Patreon Quilt Along Introduction

I am about to start a very relaxed quilt along over on my Patreon Page - I think it will happen on Tuesdays, because today is Tuesday and I have the introduction ready today.
Check out my fabric choices and stay tuned for the rest of the fun.
I am going to explore all of this in the next few weeks....
1. fabric choices
2. how the trip Around The World block is constructed
3. all the variations this block gives us
4. pinning out the quilt top - batting choices
5. hand quilting vs long arm quilting
6. binding
7 finishing touches - quilt label, tie, storage bag etc
these are not weekly topics - but everything I hope to cover plus whatever else the group throws at me!
Don't worry if you don't want to make a Trip Around the World Quilt- just join us for a weekly dose of sewing, knitting, whatever you like - together on The Lime Green Sofa
This will be available from next Tuesday to all Patrons $10 and above
Join the Patreon family here
/ thelasthomelyhouse
in addition to the QAL the community enjoys 18 months of past content, videos, readings, chats and more!
The free to use music is Hanna's Song again - I really like it!
Take care everyone and stay safe and please don't worry if you don't want to join Patreon - there will always be plenty of free to view - ad free content here on KZbin at The Last Homely House!

[@sarahlopez4860]

I have a quilt that was made for my mom as a wedding gift in 1946. Friends and family each made a 12 inch square, like a sailing ship, and embroidered their name on the bottom. I don’t know who sewed it together. My grandmother’s was the odd square as she pieced hers wrong - it didn’t look like a ship! I dearly loved my “Gram”, and I sewed for her in later years. Her name was Agnes and she lived to 96. My mom is 97 today. Thanks for bringing up old memories.

[@elenanemo713]

A wonderful woman, a wonderful hostess,a hard-working Master, thank you very much!!! Your videos are always positive and kind!!! Thank You !!! Russian women are happy to see your work!!! All health and happiness!!!🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗

[@judygrindlay4296]

Thank you so much Kate for your kind words. I've been missing you this week. I live in Gig Harbor Washington just a bit south of Seattle. I found your channel just at the beginning of the stay at home order here in Washington. You became a friend and I enjoyed watching you everyday. You gave me something to get up and get going for every morning. I had just lost my lovely dog of 10 years Gracie and I was not working (I am a assistant teacher at a Montessori school here in Gig Harbor) so I was home alone in a small apartment. Your presence everyday helped me get through this strange and isolating times. Since watching you and lovely Norma and Rita, I found 2 sweet tiny little 5 week old kittens that were abandoned. I have named them Meg and Jo from Little Women. Thank you for your calming presence and your beautiful Homely House.

[@joanneferguson3784]

I so enjoyed your reply to Kate..I realize this was a review I was viewing , but read responders..I feel much the same way, she is like having a friend for afternoon tea and fabric exchange..I am in Colorado with a dog, rescued with a missing front leg, Maltese..Such a sweet fellow. He was 3 when adopted and now almost 7. Do you quilt ? Majored in Early Childhood Education but wound up doing something very different. I , along with you, will continue to enjoy Kate.

[@suzannecosmo7132]

I live in Kelso WA, good to know she is getting to all of us, she is lovely.

[@maryhenneberry7819]

Hi Kate. You are soo easy to watch. I feel very relaxed watching your videos and I have learned a lot about so many things. Thank you. You’re kinda like a Mr. Rogers for adults. Mary (Marlton, NJ, USA)

[@judyzeigler3980]

Thank you, this sounds like fun. I would like to quilt along with you any time. This will be great fun.😊

[@dianeh1541]

For those of us who can't afford patreon, Jordan Fabrics has a video of how to do trip around the world quilt, too, done slightly different than Kate. No ripping. Keep on everyone doing what we're doing at home. 10 weeks here for me. Taking care.🌹🌹🌹

[@AdiarraS]

AHOY LGS MATEYS!! Quilting by the pirate code, YAAASSSSS! Barbossa: "'the code is more what you'd call "guidelines" than actual rules!! *passes out pirate snacks to the crew of the Mighty Lime Green Sofa!!* SO jazzed for this to start!!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I knew you'd have the right wording! I think this is going to be said fairly often during our QAL!!! ha ha ha

[@AdiarraS]

@@thelasthomelyhouse My whole crafting life is by the pirate code. lololol. I LOVE this!

[@2missteri]

I love this, need to adopt this strategy 😃

[@AdiarraS]

@@2missteri It's very freeing lol.

[@2missteri]

Cheryl Land_ FrankenCher it sounds so much friendlier and less deviant than “rules are made to be broken” 😈

[@NinaBais-hg5or]

Love the printed batiks

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Oh! I adore batiks!

[@patsyfoister684]

I so love Norma.

[@irenedavis4629]

I like the new fabric that you bought, but I really LOVE the batik. Those colors are gorgeous!

[@debbyevans9347]

lovely

[@glyndeenschiavoni6327]

Oh, if I only understood the hash tag thing and how to use them! I like your Moms choice of colors. So soft and serene. Thanks for everything. Glynny from upstate NY USA

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I know what you mean about the hashtag thing, Glyndeen. I went to Instagram on my computer and signed up, but evidently, because I can't afford a cell phone, I can only view what other people posted. I cannot myself post from my computer. My role in the Instagram LGS community is limited to that of voyeur, so I haven't bothered learning about hashtags. Be well, and know that you're not alone. Dannie from Washington State

[@ellenrose2533]

My local library helped me to join up on Instagram and give me a lesson, maybe that may be available where you live, when things open up again

[@glyndeenschiavoni6327]

Ellen Rose thank you, I never thought about the library being a resource for this. My kids usually help me with computer issues, but, now........you know how it is.😊

[@lucy7b]

Thank you

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Beautiful quilts❤

[@Jensquiltandknitclubhouse]

❤❤❤ Norma

[@rosaliepingree4198]

I do think Norma comes around when you're filming because she hears you talking and thinks you're talking to her! loved the video.

[@barbaraflatt6047]

Rosalie Pingree I think so too. She sure loves Kate.💕💕

[@rusticret]

Hello you tube friends = time for cuddles Norma 😂

[@sarasills7259]

I am not sure I would pick up those fabrics, I can't bring myself to pay full price for any fabric. I sew some every day. I am still making face masks to give away. Love your videos, especially in the garden, in the kitchen and anything to do with sewing. Thank you so much for this channel even if you monetize it, I will still watch.

[@meljones6642]

I love having Norma visiting! We can easily see the connection you two have. Wonderful!

[@joaniet977]

Only for patrons ~ I get it, but bummer 😏

[@Pam-tx5zd]

I'm sooo pleased you are rubbish at maths, I am too. I'm also new to quilting. I did 2 jelly roll race quilts but I did it slow. I haven't put binding o yet but will one day

[@carmenbailey8209]

Sounds exciting, now I want to get my hands on some fabric and be part of the quilt along. Thanks, again I’m excited and intrigued 👍❤️😊Well, maybe not I’m not a patron 😫

[@beckyezra1]

it will b great to sew along!!!

[@AdiarraS]

How 'bout Tell-Tale Tuesdays? lol In the Pirate Glossary, it means: A compass in the captain’s cabin showing the course of the ship. So to take a small creative license, Kate IS our compass on this journey, hence Tell-Tale Tuesday! Just an idea, lol.

[@angief1330]

I love the Batiks, they will make an amazing quilt! 💙

[@clairehampton986]

Very much like the fabrics you've chosen for the quilt. But, I absolutely love the colorful batik fabrics.

[@scottydog6539]

Wry pretty fabrics

[@sandramyer7081]

Beautiful fabrics! My loving these fabrics! Thank you!

[@gloriangarner9146]

The pirate reference is so funny for me. I'm having eye issues and was told to wear a patch for the time being. Oh Joy.....a patch to go with a mask! Granddaughter was thrilled. Lets make a mask with a mustache. This coming from a child that is receiving her Masters in a few weeks Timing is everything? Carry On lol

[@grumpy_poo]

I started cutting out a quilt for my grand daughter this afternoon ... also in Tilda in lilac...I love Tilda fabric, It's quality...

[@debbiestallard694]

Scooch over and I will share my potato frittata with everyone!

[@irhonda31]

Sounds tasty!

[@debbieduh2065]

Yay another trip around the world quilt. I saw the one about your mum's and I have some beautiful fabric which I would like to do in that pattern so I'm so excited that you're doing a quilt along. Thank you

[@janicesheppard2084]

Absolutely love the fabric and I'm sewing along with you.

[@suedale1865]

I love your mothers quilt my favourite colour combos subtle & restful 💙

[@sandylee1543]

Love the Tilda line. Thank you for showing it. Found some on Fat Quarter website. ❤️🐾

[@virginiadiscon506]

Love the quilt along!

[@auntobby1]

love, love , love the idea. Count me in !!!!!!

[@sharonrhoads2461]

Now I need to go dig in my stash for some coordinating colors. Off we go!

[@rachelphelps6347]

I love the fabric and especially the one you will use for the backing! Love the quilts!!

[@margm4]

No show without Norma! Love your chats. 🇦🇺 have to say, really love the batiks

[@melindafisher1584]

Hello Norma....I love your sightings!

[@Cdees57]

Love the idea of a quilt along. I want to make an around the world quilt for my granddaughter all in blues.

[@susanfryer1616]

Look forward to Tuesday's then , I would be interested in learning this Thankyou

[@barbaraflatt6047]

Love the new colors

[@tuthillg]

Sounds like great fun, Kate! TFS the inspiration!

[@christinepease890]

Hello Kate, fabulous Tuesday it is then, ) love your fabrics, stay safe, stay well and keep smiling x x

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Wow. You really listened to yesterday's request from me. I'm excited!

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Oohhh I love your quilts. Mom's old fabric is more my colors tastes, but I know it will be amazing. Tyfs!

[@helendoyle6674]

Looking forward to a relaxed QAL. Excellent. Like you I love Kaffe so I might treat myself! Thanks Kate

[@yolandapottier7244]

Greeting from Calgary, your fabrics are lovely, I loved your suitcase reveal as the silk colours where very beautiful I love the old spools that the silk is on, as I collect old spools especially the old mill spools so much history in a beautiful worn spool💕 Enjoy you day!

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

I love colour, love the cottons

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

I love the bright coloured batiks. Looking forward to the QAL 💕

[@irhonda31]

I love all your quilts, but that yellow and green one is stunning!

[@lisacoleman687]

Lovely to see you talking about quilting again. Love the hair, longer suits you

[@colettebouvier9201]

Kate, your quilts are so beautiful and amazing! ♥

[@kimwatts5750]

Hi Kate, Love the colour fabrics:) Will make some lovely quilts😀 KimXX

[@lindagwizdz2581]

Great idea.

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

They all are beautiful, i can not do links but if you can have a look at fruity knitting its fantastic. love your video love the fabrics.

[@deborahfitzer6877]

We can get Tilda fabrics here in the states. They are gorgeous!

[@heidilady]

Dont love that substitution either. Can’t wait to see the results.

[@gretadoute1090]

love your hair Kate ,'bring's out you eye's maybe keep it that way. love the trip around the world i must sew along with you each Tuesday!! now the fun of picking out just the right jellyrolls

[@caridadmercedes5527]

Ohh me encanta las telas son divinas enhorabuena por tenerlas para trabajar con ellas , no hablo Inglés pero la sigo hace tiempo me gustan mucho sus videos saludos !!!

[@kimmince1955]

Love the cat mine does that everytime i sit down to work on my quilt projects

[@wendyallen8017]

Thank You Thank You ķate, really been missing your quilting videos.wendy Swansea heads australia

[@gailgaddy3152]

Yay im ready cant wait🙃🙃

[@JB-pd4ni]

Fun project. Your hair looks GREAT!

[@heiditagge5776]

Love those quilts 🥰 My aunt gave me ton of fabrics leftover so that’ll keeps me busy do sewing. 😍

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Wonderful! xxx

[@midgeporter7495]

Excited for this. I have part made one quilt before but don't feel confident to finish it. I am hoping that by following along and making a quilt I can pick up some good tips and techniques. How long do we have to get fabrics together? I might use some of hubby's old RAF shirts he no longer needs :)

[@susanfryer1616]

Midge Porter me too look forward to tues

[@cyndifoore7743]

I’m not a patron either. I love the batiks, I have tons of that fabric.

[@lolapatrick958]

Love tha batik jellyroll that was your mom's - where can one order tat from? Love your videos, your creativity, posotive attitude and energy!!! Lola.

[@joyceparrish2030]

I knew the one with lime green was your favorite.

[@cheryltattersall3864]

I really like all of the fabric. Also Kate, your mom would have been my birthday buddy. I several people in my life who were also born July 16.

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Good morning Wed very cold and damp think my summer will be a short one for sure.all so pretty material i was watching a video call scrappy Illision quilt it was interesting have you try one like that . All pretty malerial lol scrappy yah yah Good morning Norma.should be very pretty quilt Kate good to see you back to sewing i usually crochet or knit while i am watching you i don’t know how to do the hash tag yes Tuesday quilt alone awesome love the colors red one my favorite night time when i am watching you i am too tired to chat lol this is early morning that is my favourite. See you have a great week Kate

[@lyndaevans1132]

Well darn!! If it wouldn't cost you a fortune in Duty, I'd send you some fabric from my stash that would be a perfect replacement for the "substitution"!!!

[@francesinglis6078]

I’m not very good at patchwork but would love to try x

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Kate, and any other sofa sitters who wanted to see it, just mentioning that Arne & Carlos posted their promised video on how they purl stitch. "The Norwegian Purl Revisited by ARNE & CARLOS." Thanks Kate, for introducing me to these two fine fellows.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I saw it! Pull The Emergency Cord! those two crack me up - especially the one with the wild hair! even with those instructions, I don't think I'm going to get it ..... old dog - new tricks! but it was fascinating! xxx

[@lizryan6289]

I'd love to participate in this quilt along, but I can't afford to (my husband is not working) due to the horrid Covid 19. But I do enjoy your videos Kate.

[@PearlWilliams1]

I would love to as well but my salon was shut down because of Covid-19.

[@lizryan6289]

@@PearlWilliams1 I pray daily for all of us.💓

[@somelikeitrita3835]

Stay safe and stay creative guys!

[@mariangelafiddaman6244]

I would love to join in too but can not afford it at the moment ❤️🌈

[@melanienicholson2834]

I cancelled netflix to afford it.

[@iforgettherestwhitman1483]

Please let me encourage any of you who are feeling the financial pinch of these times we live in. And that includes those of us (myself included) who have very small incomes in even the best of times. Many quilters use the good sections of their unusable clothes as grist for the quilting mill. It's an old, respected tradition of frugal quilters in many parts of the world. As long as the fabric is still sturdy, many garments that would otherwise be discarded can be upcycled, the best parts cut away and laid aside for quilting. Sometimes that means colors that don't seem to go together, but if we separate our pile of potential into darks and lights, we can make very fine, even sophisticated, quilts. An old blanket for batting and maybe a sheet for backing, and we have something greater than the sum of its parts. Bless you, friends, and be at peace.

[@skully7763]

It is often really nice to make quilts out of old clothes and fabric. I helped to make a baby quilt out of fabric from a lady who couldn't sew any more, due to arthritis. She had already started it and I just did some of the piecing of the last parts. It contained fabric from through out her life, like a denim shirt of her deceased husband, a lace and linen panel her mother had made and the curtains from her old dining room (very 60's print) etc. She wanted a quilt that represented all of the people in her life that had shown her love, to be made into a quilt for her first great grandchild. I loved how it turned out, and it did indeed feel like it radiated out a lot of love.

[@glyndeenschiavoni6327]

Skully what a lovely gift!

[@headlessviolin]

I used to cut the tails off my sons and husbands shirts thankfully they were all not very tall and it was ages before they realised shirts are usually longer than theirs came lol xx

[@lw3396]

iforgettherest whitman I always look in Goodwill or yard sales. I’ve found great deals and even quality fabric at times.

[@valmatthews9117]

iforgettherest whitman in Australia my grandma made Wagga quilts. These were hard times pre war and fabrics, old coats, jumpers etc were sewn onto hessian bags for bedding quilts. Mum said she often envied the warm Waggas her brothers had on their beds. The girls had wool blankets. Google 'Wagga quilts Australia' for an interesting read.

[@karenkluwin8856]

I, too, need to learn about the hashtag thing. I’m just thrilled to see my first Patreon post!💖 Been following Kate on you tube and finally joined Patreon 🙂👋 I’ll see you on Friday and Tuesdays, as well as regular posts. Norma...you’re a doll!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Yay! Thank you! xxx

[@angelaarias3708]

Beautiful hair!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you!! xxx

[@chloegrl1366]

You could use one of the duplicates for the binding? Super cute ewwww pretty batiks..."Not all Treasure is silver & gold Mate!" Jack Sparrow What we create are treasures along with the memory of creating them together!!!!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

yes - I thought that would be the best idea! xxx

[@stinki97128]

The Batiks would make up lovely

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I've never used them - it's going to be an interesting experiment! xxx

[@mountainmanwoodworks]

Kate, I hope you got the labels for your rotary blades, enjoy, Tim

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

OH! that was you - I did and the link to your Facebook led nowhere - I am SOOOOOO grateful you made those for me - thank you a hundred times! xxxxx (what is your Facebook link?) xxxx

[@mountainmanwoodworks]

​@@thelasthomelyhouse My Facebook link is > facebook.com/timothy.sluder (Slew-dur) the other labels are for your scissors, I got that idea from watching Martha Stewart.

[@judyoneal7887]

Oh, I’ve got a quilt to make for my son and his fiancé. They are getting married late summer and I’d love to give them a quilt as a wedding gift.

[@glendabathgate4036]

❤️

[@create557]

Hmmmmmmmmmm! ❤️ Diana Romero

[@janetflint8202]

I think kitties think your talking to them, so they show up just when you'd rather they don't. Mine did it...lol

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Hello one and all!

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗

[@evelynfrench804]

Do the special videos come automatically to the KZbin channel if you are a patron? Or do you get a special link, by email? Thanks for your help. I am so excited about joining in on the quilt. 😀

[@deelac1]

I think you should try dying the replacement fabric with a natural dye. Tinting it a bit. Just a thought

[@lizadams2263]

That's exactly what I'd do!

[@lucy7b]

I’m already ahead of the game. I’ve made 25 blocks from Kaffe leftovers in blues and greens. All ready to join together in a trip around the world quilt. I’m sorry I’m not a patron.

[@carmenbailey8209]

lucy7b I’m not a patron either, can’t win them all.i have to keep everything in perspective .

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

sounds like you don't need to be! ha ha! your quilt sounds lovely! xxx

[@laurajones5817]

Norma is the cohost.

[@iforgettherestwhitman1483]

I hope I can join you for some sewing during the quilt-along. And my daughter and I love your hair!

[@SewraymeUk]

You need the Robert Kauffman quilting app! It works out all your sums for you 😊 ✂️

[@lw3396]

Kate, thanks for this quilt along, I am excited to do it and hope I can get the hang of the around the world quilt. I’ve been trying to make one for awhile but it sure isn’t going to look like yours. If I start anew, how much fabric would I need for a queen size?

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I'm going to have a try at working that out! I might need help! xxx

[@melanienicholson2834]

I'm excited! I just ordered 10 jelly rolls. Not sure how long Joann's takes to ship. I'm going over to get my membership so I can do the quilt along. How FUN!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Wonderful! xxx

[@skully7763]

WOW, 10 Jelly rolls will make a mahoosive quilt! we'll all be able to cwtch up under it on the LGS.

[@melanienicholson2834]

I ordered the jelly rolls before this, last week. They were having a sale so I bought some that I thought I would use in the future. I needed black material to do a quilt as you go for my granddaughter who likes black and purple.

[@melanienicholson2834]

@@thelasthomelyhouse A question if I may, being in the states is the price the same 10 or is it more to adjust for dollar difference?

[@SandraOranje]

Still haven't got a sewing machine. When I wanted to look for one quarantine started. Also never made a quilt before. But I do love watching quilts being made. And that's what I will do. 😉 I'm more a pastel kind of girl like your mum but I do love you new fabrics. Can't wait to see how it all turns out. 💞💞💞xxx

[@deelac1]

Sandra Oranje I got a Singer machine from Joanne’s just before quarantine. $89! But you can order and pick up from store. I bought it just for crafts, but it works great.

[@SandraOranje]

@@deelac1 Thanks for thinking of me but I don't live in America. I live in the Netherlands. I'm Dutch. 😉😁💞

[@nicolethijs5428]

You can also hand sew this. I do everything by hand. Even when I let them machine quilt I still hand sew the patches. Its an ideal quilt pattern to start quilting with!

[@SandraOranje]

@@nicolethijs5428 Great idea. I will give that some thought. I do everything by hand now, that's why I wanted a sewing machine. 😉

[@gwenwilson1824]

I like your longer hair.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

well - thank you - its a fuss to wash and dry, but not so much - it is a small thing in the big picture of everything else! xxx

[@lynette.]

Nice to get going with two so different quilts.Have you seen the batik quilt Darlene Michoude

[@lynette.]

Sorry wrong spelling Darlene Michaud.

[@lucy7b]

You can edit to correct spellings.

[@rachelstone9026]

At what level on Patreon is this QAL available?

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

check the description for all the details xxx