Slowstitch 2024 - Week 11 - Kawandi

This week we make a kawandi inspired quilt in miniature though I also share and talk about a larger lap quilt I have made inspired by this tradition.
Here is the playlist of all the videos in the series, including the two part tutorial for the stitch journal
• Weekly Slowstitch proj...
Here is Marion's video with great tips for a full size kawandi
• Kawandi: Tips and Tech...
Also check out Marion's kawandi inspired dress
• How to hand sew a dres...
Here is Jeri's video demonstrating smaller kawandi inspired pieces
• Ragged Edge Kawandi. A...
Here is Tracy's video, which I forgot to mention, sorry Tracy 🤭
• Log Cabin, Pojagi, and...
Here is the interview with Margaret Fabrizio
• Margaret's Kawandi
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[@FunkyLittlePoptart]

Does it make anyone else sad every time she says "Oh, come on. Stop your wittering, Katherine"? It gives me the impression she's been silenced all her life or that no one listens to her. Lady, we are all here *for* your wittering! You're a lovely and talented person and all your dedicated viewers want to hear what you have to say! You're the queen of your craft (and about a thousand other subjects if your tangents are anything to go by) and we're all in debt to you for sharing your knowledge. Witter on, please!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much Sarah, I am and have always been a chatterbox so it's so lovely to find you all who are happy to listen to me. 😁 I don't think I have really been silenced in my life, my Mum is also a 'witterer' and we both witter on together and at the same time. 😉❤️

[@maryellenoneill9061]

First time watching your videos. I’m intrigued by slow stitching projects. Sewing with Nancy did a Nancy’s Corner spot on this type of quilting and women that make them. I enjoyed your video on the actual process of making one. Thank you!

[@carola.6990]

I love your withering❤❤❤​@@k3n.clothtales

[@Kelkemerkel]

Oh please keep wittering about, you are such good company to have around while I'm knitting or stitching.😊 And thank you for another inspiring technique to try out this week.

[@katethompson2818]

Hurrah for 53 Mondays!! ...And for the idea of doing raw edge Kawandi. I love the new bits of freedom that come in your videos.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Kate ❤️

[@joycefisher8785]

I am so exited about this week’s slow stitch. I made a Kawandi after watching Marion’s World and I entered it in our local Show in the handcrafts section and received a ‘Highly Commended’. To be honest I don’t think they quite knew what it was but evidently liked it anyway. I can see doing a mini is going to be a challenge but I can’t wait to get started.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Congratulations Joyce ❤️

[@lightbulbnirvana]

I love how you teach a whole new quilting technique in miniature. Nice and bite-sized, totally attainable, Let's celebrate that. ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, it can be challenging at times 😁♥️

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

The Siren Calls of handwork wake me each day…..and it feels lovely……so appreciated your approach to traditional work…..to try something such as this ….My Finnish Grandmother Ina taught me it was the highest form of compliment …..

[@k3n.clothtales]

I agree with your grandmother, to feel so drawn to someone 's craft that you desire to spend some considerable time doing it can only be a compliment. ❤️

[@MoonandSixpence]

Ah, NOT in a spiral. Always learning from you, Obi-Wan. Another delightful hour! Thank you❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

😁 also, these aren't the droids you're looking for 😂♥️

[@MoonandSixpence]

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[@jennifernesta4767]

My favorite quote of Margaret’s is: “You’re pretty lucky when you can get a whole new life at 81”

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes I picked up on that too, so inspiring. ♥️

[@lauragaudry3402]

I am so very much enjoying this week’s square. I am completely looking forward to making a full sized kawandi inspired piece. Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@firststrokesswimacademy4156]

I love Margaret Fabriso so much! I love Kawandi so much too-your work is very inspiring! Thanks you

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

*Emerges from Kawandi rabbit hole. ..squinting into many ring lights* So now I am utterly fascinated by something that I never knew existed until a few hours ago. Kathryn I loved your video so much that I watched all the linked ones too Margaret is phenomenal and the embodiment of a life well lived. Her best comment on Kawandi? "Stop shopping" 😂 Then Marion. A great demo and then a cute Kwandi dress. Kathryn - you could so make that!!! Wonderful. I can't wait to try this one! Mary x

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes the 'stop shopping ' part was what I referred to about 34 minutes in. I so agreed with her that if you carefully select and buy the fabric, the thing is already made. 😁 I am wanting to make a long floaty kawandi skirt inspired by Marion. Who knows when but I will share it when I do. Did you come across another interview with Margaret called How One Sees? Also fascinating... But there are so many kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-1qaSFptWSi6Msi=IYVMSIiaBEdFFJ1h 😁♥️

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

@@k3n.clothtales Oh yes please do make and share the skirt! I just watched your link. An interesting point from Margaret is that they have the work on their knee so they're not seeing the Kawandi until it's finished. That is very freeing. There is such movement and colour. I wonder if working outdoors in full sun plays a part? Kawandi- the gift that keeps on giving!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Certainly colours will look different in a brighter environment, that is a really good point. ♥️♥️♥️

[@debbieboothe606]

Could absolutely listen to you for hours on end. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing tradition and your talents with us! From Stella falling off the footstool to 'Just cut it, dear Henry', I never tire of your brilliance!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thanks for listening 😁❤️

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Oh, how I love the end when you open up the book! Kawandi is such a lovely way of making up our scraps.

[@debzehr3244]

Another rabbit hole to fall into….happily. 💖💖💖

[@PatLightbody-em7go]

Yes, a fascinating story of Margaret . She also loves the surprise element of kawandi...one doesn't know exactly what it will look like until it's completed .

[@dianecooke2885]

Oh Kathryn you are such an inspiration and I am so grateful for the time you take to make such wonderful videos. I live in England and cannot wait to come and see your work and that of others. Thank you so much x

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Diane that will be lovely ❤️

[@maggieheilmann5905]

We love listening to you wittering on! You have been such an inspiration in my stitching journey. I never look at a piece of fabric the same way now. I would love to see you do a page in your journal with trapunto stitching. I remember my Grandma doing a lot of scenic fabric pictures that she had framed on her wall that she had stitched. We can make trapunto have a comeback!

[@k3n.clothtales]

We might do something trapunto inspired. There is also boutis which is similar. Maybe we'll do a mash up. 😁♥️

[@alyrobbins5299]

I was so excited to see this weeks project is a Kwandi as I used this style in Diversity week.

[@carolswift3112]

My sister and I started your project the first of the year. We are enjoying every minute of it, fun working together. We have some fabric and old quilt blocks that were our great aunts. We are using just those for this project, We are a bit limited on the colors, but it will become a loved family treasure, Will send pics sometime soon. Thank you for sharing your talents and for being you. Wish you were my neighbor. I bought the book you showed, Slow Stitch, Mindful and contemplative textile art. I just love it. The cover is lovely to the touch. Hope you preview more books in the future. Much love and thanks.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Carol, I will share more books in future so pleased you like that one ♥️

[@sewchickie]

I really love your videos Katherine. I especially love that you research the history of what you're teaching and present it as "inspired by". I appreciate that you honor each tradition with respect and care. I look forward to the stories about your life, the land you live on, and your little animals. I'm enjoying the weekly slow stitch and I'm actually making them too :) I'm not a fan of facebook, but I am considering your group there. I'm having a bit of FOMO with regard to it - lol. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your heart with all of us. I appreciate you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much, it's lovely to have you here ❤️

[@lynkemsley4910]

Kathryn I really enjoyed watching you do this Kawandi and I really look forward to doing it your way because it seems so more relaxing to do.thankyou. Love all your stories we learn so much from you. Cheers lyn

[@neilstephen6761]

Hello your Kawandi is beautiful. I so enjoy your videos Happy stitching

[@bestcrossroad]

Your kawandi-inspired technique is what I’ve always wanted to do because I like Boro stitching. The raw edge is more to my liking. Thank you for showing that it can be done with raw edge. Your kawandi bed spread is beautiful! Thank you. Warm regards, Tess

[@sandramyer7081]

Phula, another name for “flower” is interesting on the corners- part of Kiwandi- and more! Thanks, Kathryn!

[@cyn4rest]

This video has been a treasure to watch. TFS so much detail and your wonderful wittering. Margaret is a treasure. I discovered her a few years back. My lucky day! I need to begin another Kawandi inspired piece. I’ve only made one. New subbie. Hello from California USA. ❤️🧵

[@k3n.clothtales]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@cherylschenker8130]

Haha! I made a full size kawandi last year and already made my mini kawandi for my k3n stitch journal!! All done!

[@deewright3111]

I'm so glad you said its ok to leave raw edges. I love the raw edges and I've wanted to make one of these but didn't want to fold over all my edges. Thank you sharing. 😊😊😊

[@filomenateresasgaramella5515]

Love Marion's world. Lovly to watch, soothing to hear. ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

She is a delight ❤️

[@bettyaldama7759]

Love it! I like it better without folding under,raw edges look better!

[@christineweir9284]

Having caught up to this week I have tried to stitch with you. I found your "whittering" so relaxing while I stitch and quite mindful, and you have a soothing voice. The problem is I slow stitch slower than you and had to pausing to catch up periodically, which wasn't so mindful so I stopped doing that. I let the video run and will play it over again as many times as I need and enjoy the whittering all over again. I have learn a lot about Kawandi now, since my very poor attempt in Week 4, so am trilled you chose this one, thank you. I'm looking forward to next week and all the other Mondays now. ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

I think I am slower too when not videoing. My videos are already sooo long so I do go a little quicker. 😂❤️

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Am SO glad you chose Kawandi for this week. Have been itching to try this style, and your ones just increase the urge. Am having fun choosing my fabrics. This will be a good trial run for two larger projects I hope to make, in both cases fabrics that are deteriorating and need shoring up: I think Kawandi will be the way to save them from landfill.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Wonderful ❤️

[@suzielittonwhite225]

Thank you for the wonderful explanation of Kawandi. The research you put in is amazing. I love your beautiful dog.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you I will tell Stella you said so 😁♥️

[@joy.ferguson1844]

That is absolutely beautiful.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Joy ❤️

[@candacenagle505]

You know, there is a children's book entitled Wacky Wednesday. My children and grandchildren really obsessed over it! Now, we adult women have our Wonky Wednesday...YAY!!! I loved this lesson and have done one with frayed edges....because I prefer them. But I am going to do another one with folded edges this week. There is something magical to this!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Pleased you liked it Candace, I don't know Wacky Wednesday, I will have to look it up 😁❤️

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

So I just finished my piece... having also spiralled by mistake (and I thought I was being so careful). Never mind. Am delighted to have started learning this lovely technique.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Really hard to avoid, someone suggested starting stitching half way along a side so it's easier to see the starting point 😉❤️

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Good idea. So's the pin... only I'd already made the mistake (3rd row) by the time I reached that part of the video.

[@k3n.clothtales]

There's always the next one 😁♥️

[@candacenagle505]

Thanks! I am absolutely loving Monday's stitching circle!!!💖

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much Candace, you are so kind ❤️❤️❤️

[@elaines8297]

You just saved me from abandoning my Kawandi project!!! I didn't want to give it up, but I was totally not enjoying sewing through all the folded under intersections of fabric! Then I heard you say that you were doing raw edge!!! Thank you so much! I was stuck thinking I HAD to turn under all the edges!!! Now I am free to enjoy my Kawandi inspired experience!!!!❤

[@joanneurquhart8537]

Lovely history behind this lovely kawandi . Thanks for sharing ❤

[@SusanMJB45]

ohhhhh.... this is going to be fun !!!! And.... I love raw edges..... inspired and motivated by you. Thank you !!!!

[@jayneelinor]

Another great project! Thank you for all the background info, I love learning about the traditions that go with what we are doing.

[@jeanwhiley6571]

Never stop your wittering, we love it and everything you show and teach us

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Jean ♥️

[@annduvall3835]

I have started one with my grand daughter’s clothes that passed away in 2020. I loved this idea to show off all the stitches I’ve learned.

[@k3n.clothtales]

That is a beautiful idea and I am so sorry for your loss ❤️

[@willowhilldesigns7]

I’m very familiar with Margaret Fabrizio. She a fascinating person and a master at playing the harpsichord. I’ve seen her video about the Siddi people; and watched them use multiple layers of cloth to push their needles through their work which is multiple layers thick, almost as a type of thimble. This type of quilting is not necessarily for me, but extremely fascinating to watch! I look forward to making my little piece of kawandi quilting. 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

Margaret does a little demonstration at the end of the interview I mentioned and uses a pad of cloth as you describe. I am so impressed by her commitment to learning about Kawandi. At one point she describes western quilting as like Bach and Kawandi being more like jazz, a great musician's analogy. 😉❤️

[@willowhilldesigns7]

@@k3n.clothtales Yes, her dedication to learning this type of quilting is so inspiring; and her quilts are something beautiful to behold! I think her analogy is spot on.

[@roseboss5899]

Katherine, as soon as I tune in to one of your wonderful videos I feel as though I am with my best friend ❤ Thank you for sharing your experience, your work, your ideas and passion with me. Every time I see your gorgeous sewing room I feel warm and secure, with a long breath out. A sanctuary. And with your adorable cat and dog there with you too, adding to the bliss ✨

[@k3n.clothtales]

So lovely to have you with me. Yes Stella and Fredfred were quite blissful during this video, though of course sometimes there is the wrestling which is less relaxing 😂♥️

[@gonerustic]

I saw Marion’s kawandi videos and thought I would like to try it. Next thing I know it’s our next journal page! 😊😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

I was inspired by Marion too 😁 I was originally only going to do the sample for the journal but just had to make a full size quilt. Already planning a second one, with ecoprints. ❤️

[@gonerustic]

@@k3n.clothtales - sounds great! 💕😊

[@lisazilaro6906]

Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful piece. I enjoy visiting with you on the videos 🪡🧵♥️

[@poodlegirl55]

Lovely video. I watched another lady doing this also and I am going to give it a go.

[@MyMeriArt]

Thank you again for all these techniques -- I learn so much from every page you do in the 2024 journal. 🌷🌷🌷

[@wendymanning9617]

I love watching both you and Marion for stitching ideas. I started a Kawandi to fit the top of my king size bed after Marion’s video. I’m only on the second row of very large patches 😂. I must get back to it since seeing your video. ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

That is a major undertaking but it will be beautiful 😁❤️

[@lesleydeeming9479]

I completely agree with you about keeping any tradition alive. As long as you respect and acknowledge that your quilt is inspired by the Siddi people and their tradition of Kawandi making you are not appropriating their idea. If people are not educated about these skills then they will completely die out and the history of the Siddi people will eventually be forgotten, which would be tragic for any people and their traditions. That is just my opinion. 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@nancykalinowski7354]

Tuck it “Dear Henry” lol. That song was in my experience as a child too!! “There’s a Hole in the Bucket Dear Henry, Dear henry…”

[@nancykalinowski7354]

Oops. The song was actually old Henry complaining to Dear Liza that there was a dreadful hole in the bucket. So Liza came up with the cheeky advice throughout the song to help Dear Henry with his problems.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes, the man complaining and the woman trying to help 😉😂❤️

[@marionsworld24]

I love your kawandis Kathryn ☺️ Your large one looks gorgeous and the tiny one is so cute! The seed stitch at the middle is inspired... I'm going to pinch that idea when I make my next one 😅 I'm so happy you found it such a lovely way of making a quilt. There's nothing I've made over my many years that is quite like it. So soft and lovely... It sounds like you might have become addicted to them....🧵🪡

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you and pinch away at the rice idea.. I quite fancy a floaty hippy skirt, inspired by your lovely dress. I am not a dress maker by any means, but I expect even I can manage that. 😁❤️

[@marionsworld24]

I'm absolutely sure you could! Dresses like that are not exactly haute couture...... :)

[@k3n.clothtales]

And I will surely wear it in the woods and rip it on the brambles anyway 😂

[@draadjelosjokeschuurman]

What a coincidence, at this moment I'm making some mini kawandi's. I love the idea to make one with raw edges, because my hands are not very happy from stitching through all the folded edges...

[@soundofez]

thank you for your company and guidance. i'm not a great follower (commenting quite late, still haven't got a slowstich journal, not particularly following along but just plugging away at a handstitched kimono set) but i love listening to and learning from you. on cultural traditions, respect is everything! always love how clearly you state that you are taking inspiration and encouraging us viewers to go our own way :) culture, like language, is what we humans make of it. so long as taking inspiration doesn't overwrite the tradition... (that sounds ominous and pessimistic oops, i do think it's fine! probably. i always hedge, just in case ^^; )

[@k3n.clothtales]

I hear you completely and thank you 😊 lovely to have you watching whilst doing you. 😉❤️

[@queenbat]

Ok, very inspiring - I have tried boro, regular quilting etc. but as someone says there are too many rules. This suits me perfectly. Also, nice to hear from a fellow librarian!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello fellow librarian, glad you like my approach 😁❤️

[@jokebos4845]

Hoi Kathryn, Deze week is echt heel mooi. In mijn hoofd maak ik al een grote “Kawandi”. Je inspireert mij enorm. Lieve groet en een fijn weekend🙏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️

[@k3n.clothtales]

Same to you Joke ♥️

[@lesleymccallion2185]

have been looking at kawandi recently, it’s origins and also at Marion’s kawandi inspired skirt on her channel which you had mentioned k3n. Thank you for another week of a project to work with your gentle tuition and the lovely facebook group, all so much appreciated. x

[@elizabethlampi7667]

How fun. I just received the last materials I needed to practice a Kawandi lap blanket for my husband with his favorite football team colors and team fabric. From there I’ll be making 4 queen size quilts for family (my 3 kids and my mom) but I wanted a practice piece first. Your method of adding the fuller was so timely. That’s been something I haven’t grasped based on videos I’ve watched to date. Thanks for your tips. Marion of Marion’s World is worth mentioning. Her work is beautiful and like you a great teacher.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, you have your work cut out 😁♥️

[@theagraceful]

I'm not a quilter but I really enjoyed this project. I so much more enjoy doing my own thing and this allowed me to just go for it. I also watched Marion's world and then Jim Cunningham's interview with Margaret! Talk about being an original, she embodies the concept. Thanks for the challenge. Probably my favorite, thus far.

[@k3n.clothtales]

I love it too, such an organic way of working. Looking forward to making more. ❤️

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

I also prefer the raw edges, as I prefer them in everything I do. I watched Margaret, the video appeared on my feed somehow and I was curious about it. That’s how I found out about Kawandi. I also watched Marion, because I subscribe to her channel. She’s an awesome artist, but you are also😉! So I tried it with raw edges, I didn’t tuck in any edge, because that’s the way I liked it and I believe the siddi women would be very happy that we’re being inspired by her work 😊 When the video started, besides having the pleasure of seeing you 😊, I saw Fredfred sleeping on the chair and little Stella next to him 🥰 I hope she’s feeling better from falling while sleeping 😴 Poor girl 🥰 See you on wonky Wednesday 💙🩷♥️🤍💜💚🧡🤎🩵💛

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Alexandra hope you are having a lovely day, yes Stella is and was fine, it just woke her up with a start. She is now sleeping on the sofa beside me in the sitting room while I do some stitching. Hope you enjoy Wonky Wednesday 😉❤️

[@cathyphegley7848]

I have been wanting to try this technique…..have watched a couple of videos of the women making these pieces from saris and it’s fascinating. Your video is so simple and doable. I tried folding the fabric and found it hard on fingers and hands. Going to try your method. The edges of each square will get quite interesting after a bit of wear and time.🦋

[@k3n.clothtales]

My thoughts if it's damaged in use, just stitch another piece over the top. 😉

[@PatLightbody-em7go]

yay for kawandi. Check out the work and videos of Margaret Fabrizio who spent time with Sidi women, as they made kawandi. Very inspiring,as well. Thanx k3n for bringing this into focus for us. 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure, I read and watched a lot about Margaret and talk about her in the video. There is a link in the description to an interview with her. ♥️

[@judymarkel8029]

I love kawandi. I have made 2 small pieces. This will go great in my little book. Thank you

[@lucillecash3046]

❤ this looks interesting, I like the idea of not folding the edges. ❤

[@robinlynn539]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to your interpretation of Kawandi. I've been learning so much through your channel. Thank you for continuing to open up stitching in new ways. I'm planning to take a watch of those links before starting this week's piece.

[@kathyffarney-keck8593]

So excited to be exposed to all kinds of needle crafts and gaining more confidence in my abilities to manipulate a needle. I've seen her interview. It was fascinating. Her process and how she saw her pieces in contrast to original pieces was interesting.

[@k3n.clothtales]

I found her a real inspiration. 😊❤️

[@carolbyrne3241]

So pleased you have done Kawandi this week. I watched Marion’s video of her doing the full size one and just fell in love with it, so having a go at a little one is brilliant ❤. Off to watch the interview now

[@heathertroynak9041]

That was so wonderful to enjoy at my table today. I just really want to make a bigger piece now. I adored Margaret’s video which led to a days worth of watching more videos! It’s just so wonderful. Thank you. Again.

[@fayneilly833]

Takes me so long to catch-up, so here I am at the feather and Kawandi, thank you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure, I hope you are enjoying making each piece. ❤️

[@donnanawrocki3022]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your large gorgeous kawandi! 👏👏 (agreed -Marion has a lovely kawandi video)

[@marybentley4926]

Love this technique . Used scraps from last weeks feathers . Instead of solid backing , used a print so it showed between scraps .

[@k3n.clothtales]

Good idea ❤️

[@theresavandervliet6687]

This is beautiful, I can’t wait to make a mini kawandi . I can use more of my mother’s fabrics from many years ago and the irregular sizes speak to me. Thank you for this weeks story.

[@rheldamortensen3484]

I've been making a kiwandi throw for a couple of months as I find scraps that I think will work. 🙂

[@tashidelek7372]

Love it ! And so relieved you're not "the police of raw edges" 😅🤎

[@jacquelinelc2843]

I’m very excited about this week’s project. Since learning about this technique, I have contemplated making one but am working on a quilt for my daughter right now. For the present time, this will satisfy my urge to learn a whole new quilting method, so thank you Katherine. 😊

[@ecole7443]

Thanks! Warms my heart to hear one of my stitching inspirations mention another of my inspirations! Have gathered my fabrics for my first Kawandi! Next project after I finish my twined fabric basket and drawstring bag. More fabric twining and baskets in my future now that I am getting the rhythm down.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much 😊 I am so happy you are enjoying yourself ❤️

[@margaretcrosby3490]

I have been waiting for this. I knew you would explain Kawandi in such a way that it would make it doable. Thank you for respecting the Siddi culture and tradition❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Margaret ❤️

[@Kristelle396]

Margaret Fabrizio is sensational. I happened upon her work and genius about 6 months ago and couldn't stop telling friends my age (60s) about this inspirational woman. Her KZbin channel is atree3 and lets you into the world of Fabrizio Fabulousness. I too had a little ah ha moment when Margaret said, "the minute you go into a store to buy new fabric, you've lost the plot". I kind of felt this all along, but it took her saying it to really get me to seriously adopt this mindset. Kathryn, I've only just chanced upon your channel in the past 24 hours and I've already devoured content. I can see why you have a healthy flock of subscribers (including me now). Thanks for all the time and creative energy you put into making your videos. I've set aside my spinning and knitting and started dragging out the fabric collection from years of op shop finds and fabric store flutters.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much Kristelle it's lovely to have you here and yes indeed I absolutely agree, Margaret is an inspiration ❤️

[@cristinahewer5710]

Wow, you did it again, I’m looking forward to doing my Monday project.

[@clarerogers2762]

That’s gorgeous ❤❤

[@JournalBreezeYT]

I learned quite a bit about kawandis, thank you. Just looking at them doesn't tell the story.

[@k3n.clothtales]

You're welcome❤️

[@snowstormcrafts8558]

This is great 😊

[@lisamaestas6642]

I just found you, Kathryn and am already a subscriber and an admirer. I am a retired middle school teacher and now need things in my life that are lovely, slow and unscripted ~ thank you for being all of these! This little piece is just beautiful! I am looking so forward to watching you from the beginning. ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Lisa and welcome, it's lovely to have you here, I hope you enjoy going through the videos ❤️

[@juliaogara8794]

I loved your ‘major digression’. Part of what I enjoy with your videos is the commentary and extra bits of information/conversation. Thank you for what you do for us, your audience. Many best wishes from a soggy grey Coventry.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you for being here and listening 😊

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello, listening and watching always brings up memories...my mother called the tail end of the thread "" Mrs. Twitchit's Tail" maybe it was a real cat called Mrs twitch-it .. I'm not sure that any cat would appreciate their tail being held still.🎉😂❤😅

[@k3n.clothtales]

Fredfred certainly wouldn't 😂

[@jamieshelton2892]

I made my first small table mat by turning under all edges, but it made my fingers ache, stitching through all the layers! I think I’ll try raw edges for the next one, as I can’t get used to a thimble. Thank you!

[@k3n.clothtales]

I much preferred the process raw edge for the same reason ❤️

[@annemcdonald5602]

This was fascinating! Thank you so much!

[@pamfrank3962]

Marion is my favorite person also. She has a way of immersing herself as you do and makes each project special and unique ❤❤

[@BarbaraEaves-vz1vl]

Oh, this looks like fun....

[@mariannavacratsa3451]

Very interesting ...love all the bits you give us about the work ..don't ever get tired of listening to you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

I like listening to your tales, at the background while I am doing some craft. What you're telling about kawandi and the siddi people sounds interesting ... but I do not want to get into yet another rabbit hole. Already in too many rabbit holes of hobbies! So this week no slowstitching for me. Maybe next week again.

[@k3n.clothtales]

There are soooo many inviting rabbit holes, it's easy to get lost in them 😂❤️

[@deborahmeyer-y4m]

I love this because I'm really getting into making small things instead of large. Thank you for sharing.

[@k3n.clothtales]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@thepenclw]

I am quite enjoying this project, if I ever get caught up on some projects, I would like to try making a larger Kawandi inspired piece. Thank you.

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Oh this really resonated with me. I love the coming together of tearing scraps and stitching to create something so beautiful, and potentially useful. I may have to consider trying a full sized one. BTW my husband meditates and uses a technique called Siddhi. I’m guessing that it originates from the same part of India, so more research may well be undertaken…🙂

[@k3n.clothtales]

Interesting! Be sure to report back 😁❤️

[@maz3002]

It was so enjoyable to revisit Margaret Fabrizio's videos - especially the ones in India with the Siddi women. It's several hours later, and I'm still watching her videos. I wish I knew about her when I was in San Francisco back in 2018. I would have definitely visited her gallery ❤❤❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

It's certainly a huge and enlightening rabbit hole to explore 😁❤️

[@maz3002]

@@k3n.clothtales oh yeah 🐇🐇

[@VTownGregory]

If it makes you feel better I'm pretty sure the Fabrizio Gallery didn't exist in 2018. (I've known Margaret for decades).

[@leonasdesigns]

I loved watching this and am excited to try making one also. ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Great Leona, I look forward to seeing if you share on your channel. ❤️

[@ginaashby6782]

I prefer the raw edging myself looks lovely mite give this a go thanx for sharing ❤

[@SandraPujari-Harrian]

Love Kawandi! ❤ thank you!

[@juliemorrison4348]

I also watched Marion sew her Kawandi and got me researching further. Traditionally what size should the fabric pieces be on a larger quilt?👏♥️🇦🇺

[@malindahawkins6551]

Im making one for my granddaughter I started out with a bigger one so she can use it at the daycare. At first I said this was my first and last but now I have a hard time putting it down I love working on it so I see more in my future and I also want to make my other granddaughter a journal for her to write in. Thank you for all your inspiration that you have given me. I enjoy watching you so much.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure, I am so pleased you are making beautiful things for the people you love ❤️