Sam Wilde Made this Fabric - I Made this QUILT!

Sam Wilde is a new designer for Free Spirit Fabrics, who very kindly sent me a fat quarter bundle of his line Florescence. It is not my usual style, so I scratched my head over what to do with it. But I have always wanted to make an optical illusion quilt and this was the perfect fabric! I found some inspiration on Pinterest and it’s not hard to work out the pattern. I used Kona grey for the sashing with a black shadow.
I usually hand quilt my quilts, but I thought machine quilting would suit this better. So I plan to send this quilt to my friend Cath - The Cumbrian Long Arm Quilter. This will be sold in aid of charity, later in the year.
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Kate xxx

[@patriciasmith6992]

Kate i want to thank you for being such a kind person. My son killed himself 2 years ago. I have been with you for years. And when my heart is breaking i sit down and watch you. With tears rolling down my face your wonderful personality always helps me get out of my heartbreak and into my hands. I have made more quilts with you in the last 2 years than ever. I give them all away. Thank you again for giving me a place on your lime green sofa.

[@trixiessalonct4501]

So sorry for your loss:( she is quite calming in her way isn’t she…

[@Kitkatrey]

@patriciasmith6992 My deepest sympathy for your loss.

[@pattihansen6099]

My condolences for your loss.❤

[@kdwardell]

Oh, I'm so sorry! Be kind to yourself and be glad for having found a pleasant and useful distraction. I'm sure the pain is overwhelming at times.

[@marthesegauci5718]

Condolences. Rest in Peace 🌹

[@CherylMcGregor]

When you become a quilter, all those times we said ‘we will never use algebra in our real lives’, it comes back to haunt us.

[@HidingPlainSight]

Same with geometry😊

[@traceywilliamson6373]

😂😂😂 if they told you this in school, and gave you examples in real life, I think the lessons would have been way more interesting

[@KathiTrujillo-kn6qn]

As a former algebra teacher, I can sympathize! If only we were allowed to teach math in this useful way!

[@judisewnsew6514]

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[@judisewnsew6514]

@@KathiTrujillo-kn6qn ❤

[@Talk-to-the-Pugs]

My husband was my maths genius, I’d go running to him, show him what I had and what I wanted to end up with, and he would figure it out. He was also good at drawing my project out for me. I lost my dear husband 3 years ago after 48 years together. I still ask him for help, and eventually we figure it out . Your quilt is amazing, thank you.

[@inspiringsimple]

I’m so sorry about you losing your beloved husband

[@snoppynewall4922]

❤❤

[@kimberlypaulson4545]

What a treasured memory to have. Sorry for your loss. Take care.

[@lynnbean7200]

So sorry for your loss. My husband too is the maths whizz in our house. He's great at anything to do with numbers but cannot visualise, whereas I can. We make a good team lol.

[@tracycharalambous5223]

I can empathize. I lost my husband almost 3yrs ago after 33 yrs together. I still ask him questions 😊.

[@lshope45]

❤ hello Ms Kate ! My mother who’s turning 88 tomorrow, came across your channel about a month ago and she’s been watching you daily for hours. You have encouraged her to want to make another quilt, she hasn’t made one in years. She calls me to her room all through the day to show me what you’re doing and what supplies and fabrics you’re using ❤. Thanks for sharing your life! You’ve uplifted my mom; she’s been a little sad because she can’t move around like she’d like but she’s inspired now and I’m looking for supplies, tables, and fabrics for her. Lol 😊 please continue your work. My moms name is Lula. She’s still understanding how to like your videos; I try to catch her on some of them. We thank you again for sharing your expertise and beautiful work. ❤ Have a wonderful day 🎉

[@carolcreations26]

This is lovely. My grandmother was a quilter, as am I. She did it to supplement their income after the depression. Her name was Lula. Short for Lougenia. I enjoy Kate as well. I am almost 87 and am thankful to be able to get around on my own.

[@ElizabethHewitt-QuiltingLady]

Thumbs up if your watching it helps Kate out

[@budgetandplanforit8477]

I don’t even watch them first before I hit thumbs up 😂. She deserves every bit of success

[@priscillarogers7697]

The best love it I would like to buy it but I live in P E I. CANADA YOU THE BEST👍🏻

[@madonnareardon9409]

Love your work. At 73 I decided to make my 9 grandchildren a quilt in 9 months just by watching you. Thank you

[@VivienWheeldon]

Wow - just love the effect.

[@linsmith2310]

❤😊 Awesome, I'm 65 learning also, Thank's Kate and Anna, Enjoying Ur Beautiful Creating!! Kate U teach Us Awesome, make easily to follow, I'm going too try Too!! ❤😊

[@ГалинаБорисовна-ъ3т]

Благодарю за идею. Воспользуюсь. Творческих успехов всем рукодельницам.

[@louisepuketapu7365]

Wow go you I have 13 grandchildren I have made all but 2 of them there quilts but it’s taken about 5 years in total so far I’m nearly finished one so then it’s one left although 5 were given baby quilts and they are all getting bigger so I may have to make them all big bed quilts. Haha I love it quilting is just like journeying down the rabbit hole in Alice and Wonderland, there always a new shiny idea 🌟or squirrel 🐿️to follow

[@EN-fl6dv]

I think the designer of the fabric will appreciate how you have used this material. It’s going to be an awesome quilt.

[@angelroost]

As was mentioned in another comment, 17,000 views and 4,800 likes. Leave a thumbs up for all the work it takes to produce a video. It helps the maker.

[@lindaroberts9267]

Really a perfect choice for the fabrics!!! You are a joy to watch in your creative process… thanks for being here ❤

[@rebeccaterry9428]

You truly touch so many lives, your lime green sofa reaches far wider than you can imagine I am sure,what a blessing you are Kate and thank you

[@SandtoSea-3]

I dont make quilts, my mother does. She is mathematically challenged as well. So i do all her calculations and drawings for her. I even make her templates. Kate, you are doing amazing!! It must be this left and right brain thing because you are so creative! A true artisit! Thank you for channel!

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

The optical illusion quilt is the perfect choice for the lovely bold fabric. The black shadows make the colours and patterns sing!

[@brendastajkowski502]

You won't fall asleep while you are making that quilt. The colours seem to pop right off the fabric. Such a happy quilt that will make.

[@mmills7012]

Kate, I loved this illusion quilt. I showed it to my four daughters and some of my grandchildren. I am now working on the sixth illusion quilt with the seventh waiting in the wings. Thank you so much for your inspiration.

[@bonniepreslar4262]

I am the queen of not having quite enough fabric to finish a project! I feel for you!! ☺️

[@ShariReinders]

Love your videos! Love this quilt! Love you! I do have a suggestion for you that has helped me immensely. I had terrible shoulder fatigue from sewing long periods of time. My daughter noticed I was raising my shoulders to sew because my chair was too low. I raised my chair so my elbows were at a right angle to my sewing table , and now I can sew for hours without pain. I noticed your elbows are low when you sew.

[@zormier2002]

I personally have never seen anyone use this method Kate. I think all your quilts are darling just the same as you! Your DIL is very fortunate to have you. My MIL and I get along fabulously so I love when other people do as well.

[@johnsimpson1387]

Your the only person I know who understands the challenge I simply cannot see in my minds eye how things are going to look , I have to make a few wrong ones until it clicks, thanks for understanding x

[@Tichaba124]

Me too! I was always told that no one can choose the worst patterns better than me!

[@tuto108]

So much pleasure watching you work on your beautiful quilt and "visiting" you and your lovely home! Thank you, Kate, for the wonderful visit!

[@suelaughton723]

That is a pattern that every time I see it done, I think, "I want to do that one too!". Yours came out lovely with those fabrics Kate. I was thinking that maybe I could do one with a square from each of the fabrics in my stash. Well, maybe not from ALL the fabrics - that might well cover my whole town! LOL Thanks for sharing with us Kate.

[@elaineenstone6834]

It is a great pattern. The apparent random placement of the patterned fabrics adds to the charm of the quilt. Thank you Kate. 🇬🇧

[@suzannedoonan9246]

Kate, how did you randomize placement of the blocks?

[@maryclemons1048]

How lovely to have a Kate video today. It is a treat to get a glimpse of your life. You are an inspiration. Great to be on the green couch!

[@carolstanton7373]

My son always laughs at us quilters who say we are maths challenged because we use math and geometry all th time. Love your Homely House nd Garden videos.

[@HazelSmith-y4l]

Kate, it's a wonderful quilt. Sitting on the lime green sofa with all your KZbin friends, having a chat and a biscuit. I love watching your videos, always look forward to Sundays to share some time with you. ❤

[@MissGvous85]

I'm thinking that you have somehow manifested 48 hour days with the amount of projects you do. You are simply amazing! I hope I live to 160 as I'll need that time to complete all the projects I have in a queue, on top of what you inspire me with.

[@judehillybilly]

That optical illusion is so effective as a quilt pattern.

[@lindapoe4124]

I am loving the way your quilt has turned out so far. The fabrics just pop right off of the material. I am going to give this pattern a try right after the first of the year. I am busy now making three quilts that need to be done for Christmas presents this year. You have done a wonderful job on your beautiful quilt. I am so glad I found your channel earlier today! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@joanbaughman1613]

I dearly love watching your videos. I also appreciate that you admit troubles as it makes me feel better knowing its not just me. Please keep the videos coming.

[@kdwardell]

I love the "3D" or shadow look! You figured it out right in front of us, which was so special and informative! Well done, so unusual and eye-catching!

[@PatriciaWright-o4i]

Kate this is a thank you for showing us the quilt you made while watching Mark Knopfler concerts...and the wonderful way it all worked out...going to see him in Newcastle and the fact that he BOUGHT your quilt when he found out the story behind it.. You have reminded me how much I love his lyrics and guitar and all the wonder of his concerts..I am now enjoying them again after many years....OOXX

[@twillett100]

Beautiful!!

[@maureenlangerfeld8489]

I think the illusion quilt is the best use of those fabrics! They r all beautiful but they don't relate to each other!❤

[@user-nr5xi9yr1f]

Pure genius, Kate! Thanks for processing in real time. So many of us struggle in the same areas.... and turn out beautiful results.

[@bettysshowtime7400]

Amazing how the fluorescent blocks seem to be floating! Beautiful work Kate👏

[@shirleybrinkman1850]

Beautiful quilt!!! The fabric designer, I’m sure, is very glad he sent the fabric to you to use in this quilt! Love watching your channels!!

[@catherinemurphy6721]

Kate, i enjoy all of your videos. Im so glad i found them. I watch these instead of TV. ❤

[@donnakimball3822]

❤❤❤ Katie, I'm a member of the angely challenged club. And math is out the window. I love your house. And your kitty. Fur babies makes life so much better. Just like grandkids.

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

It's a great way to showcase such a vibrant but varied fabric line. The attention is drawn to it with this design. Good choice Kate.

[@joycekuritzky6569]

I just love the way your quilt turned out. You never disappoint us with all your beautiful quilts. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@sarahyardley1923]

I think my head would explode trying to work that out!

[@margaretmuilwyk3243]

I found you about 1 week ago and I feel very blessed. You have helped me get my quilting mojo back. I love your down to earth attitude and the way you explain things. I too am mathematically challenged. Your quilt looks amazing!

[@JudyWheldon]

I love watching you show different quilts and how you do them. I find myself very much more open to quilt designs that I wouldn't dream of doing.. Thank you ❣️ for sharing.

[@jimrichardson8852]

I'm crazy about the plus sign blocks in progress, just so gorgeous!

[@lisalyon7324]

I love that Kate makes mistakes and modifies as she goes on.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

That quilt was the perfect way to show off that fabric , wonderful.

[@JenniferBelew]

My dear Kate thank you for instruction in humility and good fun. You are my favorite KZbinr at the moment. Joy to you. Glad you are feeling a bit better

[@gaylerichardson900]

This pattern is perfect to showcase these brilliant fabrics! Beautiful job, Kate.

[@HennyPennyrobinson56]

Sometimes we need to stretch our comfort zones. Your quilt is really lovely!

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Oooooh!!😀 Ahhhhh!!😀 WoweeZowee!!😀 This is a great way to showcase the new designer's fabric!👍👍👍👍

[@Kay-xb9cp]

I couldn’t see exactly how the quilt would look until you pinned it onto your board….then all of a sudden the squares just popped out of the fabric and looked 3D…amazing work Kate ❤

[@RosesCraftyStuff]

I'm in awe of your iron! Love the quilt too.

[@nancythomas5426]

I'm so very Happy you chose Sam Wild's Fabrics for this Quilt, it is stunning. The first time I saw that quilt pattern, it was On Donna Jordon's Tutorials, I thought it was magic. Donna used larger blocks but I like it made made with smaller blocks better. I can imagine it with left-over fabrics from some quilts I've made for my family. I imagine it as a peek-a-boo Family quilt for someone. Thanks for the quilting journey, Kate.

[@annclarke5597]

Kate, this is absolutely beautiful. Sam and Free Spirit Fabrics will be pleased with the design and construction. I love the light gray.

[@AKLight2008]

I recently made a shadow quilt. I believe I ripped every seam. Your way of doing it makes so much sense.

[@yvonneaubichon7251]

Kate what a beautiful quilt! You certainly did justice to that gifted fabric. Your Pinterest quilt board looks very similar to mine. Thank you for the reminder and the inspiration to get back to the illusion quilt I started years ago. Thanks again for all that you do. I just love all of your videos quilting or otherwise.

[@davidprazynski6045]

Debbi here. I think this is my favorite quilt that you have made. Beautiful!

[@n.w.414]

What a challenge they sent you! That is quite an assortment of vague fabric. I am not a scrappy fabric quilter but you always seem to make it work.

[@jaynekennedy8469]

I think I’d be tempted to just quilt around the patterned squares which may make them look even more dimensional.

[@katharinawinter3788]

Either that or quilting in the diagonal straight through the edges...

[@emmellj7133]

Thanks for introducing me to Sam Wilde's fabrics! A lovely learning by doing process too. YOU made such a fabulous quilt out of it. 💝🟦🔲🟩🔳💚

[@rfinnie1]

Bravo Kate that quilt is stunning!

[@upriver7047]

It's not a quilt I would have ever consideted making, in a million years but I really do like it! It might be just the ticket for my adult grandson. I also really like Mr Wilde's fabrics though I might swap out the flowery prints for something more masculine. Thank you, Kate you've popoed the stopper in my brain!

[@Janestraut]

All I can say is WOW Katie it’s great.

[@tiburonsaanz]

You got the floating effect figured out beautifully.

[@amyspanne5629]

I'm definitely on team "strip piece and cross cut" for the black & gray pieces. For one reason, when you cut skinny pieces WOF, the WOF direction is more stretchy than the other (warp? weft?) along the selvage direction. Cutting wide and then cross cutting as you do, means less stretching & distorting when you're chain piecing. But, I'm sure you know all that! Stunning quilt, really good use of your fabrics.

[@damogranheart5521]

Oh, my! It is Lovely To Behold!

[@s.a.whirley4559]

Beautiful!!! I love it! You took out the fear of making one! Thank you Kate🤩

[@klaudiagreenaway3111]

Go Kare! Don't put yourself down. You are a fantastic problem solver and always very practical!. I admire the way you tackle challenges. Great job!

[@kimaustin5086]

Brilliant quilt and such wonderful new fabric. Thanks to Kate for making and Sam for the designs.

[@louisepuketapu7365]

Wow this quilt is awesome I too have an optical illusion quilt on my Pinterest boards but like most squirrels it gets lost in the moment but I think it’s time to seriously look into it, yours is so engaging. I love and laugh at yourself conversations I’m the same I was in my sewing room and I said loud “ on you silly thing hit me with a brick” Miss 4 who had been watching Bluey in the lounge came running “ don’t you hit my Nana” 🥰was very confused there was no one standing next to me. I explained Nana had made a mistake she shook her head and said “ it’s not nice to hit anyone Nana even yourself she is correct, note to self, talk to self quietly🤔😂

[@yvonneiversen8749]

Oh Kate, that’s brilliant ❤

[@rosesbaker]

I think you've come up with an excellent method of applying all the narrow strips! Bravo 👏 👏 👏 Keep sharing your marvelous ideas! Necessity is the Mother of Invention 😂

[@debbie1_b]

What an awesome way to use beautiful fabrics that don’t quite go together

[@trishtestrow3366]

I ordered some gifts for myself from Kates shop about 3 months ago, and due to life circumstances I did not get to send this Thank you. It was a small bundle of precious treasures. I live in Australia so was hoping i would receive them in 3months or more. I don’t normally get parcels from the U.K. so my expectations were vague, low and behold i received my parcel safely and beautifully wrapped within 3 weeks. So excited to have items from Kates Shop. Thank you to Kate and her helpers. Trish T.

[@artaberns364]

Wow! Very beautiful, Kate. You did the fabric justice . I love the way you try to figure out how to make it easier for us to understand. Thank you.

[@andreadedufour1651]

Wow,wow,wow. Absolutely love it. The floating illusion is amazing. You are a genius. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dcinrb8538]

My husband bought extra long lint rollers that attach to an extendable 5 ft pole to use on our couch & area rugs....We have cats. I also use them whenever there's a lot of thread bits or string to be picked up. Very useful with or without the pole attachment.

[@pattyturner7634]

This is a great quilt design for this fabric! It allows each fabric to stand alone, yet works together. Now I’m adding an optical illusion quilt to my to-do list!

[@halcyonyorks4454]

The fabric is gorgeous, the quilt top is stunning, and your method of construction is brilliant. What a fun video! Thank you!

[@susannetyree7217]

What beautiful fabric, the designs and colors. Oh yes, first time I found Pinterest I thought only to spend 15-20 minutes on there and 4 hours later…….I’m sure plenty of us have done that. What a great place to get lost in and see so many fun ideas. I’m so glad many of us share a passion for fabric. Am I the only one who gets excited when I see other people’s stash, scraps of fabric? I just love, love, love it. ♥️

[@lindaroberts9267]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful you are amazing… love this quilt 😊

[@LadyEileen13]

Absolutely stunning quilt Kate. My grandson has been asking for a quilt using shades of purple and this will be perfect for that. I love your idea of sewing the black and grey in strips first to stop distortion. I look forward to seeing a new video from you and can’t wait to see what quilting design you decide to use. Thank you for all your inspiration and the tea and biscuits on the lime green sofa.

[@merrim7765]

Wow. That gray is the absolute perfect shade to achieve your objective!

[@colettel2361]

WOW! ❤ Fabulous!! Looks like a big wind might blow them away like leaves in the fall. So cool! Love it! 💞🌻💐🌹🌞

[@iquiltasigoalong]

Well done Kate! Wonderful how you used those different patterns and made this quilt really work.❤

[@lorielove7046]

Isn’t that interesting! That really makes me want to give it a go making a quilt like that Kate! I’m pleasantly surprised at just how much I like it❤ nice job Kate!

[@carolynrockafellow417]

Oh Kate, 😂I suffer from the same affliction I can totally relate. There are a few other quilters I watch that suffer the same thing. Amazing! The quilt is beautiful I love it! You’ve inspired me to tackle this project. I also think I’m going to look something up on Pinterest and an hour or two later I’ve totally forgotten what I wanted to find and am down a completely different rabbit hole 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you for the visit Kate ❤

[@GMPeg]

Oh, Kate, this is absolutely gorgeous! The shadow look makes the different fabrics not clash. It is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@KaciPeterson-d5x]

I love dimensional quilts. Glad you moved on to chain piecing to move things along. Thanks for sharing all of your projects with us. So happy I can sit on the green sofa with you.

[@pattihansen6099]

I can so relate to your challenge to math and angles. I don’t particularly care for math and it is also quite a challenge for me. However, like you, I so enjoy the sewing, creating and ironing that comes with the joy of quilting! I do enjoy your videos and you!

[@michellebretzthrilltheworl358]

I love your idea for the shadow and neutral!!

[@donnachamberlin2526]

What stunning fabrics!!! I just realized that a quilt I designed but haven't finished yet will end up with that illusion type of look to it. I call it Grandma's Lemon Bush. I started it in 2011...no rush😉 as a remembrance of my Grandma and her magical lemon bush that made the BEST lemonade 🍋❤🍋 The dark will represent the ground beneath the bush. With your inspiration it may have just moved up in the queue to get finished. Thank you!❤

[@karinlease3544]

I've always wondered how that was done... Thank you Kate for showing and sharing all the details of your process and the result is fantastic!!!

[@susanmei9980]

PS: Your quilt turned out gorgeous! Great job! 🌷

[@patsywilkerson6725]

Love the illusion quilt. I made one a few years ago as a memory quilt for my neighbor using her husband's shirts. It turned out great!! She loves the quilt. I made the squares 10X5 in order to not cut the shirts into unrecognizable pieces. It is a beautiful quilt pattern.

[@Flash4695]

Absolutely loved this quilt Kate. Lovely colour combination, nice with the grey & black. I usually bumble along and run out of material, every time!

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

In different fabrics, this could be a cool Minecraft quilt for kids.

[@marcellajohnston743]

I made this quilt. It's called Shadow Play. Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics has a free pattern on their website. I used 10" squares. It turned out beautifully. Thank you Kate for inspiration. ❤

[@nicolapepper3354]

I think your maths is spot on. The dimensions and perspectives look amazing. Every quilt made is a celebration of calcuations and working out solutions to problems. It can be challenging but your results are stunning. Beautiful ❤

[@northernkarma9296]

Kate, I thought I wasn't going to like it, but I LOVE it!!!! The gray background really knocks it out of the park! Thank you Sam for sending Kate these beautiful fabrics. 💗

[@jessicarabbit1164]

I think a black binding would frame everything nicely 😍

[@annehayward3506]

This is such a beautiful quilt really shows all the gorgeous fabrics. This quilt is on my bucket list too xx

[@patcoleman1385]

Always admired the optical illusion quilts. You have inspired many of us to try it out. Thank you!