Trying my hand at KANTHA Quilting!
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- Опубліковано 24 лют 2024
- I am making a few different blankets for my cabin. I have been thinking of this one for a while. The history of Kantha Quilting is interesting and I'd like to have a try! First though, I need to do a lot of research. I think the colours of the Indian Block Prints will work really well for my cabin. You can check it our here
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I will make progress on this quilt and show you how I manage to interpret all the research I am doing.
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I am from Bengal where Kantha quilting originated from. The original purpose was blankets for babies hence had to be super soft. Mainly old cotton saris and scarfs.. I love kantha, such a wonderful video thank you 🙏🏽❤️
Can’t wait to see the next video. Watched your videos all day yesterday,it helps me so much going through this crazy cancer. Feels like a dear friend. Thank you Kate you mean so much to all of us out here all over the world. ❤️
Oh no ! I feel 🥺. I really hope you beat this thing that is such a huge challenge to undergo. That would make me 🙂. I’m so glad you’re finding a way to distract yourself and getting creative at the same time. Not to mention being able to create beautiful things for yourself and others. I hope you have good friends and family to support you. Take care…. 🌈❤️. Leonie Cent in Australia
Sending good thoughts your way. We all know how soothing it is to “visit” with Kate ❤❤. Please take care.
I’m sending care and strength to you all the way down the lime green sofa.
In my thoughts. X
Wishing you speedy recovery ❤❤
Hello Kate! I have 300+ Kantha squares that I made from 6 " squares of old Sari fabric from Etsy. My plan is to make a robe ie: dressing gown like yours using them! You are soo very inspiring and just down right fun to watch! I will celebrate my 80th birthday in April and it has been my lifelong goal to learn something new every week. And then I share with my small sewing group. Hugs from Washington State!
Something new every week 😮wow well done
I just turned 80 and am an avid quilter and my goal is to make a new quilt pattern every month. I just finished a dilly. It was a pain to make but it turned out beautiful and it was a challenge and that’s the whole point. I am in a church prayer quilt ministry, so we’re always making quilts because they are always needed. Like everyone else I feel like when I’m watching Kate’s videos I’m with a friend. This past week while I was quilting, I had her videos on and even when she wasn’t talking and the music was so soft and relaxing and she was sitting there with her tea. I just felt so relaxed and comfortable being with a friend, Kate. So thank you, Kate, for providing a gentle friendship for all of us, Whatever our needs are.
@user-bk8jl5di5i You sound like fun! I admire your goal of learning something new each week. Maybe I'll try as well. 😊 Hello from Ballard, Seattle, WA. 🙋🏽♀️
@maureenkearns5376 @user-bk8jl5di5i learns something new every week, and you do a new quilt pattern every month! Where do you get the energy?? I need me some of THAT. 😊 Cheers!
Hello Kate, I loved watching you work through your project. What I realized about all the creative arts videos is how individualized this process is. I am a 70 year old silversmith who walks through a similar process when creating a piece. I really think these moments are where our individual "Art Speak" really shines. I absolutely love your color ways and how your home, studio and life is sprinkled with your very thought out designs. You are an artistic treasure!
Some of my favorite projects have been the most intuitive. The “make-it-up as you go along” process brings me such joy, and often results in the most surprising and delightful quilts and cushions. As with everything you do, Kate, it will be exciting to see your Kantha quilt come to life. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I think The ability to be creative in whatever craft you choose, is very important. That’s as opposed to strictly following a pattern of some kind. I guess, once you get a grip on the basics of a craft like quilting/patchwork etc, you can then branch out and let your creative juices flow 🙂👍❤️🥳
Here in Bengal we make Kantha with old saree and colourful thread .its so nice n cozy to see you Kate making a Kantha .Katha is a very traditional work ,here in most Bengali homes no old clothes goes waste.reuse over and over again .Love from Kolkata
Yes, and long ago, the coloured threads from the sari border were carefully pulled out and used as embroidery thread.
I had never heard of Kantha quilting so I am going to have to check it out. I am really looking forward to more of this project and the video ended too soon for me (I could really watch your videos all day!) Thanks so much, Kate and Anna!! Hugs to you both……………………
It’s lovely to witness another person thinking through placement and process.
Yes! The project I've been jonesing for. Back when you shared your dressing gown video I ordered those lively squares. I didn't want to make a dressing gown lovely though yours is, but they aren't quite right for any quilt I thought of. Like you I've been down the kantha/kwanda/boro rabbit hole. My very best friend of 45 years has alzheimers and every week when she comes here for a long visit I bring out the bag of squares as if I just got them and she folds them ...she can't sew anymore but remembers loving material. Perhaps I'll make it for her to help heal my heart. Can't wait for next one
Best to you and your friend.
Making up as you go is TOTALLY my vibe, so I am LOVING this project!!!
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Can’t wait for part 2! 🤗🎉
What a lovely project for a cold, snowy day! Loved hearing the crackling of the fire! Follow your intuitive, creative muse Kate!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful project with us!
Wonderful quilt project Kate. I love watching you on a Sunday afternoon while I am stitching. You are so creative and talented. I have learned so much. Thank you for all you do. You have an awesome channel! Blessings on your day.
I very much admire your bravery at just diving right in on this project. No wading pool for you. Programs that feature a person showing their love and enthusiasm for their craft just makes my heart sing. Some of them actually look bored and sound quite weary. As you talked through your thoughts, i could almost hear the ideas roaming around inside your head and seeing the joy on your face gives us the inspiration to step out in faith and try something different.
You always stretch our thought processes with your lovely projects. Kate, you are an inspiration. Thank you!
Hi Kate, it's going to be so luxurious with all that hand stitching and of course, we will all stay tuned.
Kate, Marion from, “Marion’s World,” has made two beautiful Kawandi & is now contemplating making a Kawandi skirt. 😊
Yes, Marion's tutorial is the best out there! 🙌🏽 I think she also recommended to use the double gauze for the back too and the quilts are so beautiful. I'm excited to see the skirt!
I love Marion’s podcast. She’s a doll and very talented
Isn’t it lovely. Kate told us about “Arne & Carlos, “ “What Vivi did next ,” told us about The Last Homely House & so on. Such a lovely community to be part of 😊
I love Marion too!!!❤
Marion is the best 🥰 some wonderful, unique tutorials over there. Lovely to see Marion's tips being taken on board by everyone!
This is a very timely video. For the last few weeks I've been trying my hand at a combo Kantha/Kawandi type scrap quilt for the local foster care program. Our quilting group was gifted yards of single sided prequilted fabric. We also had a lot of flannel scraps from the quilts we make to donate. I am on my second quilt with the prequilted as a base and hand stiching the flannel scraps onto it with my excessive supply of embroidery thread. Very satisfying and very good use of a lot of scraps! Thanks Kate for all of your warmth, charm and generosity.
Kawandi projects are my favorite television time projects ❤
i never been so intrigued and wishing something would keep going as I do right now. Can't wait for part 2
I love your work space with the snow in the background ❤️ makes everything in the room pop 😀
I’ve never heard of this type of quilting but I’m intrigued! Currently I’m working on my first EPP quilt, thanks to you! ❤
Ditto!
I know this is going to turn out super nice! Can’t wait to see part 2!!! Have a nice day Kate
Can't wait to see the next steps in your Kantha quilt. Thinking on the fly makes some of the best art. Love this project.
You go Kate. Enjoy! Hope you have a wonderful quilt cruise.❤
Looking forward to part 2! I never heard of Kantha quilting.
I so enjoy watching your creativity, it’s inspiring. Can’t wait for part 2!
I have never heard of Kantha quilting. I love how you take us through your process.
Love your channel have watched for many years just didn't know how to send messages my granddaughter showed me how. Love all your videos. Have a wonderful day.
Kate, your mind is fascinating! So fun to watch you work through your creativity! Thanks for sharing!
I'm looking forward to seeing how this project comes along. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🙏
I love that double gauze colour! I learned a huge amount from my first kawandi and had to go back to embroider some flappy seams as they came untucked and raw edges poked out but I have to say, made with old gauze scarves as the ‘batting’, it’s THE softest quilt ever. It’s my poorly blankie and my dogs all come rushing to be snuggled in it with me when they see me take it out of the cupboard!
Thank you so much for doing this project and letting us see how yours turns out. I saw a special on TV about the women who go from village to village asking who needs quilts. They lay out all their old clothing that no longer fits and is tattered and she uses that for the wadding. She used some old Sarai’s or some scraps that she brought for the front and back and the inside is all tattered blankets and clothing. It makes for a really nice weight finished quilt. Perhaps a little lumpy but I don’t think that matters.
I'm just finishing a sweatshirt jacket out of kantha fabrics. So good to see you Kate!
Kate, your creativity is amazing! Can't wait to see your progress.
Kate, it will be beautiful! Can’t wait to see it!
How fascinating.Thanks, Kate. Always something interesting.
Hello from a farm in the Little Karoo South Africa.
I just love your videos. You invite us into your home and share your life with us. Your cats are as welcoming as you are!
Still trying to catch up on all your videos by binge watching!
Blessings from one quilter to another!
Esther Snyman
South Africa
Hi Esther, how's your day going with you?
Dear Kate, I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. I live in New Jersey, USA. I can't recall if I got the chance to tell you that last year during the summer I purchased an entire bulk of Liberty fabric because of you. I'm so excited about making a quilt for my bedroom. I haven't started my project yet, but it is written in the stars for this spring. I just wanted to say "hello" and that I love watching you and Anna together. It really is such a refreshing channel to watch. Oh, yes, by the way, I ordered the Indian Hand Blocked Printed fabric from the Etsy shop you recommended. I want to make the dressing gown similar to the one you made that I love so much. Thanks again. Love, Eve
I love your laid back exploratory mind set! Try and go with it. Your videos are very calming to me. The music is wonderful. Editing and production is professional and its on topics that are the things I so love to. I have many interests as well. So, I know there are other people like me. I feel right at home with your videos. And believe it or not, your wardrobe and appearance is wonderful and inspiring, so real and fresh and relaxed!
Afternoon, Kate. I am visualizing the Double Slice Layer Cake that Jenny at Missouri has done. Slice, match, stitch, rotate, slice and to do it again. It creates a really interesting group of shapes. You wouldn't need to fully slice all the pieces. I do think I would have gone to my bins and stitched a doll size for Agnes or the new baby to learn before I tried on the "real" pieces. I'm sure you've learned so much already. Can't wait for the next video. If you haven't gotten very far, throw a group in the suitcase and let Arne have a go with you. What he understands about construction with fabric is always so clear from his foundational training and sees things differently. Enjoy your cold afternoon...lovely here in GA of USA. Almost spring-like. Seems we will not get much more winter this year~!
Georgia, my home state❤
Hello Kate. I watch all your videos and really admire you and your homely house. I am from Pakistan and currently in uk visiting my daughter in London. Last week we went to Scotland and passed Northumberland. I thought of you and would have loved to meet you in person, and see your beautiful home,, but i was with my daughters family And her three very naughty kids (one of them an infant). Would have loved to meet you in person, and see your lovely home. ( i am a knitter, crocheter, and a quilter, by hobby. Am a professor of biochemistry in a medical college in my country by profession. Love you
Hi Kate! I notice in you videos that when you are having tea in your pavilion or a meal at at a table they are bare. I’ve seen here in the south, Tennessee, people often use an old or small quilt as a tablecloth. And I know you are not short on supply, just a suggestion!
I’m so glad I found your videos! Blessings to you and yours!♥️🐈🩷🐈⬛
I really loved this video. I felt like I was having morning tea with my grandmother who I miss a lot. Also this gave me ideas for recycling old cloths into fun blankets. Thank you. 💝
Your voice is so soothing. What a lovely way to start a very busy day. Bless you!
I’m so glad you are doing this as it something I’ve wanted to try for a while. It’s quite cold and windy here today in our little town of Hamilton MT (45,000) and I’ve got the heat on. And I’m latch hooking a rug while watching you. So the sound of your fire crackling is perfect. And there’s a cat laying on my legs below the rug. Purrrfect!❤️
Thank you for the lovely email welcoming me to the Lime Green Sofa. I have been spending a lot of time on it, exploring your many fascinating and inspiring videos. I have recently moved from Devon to Gloucestershire to be close to my son but, sadly, away from many friends so it is really lovely to feel the warmth of friendship coming from your sofa.
I’m a bit behind but..yesterday I watched this video whilst sitting at my homestay in Bali and learned the word ‘kantha’. Today the Indian woman next door saw my doing a Sashiko piece and exclaimed ‘oh, you’re doing kantha’.
So, two mentions in just over 24 hours, guess I have to do a kantha quilt!
I understood Khantha is layer over layer without patches, whole old sari's, 2 to 3 for flexible garments, 6 for blankets. Kawanda is made of little patch layers. Beautiful use of all your scrabs, Kate
One of your favorite people Terry Rowland does a video on Kantha quilting which is brilliant…….🦋
Love the fabric!!
So enchanting watching you and your videos. ❤️
Exciting stuff Kate! I’ve seen these beautiful quilts on Pinterest, and UA-cam. So practical and beautiful at the same time. Looking forward to part 2 . Thanks for sharing ❤️
Sounds like a Kawandi quilt that I just have discovered. Can't wait to watch you make this!
I just found you a week ago, and have had hours of your company while I made a quilt. I didn't know till tonight that I was watching old videos. Fell in love with Norma and found video tonight right after she died. So sorry. I'm consoled knowing she had a wonderful life with you. Hello from Texas.
My great grandmother, who was born in 1902, used to make quilts with layers of fabric inside. As a child I remember loving those quilts. However they were so heavy!!! But welcomed on winter nights ❤
I just watched a wonderful video by Marion's World called "Kawandi: Techniques and Tips For Your First Quilt". She shows the traditional use of the running stitch by women in India making quilts. Very informative. Also, Margaret Fabrizio makes incredible quilts.
Kate, you have inspired me to make a kantha quilt. For many years I've collected fabric and now when I look at some pieces, they don't inspire me anymore. I've decided to use those pieces of fabric on the inside of my kantha quilt. Thank you for the inspiration
I haven't tried kantha quilting yet but I have made three kawandi table centres (I learnt about it from Marion's World here on YT). It's such a relaxing project. I'm looking forward to seeing how this goes for you. ❤
This new project looks very interesting. Can't wait to see more as the project progresses. Have a wonderful day Kate!
This had me intrigued because I couldn’t understand how it worked so I had a little scout about and came across ‘Marion’s world’ who made a kawandi quilt, it looks as though it’s the same process. Absolutely amazing
Thanks for watching my video. I tried to be authentic to the original process and recommended using double gauze as a backing fabric because of the softness to sew through.
Very, very interesting Kate. Inspiring.
So glad you are taking on this project. I’ve become quite interested in the Kantha and Kawandi methods. Looking forward to your take . Hugs from Texas ❤
Oh I love it! Just this past week, I was just watching a slew (20 or so) videos of Kawandi and Kantha quilting. I am only 2 weeks into my first hexie quilt/ wall hanging, hmmm, patience will tell. And I have another project....a matching pair of lap quilts for my mom and I. I just may have to try my hand at the Kantha or Kwandi quilts though. And Sashiko too! So much fabric, so many styles and so little time!
Thank you for sharing😊
Oh my goodness you are adorable. I don't even quilt but I watched your whole video 😂
I was down a cross stitch rabbit hole and your video was reccomended. Love all the back story of the type if quilt you're doing.
Best of luck! Happy stitching! ❤
I enjoy watching your videos! Since I have been watching your videos I have gotten back into hand work. Can’t wait to see what you do next!
This is how I quilt, I quilt “by the seat of my pants”. Little planning then just go for it. We lived in Surrey for three years back in the 90s, friends and I were out on a golf course teeing up our last shot. We had a few British ladies behind us waiting for us to make room. My friends and I discussed how to approach the shot. Finally one of us just said oh hell just go for it. British ladies giggled and said typical Americans. I loved my time in England. I truly wish I could go back and visit again.
Love seeing your wheels spinning as you share this project.
So happy I found your channel! I’m in Australia and love your videos ❤
I’m making a Kawandi cover for my sewing machine. Fun hand work
I love this quilt process, Kate! I think it will be fabulous. Making it up as you go is so exciting. A little thought or planning is also okay. I'm enjoying this video and can't wait to see how it is coming along. Have a wonderful day. ❤😊
.... ‘a cold day today’ it looks like you have snow from your window at time stamp 11:23. The fire and the view make your lovely channel and prescience even more homely. Thanks for all inspiration
I love looking out your windows while you’re talking and seeing the snow…it’s beautiful 😍
So glad to see this video as I have been studying Kantha quilts and practicing hand stitching in preparation to make one. What a happy coincidence that the next step in our respective quilting journeys happens to coincide. 🎉
Kate, I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have found your channel. I came across your garden channel a few months ago but had no idea about this one. You've inspired me to get out my hexagon paper piecing quilt from the cupboard. It's been in there for 5 years 😊. Onwards I go x
Hi Kate I’m very excited to see this being made. Can you send the Etsy site where you found the Indian Block prints? Thanks so much.
I hadn’t watched any videos showing that many layers. Will look for more!
I’m in the process of making kawandi-style placemats with scraps- such fun! Lovely video, as always, Kate!
This is very exciting, Kate! Thank you for introducing us to this new (to me) type of quilting! When you showed the scarf you have, I realized that I have a scarf made this way. Its one of my favorites and I never knew the technique used in it.
Sitting here on the lime green sofa, I'm eagerly awaiting the next video! Kate, you are such an inspiration, always challenging yourself, never afraid of venturing out into new areas.
Thanks for introducing me to a new and beautiful method of quilting.
What a great project! I'm excited to see the end result. Thanks for sharing. Your lovely home looks so cozy. There's is nothing like a warm fire going in the fireplace . The crackling sound to me is so peaceful. Where you live is so pretty. Keep safe and warm, Kate. 😊
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Kate just wanted share that I been loving both your channels. Enjoying visits with a dear soul that is kindred spirit. So enjoy the diversity of your projects. Thank you for sharing your family with us as well. So thrilled to see how your channels have grown for you. Passing the treats down the lime green sofa now, but I wanted to let you know how important and valued you are to us. Only blessings and peace for you and yours.
Always something new! Thanks Kate❤
Many of us quilters find uses for fabrics we aren't in love with don't we? That looks like the perfect project for yours. Good project for folks that enjoy hand-stitching as well. Looking forward to seeing the end result.
I have a lovely shade of plain blue in double gauze, haven't decided what to make with it yet. It is very soft to feel. Enjoy your project, I look forward to seeing it.
Looking forward to seeing the next stage of this quilt. Bern on my to-do list for a while. She snow in the background looks magical. ❤ 🇦🇺
I'm looking forward to seeing how this comes out! Very excited that your cabin is nearly there as its getting towards the warmer months for you!
I will be loving this kantha quilt.
I love your channels. You are as eclectic as I. I could listen to you for days. There's always a giggle when you use fabric I have as well.
I just found your channel and I ADORE YOU… I love your home and your creativity… wow. I am throughly impressed.
Hi Donna, how's your day going with you?
I think this is my kind of quilting, looking forward to part 2.
I think it's fascinating to learn something new. ❤❤❤
So interesting the different types of quilting.
My best friend is British and I am far from her right now so watching you not only is fun and interesting but it brings me closer to my friend somehow. I like your content and find that I learn a lot about letting go and just doing something new and engaging. Thank you.
I love doing Kantha slow stitching! Right now I’m doing a pouch. Can’t wait to see your progress!
Looks very interesting, looking forward to seeing your progress x
Oooh, this looks like so much fun!😍
So excited to see how things progress here with your beautiful fabrics!
Really enjoyed your video, very informative and clear instructions! I am 65 but a novice sewer, but I'm want to learn, I am teaching myself embroidery as well! I was told as a child you won't be able to do that, or you can't do that! So now proving to myself I can, I may not be perfect but trying! Looking forward to your next session! Thank you for sharing!
I love the idea of this quilt - thank you for sharing. I am very much looking forward to following along