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[@leshaygood6054]

A separate note of thanks here. Dearest Kate, I discovered your channel in December of 24, right before I discovered that my cancer (Hodgkin’s lymphoma) had returned for the 4th time. Watching your videos and listening to you express your joy in your art has been a balm to my soul. I taught myself to quilt in 2017, but I had to stop in 2019 when I was first diagnosed. Last fall, I pulled out a top and finished quilting it, and rediscovered the therapeutic joy in stitching a creation. I’m a machine quilter, and I use my stationary longarm to quilt. My style is a blend of traditional and modern, and I like to fuse both together in my quilts. I’ve fought my disease 3 times, so I know there’s no reason I can’t beat it a fourth time. Over the past few years, I’d buy quilt kits of the patterns and fabrics to make specific projects. I worry about having the strength and stamina to finish them all before it’s my time. I’ve learned from you that all the unfinished projects don’t matter, it’s the joy in the process that matters the most. My personal motto is ‘Just keep stitching.” Thank you so much for sharing your home and life with us. You are living my dream of a quiet cottage in the country with a garden, a crazy goose, and cats. You have a new fan in the US, from northern Illinois in the Midwest. I wish you peace, health, joy in the new year. ~Les

[@jmf2674]

@@leshaygood6054 best of the best to you!!

[@lindaharrison175]

Les ... some people call those unfinished projects WIPs ..." works in progress"... I'm sorry to hear your cancer came back ... I live in North Carolina , praying for you to have a complete recovery ... hang in there ... like you yourself said, you beat it three times already .

[@marleneclark4186]

Les, thinking of you and saying a prayer. Yes you can beat it a 4th time. You go girl. Give a little stitch each day will be a great distractor. God bless 😊

[@lifeofjoy9404]

I love your note to Kate, and am wishing you strength to recover again and to continue your beatiful journey. Hugs from the Oregon side of the Lime Green Sofa! Joy

[@allisonkohtz8540]

Additional love and good energy from another quilter in Minnesota. Don’t consider your projects work, but your joy. That in itself can be healing. Wishing you the best. ❤

[@paulah5342]

I have totally adopted your philosophy of using what you have - and I too have lots including fabric my Mother had when she passed 12 yrs ago. I’m so inspired ❤ thanks Kate and Anna for your wonderful videos including your tutorials. 😊

[@sherryconroy3507]

It’s so relaxing listening to your lovely voice. I like that you speak slowly and distinctly. When I get stressed by life’s happenings, I take a few minutes to sit and watch your video. I’m calmed every time, without fail. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@silvanap.1930]

The same here. It’s like therapy at the end of the day , when I use to watch your videos. How much I have learned from you Kate. Since quilting isn’t very common here in Germany, I am very grateful to have you. Thank you so very much, Kate. You are a blessing to so many people. I wish you and your family a wonderful and blessed New Year. Much love from Germany

[@patsydalsto107]

I agree too! Such a lovely voice and great videos! My cat Killian even seems to recognize Kate’s voice and will watch with me. 😊

[@friedareading6814]

Me too😃

[@bacquilt1055]

Oh Thank goodness someone else looks at old started projects and can’t remember what the plan was or better “ I don’t recall even making this”! Made me chuckle. Thanks Kate!

[@lindawoollams8332]

Hi Kate - I think the strip

[@lisawallace1741]

In 2020 I started quilting 100% from my stash. My goal was to use the entire stash, and by the end of February 2025 I'll be done. It will be something like a hundred quilts, most of them approximately 50" by 70". It's deeply satisfying and in a wonderful surprise to me, has significantly increased my design skills

[@kittyswanson3611]

Wow! That is impressive😮

[@stonewallsfarm3105]

I am impressed. Not a quilter. A knitter with a shop. Use up all the stash. Wow! What a thought. Well done!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Congratulations on such a huge accomplishment! That definitely sounds like something I should do (although I’d have to start with a huge declutter and organization of all my fabric strewn about everywhere and anywhere!).

[@marymartin2759]

My grandmother was a seamstress back in the depression. She used to say, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

That is a wise saying! x x x

[@victoriamyatt1709]

What a lovely saying, hope u don't mind if I stitch that on to a scrappy strip quilted cushion.

[@dianelabrecque691]

For the adding machine strips: several together for lap or baby quilts, three together for placemats, several together side by side making it long for a table runner. If you still have some, you could sew together and make more cushions for your cabin.

[@keenDesign64]

OOOh... just a suggestion for you and Anna Kate.... how about selling packs of scraps etc off in your shop and seeing what people make with the pieces and semi-finished materials? I know it's wonderful to have a "clear out and look through" all of our many unfinished projects but it can become overwhelming as we pop stuff back with a long list of things to finish. I think this idea would be a winner and so nice for the Lime Green Sofa members to receive some of your bits n bobs. Love from The Netherlands xxxxxx

[@futasupastah]

That’s actually a fantastic idea. People sell these sort of “kits” on eBay, along with UFOs for others to take on and finish or re-designate the fabrics to another project. It’s always cool to see what people come up with!

[@ketagilliland6931]

That would be a fun idea!

[@chrisfiller465]

Outside dining is very popular in the summer and I think your adding machine tape strips would make fabulous placemats for the outside table. Then the pink set could be made into placemats to give away on your channel. Xx

[@NannaLiz]

Hi from Colorado! I am retired and 70 years old. I must have at least 100 projects in plastic boxes and hundreds of yards of fabric, all fabulous and bought when on sale. Most of my quilts are for Quilts for Kids and Quilts of Valor. I realize I will never fiinish all the quilts I want to make before I die, but it doesn't bother me one bit. I know it will make someone or some people very happy to either buy at my estate sale or have the fabric given to them by my children. Imagine my friends realizing what a hoarder I was! It makes me smile just thinking about it. I think I will take your theme and run with it in 2025 - use what I have! Keep the videos coming; I enjoy them so much.

[@vickierardin3086]

Hello from Iowa, love watching your videos, you have inspired me to dig out a quilt that started years ago. Time to finish😊

[@cynthiamorianti3719]

LOL, I had to laugh. I could have wrote the same story. Age 70, I will never sew all my material that I have.This past summer I read on line that JOANNS had put most of the Libberty on sale for $10.45 a yard. I went nuts and spent over a $100.00 on Liberty. Now I have to get sewing. Nana Cindy

[@meperez3]

😊 I am almost 70, not retired, and I am in the same boat.

[@floosyfox5125]

NannaLiz, I am in North-West England, but if I could drive to your house, I would do so just to give you a hug. What a brilliant way to frame things in your mind!

[@NannaLiz]

@@floosyfox5125 Hugs to you! Before Covid, we visited England and Scotland numerous times and loved it. Keep looking up!

[@elainehubbard2875]

Orphan blocks make great lap quilts for wheel chairs and also nursing homes for sitting in chairs. Great project for those lonely patients to receive. Great guild project that we have done .

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

That is a lovely idea. I'll do some research for local people who might need some. x x x

[@fernwoodfarmshomestead4412]

Love this idea. There are so many elderly that are so appreciative of someone making them something like this.

[@lindadickinson3403]

Hi, just lost my husband and went to recover his belongs. Couldn't find his quilt that he always had on his bed. Sometimes things get lost in care homes. I really hope that quilt brings comfort to someone else xxx

[@lifeofjoy9404]

I have two things I very much want to finish! My brother was paralyzed in a car accident last April, and life changed dramatically. I'd just begun learning to sew and quilt, and embellish things with beads and embroidery. I had only just discovered Kate's magical world of creativity when life came tumbling down around me. Many projects were left unfinished due to no time or energy to do anything but care for him at home. All I could do was watch Kate in rare spare moments as part of my Self Care. Happily, things have settled down a bit now; we have a care routine, and the anger and depression are lifting so I can tackle unfinished projects with joy again. I have a cuddle-size potato chip quilt that simply needs its backing & quilting, and that's going to be my first Get It Done project. My brother needs a colorful quilt over his legs when we take him to his Dr appts, so it's for him! After that, I'll finish a quilted batik tablerunner that simply needs its borders, backing and quilting. That project will soon brighten my dining table with its bright colors and embroidered & beaded embellishments. Thanks for getting me through a very rough year, Kate and friends on the Lime Green Sofa!

[@SuseMck994]

Onwards and upwards - not always the easiest thing to do, but here's to a better 2025 for you!

[@bonnieh2123]

Prayers sent for energy, patience, help, and time for you. Caregiving is so hard. I’ve been the sole 24/7 caregiver for my husband for 11 years and understand the challenges. We do the best that we can and just remember to give ourselves grace.

[@bonnieh2123]

I would make a Liberty Bohemian quilt. Use the adding machine strips and the hand/machine runs and the log cabin squares all together.

[@nancynorwood6169]

Just a note for your brother - and yourself - please find a Feldenkrais practitioner. In -person is a great start, plus there are many free online classes. Like Kate mentions, hand sewing is great therapy, and Feldenkrais lessons focus on the remarkable benefits of going slowly, in small ways, finding what is easy, making the impossible possible, the possible easy, then the easy elegant. Learning to be observant of yourself without competition, and the awareness it brings, is so calming and restorative. Much like using your body’s box of scraps and unfinished projects, you can form new brain pathways that are now useful, sort of quilting neuroplasticity !

[@ChrisHupe]

Blessings to you and your brother and hoping that 2025 will bring with it new and renewed goodness in your lives!

[@cindymatthews8757]

Kate, the adding machine tape strips would make a great border on a quilt.

[@deannaboggs8585]

my immediate thought as well!

[@sandieemig4593]

Absolutely agree. Love your videos!

[@aprilgreen2006]

I thought of that as well maybe on the color wash one, or with that use those as the binding.

[@ljohnson47421]

@@aprilgreen2006 my thought also! Then make a pink baby quilt from the pink adding machine strips.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Lot's of people suggesting this. I'll take it into consideration ha ha x x x

[@thecreativecove6898]

Quilted child’s jackets for the blue and pink piles. Love all your upcoming 2025 projects. Very inspirational.

[@marynimocks6791]

Are Anna's eyes blue? I think it would make a stunning simple summer kimono-style wrap for her!

[@suecrossgrove]

What a very good, even perfect idea!

[@LyndaPogue]

Yes! A kimono wrap for Anna. She would love that! Great idea Mary!

[@susanharrell8902]

Colorwash log cabin of pinks & blue

[@sueschultz1770]

Love the idea of a kimono-style wrap.

[@gailgaddy5340]

I think Anna’s eyes are brown, but she would love that kimono I’m thinking great idea.😊

[@NannaLiz]

One more comment after I watched this video again: Concerning the adding machine paper strips, I started thinking about your pond and lake and thought, "Wouldn't it be lovely to make the blue strips be the water on the bottom of the quilt?" You could incorporate any green you might have, together with yellow in making some log cabins next, as the grass, going on point across the next row up. I'm thinking of a sunrise or sunset over a rippling pond that has grass by it. The next row going up could be pale oranges, if you have any, and then add your already-made red/pink strips on top of that. Depending on the length of the quilt, you could even add some darkish cloud strips at the very top. Find a super picture of a sunset or sunrise over water that you like and make it awesome. I don't think your strips would be good for babies because Liberty is just a bit dull for that (just my opinion).

[@susanhazelton6645]

That would be a great idea to do with those strips

[@fjordpaulinchen]

Dear Kate, thank you for your idea "use what you have". I will follow them too. My idea for the blue and pink stripes is... Make a double face small quilt... one side in blue, the other in pink. Use it on a chair. So you can decide which mood you would prefer.... One day the blue mood and the other day you use it turned in the pink mood🩵🩷😊 Use it maybe in the small cabin 😘

[@melaniedzwonchyk7480]

“Walk through the door, have a chat, buy a thing, go home”: this sounds so lovely!

[@donaldahrens1126]

"She who dies with the most fabric wins" . I will probably win because in my stash I have at least 70 years of fabric I have purchased over those years and that's not even counting the fabric I inherited from my mother in law who was born in 1887. I'm not embarrassed because this year I have discovered English Paper Piecing while watching The Last Homely House - it gives me a reason to have needle and thread in my hand through my waking hours and use this fabric. in my stash.

[@silvanap.1930]

Oh how wonderful to read this little story about you and even about the fabric you still have from your mother-in-law. It is amazing. It would be wonderful to see them and to touch them, and be taken back into the “good old days” …also by listening to some stories of your life. May God bless, Madam. Warm greetings from Germany

[@deborahharris8986]

SABLE SABLE stands for Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy It refers to the practice of accumulating fabric that may not be used during a person's lifetime.

[@alicecowan3499]

I am going to try that too! ❤ EPP that is lol

[@junenutter495]

Love it!

[@chrisberry9017]

That sounds like a really wonderful stash! My weakness is wool, and the attic is full! When I’m asked if I have sufficient loft insulation, I reply, ‘does wool count?’ Oh yes, comes the answer, wool makes wonderful insulation. I don’t go into details regarding the form it takes!

[@donnaanderson7159]

The Quilted Forest channel does an annual project of the month where she picks 12 unfinished projects of varying completeness. She puts each in its own box with fabric needed to finish, randomly numbers each from 1-12, then each month draws the number of a project to complete. She gets so excited to see what she’s drawn and really does finish the project. It seems like a great way to gently force one’s self to put a project to bed. I enjoy your channel.

[@pennyking-cox8124]

Has to be baby quilts. 3years ago I did the same thing. Determined not to buy any more fabric. Had to use what I had. Didn’t think I could stick to it having such a passion for fabric. But so far, so good. Not so much in the way of unfinished projects, as just a horde of beautiful fabric. Made 20 baby quilts last year alone for charity and one full size quilt as a gift, also bags. At 76 I know I’m never going to be able to achieve as much as I had planned but will keep working on it. I agree with you about hand stitching helping to clear the mind. I’m sure by the year end you will feel very pleased with all you’ve accomplished, using up all that beautiful Liberty fabric. Keep up the good work Kate. Wishing you a very happy new year.

[@Lynette-qh3tw]

I like the idea of shopping your own fabric stash. Beautiful fabrics and it's all free!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

wow! 3 years! You must've had a robust stash! Great work! x x x

[@dorothydishman4664]

Your comment about using the Liberty machine tape units in a log cabin layout is exactly what I was thinking. How cool that would be. .

[@kimwilhelm9226]

Not sure why, but the first thing that popped in my mind was dressing gowns for Anna, Martha, and Rita!!

[@jeaninegunn4118]

I thought same thing!!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Oh! they would certainly be lovely gifts! x x x

[@faithlinkministries]

I would make one of those Jackets that get sewn onto a simple long sleeve jersey/sweat shirt top that you cut down centre front and sew your strips onto🙃

[@NancyForester]

A quilted jacket! Or more than one! From the colour wash fabric 💙

[@celieaguayo9000]

Love that idea❤

[@kmp1956]

You read my mind!

[@loripower-mv4vk]

I was fabric shopping on-line this afternoon. I remembered the new video you posted, and took a break to sit on The Lime Green Sofa. I smiled when I heard "Use what you Have". You have inspired me once again, Kate! I deleted everything in my cart, and it feels great! Thank you for all that you do. I am a fan from Wisconsin.

[@pambrady9453]

As soon as I saw the adding machine blues and pinks, I thought LOG CABIN!!! It would be such a happy quilt. Thanks for sharing your UFO's with us. I thought I was the only one. LOL! Thank you for all of your videos - they are so peaceful in our chaotic, rushed and distracted world. A much needed breath of calm.

[@carpete6978]

I did that in 2024 and continuing it through this year. I am 77 and I will have to live to be 120 to finish what I have 😂. Unmercifully teased by my children. 🎶😉

[@Loridye3605]

Kate I think the adding machine tape strips in blue would be a beautiful binding for the color change quilt if you finish it. The pink adding machine stripes would make a beautiful baby quilt. I think the idea for the 12” squares as cushions or pillows is perfect. Can’t wait to see what you decide on. It will be beautiful whatever you decide , I’m sure!

[@barbarabrasted-maki875]

I had a similar idea. Put a narrow solid (or solid-ish) border around the finished part of the colorwash quilt, and then use the blue adding machine pieces as a wider border. Lap-sized quilt, done.

[@flowerchildheirloom]

Thank you for sharing Kate and keeping me company as I create the largest Liberty rainbow quilt I have ever created. We need to compare our Liberty stashes 😆

[@lewmtnhome]

Kate, you have really done it now…everyone is so inspired. I can just hear all the sewing machines over the world humming away and creating beautiful pieces of art. Love your videos.

[@jmf2674]

For the adding machine blue strips...perhaps a 3/4 " sashing of a cream or off white between each set.. could be various sized , and alternate direction.. OR the skinny sashing could be in a real WOW color 🎉🎉. 😂❤ Thanks for fun with Kate...seems WE are all very fond of you !!!

[@JennyBirkby]

I came here to say the same! Have seen beautiful quilts made with these strips and sashing in between, made into blocks then alternate the direction at 90 degrees. Pale blue and pale pink sashing maybe?

[@chirindac1918]

What about navy between the blues.

[@debbiehuber7110]

I think a solid blue or pink between the pieced adding machine tapes would be lovely.

[@agnesjamont6415]

Hi Kate, thank you for inspiring me to get out of my head and into my hands today. Feeling a bit flat after the holidays. I don’t have a brilliant idea for what to do with the beautiful Liberty fabrics, perhaps offering up small bundles in your shop? With instructions to make small projects, like the lavender bags? For those of us who can’t have a Liberty stash, it would be fun to to have some in our sewing basket. Lots of love, Agnes

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

That's a nice idea. I'm not sure I have quite enough to make kits for the shop, though ... x x x

[@KatieMacQueen]

I decided years ago to lean into my creative flow and not care about project monogamy. Then I started losing track of my projects, so I made a notebook. It's got an index, and each project reads like a journal. When I go to put it away, I take precise notes and then when it resurfaces I know where I left off. It's covered in homely house stickers! I'm absolutely a process quilter. The steps and motions are important to me, rather than the finished product.

[@jotijskens1361]

...not care about project monogamy...❤

[@tosca584]

Hello Kate they are beautiful. I would make a quilted jacket using the colour wash blocks.

[@FrancesSmeby]

For me, I work on one thing for a long while and get kind of bored or in a rut. Then something new and exciting comes along and I get doing that and leave the other behind.

[@labnurse1]

For the adding machine strips, Bonnie Hunter uses a lot of them in her quilts. Another idea is to simply put sashing between them and have a lovely quilt. Thanks for your video. Love watching you.

[@susannapastorik5547]

Great idea, thanks.

[@yuliyalapierre7027]

Use both pink and blue adding strips to make two tone bargello style quilt

[@suzisaintjames]

Once you've filled your quota for cabin cushions, what about tote bags. ... I was using my quilted tote bags for groceries and the clerk said: I love these insulated bags for refrigerated or frozen foods. It's so smart. I didn't think of them as insulated bags... I just love quilting! 🤫 But now, they are insulated grocery bags! 💕🌞🌵😷

[@fluffylee41]

I have made quilted grocery bags, too. I always get compliments on them.

[@karengiannini4400]

I had to laugh when you said you don't feel guilty. Sometimes I DO feel guilty about NOT feeling guilty. It's the pleasure and joy from creating and revisiting isn't it? As far as your adding machine tapes, I would love a scrappy scarf using the blues. When I bundle up to brave the cold weather, I often wish I could just grab my quilt. Why not have it in scarf size to take along? Would you try it out and gift it to me? I'd treasure it forever. Blessings!

[@meatdog]

Oh so happy to have a seat on the lime green sofa today with a cup of hot tea and the best company with all of my world wide friends. Kate, I like that you are using what you have. I'm always doing the same due to never having quite enough money to buy what I want all the time.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Lovely to be sitting here next to you x x x

[@nbc911]

The colourwash quilt looks amazing. I do hope you walk us all through finishing it 😊

[@mrsdscraftdesk]

In just 8 minutes, you had over 100 thumbs up! Thanks for being you, and thanks for sharing so much with us.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

You are so welcome! x x x

[@LauraSup]

I think the adding machine strips would make a striking border on a quilt or perhaps done like a jelly roll race quilt for an all over very scrappy result! Scrappy quilts are very nostalgic for me because that is mostly what my grandma made! She didn’t have much! She only used what she had and repurposed old clothes or other fabrics to create magnificent quilts that were always loved and adored!❤

[@CathBellamy]

Last Jan, I made exactly the same decision as you have and spent all year working with what fabric I had. I couldn't believe how much I made and have only used half up!! It is soooooo rewarding using what you have and have forgotten or discarded!! X

[@sarahlowes6213]

I've been watching this on a day when I'm experiencing severe anxiety, which I hate, but your interesting videos do help.

[@flobee222]

For the strip pieces I immediately thought log cabin too! Pink and blue mixed together after being cut down to smaller strips...it could be glorious! Love the idea of "use what you have".

[@puffyjo]

With the log cabin block as the center

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I love log cabin quilts! such a joy to make x x x

[@JeaWis]

When I saw the adding machine strips my first thought was, table runner and place mats.

[@dckroyer4451]

Oh, I hope you take that log cabin - cushion size now - half in pinks, half in blues, and make a full size quilt. I am a big fan of log cabin quilts!!! The long strips of adding machine pieced ones I can really see making a quick baby boy and other pink a baby girl quilt without too much more work! Such fun opportunities you have ahead of you with what's been started. I'm still laughing about the getting ahead of yourself one...definitely put growing lavender, harvesting and drying lavender on your 2025 plans! Love you, Mavis.

[@Emma.D.]

I made my scraps into adding machine tapes and made Tote bags with them. They made great gifts for friends and family. Even sold some for a local charity.

[@TheDragonflyStitchery]

Hello Kate! I just love listening to you…you have a lovely soothing voice along with all the same type projects I love. God bless you in this new year!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you so much!

[@saradavies1677]

I'm accidentally doing "use what you have 2025" because a couple of ladies from my church de-stashed their fabric by passing them on to me. What I love about it is the huge variety I've suddenly got, fabrics or colours or prints that I'd never normally buy, it's really pushing my creative boundaries. I'm looking forward to following your 2025 journey!❤

[@mydanshi9683]

I would use the adding machine tape strips as a border for a quilt. I have quite a bit of it myself to use one day.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Perhaps! x x x

[@moirahenriksen3527]

I make big floor cushions out of my liberty scraps I sew all sort together and they turn out fabulous. My grown family love them . I love all your unfinished things. I too have decided to to use my quilting stuff this year as well. Love your channel xx

[@SunnyMorningPancakes]

I have been thinking of making a reading cushion recently (a triangle/wedge shape situation) and I think the tape strips could work for that. But also giant floor cushions made of liberty sound so luxurious.

[@kelleysecrest5245]

The adding machine strips would make a beautiful summer quilt for your cabin!

[@lovemomo1964]

Baby quilts would be lovely or a reversible quilt would be lovely 🦋

[@susanschank6064]

I like the idea of reversible!

[@user-Tdunham132]

Don’t be embarrassed by what you love! Everyone has something they enjoy, whether it is cars, tools, books, Knick knacks, etc. most of us quilters have more fabric than we will use in a lifetime and have many unfinished projects. Life is too short to regret or be embarrassed about being creative!

[@terryrowland398]

I would make a scrappy liberty quilt coat out of of all the different patchwork sections Kate. It would be wonderful

[@heleneikerenkotter2950]

You are so correct about using what you have. My sister tells her adult children to shop at her home . Then find what they need and save money and helping my sister lighten the load. I also try to shop at home. After many years of sewing we accumulate many sewing products including fabric . 🥳

[@ilselauwers6009]

That is so funny to read because that is exactly what all of my children have been doing for years now. 🤗

[@lindasuejohnson9612]

I like the idea of using the blue and pink paper tape strips in a giant sized log cabin. I think it would be a very innovative use of what you have already done. Maybe even creating the individual blocks to be lap quilt size. Huge quilt made from huge log cabin squares and BOLD as can be.

[@aliciaj3232]

I think the strip blocks would be lovely used log cabin style! A gorgeous picnic throw for out by the children’s play area in your garden 😊

[@junestobbs6575]

I think baby quilts would be gorgeous lucky babies

[@shellyholdren6120]

Amen to that Kate! I have decided to remove the word "should" from my quilting vocabulary in 2025 and just do what feels good and inspires me! Blessings to you all!!

[@ljnoble5171]

The blue liberty scraps on the adding machine tape are "summer jacket" in my eyes.

[@heather5196]

I have just used a fabric I have had in my stash for 30 years to recover some dining room chairs that I thrifted from a charity shop recently. Each seat has a different bird motif. I love how they look. I would make the adding machine tape into one large piece of fabric and cut it up to use to make different size knitting project bags with a double drawstring to colossal them. They are very popular with we knitters and crocheters.

[@carolpitt9647]

Another idea could be aprons , table runners , place settings for tables , Napkins matching table clothes - You could make curtains for the grandchildren (?) …. Happy creating

[@joseduijf-arets1422]

Maybe I would cut them in length and make them for binding or for borders. Or make a quilt with big borders in only blue without prints.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Nice idea! x x x

[@judyhumphreys3906]

I have been working on using what I have for several years. I inherited fabric from my mother and I added that to my stash. I cut the fabric into usable size squares - 5", 4" etc.- and then find designs that I can use these fabrics with. I make scrappy quilts and donate them to the Linus Project. I find that it is challenging and fun to make the fabrics and colors that I have work together into a pleasing design.

[@susannetyree7217]

Great idea to use what you already have and not go out and purchase more. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore and years ago my resolution was to not make resolutions. It seemed like I was a weakling when trying to carry out my plans, but I think this idea is doable. I have tons of fabric and have become more of a collector instead of a doer. Thanks Kate for the inspiration. 🥰

[@lynnedenney9771]

"...become more of a collector instead of a doer..." Oh my...THAT'S ME!

[@yvonnestreeter2820]

As I watched this, I was knitting on a wool cap, with literally four unfinished knitting projects sitting around me. I started this around Christmas, because a really nice woman gave me a skein of yarn that her late mother had spun and dyed. When she handed it to me, I knew how I was going to use it, and started immediately. Had to smile at your video here, because I have a room full on knitting AND quilting projects in process. How we can relate to your pondering here.

[@carolannvincentdesigns]

I would mix the blue and pink adding machine paper strips. I’m not sure in what way but I love the two colours together. It’s a wonderful idea to concentrate on what you already have for this year’s projects instead of buying more.

[@janespond922]

Maybe with shades of plain pinks and blues ?

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I like pink and blue together also, though not as much as I like green and pink! he he x x x

[@janiceclark1466]

Love the idea of a boy quilt/ girl quilt!! They would be beautiful!!!❤❤

[@gloriamorris8766]

I love your idea of “use what you have”. I have so many unfinished and “dreamed about” projects that I was becoming discouraged and then failing to start anything! This was very encouraging! Thank you!

[@darlenemiller9990]

Yes, baby quilts came to mind; lap quilts for nursing homes; or Linus quilts. Such pretty projects to play with. Who needs new fabric? ❤

[@patriciamillar5496]

I keep trying to catch up with all your videos and wondering when a new one was coming and here it is! I decided last year to get back to sewing and quilting and making that my focus for this year. I built a stash before retiring but I keep falling down rabbit holes and trying other crafts. Hope 2025 is a wonderful year. I will be sitting on pins and needles on the lime green sofa waiting for each new video.

[@cathysnider4657]

Baby quilt is perfect

[@jeanniepatrick5533]

I love the baby quilt idea. The blues are so beautiful.

[@SweetCaroline1224]

I have a lot of fabric, which, when I bought it, I loved it. I still love it, but I've decided that I can't enjoy them if they are folded up in storage. So I have started making quilts for a church charity. The other quilters use a lot of dark, traditional fabrics. My stash is all colorful, contemporary prints and solids. I'm hoping that after I donate a few more, I can influence the other quilters to use bright colors, too, and not be afraid that the colors they choose "won't be right" (whatever that means!) So I'll be joining you in using what I have. I know I'll have a lot of fun using my wonderful stash of colorful fabrics!

[@julianneflagg4973]

Anything that you truly don't want to finish, you could hand to a friend to finish. You could also put them each into a paper bag and put it in your shop for sale, like a grab bag surprise. Or perhaps auction for charity? Perhaps some projects could be finished... Once a long time ago I traded projects with a quilting friend. She finished mine and I finished hers. Then we switched back. It was so much fun to see how she brought life to my unfinished project. Anyway.. have fun, enjoy whatever you choose to do with your 2025 projects... And good luck with only using what you have.

[@kirstenneese5530]

I give all my scraps I don't want to a friend and she makes lap blankets for shut ins and hospitals

[@julianneflagg4973]

@@kirstenneese5530 last month I cleaned up and donated a box of three inch squares to a group of ladies helping make quilts for the people on the honors flights. Some of the ladies are older and struggle to cut out pieces. So they are having a blast using up my scraps. I may cut them some more.

[@saraborisch5343]

Yep...baby quilt! Thanks for your transparency!

[@ninadukette3340]

Amazing how we can finish someone else's fast but not ours.

[@deborahmarshall6263]

For the pinks and blues. I love the idea of two small baby quilts, one pink and one blue. However these would also look really good as piano key boarders...

[@harmonizetheworld]

I am also dedicating '25 to finish every project that is half finished or write the project off. So I have already finished off three with another two nearly done. I know life will feel a lot lighter after all done, and open new opportunities for a great new project without the mental weight of what is unfinished. Inspiring video well done.

[@JanLucas-k1n]

YES, make a log cabin with the fabric strip on adding machine tape!

[@SUGPIAQBARBIE]

Kate, you have taught me the freedom to let things take time and not rush through. It has the best year stitching ever! Thank you.

[@cherylwilliams42]

Kate, well said. I have received that same lesson from her also. Thank you for voicing it for me.

[@sharonleib7832]

The blue and pinks would make lovely throws or the baby blankets with some soft milky for backing

[@sarahkirtlands7062]

Idea for adding machine blue/pink liberty fabrics: add sashing, maybe cornerstones in solid color(s). Quilt size - to fit cot/bed in cabin.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Nice idea! x x x

[@kathleenchyrywaty2360]

A few years ago I took all my unfinished squares and stripes and put them all together into a quilt. It came out beautiful. It takes some planning. I did find making blocks and sewing them together the easiest. Took no pains putting them together. Did not worry about matching seams. Let me know if you want a picture.

[@karensmith4042]

Baby quilts get my vote for the pink and blue strips. Happy 2025, use what you have is a lovely idea.

[@dragonknitter]

A baby quilt would be amazing

[@TheH20please]

Thank you for another lovely visit. I have been quilting and sewing for more than 50 years. Yes, indeed, I collected hundreds of yards of cotton fabric in this wonderful era. In 2020 I downsized to my tiny house where I live full time. It is 12 ft X 24 ft (approx 3.65 meters X 7.31 meters) with no added storage. It was most difficult to part with my treasured fabric and books. I kept twenty 18 gallon totes packed with fabric. I enjoy taking the various unfinished projects and sewing them into 12 to 18 inch blocks. That is the current goal and also using only fabric I currently have. I have not purchased any new fabric except for specific requests by family members and muslin ... one can always use quality muslin. Have a colorfully delicious 2025.

[@lindamorgan4793]

Strip sets make lovely, cozy quilts/throws! I really enjoy your video. Always comforting.

[@travelswithmytrauma]

Love your intention of using what you have! I’ve been thinking about this regarding all purchases

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

It certainly feels like the right decision for the planet x x x

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

NO BUY 2025 ! Right there with you Kate. I will be so happy to use up my bins and bins of fabric and have space and not closets full of fabric from 20 - 30 years of sewing and making things.

[@pebblem4612]

Couldn't agree more . My motto too for 2025. Use what you have got. Thank you for being such an inspiration.🌼

[@susanbanack4855]

I can envision paper tape cushions as a part of your collection for your cabin. Thanks for keeping us entertained and inspiring us to work on our projects as well.

[@eileenwall736]

Adding machine tape strips suggestion: Make a spiral quilt of whatever size/shape you wish. Sew solid fabric sash on one long side of each strip, then sew them together end-to-end. Decide on size of center and continue around until your desired size.

[@DianneIllsley]

A summer shall wrap would look fabulous with jeans for the summer very bohemian ❤❤❤❤

[@lisaworkman4293]

Kate I think you should sew all the blues together and then appliqué of picture of your goose!

[@lisashirtz7224]

You have such humility and honesty, Kate. It just endears you to us more. ❤

[@candygrubisic]

Those hand-stitched square block strips are SO pretty. Lavender bags will be fun. So many ideas :) You could sew 3 together and treat each one as a block. You could cut them into half square triangles and sew a pink to a blue perhaps. It would be pretty just sewing all of the strips together into one nice size baby quilt. Yeah, I wouldn't be embarrassed one little bit either. It just means you've been creative and using up scraps at the same time. I think the blues on the design wall will be pretty sewn together even if you don't do a full color wash. A scrappy sampler quilt could be fun to do with stray blocks.

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

A lot of people are doing a year of using what they have. I think it is a great idea. I am joinig in as well. 🙂 Especially when you are older, some of us have accumulated so many things. We ladies at our knitting cafè speak frequently of this. Some of us have so many sweaters, that we started to knit and give away makes for good causes. This year I am also attempting to sew up all my patchwork squares and unfinished quilts. I am in the same situation as you Kate. I have a lot of different piles with already pre cut squares. Last night I woke up at three o´clock, thinking I could sew a new bedcover out of one pile and then make curtains out of another pile of squares for my sewing room. Then I thought of making cushion covers for my dining room benches (the sitting cushions) and make matching pillows to put on the benches as well. Another idea was, to cut up all the fabric I will never use for making clothes or quilting and just make strips. Sew the strips together and roll them up into balls for later use of making braided rugs or crochet ruggs and mats. Huggs from the Schurwald Forest, Germany.

[@victoriapowell1754]

Hi Kate. Prayers for safety during storm Eowyn. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeanballiro5818]

I have made a couple of 'coin' quilts. Long columns of coins separated by a solitary fabric,either solid or print, to stabilize the coins. I have a few boxes of fabric!

[@lindastrous5243]

What are coin quilts?

[@lindastrous5243]

Maybe make a few pillows for the cabin and a few to sell in the shop.

[@dsch7080]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfcdaFsoKljlcUsi=HPEN-Npe6ZrNzYLk Jenny Doan's take on a coin quilt

[@lindastrous5243]

@@dsch7080 thanks.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Oh, that's a new one for me! x x x