. Looking forward to watching the splendor in color develop. Thank you for sharing with all of us on the Lime Green Sofa...pass the tea and scones as we watch Kate create.....blessings.

[@jennievpollard77]

Kate, you are definitely not the only creative person who has more than one project going at a time. I have at least three to four ongoing. I look forward to watching this new project unfold.

[@tashacano3324]

I'm going to love watching this quilt grow as time passes! So gorgeous

[@mariaconti9704]

Love this quilt Kate! It’s getting my English paper piecing juices flowing! Thank you for sharing with us! ❤️🤗🥰

[@elizabethcollins8817]

Another exciting sewing adventure 🤗🧵✂️🪡

[@kathrynbarker7967]

Kate, this is so fabulous! Another winner. Thank you so much for sharing, love these videos 🥰. And, i have several UFO projects, nothing to apologize for - we are not hurting anyone by having a bit of extra stuff about! ❤

[@bettinatucker8935]

It will be a joy to see this quilt grow . You are so amazing doing all that you do. X

[@hadleywooten3689]

Kate , you are a true quilting treasure to the quilting world!! Thank you for letting me hang out on the lime green sofa!!

[@gillbailey7019]

Love your little cat . Mine visits me in my sewing room , about an hour before lunch . Then reminds me , in no uncertain terms , that its lunch time . Love your ideas , you are such an inspiration . Keep up the good work . Looking forward to seeing the finished project . I finished two projects today , two more starting tomorrow .

[@lindaherrington6291]

A lovely project to settle down with on the lime green sofa on long, cold winter nights. The range of fabrics and colours you have to choose from is fabulous (I have fabric envy 😂) Looking forward to watching the progress of this one.

[@christinagely2086]

So pretty with all the colours & patterns! I, too, “get out of my head and into my hands!”😊

[@karawitcher1326]

Of all the videos that I watch, yours is the most comforting to me..I Love your ambiance of your home. It makes the viewer want to go through the video and sit beside you. Those quilts and exemplars patterns look enticingThank you!!🇨🇦

[@ritatharp5238]

Cat Rita stole the show! LOL 😆 Excited for this new project! Thank you Kate.

[@grumpy_poo]

Another lovely project.... You have cat Rita who demands attention , I have Buster bluebird who sits on my shoulder and nips me if I ignore him while I am occupied with something ... pets know exactly what they want. 😄🐦🐦

[@aleanahsalinas3160]

Oh Kate, my first time seeing you. You are absolutely delightful in so many ways! Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us. A genuine treasure😊

[@margm4]

That was a wonderful tutorial. Thanks Kate. It will be adorable when you’ve completed the quilt. Thanks for sharing. ❤️🇦🇺

[@flower8973]

I absolutely love Agnes quilt behind you so much I’m going to attempt one myself. I love your channel Kate. You have given me so much inspiration x😊😊

[@cathypalmer3829]

I tried to send a pic of my EPP hexagons (started last month) but don’t know how. 😂 I credit this quilt to you because as I was watching you do your granddaughter’s hexagon quilt and you showed some fabrics from Kaffe Fasset, I fell in love with this artist’s bright patterns and decided to do a hexagon quilt out of ONLY his fabric, Free Spirit. It is beautiful! Keep inspiring everyone! You are amazing!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Oh how wonderful! I am so pleased, thank you xxx

[@nickpeck624]

I know you probably won’t like me saying this but you Kate and Anna are a real role models that go beyond ‘projects’ Both of you just seem give confidence to us. To put it simply you are just nice, kind, real human beings, thank you

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you so much xxx blushing here! ha ha! xxx

[@estherrubin867]

Thanks for sharing your very beginnings of this new quilt. A perfect project for the winter when there’s more inside time to devote to it. It looks like it will be so much fun and will make a glorious quilt.

[@mrsbobbinlacer]

Thank you for a new project I might try , and have the pattern. You are right it was very nice of her to share the pattern with us so we can move along with you. See you next time.

[@debschieve3468]

I'm also hand stitching this cold morning, along with you Kate. Making a needle book for myself, something I've never known I need! I love the inspiration you give in your videos. I look forward to seeing the quilt as it progresses.

[@lesleywalford4093]

I don’t know what fussy cutting is but I like the look of this new project! Thanks Kate for your enthusiasm, it is getting me through a difficult patch, as is my knitting. Xx

[@shirleyschaeffer1769]

Love the new project ! I too have several projects going...I love hand work I can't stand to sit and watch TV without having something to do.

[@PoppyMacTavish]

I love listening and watching you. Hello from California. You make me feel good and I find you interesting, wise, and an excellent quilting teacher. I am so glad I have found you. I feel like I have a new quilt friend

[@sherriekeller319]

Kate, You are so talented, truly a fabric artist! I learned EPP from you and it is still a fav. You make everything look so easy. Ill see you on the LGS for a cuppa! Love ya.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Hi Kate, this video with you starting a plus quilt, I just decided I’m doing one for my granddaughter. I just an across the pattern which is a machine pieced one. My granddaughter is 17 so I’m using bold solids and will probably use a floral border. I look forward to seeing your pieces come together. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@lindsayschilling8707]

I can't wait to see your progress on this one! By the way, the hexagon quilt on your wall is beyond gorgeous❤

[@mathgeek7966]

A perfect use for the Kaffe and Solid jelly roll strips! Looks like a great new project!

[@maggiedoor6093]

Love the idea of the quilt, with winter coming on a good project to sit with in the evenings.

[@jenniferdionne674]

I really have to say “listening to you is very calming and relaxing “ I love listening to your analogies…..

[@charlenemencer9877]

Lovely all around, hugs my dear friend.

[@elestehorn4290]

Looking forward to see this quilt on your wall. Lovely bright colors.

[@sandysmith3854]

I always have numerous projects on the go from knitting, sewing, cross stitching, card making etc. Love watching your you tube videos!

[@cheryllasich9467]

I love this pattern idea and especially love your color pallet! Your bold color choices reminds me of the clothes I grew up in in the 1960's!! It will be fun to watch this quilt to grow!!

[@bettys3937]

It is a pleasure to watch and listen to you working, you are so very creative , thankyou for the inspiration

[@bonnie6989]

Thanks for sharing this project with us I am obsessed with epp now because of you just finished a dear Jane so now I'm trying this one with you fory first great grandchild thanks again for inviting us to your couch

[@carrieruston1964]

Kate I love your work and colour schemes and enjoy your all your projects 🇨🇦

[@sandrareford2989]

the hexagon quilt turned out beautifully! congratulations

[@veliatorrez6523]

Kate you have a lot of patience. Love the quilt behind you so beautiful.

[@sdcgren6301]

Hi this reminds me of my first ever quilt, I had no idea what it was called, and in the end it covered our king size bed as well as down each side. to the floor, and a turn in at the head board. I did that in the early 80s. It became huge. Now I’ve got to decide which of my three children will get it. I absolutely love all your videos.

[@connieacree4006]

Hello there my dear friend. I'm Connie from Fremont, Nebraska, USA. I love your ideas and bold colors. You sure do have a lot of patience. I just love your finished projects. Keep up the awesome work. God bless.

[@cjane51]

Kate, you constantly amaze me. What a phenomenal project. I look forward to following this new EPP project.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Ooooh! Those bright, warm colors are so yummy to look at on this dark, damp, dreary evening here on the northwest end of Oregon, USA. It will be lovely quilt, for sure! I enjoy seeing your kitty, Rita, doing what my cat does, too - she always wants to pet & cuddle when I have my hands full!🥰

[@magdalotter9839]

thank you for letting us visit with you. Just being creative and enjoying the talent God gave you. I also have a few projects on the go and it makes me happy.

[@d14551]

One of the lovely things about being retired is that the urgency around many of my days is gone. I look forward to the unfolding of this next project.