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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • When I made this video, it was just before the most amazing heat wave hit the UK! I was bundled up against the cold and now I can't find a spot to get cool!
    English Paper Piecing then. All the basics that I find useful when I am working on my projects. I will complete this series when I have the samples ready and show you how I finish pieces.
    This is just my way, I love that everyone arrives at their own method of working, this is just meant as a helpful guide.
    The Dish and the Spoon Project is nearing completion. Next week we will visit the last of the talented women who has helped bring this project to fruition. Set a reminder for 31st July at 7pm BST if you want to be sure of your Box!
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    Music from Epidemic Sound this week is called 'Once Before'
    Thank you so much for watching and subscribing to my channel.
    take care
    Love
    Kate
    xxx

КОМЕНТАРІ • 874

  • @grumpy_poo
    @grumpy_poo 2 роки тому +272

    It's funny how we learn things... My older sis is nearly 80, she is a trained tailor and when I was little she was at college learning her trade... she made me the most amazing clothes. I used to watch her and got all the scraps to make dolls clothes... I was telling her of all the dresses I remember her making and how much I learned from her only last week... she was obviously moved at how much I remembered and appreciated her work... Her hand smocking was exquisite.

    • @sharonoconnor7769
      @sharonoconnor7769 2 роки тому +21

      My sisters and I sew, it is so lovely and such a blessing to spend time like that. It"s just a wonderful memory. We all watch videos and share them with each other we have. I am the oldest so I used to watch my mom make my clothes (and for my brothers and sisters too, there were 8 of us) .Sewing was fun and came easy so I made lots of my own clothes and my kids clothes. Now I'm retired and my quilting is my joy. One of my younger sisters did beautiful smocking for her little girls clothes too. I hope younger generation can keep this going.

    • @hp-cs7mx
      @hp-cs7mx 2 роки тому +13

      How lovely that you could share that with your sister.

    • @sandygardner6060
      @sandygardner6060 2 роки тому +16

      what a wonderful idea using the children's books for your EPP papers! making it a bit more fun! I use heart punch in the center of mine since someone said a hole punch gives you something to grab when removing the papers using a crochet hook.

    • @janicevisger497
      @janicevisger497 Рік тому +5

      @KATE- I LOVE the idea of v Usain g children's story book pages for the paper-shaped EPP pattern pieces!! @Sandy Gardner, a hole punch in the center of the shapes is an amazing idea!! THANKS so very much, ladies!! ♡♡♡

    • @maryday7602
      @maryday7602 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for sharing your story about your sister teaching you to love sewing. Great way to build kind memories.

  • @connybrucke7518
    @connybrucke7518 Місяць тому +15

    After my mother died, I made a quilt a la "Grandma's flower garden" or "epp" to help me cope with my grief, using her blouses and other fabrics (from our children, mother-in-law, travels, etc.) and designed my own picture of a garden with delphiniums, poppies, forget-me-nots, foxgloves, etc. The title I gave this picture was Memories... This was over 20 years ago now, but various things, not least your videos, have inspired me to start being creative with fabrics again!

    • @Loriann3616
      @Loriann3616 12 днів тому

      I wish I could see it . Bet it’s beautiful ❤

  • @manicspinner1959
    @manicspinner1959 2 роки тому +107

    Is it okay if I tell you that I absolutely ADORE you?? Listening to and watching you is so calming and enjoyable. I will probably never paper-piece, but I simply love watching you tell us how you do it.

    • @lindafisher-berlanga8551
      @lindafisher-berlanga8551 Рік тому +2

      I agree. So calming! I love her teaching style

    • @MommeeMadre1
      @MommeeMadre1 Рік тому +2

      Me too!

    • @Mary-9j
      @Mary-9j Рік тому +9

      Me too Jullaine! If i need calm i look for Kate. I watch her videos over and over again.

  • @sylviatolan1814
    @sylviatolan1814 2 роки тому +10

    I was a glue baster. To make pulling paper from sewn fabric, I hole-punch the center of the paper. When it comes time to remove the papers, I put a crochet hook ( G or H) into the hole and easily pop out the paper. "Easy Peasy!"

  • @karenl5602
    @karenl5602 Рік тому +44

    Watching your videos makes me feel like I’m with my beloved grandmother. I miss her. Thanks Kate for making a blessedly safe and lovely place for us to escape the world for a while. ❤

  • @danielastuff9529
    @danielastuff9529 2 роки тому +75

    Dear Kate! I am 45years old and never got taught any sewingskills by my mum or grandmum it is so fantastic watching your video and thinking that maybe I can do this too. I don't know if I have the patience for a really big piece like your quilt but I sure will try something smaller. Thanks for this tutorial and the inspiration you are giving me with it. Greetings from Austria, Dana

    • @mandie3049
      @mandie3049 2 роки тому +7

      Go for it Dana. Whatever you make will be beautiful.

    • @danielastuff9529
      @danielastuff9529 2 роки тому +3

      @@mandie3049 Thanks for cheering me on, Mandi e 😄

    • @rehrerrobin6025
      @rehrerrobin6025 2 роки тому +5

      I began learning to knit at 60 from videos like Kate's! My Kate inspired 'hexi' quilt is about ready to be stitched up! You're never too old!!!!

    • @judithburke1539
      @judithburke1539 2 роки тому +3

      You might want to try to make the paper pieced Scotty dog. The pieces are larger. She has a series of videos about how she makes this cute little puppy. She showed some of it in this video. Happy stitching!

    • @danielastuff9529
      @danielastuff9529 2 роки тому +1

      @@judithburke1539 thanks for the idea, Judith 👍

  • @poodlegirl55
    @poodlegirl55 Рік тому +14

    What a wonderful video. I am thinking of Agnes years from now with her treasured quilt being able to watch a video of her Grandmother showing how to make it and how lucky she is.

  • @IamAlwaysRight100
    @IamAlwaysRight100 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you so very much. 🌻 When I hand stitch it’s like honey on my heart- no need for meditation, just give hexagons to stitch and I’m in the zone of full relaxation.

  • @Fenger53
    @Fenger53 2 роки тому +29

    Thank you Kate you did actually inspire me to make a EPP quilt I am in the final stages of making a hexagon quilt for my granddaughter, to be honest it was for myself but she loves it so much I will give it to her ! Of course that’s a given , I love my grandchildren, it’s got a name already, thank you Kate you are an amazing tutor, love your channel and your content.

  • @ronelvanderlinden5942
    @ronelvanderlinden5942 2 роки тому +113

    Found some hexie papers and fabric in my late moms stash and this is how I discovered your channel a few months ago. I love everything you do and is now so fired up about EPP as well as quilting in general. For the first time I can relate to someone else also having multiple projects going at the same time. None of my craft friends understand this. Thank you for sharing your life and passions with us.

    • @heidim7732
      @heidim7732 2 роки тому +24

      For one thing, sometimes switching from one project or craft to another uses different movements and can prevent repetitive strain injuries. Sometimes we need a brain break while we think on how one WIP is going.
      I hesitate to tell you how many projects I have on the go! They suffice to keep me out of trouble, anyway, heh.

    • @thizizliz
      @thizizliz 2 роки тому +15

      @@heidim7732 I'm the same. I've got a couple of knitting things in progress, an embroidery piece, a visible mending job and of course the gardening. So what am I thinking about? Getting some fabric for some summer tops and sleep shorts! LOL. You're right. When you hit a wall, it's good to turn around and look at something else for a bit. Happy Crafting you you and @Ronel van der Linden! It's lovely to meet others who look at the world the way we do - at least in this regard! :D

  • @rebeccapurdin3392
    @rebeccapurdin3392 7 місяців тому +15

    The way your mom taught you to make a knot in your thread is how my grandma taught me. I couldn’t help but smile.

  • @marilyn9155
    @marilyn9155 2 роки тому +14

    Kate, thank you for taking the time to dedicate this week to a complete and comprehensive lesson on EPP. I had learned in bits and pieces from a “ vintage” video of yours as you were making a pentagon ball for your baby Agness. During that tutorial I had to go back a few times to understand because you were making something specific and the focus was more on the ball . But this week , you are dedicating the process to a more detailed explanation just having to do with EPP . Thank you . I like the use of the little machine. I will need to cut by hand carefully but, at least, thanks to your contagious enthusiasm I will give it a try. Never having made a quilt , and desperately wishing to, perhaps I can start with a small paper pieced cushion. All thanks to your inspiration.
    Love,
    Marilyn USA

  • @lesleyhodgson9799
    @lesleyhodgson9799 Рік тому +8

    Thank you so much for demonstrating this technique. I have been searching for someone who knew how to do it for many years.
    I remember sitting in my Gran's house during WW11 and being given a hexagon of card and some fabric to sew onto it. That was all I could remember. Now I'm 81 and had almost given up finding what this technique is called and how to deal with it. I knew it was to make warn blankets with anything we had in the house but that's where the memory left me.
    I learned to make many new items out of old. Hook rugs, braided rugs, newspaper torn up and put on string for the shared toilet down the yard (my special job). All useful stuff as the war went on
    Now at last I have you to teach me EPP. How wonderful!

  • @priscillacummings4780
    @priscillacummings4780 2 роки тому +15

    I ALMOST want to make a hexagon quilt!! Your instructions were SO good today, Kate!! Thank you!!

  • @dannsherstone1037
    @dannsherstone1037 2 роки тому +16

    People don't realize how much engineering there is in functional handmade items. This is awesome! I found a set of cutting pads still in the packages at the thrift store this week and I am thinking of getting the machine.

  • @momtomtse
    @momtomtse 2 роки тому +10

    I'm working on my first piece ever, because a few months ago Agnes's quilt showed up randomly in my suggested videos and was just so beautiful... I now spend most of my free time making scrappy little hexies and binging your videos 😊

  • @upriver7047
    @upriver7047 2 роки тому +8

    Kate, thank you so much for this great tutorial. The filming was so clear and perfect, I was able to see every stitch you took. I've watched a ton of EPP videos and yours is absolutely the best. I appreciate you so much!

  • @sabinabirnie3761
    @sabinabirnie3761 Місяць тому +2

    I did this many years ago when I was at school, i even did a motif called Carolina Lily and turned it into a cushion cover with crazy patchwork on the back and put it forward as an exam piece. I forgot all about it until my mum died and I found it in her drawer….. Happy memories.

  • @lynnedenney9771
    @lynnedenney9771 2 роки тому +11

    I started a project like this years ago and you've inspired me to dig it out of the attic and give it a try to finish!! Thank you!

  • @suecrossgrove
    @suecrossgrove 2 місяці тому +3

    You've inspired me! After a five year break from sewing you intrigued me with English Paper Piecing. I love doing it. So far ... a little zippered bag for thread, scissors and paper shapes, a work bad for larger projects, a table runner and, a throw for my couch. Now I am ready to start two pillow covers for my bed. Thank you for getting me started on a wonderful hobby.

  • @lesleyrawlings4209
    @lesleyrawlings4209 2 роки тому +10

    That was just so interesting Kate, you’re a great teacher, many thanks, have a good week x

  • @katherineb6102
    @katherineb6102 2 роки тому +10

    This video is lovely and a great reminder that we do not always need to be in a hurry.

  • @sherylrich-hays8459
    @sherylrich-hays8459 2 роки тому +7

    Hello Kate! 🥰 I first discovered your lovely channel about 6 months ago. I searched UA-cam for English paper piecing and fell in love instantly with everything you had to say about this. I now subscribe and am a Patrons member, too. I hit the notifications button also. Every day I watch and listen to you while I sit and sew or knit. You are my new best friend!! Thank you for sharing your world with all of us on the lime green sofa !! 💜💜💜

  • @smallfootprint2961
    @smallfootprint2961 2 роки тому +9

    So generous of you to share your tips and tricks, of your hexagon paper piecing. Takes the mystery out of it all.

  • @gaylerichardson900
    @gaylerichardson900 2 роки тому +10

    Just lovely Kate! What a talented artist and marvelous teacher you are!Thank you for sharing your talents with those of us wanting to learn!

  • @maryanncasale87
    @maryanncasale87 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you Kate for putting together all this wonderful information in one place! You have the patience of a saint! I know you have done this all before, but it is great as a review! 🥰

  • @rosanicolinelottebruun5994
    @rosanicolinelottebruun5994 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much Kate for this inspiring and informative video. I just love your videos. I really enjoy sitting in your green sofa, having a cup of coffee and crocheting while I listen to you.

  • @rizpahjael1
    @rizpahjael1 2 роки тому +17

    Kate, you are such a great teacher. Thank you! 💚

    • @noniyost3401
      @noniyost3401 Рік тому +1

      Hello Kate, I just recently found your lovely cozy videos. They bring back wonderful memories for me of my Grandma. Your one on paper piecing was done so well I could easily understand it. Thank you for taking the time to go into so much detail. I don't have the machine for cutting so I wonder if there is another way to get the accuracy.
      One memory of my grandmother is how she knotted her thread which is the same way you do it. I also had an Amish neighbor, who taught me how to quilt, she knotted it the same way.
      Thank you again for inspiring me to get back into sewing again and get lots of color in my surroundings to brighten up gray Winter days

  • @ewep1919
    @ewep1919 2 роки тому +2

    I can find the Bohin needles but you didn’t say what size you’re using……there are many! Share the size, please❤️

  • @mrsmw2020
    @mrsmw2020 2 роки тому +65

    Watching you was the reason I got back in EPP. I also bought a Sizzix Big Shot (secondhand off EBay) and the dies as cutting the papers was the thing I hated doing and stopped me from finishing my quilt before. Great tutorial to show the basics and how to start, which is sometimes what people find difficult. My one tip would be when you are threading your needle, thread from the end that comes off the spool, knot the end you cut from the spool. I had no idea there was a direction on a reel of thread, but it makes such a difference with the thread knotting up on itself as you sew. Keep inspiring us.

    • @mandybiddle2001
      @mandybiddle2001 2 роки тому +3

      Me too !!!

    • @mn2mx563
      @mn2mx563 2 роки тому +3

      I knew there was a thread direction. Thanks for telling me and others. Makes a BIG huge difference

    • @heidim7732
      @heidim7732 2 роки тому +5

      Oh thank you so much, I had no idea!

    • @davinawilliams9718
      @davinawilliams9718 2 роки тому +3

      Me too the die cutter is a game changer for me.

    • @Ellie.12866
      @Ellie.12866 2 роки тому +5

      It keeps your thread much more agreeable as you stitch. Learned this the hard way 😄

  • @lisbethbula2195
    @lisbethbula2195 2 роки тому +8

    Always looking forward to Sunday evening with The Last Homely House!

  • @julianneflagg4973
    @julianneflagg4973 2 роки тому +5

    I really enjoy EPP hexies , I find the process soothing. There is a third method of basting that I have tried but, I don't really like it. It does work well and the papers come out easily but it's a pain in the rump. So I don't use it anymore. You use liquid starch, a small paint brush, something a child might use and throw away. So you paint the starch on the fabric that you turn over the paper. Then you take a pokey thing.. I used a wooden cuticle stick to fold the fabric over the paper and press it with a tiny iron. I tried it and didn't like it at all. It's messy and easily burn my fingers. I sometimes glue baste and it's fine but I prefer thread basting. I do the other thread basting from what Kate does tho, I take a stitch in each corner, my thread is all on the back side, so I don't have to remove the thread. Everyone needs to find and use what works best for them. I am basically self taught so I probably saw that method somewhere and gave it a try and it stuck with me. Anyway I thought I would share the third method even if I don't really recommend it. Someone else might. Happy stitching everyone.!

  • @macsmiffy2197
    @macsmiffy2197 2 роки тому +6

    In the middle of a heatwave. 30 degrees today in Norfolk, heading for 40 by Tuesday. I’ve been to see the Samphire Quilter’s exhibition today. It’s part of the King’s Lynn Festival at St Nicholas Chapel. Some magnificent quilts in there.

  • @conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509
    @conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509 2 роки тому +2

    Hello! I hope you had a delightful day. I'm having trouble keeping up with all the UA-cam Videos that I like to watch with my grandkids popping in and out of this home but they are so much fun to be around. I hope you have a joyful week ahead. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and video!

  • @annkolpin8408
    @annkolpin8408 11 днів тому +1

    Isn’t that a great winter project. I love hand piecing and hand quilting. No one understands. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @dianekring7672
    @dianekring7672 2 роки тому +9

    Dear Kate! We have some things in common...we are the same age, I worked Labor and Delivery for 40 years as an R.N. and am retired for one year. My Mom just passed a month ago and I have much time on my hands. I have dabbled in quilting and in EPP over the last 5 years but have never completed the two quilt tops I have made into actual quilts, or bound them. The EPP that I initiated is still in pieces! But, your love for all things fabric-craft inspires me to continue on to completion! Thank you for sharing your love and your life with us all! ❤️ (Posted from Michigan)

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  2 роки тому +2

      waving to you in Michigan Diane! xxx

    • @lynnhanson2975
      @lynnhanson2975 4 місяці тому +1

      I read your message to Kate , wondering if you have completed your quilt ( hexagons )

  • @catnapper3923
    @catnapper3923 Рік тому +4

    Just rewatched this after the Arne & Carlos episode in which they used your gift of paper hexagons with their collected vintage embroidered linens. Fun! Thank you.

  • @barbaramccarney1445
    @barbaramccarney1445 3 місяці тому +3

    I loved this very detailed video! In school we had a sewing class every week and I loved it, it was basically sewing not any of the quilting or knitting I love your channel. I will watch this again, I wish you were my neighbor! You’re absolutely a lovely lady and your family is so very lucky! Thank you for your time and detailed instructions… 💖

  • @irhonda31
    @irhonda31 2 роки тому +22

    I thought maybe you were going to make a mini-quilt for Agnes so that her dollies could have a matching quilt. Hilarious when Rita appeared! That John! Sounds like something that a mischievous son would do! 😂

  • @KansasCandy01
    @KansasCandy01 2 місяці тому +2

    Just have to say the use of the old childrens' books is brilliant. So much better than putting them in a landfil or recycling center somewhere. It may be hard for me to make the first cut (I have the Accuquilt dies) because I was raised to take such good care of books but obviously some children were not. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions and instructions!

  • @deedaw9246
    @deedaw9246 Місяць тому +2

    Im speechless. Never heard of this until today. It must take so long to make a quilt. Then id be afraid to use it! The quilt on the wall is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @1955dmb
    @1955dmb 2 роки тому +1

    Have you done the follow up to this video? I don't want to miss it!! I have a lot of ideas rolling around in my head, but I need to get the basics down and I really enjoy your method of teaching and your techniques. I have tried a few over the years. I like to be frugal with my crafts. I cringe at how much money some people are willing to spend and that's ok too, but not for me. I came across a beautiful pattern, but it had dozens of shapes, an acrylic template available for each shape to rotary cut a perfect seam allowance and then the paper pieces precut also available for purchase along with fabric, tiny rotary cutter, circular rotating pink mat, glue stick and refills, scissor snips, matching thread, needles, and maybe more. The total cost if you were suckered into buying everything was shocking and rather maddening at the same time.
    By the way, the color combo in this quilt for Agnes is dreamy. The flow of the colors reveals your artist's eye. I hope I can imitate it at some point! Thanks for sharing your technique.

  • @janinepearce2423
    @janinepearce2423 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks Kate for the thorough description of EPP as I am only learning the craft all your help is greatly appreciated. You have inspired me to attempt a quilt, will see how far I actually get, may just be a cushion 😂

  • @karenhoffman8862
    @karenhoffman8862 2 роки тому +4

    Wow! The time and skill involved! And now I actually see how it’s done! You are amazing! Thank you.❤️

  • @nicolebeauchamp7622
    @nicolebeauchamp7622 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this video. You make EEP look so relaxed and meditative. And may I compliment you on your hands. They look like they could tell so many interesting stories of gardening, crafting, cooking and petting cats. They are hands that are very clever, able and beautiful.

  • @martinakopel5283
    @martinakopel5283 Рік тому +1

    This was Great. I’ve been try to figure out if I should glue or baste. And if i baste do I go through the paper or not. You’ve answered all my questions.
    My Best friend, Emma, in Illinois-USA steered me on to you and I’m so glad she did. I live in Florida-USA. Thank you. I’ll be looking for the next UA-cam on how to finish the Hexagons.

  • @ddobbins777
    @ddobbins777 Місяць тому +1

    I've only recently discovered you, but I sure could have used you a long while ago! I love to sew. I got my first taste of it when I was in high school in home economics. I understand that has gone by the wayside in many school systems. Terribly unfortunate. I love watching your videos because you settle me. I love to hear the paper scratching while you're doing EPP, your voice of instruction and stories, the hum of your machine as you sew, and even the creaking of your chair as you change positions. I'm usually too busy and distracted by everything around me to notice what I notice in your videos. Thanks to you, I will now try my hand at EPP! Incredibly excited about it actually. I thank you for sharing your knowledge with us bc you do beautiful work and it's inspiring! ❤

  • @MichelleK765
    @MichelleK765 2 місяці тому +2

    This is such a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much. Your quilt is as lovely as you are.

  • @claudiawarren6053
    @claudiawarren6053 2 роки тому +3

    Fantastic demonstration! I could listen to you explain things for hours on end. You.ve answered a few questions I had, and I now see how it's done properly...I was messing my hexies up something terrible. Thank you Kate!

  • @pattiparsons3694
    @pattiparsons3694 10 місяців тому +1

    What size or kind of Bohin needles dies she use. Her finger covered up the name. I did see 'Ap'. Is it Applique needles?

  • @Luna-ij3vs
    @Luna-ij3vs 2 роки тому +1

    Greeting from Spain, I am writing to ask you where you got the machine, thank you! 💙

  • @tammytubb5147
    @tammytubb5147 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, I have hexies from my grandmother she never finished. Now I know how!

  • @GMPeg
    @GMPeg 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much, Kate. I always enjoy watching your videos. They are so calming and inspiring.

  • @lesleytagovailoa2256
    @lesleytagovailoa2256 Рік тому +2

    I was searching for a hexagon “Quilt as you go” quilt pattern and stumbled across your channel. You took me all the way back to the 70’s and my first quilt, I started in Secondary Modern school. My best friend introduced me, to EPP hers was 1” templates mine was a bit bigger, and we used cardboard. I like your idea better with the children’s books paper. I did eventually finish my quilt after moving to America, but it took 20 years.😂

  • @stephanieloffler8566
    @stephanieloffler8566 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Kate, congratulations to 70.000 subscribers right when I watched the video 🎉🎁🎉 They are well deserved for your wonderful channel. Thanks a lot for this Video. I saved it just in case I need to come Back to it later 😉 I started with EPP a while back and I really like it so I am looking forward to and plan some projects there. I use a Fiskars Hand Punch and 1/2 Inch hexies. As Paper I mainly use "spam" mail that we receive, paper scraps or old calendars. Fabric is fabric scraps in all colors currently. Just want to give everything a good use. xoxo from Germany Stephanie

  • @shonaaitken7635
    @shonaaitken7635 Рік тому +2

    This was such a lovely roundup of how you make your hexies. Even after years of doing this craft I learnt some things from you and really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @trishtestrow3366
    @trishtestrow3366 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Kate, you have encouraged me to try a hexie quilt using my precious Kaffee. I loved your patchwork dog also ❤️

  • @nancymacdonald8968
    @nancymacdonald8968 9 місяців тому +2

    Kate: you enjoy so much of life...and you're teaching us to do the same...God bless you

  • @craftyirina
    @craftyirina 2 роки тому +2

    I love paper piecing! I especially like learning from you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Can not wait for the next series! Love to see how you take out the papers too! Thank you once again! 💕

  • @celinedumoulin4485
    @celinedumoulin4485 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much you are a wonderful lady. Lady hexagons

  • @raspeight22
    @raspeight22 2 роки тому +3

    Love your channel!!
    I really appreciate that you take such patience and accuracy teaching us your crafts!! ❤️

  • @ainsliejones3764
    @ainsliejones3764 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely brilliant and patience abound. Totally in awe of your talent. Thank you.

  • @linsmith2310
    @linsmith2310 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome learning, Thankful for helping Me Remembering 😊 Enjoying from childhood memories creating, What fun Thank U ❤😊

  • @tinatippin5705
    @tinatippin5705 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent tutorial, Kate. I appreciate that you have taken us from template suggestions (and why) to knotting off our thread (which I love the way you do that). A few years ago, I started a grandma's flower garden. I loved the process, but I didn't care much for the design. Then I watched you creating Agnes's quilt and realized that I liked your way of sewing them together in rows better and your way of marking their order was brilliance. There is a lot to like about EPP. So relaxing. Really inspiring to pick them up again. Looking forward to part 2. Thank you again, Kate. Enjoyable week to you.

  • @Fenger53
    @Fenger53 2 роки тому +2

    Lovely work Kate 21 stitches from start to finish you are a very talented lady and very interesting, you also have a lovely home and family.

  • @011patsy
    @011patsy 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Kate this is the first time I have seen this done I'm in awe of how much time you spend on this project it is definitely a project made with a lot of love for Agnes. You are an inspiration to me with all you do❤

  • @tommylamb4643
    @tommylamb4643 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you. I appreciate your time and generous heart. You filmed the up-close bits just right for me to see how to baste and sew the corners and edges.

  • @diannenaworensky6698
    @diannenaworensky6698 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for doing this video. I didn't understand anything about paper piecing. You have explained it very well.

  • @luciboras
    @luciboras 5 місяців тому +4

    The joy of quiet time at the same time getting something done.

  • @susannemeyer6988
    @susannemeyer6988 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy your videos and your thoughts! Thank you so much for these beautiful, slow videos that make my day as soon as I watch them! Best wishes from Swabia, where quilting is a rather unpopular handcraft...

  • @maryfennell9672
    @maryfennell9672 2 роки тому +2

    I loved watching this, I have been making a hexi quilt for a few years, adding bits every now and again. I hope to finish it this year and have been thinking of ideas for quilting it. An elderly lady I knew had a beautiful one on her bed, all 1930's and 1940's fabrics. She had backed hers with a cotton sheet and tie quilted it. It was so beautiful it was the reason I started mine. I love the colours of Agnes's quilt, she is a lucky little girl!

  • @Stephens8x6Workshop
    @Stephens8x6Workshop 2 роки тому

    Kate, this is just what I needed. Everything wonderfully explained. I have a shed load of old work fleeces which are now going to get 'hexed' into a warm quilt cover for the bed. In these times of rising fuel prices I'm looking at ways of conserving my finances. Liked, subbed and rang your bell. Now I'm off to watch your video for finishing. regards from a wet Lancashire. Kind regards from Stephen's 8x6.

  • @barbaracarlson1331
    @barbaracarlson1331 2 роки тому +1

    I have used the dies to cut wool felt for projects. So easy.

  • @conniehusband1365
    @conniehusband1365 2 роки тому +2

    Had been lamenting the loss of Norma.....
    Missing her appearances and Voila!
    Delighted to see Rita make a grand entrance.
    Really enjoyed being with you.
    Inspitational as usual.
    Thankyou!

  • @karinanderson7319
    @karinanderson7319 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you Kate! It's so great to have all your tips together in one video! I loved hearing about what your mom taught you!❤️ John is very saucy... but I think he might have his mom's sense of humour!😂❤️

  • @joeannasmith6996
    @joeannasmith6996 2 роки тому +2

    You are the reason I got into EPP and I LOVE IT. Since I love detail, the tiny stitches are pleasing to me. I have a display board that I use to plan my design and like you photograph it because I am doing squares made from hex’s. So glad I came across your video’s. You are a calming influence for me and thank you for that! I also spin weave and make bobbin lace.

  • @victoriaratajeski6843
    @victoriaratajeski6843 2 роки тому +3

    I am just amazed at all of the time,planning and sewing that goes into a wonderful piece like the one you are making for Agnes! So much love in every stitch ! This was a great video! I love how Rita kitty is always close at hand helping you!!

  • @alicemoline698
    @alicemoline698 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much.........wonderful video. So calming and restful watching you stitch. I love visiting with you in your home and garden across the Pond from New England [New Hampshire/Vermont, USA]. So much love seeing the kitties. They add that homey touch. Blessings to you.

  • @bonitareardon5987
    @bonitareardon5987 2 роки тому +1

    My grandmother used to do the flower garden quilt, which keeps all the shape of the hexagons and lets it form a wavy edge that follows the flowers. I have one I made and it is hard to line up on the bed, so I put a random red hexagon near one end at the center for ease of bed making. This also fulfills the American tradition of never making a quilt completely perfect, because only God can do that. Not that that was ever a problem for me....

  • @jackiekemp7883
    @jackiekemp7883 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Kate for this video on Hexagons. The quilting group which I attend some one donated some Hexagons that she made but did not want to make anything with them. We decided as a group to make a Hexagon quilt for our Macmillan coffee morning in September (plus many more things). I completely agree with you Hexagons are therapeutic and a good why to relax but what a beautiful result you achieve at the end. I am looking forward to the rest of your videos with anticipation. Thank you for the idea of how to make a design board large and small. Blessings Jackie

  • @shellyboyle9407
    @shellyboyle9407 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for such a lovely video! I love how peaceful your videos are! Our lives are all so rush rush and epp-ing is such a joy to me to just slow down and enjoy the process! Can't wait for the next video!

  • @cindycolvin2916
    @cindycolvin2916 2 роки тому +2

    Fascinating video. What patience you have. Your quilt is amazing. Your artistic talent is stunning. Thanks so much for this detailed look at EPP

  • @jamiethrogmorton2540
    @jamiethrogmorton2540 Рік тому +2

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the whimsy and fun and recycling use of the kids’ books. 📚

  • @letelilyfantfant4590
    @letelilyfantfant4590 5 місяців тому +1

    For making the paper pieces i can recommend last years calendars. I love to buy art calendars, big and small. And i actually hung on to them long after the year turned new, because i thought it was such a shame to throw away all those beautiful pictures. But now i have very good use for them and get the pleasure of seeing details in a new way as well. And the pleasure of knowing that reuse before recycle is even better than just recycle too. 😊

  • @carolbustos7565
    @carolbustos7565 2 роки тому +1

    You mentioned using Bohin needles. Is there a specific size you are using? When I cross stitch, I use a size 26 Bohin needle.

  • @mariejosemathot756
    @mariejosemathot756 2 роки тому +2

    I am making a epp jacket whilst watching you on UA-cam. You make me happy.

  • @vikiworley5930
    @vikiworley5930 Рік тому +1

    What a fantastic video! Not just the information but your voice and your laugh are so very lovely! Now I want to go buy children’s books for my papers! They are so fun! I have 3 flower garden quilts that I inherited and one I thrifted that I’ve been repairing. My mother passed last year and while going through her stash I found many partially finished bits of flower garden quilts. Wish I knew where they were from. As a quilter she was given quite a bit of quilting fabric and such from church members.

  • @Espressostitches
    @Espressostitches 2 роки тому +1

    I am just starting a hexagon quilt and found this video to help refresh my memory of the basics. Thank you for teaching me your method of thread basting! I have only done glue baste, thinking that thread baste would be too difficult. I just thread basted along with your video, so simple! The thought of glue basting an entire hexagon quilt may seem like the easy way out, but it is much more costly and I have a lifetime supply of thread already!

  • @hirambronson7964
    @hirambronson7964 2 роки тому +1

    I love to watch your video's. We were stationed in Australia for 3 years with the Australian Navy. (we were Yanks and newly married) Learned the alternate words for all things Aussi/English - cotton for thread, wadding for batting etc. Son even named Matthew Flinders!. Now that we are retired and have the computer I am watching you on you-tube. I like the EPP as well, it is so concise. Thank you for this wonderful instruction. (We also visited London when our daughter was stationed there.)
    Pat -in the Pacific Northwest

  • @patriciaweller1516
    @patriciaweller1516 Рік тому +1

    Another great video, I have been wanting to start this craft for a while, thank you!

  • @jmanonmakes
    @jmanonmakes 2 роки тому +2

    I saw Agnes’ beautiful quilt a few months ago. It took my breath away. I had never been interested in EPP before that but am now in the middle of making my first EPP quilt. I am loving everything about this process. Thank you so much!

  • @jeanlebaron7628
    @jeanlebaron7628 2 роки тому +2

    Love all things EPP!! Hope you are keeping your cool in the terrible heat wave. XOXO

  • @anita.teixeira
    @anita.teixeira Рік тому +1

    que legal, nao imaginava que era feito assim,gostei demais,e esta colcha me encantou😍

  • @deeannhansen1469
    @deeannhansen1469 Рік тому +1

    First time watcher!!
    You are a beautiful teacher!! What an amazing gift to give to your grand daughter!!!

  • @SusanBAnderson
    @SusanBAnderson 2 роки тому +1

    Kate, this is so helpful, and what a great idea to have it all in one place! You're the best and I appreciate all of your efforts. Thank you!

  • @sandiemable
    @sandiemable 2 роки тому +1

    Oh, Kate, thank you so much for this video! I had, in my hands, a few packs of paper hexagons to start a quilt. I suddenly felt chicken, so I put them back. After watching the step-by-step process; I can do it myself with confidence!
    xoxo's Sandie🤗

  • @marthabunzli4416
    @marthabunzli4416 Рік тому +1

    Cuando saca ud. el papel ..o cartón.?

  • @cristinaluciacibils6554
    @cristinaluciacibils6554 Рік тому +1

    Ohhh Kate !! Thank You so much for taking the time to show us how it is that English paper quilts can be made 🧡💜❤️ I think that your patience has no limits 😅

  • @drkatel
    @drkatel Рік тому +1

    This is my very first exposure to this technique and I ended up watching the whole video. Thank you for making it accessible to novices!

  • @suegraham4323
    @suegraham4323 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Kate!! I agree, BOHIN makes the best needles and pins. Their factory is near Normandy, in France, and they’re using very old original machinery. If you don’t mind, please tell us what type and size needle are you using? Thanks!!

    • @janapierron9920
      @janapierron9920 2 роки тому

      Would love to know too, please!

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  2 роки тому +2

      the pack says appliqué, long, size 9
      I hope that helps xxx

    • @suegraham4323
      @suegraham4323 2 роки тому

      @@thelasthomelyhouse Thanks! That’s the size I’ve been using.