How a BOOK is made. Writing, designing and printing Kate's Book for your Christmas Box 2023 

Would love to be able to just purchase just this sweet little book by itself!

"Foundation Press" This would be fun as a memento for future generations. Thank you for allowing us to read the last page with the credits. It gives an idea what this book is about.

I do enjoyed getting to know Adam just a bit more. You are such a warm, loving, devoted family.

I love how it's a family thing. How incredibly wonderful! I am guessing that one day, Agnes and Emil may help design something. Maybe in the not too distant future... It was so nice to get to know Adam a little bit.

Do hope the book will be in the shop for those who don't manage to get a Christmas box.Lovely to see Agnes, she's done that very thing our grandchild do of growing.love to you all from Walter cat and Me ❤

Dear Kate and Anna and your family, I purchased the 7 small books last year and they arrived before Christmas. I put them out in a fan shape on my buffet, hear my Christmas tree. It was lovely how many of my guests picked one up and started reading and I could see they were drawn into the stories. Norma, Eileen, the house… I put them out again this year, the seven books in a fan shape. it will be one of my traditions.My late, beloved mother-in-law and many of my ancestors are from the UK, some close to you and where you grew up. As I get older, I appreciate the reminders of roots, both experienced and remembered, and ancestral. Thank you.

Very cool drive and buildings, city. Gosh she's grown so much (Agnes). Nice of you to give us a glimpse into Adam's work. I've always LOVED your window, it's why I bought the puzzle. That's so cool that your daughter guilded that for you all in secret like that. The pinks and greens in the book are so you. I used to work at a print shop so you all are speaking my language LOL. My mom always said read it backwards to proof-read.

So lovely getting to know Adam a little bit and seeing where he works and what he does. Thanks for the tag along!

Kate, I hope you take this as the highest complement - you’ve become my Mr. Rogers for grown ups. 💗💗💗

How wonderful to have such creative people in your life. This book certainly is a treasure, just like Kate!

So so interesting to see Adam talking about his work and art, he is just as brilliant at it as I expected! ❤

It is nice to get to know Adam a bit better. Very interesting job and he is a perfect addition to the TLHH-team!

What a lovely creative conversation with Adam about your new book.Hearing the resons behind the design elements brings it a life of its own. I really hope you will be able to offer the book by itself after the Christmas boxes have gone out. You are all brilliant xx

Hi Kate Fantastic to see Adam. He is super talented like all the family at the last homely house. Yes...John and Martha has put plenty of input in over the years. Little Agnes is so caring. Hope her birthday party went well💕🎉🎁🎈

Memories of you and Anna (and me) laughing and laughing over The Christmas Prawn! 🌼

So fun to sit and watch this vlog and see when the likes 👍 tick in. Give Kate and the whole team a 👍, they deserve it!!

I like the book spine colors-echoes of your usual quilt bindings!

Your conversation about proof-reading takes me back to writing my Bachelor's degree dissertation. When the binding process had finished, I picked it up and brought it back to where I was staying. My housemates and I crowded round in wonder... Then I opened it up and found a typo on the acknowledgements page. At that point, the housemate who didn't have to write a dissertation took all copies I had of mine - as well as those of my other housemate's - and hid them in her room until it was time to hand them in! "Now you've found one mistake, all you'll do is go searching for more!"

I’m so glad we still have books! And not just on line stuff! 🤩😃🙏🏻🙏🏻

What a wonderful behind the scenes video of your new book. I see a quilt block in the spine.

I love hearing about your family and how everyone helps you. Very sweet

Oh Kate, I too would love to purchase the book. I hope it will be available. So fascinating hearing about Adam's work.

Such an informative chat with Adam and your book looks so wonderful! I can’t afford a Christmas box this year, but I would love to buy one of the books, maybe in your second printing!!

Those coloring books are pretty wonderful - I feel that many people need them. :)

Since I have just discovered this wonderful channel, I am binging episodes & loving it❣️I might start speaking with a British accent 😉 Kate, it truly does feel like I am invited into your home & sitting on the lime green couch discussing the wonders of life from your beautiful, creative mind & enjoying meeting your family ❤

It seems that your whole family is very creative and artistic! Nice to really get to meet Adam. The design of the book is beautiful. 😊It’s always fun to see Agnes!

It occurs to me that it would be fun to create my own" book of things" for the benefit of our children and grandchildren. Probably not professionally published, but still... 😊

You are so creative in so many ways!

What a lovely family you have Kate❤ I love the book it's beautiful ❤ How creative you all are and all the work that goes into the Christmas Box thank you for showing us xx

Beautiful interview with your talented son in law. I loved hearing his ideas and discussion of making books.

What a fabulous vid! Im so inspired! I hope the little book will be available on its own sometime. I cant afford the Christmas box but thats ok, I really like seeing whats in them. The wee square book is precious! thank you! 🦌💌❤️📚

I love the idea of your book. I've been writing about my things for years - my ragdoll named Teenie that mom made for me and my babysitter "darned" back together when she had holes, a glass duck paperweight (my first real piece of art, I must have been 3), the potato spoon that was used each meal when I was growing up... Thank you for inspiring us in all kinds of ways!

Thank you for it, you really inspire me.

I love your idea. There are so many of my favorite things that have a story to them. For instance “My Dad’s coffee pot, my teddy bear my brother Bobby gave to me on my 4th Christmas, and how I felt when he gave it to me.” Perhaps I I will start to take photos of them and make my own “Story Book”. Thank you, Patricia 87 🥰🌻💖❤️

9:40 like your show a lot 😊

Dearest Kate, I have all of your books and look forward to this historical glimpse into your family. Thank you for sharing the warm emotions with all of us On the Lime Green Sofa. Blessings, Dawn

How very wonderful. Adam is very interesting and it was great to get to know him a bit. The binding was perfect and yes, it would be fun to see a little row of them on my shelf. Seems everyone in your Tribe is talented in one way or another. I hope Martha is feeling well; clearly Adam is helping so perhaps she's getting to rest a bit between feedings and such. Lovely video.

I held my breath riding at the beginning of the journey and the crossing of the Tyne bridge, after so many years since I last did that, and that was just the start of a fascinating video. Such a creative family, and little Agnes not so little, with her Nana's gorgeous book of stories so beautifully curated by her daddy Adam to glimpse. What a rich world of ideas and talent you inhabit, Kate. Blessed indeed. Gan canny lass. 🤗

My income does not reach to a Christmas box but I love watching the videos about the box. And I especially love watching videos of you Kate, with your family members. Thank you for each and every video. Each one feels like a visit with a friend.

I love the spine on your book. reminds me of the way I bind quilts, with bits and leftover pieces.

What a fantastically talented and dedicated family you have, Kate. The book is amazing, and Adam’s work is fascinating. Agnes is such a big girl now! Time flies. Thank you for sharing… everything! Hugs to all your family, and all friends on the lime green sofa.

The book is lovely. I wish it could be bought on its own ❤

So good to see that the Christmas prawn made it into the book 👏🏻😂

Nice video at looking at Adam's awesome working place! You and your family are all so creative, I love it! Your little book Kate is amazing with all those lovely pictures, and Agnes's colouring book! Agnes is so cute, and I would like to see her little brother Emiel sometime too! Have a nice weekend and God bless!

Great video!😍🤗🤩 It's great fun to see how long & tall Big Sister Agnes is getting - oh, my!😍 I really enjoyed your conversation with Adam about everything that went into the design of your latest book, Kate. I hope that I can order a Christmas box before they're all gone, so I'm setting my alarm so I don't miss my chance.🤞 The book is a lovely paper quilt of your family's TLC and talent, and I LOVE that clever, colorful spine! It has "KATE" all over it!

That’s awesome, you have a lot of talent surrounding you. Kate you have a great family supporting you, how fantastic. Wishing you the best of luck with your Christmas Box. 👍❤️😊

Wonderful to hear from Adam about what kind of work he does and all the thought that went into creating your book. I have all of your other books and love each one. I hope that this book will become available for purchase on it’s own and I can add it to my collection.❤

Brilliant Kate & Adam what a lovely book I hope at some point you sell them separately as I cannot afford the Christmas boxes finance don’t allow ❤

Great! A trip! A son in law! Agnes! This was so fun, especially with the accompaniment of happy kids playing.

That was so interesting you are so lucky having such a wonderfully creative family around you. I love everything you do Kate it's so awesome and you shine through your family. ❤

Your whole family is creative-so wonderful! 😊❤️👍

What a splendid idea And to have a son and daughter-in-law that support your creativity is a tremendous blessing : )

Love you and your family!!! You are so blessed and I enjoy you and your adventures very much!!❤❤

It's great that the Christmas Prawn made it into the book! Lovely job on the book, Kate and Adam.

Very interesting,, thank you. How lovely to meet your family!

Your family is really lovely. Thank you for sharing them with us.

I have great affection for the Christmas Prawn 🤣🤣🤣. Really enjoyed hearing about how the book came together

I also have a son-in-law who’s a graphic designer. He designs textbooks, primarily. Thanks for this fascinating glimpse into Adam’s work!

Just purchased a Christmas box and a few other things!! Can't wait to recieve it Kate! @StellaQuilts

Like you, you’re children are very talented and creative and it seems they’ve married partners who are also artists. What a great family!

Beautiful book by a gorgeous author and your family. So lovely.

Such a delight! Thank you for all of the creative energy and tender care that went into making these beautiful boxes! I am going to set an alarm :) Also, I kept thinking that the cyan/yellow/magenta/white/black blocks on the wall behind you in this video could make such an interesting quilt!

I enjoyed this video so much!

What a treasure, Kate. And book number two is rolling in your head. Totally awesome.

This is so fun! Such a beautiful family you have!

Your videos are always so inspiring, but I have to say that this one is probably my favourite ❤️

So nice all the family is involved,you are all so creative,l love that😊

Ooooh, lovely!!!!!! I want to know about Adam’s cowl/scarf - I LOVE the colours!! Also, a request - I want one of Agnes’ colouring books! Truly, I think they'd be a wonderful addition to your shop and perhaps it could be to make a little pocket money for Agnes.... xxx

What a perfectly timely video. I just completed 100 page story, and am looking to move on to next steps.

Congratulations Kate on another beautiful Christmas box. Oh that feeling of satisfaction when something turned out just the way you had imagined.😊

It's a family affair! How very fun to see your son-in-law and hear of his work--with and without you! Thank you for sharing!

Oh, I do so hope there is a children’s book in the future!

The book is lovely Kate!!❤❤

Kate you are so creative and we thank you so much for sharing your talent with those who are not so. Encorporating your family in is one of the most beautiful things ever. I’m close to my girls and wish closer. Hugs

I really enjoyed your conversation with Adam. How thrilling to see big-girl Agnes. I only started watching in August, so I have literally watched her grow up. You've helped to amp up my excitement for the holidays. (Daphne in California)

Aww, Agnes . . . lovely, made me tear-up, I have a beautiful granddaughter too, she is thirty two now, the love of my life.

Loved the book and love that tlhh has become such a family affair,you are truly blessed Kate❤️

Lovely sweet conversation with your son-in-law

Fascinating chat and looks like a beautiful result 😊

Goodness your little granddaughter is growing to such a beautiful little girl,she has grown so fast….

Your children , in laws and grand children are wonderful to watch. You are so blessed. Love your videos.

Hi Kate from across The Pond in Virginia! I have just recently discovered your channel! I just love the UK and you live in a very beautiful part of it...but then there are many! You are so creative and do so many things! I really enjoy do your channel. And your lovely family! Take care of yourself!🤗

Fascinating! You have such wonderful sons and daughters, and their partners and children. Wow, a coloring book for a party favor... what a wonderful idea! My daughter's friends would have loved that. We had a scientist come over for her 10th birthday party. He got paid by the hour, and brought his own things and cleaned up. We had 14 kids in our house, all watching and engaged with everything this guy was doing, asking and answering questions. 2 1/2 hours later and he was still going! We were worried about the cost. The scientist was having so much fun, he lost track of time. In fact, he was so excited that the kids were so engaged, hanging on every word and experiment. I got pictures of the back of everyone's heads. Parents began showing up to get their kids, and they became engaged! Cars outside, parents inside with the kids. Parents wanting to know who and where I found him. Listen to me going on and on. I just know how difficult it is to keep and how to present things. I wish I had the money to purchase your Christmas box. I love visiting your home. But, I love tagging along when you go places! You explain everything, who, what, where, when, and why, with a little bit of family. It's wonderful to meet, and see your family, what they do, and the great surprises they've done for you. Your picture window was beautiful, but now is stunning. Thanks for the field trip Kate.😊❤

What a delightful video of you and Adam discussing your book of things! I love the idea of photographing personal items that have a story bound to them, a memory keeper! You are so inspiring and what a lovely creative family you have! 😊

Kate, you must take us on more trips down the wrong side of the road, that was so much fun! 🙃And O my, isn't Agnes getting so big (and beautiful!) Thanks for sharing this trip with us. Blessings 💜🙏💜

Congratulations 🎉🎉so interesting to warch all the combined family efforts to maks this book come alive ❤

I can envision TLHH stickers being made into rubber stamps?! That would be so adorable!

Your book looks amazing. I love the rainbow spine. You have such a lot of creative talent in your family 😊

You have such a lovely creative family Kate. What a joy to be able share in it. Thank you x

I worked for awhile as a proofreader and on e of the tricks for proofing something that you are familiar with is to read it backwards. Some times, things pop out at you that you may have m issed on previous readings. I do hope I get a chance at a Christmas box this year! I especially like the little book

What a lovely little book of treasures! I would love to be able to purchase it by itself, that’s something you might decide to do. 💖 The stripes on the spines remind me of socks and doing a series is a great idea!!! 📚

Sadly the Christmas box has sold out. 😢😢😢. This has been an interesting excursion into your son’s world. I love the book. I love the window. You are such a talented family. Agnes has grown! ❤❤❤

I am not surprised it is a small square book, just like a quilt square. It looks lovely.

What a lovely video Kate! Thank you everyone ❤️

Hello, Kate! I quite enjoyed your visit to Adam’s studio. I’m continually amazed by the amount of talent that can be found in your extended family! The view of the Millennial Bridge brought back memories of a documentary I saw of the design competition. I recall thinking that this would have been my choice. It’s technologically innovative with clean lines-a perfect design to represent the millennium! I had to go back and take another look at the other entries, It’s hard to believe that the competition took place over 25 years ago! Thank you for sharing, and stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

It was a wonderful vedio love the book, you are so blessed with your kids and their spouses. God bless each of you. Kate thank you for your visit again. Had my tea and sweet on the LGS along with the gang. Love Anita Canada 🇨🇦

Kate, I loved this episode with you, Adam and big girl Agnes. it was really interesting learning about the creative process. I have a hint for proofreading. I spent years as a technical writer. Proofreading other work for other people is easy since you have not invested in it and it's not in your head. Proofreading your own work is harder since it;'s already in your mind. When proofing my own writing I would read it the normal way a couple of times. Then, I would read each line backwards, from right to left. Mistakes I might have missed reading in a normal way would jump out at me. Missed not seeing Anna. She is always a delight.

The little book is so precious. Really wish I could have one. :)

What a wonderful idea! There are so many little Treasures in my house - things from my Grandmother, Aunts, parents, husband, children and grandchildren- that I would love to compile into such a book. And it would be lovely to pass such a book onto my children and grandchildren. I have a colouring book about my home town that my mother did all the art work for many years ago. It is a treasure! Hmmm, that might be one of the pages in my own Little Book. ❤

I love this idea, Kate! It is so special and inspiring! Will the book be available as a stand alone, or only in the boxes?