Thank you for the lovely response to John making his first quilt! I am so proud of how he managed and I am glad you all enjoyed it. I wonder if I can get him to finish it now! xxx
Oh this is fun to watch. Memories of teaching mine to use the sewing machine. My daughter was less interested than her brother. He learned to knit, too! (They are now 43 and 42). Teaching my granddaughter from about 7 on was fun while it lasted. She’s now 15 and no longer interested. He’s getting it!!! His method of ironing cracked me up! The swipes 🤪
Boy I needed this today. My first night out of University hospital, after brain surgery, in a hotel a long way from home. I’m sitting here laughing for the first time in days, loving the humor, your family, the beautiful fabric, and can’t wait to get to my home similar to your cottage. I have another week to be here to get stitches out then I can get home again and back to my sewing. I should have brought my EPP or cross stitch with me but I didn’t know I’d be here so long. But watching John sewing blocks was just a wonderful idea. Thank you.
The joy of watching them playing and having fun is good remedy for our difficult times. Wishing you a good recovery, and hoping your surgery went well.💚
I know what you mean. The happiness and fun is often the fresh breeze we need to find the peace in our own lives. Much comfort and good health and healing to you from the States.
My favorite video ever! I lost my adult son 2 years ago. I watched this through tears, smiles and laughter. My Sean and your John shared a particular sense of humor. Well done!❤️🩹❤️
Hi, I loved this video and watching John being so silly and loving. I also lost my adult son 2 years ago this month at 42, very unexpectedly. He had a wonderful, silly sense of humor and was also very loving. It's so great to see John with Kate! You too Anna ❤
You are so right, each time he looks at this quilt, for the rest of his life, he will remember this day. And Everytime I see a flying goose quilt I will too.
“Because I said so and I’m your mother.” I love it, and it’s probably a good thing that mother instead of wife is doing the teaching. Lovely, lovely video.
Many years ago I was teaching quilting and beginning sewing classes, and a man came in and explained he had built a Kingsized bed of mahogany and done some beautiful inlay designs. So he asked his wife to make a quilt. Her answer was not what he expected, and he came in the store and was directed to me. The first question was, "Do you have a sewing machine?" I then asked if he planned to do a lot of sewing or just this project. He said know and I recommended a Kenmore as I knew them well and he wouldn't have to lay out a lot money. We picked out fabrics and necessary notions. Next class he comes in and starts cutting away. He needed no help threading the machine and made his first block. The next week he came in and the whole top was assembled. Everyone in the class was flabbergasted. So I showed him the directions on how to sandwich the top, batting and lining. Nest week it was completed. He did have it quilted by another. He brought it in the following week, to all kinds of ooooooohhhhhhhhhhs and aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhs! I never saw him again.
Thank you Kate, John, and Anna. That was hysterical! I was laughing out loud and enjoying myself immensely. The love you all share for each other is so real and heartwarming. I can’t wait to see John finish his quilt! ❤
This was a DELIGHT to watch! The best video ever. I know you had so much fun spending time doing the thing you love with your son. And he was so very sweet to go along with it. I have two grown sons, too, that I rarely see. I miss the fun times we used to spend together. This was such a pleasure to watch, so moving to see how happy it made you. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video!!
You and John have a lovely time together. What more could any Mother ask for. The memory of making this quilt will fill his heart forever. I love all the little tangents that occurred.
I couldn't stop laughing along with Kate, John and Anna - especially when John was ironing at first. But as the video and the quilt progressed, I was amazed at what John accomplished and watching the 3 of you bond and make memories of your Mother's Day activity, then my laughter became happy tears. Be proud, John. You have now given me inspiration to get the ol' sewing machine out instead of watching others.
We've lost a lot of integrity in our seams ... LOL! Corpsing here! He's not a bad lad, though! He loves his Mum enough to take himself well out of his comfort zone.
You know, John tossing the blocks was actually quite pleasing I thought when he first did it. Having him sew them together was priceless. I think he enjoyed it. Very similar to what he does with wood. Happy video. Thank you all.
This video just kept getting better and better !!!! Thank you Anna for your behind the scene work. Great editing. Thanks for leaving the camera run a few minutes longer. How priceless !!!!
To John. When you look at the quilt from far, the inaccurances you pointed out fade away. A lot is forgiven when the binding is on. Happy quilting! You are a wonderfulbson! Enjoyed alot!😊
LOVE IT! "Because I said so and I'm your mother!" You are loving, so patient and a wonderful teacher. What a beautiful memory you and your son are creating.
I loved this! "Because I'm your mother and I said so" was priceless". I liked too when he pretended to blow his nose on the last piece. This was too funny but it will be a memory you guys won't forget.
I think you have created another quilter in the family. You’ll have to buy John his own machine now. It’s a delight to see John up for this, and I love how he teases you, Kate. What a lovely family you have, and what a lovely memory you’re making!
Oh my goodness, what an amazing Mother’s Day episode! How lovely to tutor John in the ways of sewing! I laughed so hard at your expressions, would he destroy your machine? Destroy your quilt? In the end you’ve a beautiful quilt and wonderful memories for you both. Look out Kate, John and Anna may eclipse you as the stars of the Last Homely House!❤❤❤
John is correct about sewing on one layer of fabric. When you do stay stitching on garments you do it on one layer. He is such a good son! Kate seems very nervous. They are so sweet together. Bet Anna was laughing.
Absolutely loved this episode. He is such a lark. You’re so patient & lovely. Put on a smile on my face so what more can you want out of a quilting tutorial. The good farm xx
Thank you Anna for doing all the wonderful filming for us to enjoy. You are always so sweet and patient. You and John are such a loving couple as you show love for your family.
I love that John just puts the blocks up with no rhyme or reason. I would spend hours putting them up and arranging them until they are perfect! And look, they are perfect! xxx
If He s made a "wooden quilt" then firstly, he takes after mum, after all, and secondly, this is a cinch in comparison! 🎉He s great! Well done, you❤yeah, we want more of this lovely family time. Really great. John is good fun
Oh, what a jolly video to watch! I love it when John pops in and what a treat to see him learn to sew! Naturally, since he's your son, he caught on quickly and then everyone had to embrace the chaos! I feel like John must be one who makes everyone laugh and he's a delight. Thanks for sharing a fun Mother's Day post, Kate!
What fun to see John sewing and enjoying it. You can truly see the love he has for you. I think he has done a great job. Now for the quilting John. Please make a video about his quilting. 😊. Kate I so enjoy your videos and wonderful ideas. I have similar ideas about quilting but I was afraid that it would not be lovely. You have taught me that if you think they’re lovey that is all that matters.
John “presses” the fabric like he’s applying stain. I loved this. Such fun memories made. So much learning. “With great power comes great responsibility.” I love John’s eagerness, initial impatience, and then care and attention to detail. Getting sucked in. ❤ Great guitar music, Anna. “We are not about perfection.” Kate, brilliant idea to sew these together John’s way, with John, on Mother’s Day. The best. I adore you guys.
Just brought a smile to my face watching John sewing one of the hardest pattern together. It isn't the end result that is important. It is the journey and the love and time spent together that matters. Hope to see more of John behind the sewing machine. Quilting should be fun.
This reminds me so much of a parent teaching a young adult of theirs to drive! I remember my Father hanging onto the passenger door when he took me out with me driving for the first time! I loved driving, but it was the only time he came with me when I was learning - too much stress when it is your own family! xxx
So much fun to watch you and John interact together. Love John, thank you for putting a smile on my face and you and your mother interacting with each other. You have done well for your first quilt. Love you both and keep on laughing together. I am watching this on a gloomy day on July 31, 2024. Love from South Carolina, USA.
Happy Mothers Day to all our British friends! So pleased for you Kate hitting140k community friends. Thank you for the home you've created. John and Anna are such a joy. The wee bit of the Pixie in John I think!
How wonderful! Beautiful job John! I taught my son how to sew on my Singer Featherlight machine and his first project was a set of curtains for his bedroom. That was 20 years ago and he’s hung them in his bedroom of his new house!😉 I cherish that memory and have a picture of him so serious and with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth! Got tears in my eyes now how much I love that memory!!! 🥰🎉💕
That was a lovely video and when John mentioned that he’d clipped the edge off the wings I remembered my father did that to his geese to stop them flying away, so now it’s a perfect walking geese quilt. It was such an entertaining video. Thanks for sharing.
This is absolutely lovely. A mother and her son, the love and patience. I felt like I was in a quilt lesson with my own grandma. You are a fabulous teacher, more for us newbies, please!
This was the sweetest video that I have encountered. Keep creating wonderful memories with each other and sharing them with the world. I love the way you make each other smile. He is so entertaining!
John and the ready to sew wisdom: "With great power comes great responsibility...". LOL!!!🤣 I'll bet he was a riot to raise! I laughed all the way through. "The colors and the fabrics aren't important..." and the look Kate shot! DYING!!!! But I must admit, he seems to have a knack in just doing it without fuss. Wonderful first quilt John!!!👏👏👏
It's lovely to see you interact. Sons always try to yank their mother's chain!! He is really a wonderful son. You're more alike than you probably think. Thank you for sharing your special day together.
I've never giggled so much nor felt so tense at the same time! I have a daughter who approaches things rather like John and while I adore her sense of adventure, it can be a bit scary when she gets near my equipment...... Oh John - you are wonderful - thank you Kate, for sharing your wonderful family - and the head rub, I was waiting for that.... Happy Mothering Sunday. xx
What a sweet Mother's Day gift from your son. Spending time on something you love to do. I love it! I'm sure that made you feel so special! As you are!
this has to be one of the very best videos yet...and seeing John step up to the plate and tackle the "machine monster" was hilarious... being creative and "thinking outside the box"...good for you all, for being funny, creative and daring... bravo!!!!
Kate and John! My favorite video ever from this channel! Every mother of sons can relate to this. My son also has a great sense of humor. He can always make me laugh.
Great job John and Kate! I really enjoyed watching your joint quilt come to life. Well done to Kate for letting go and allowing the fun to happen. It's a great lesson to us all not to take ourselves too seriously and to find the fun in the end result. Such a special time together and congratulations on having a wonderful relationship. Great filming Anna too xx
