If you’re looking for a view of the whole quilt…stay to the end after The Catbird Quilts logo/aqua bumper! Apologies to everyone who tried to watch or was watching when the sound went out---hopefully the 3rd time's a charm! Thanks for being patient this morning as we worked out the technical difficulties!🤓❤

Hi Cathy - Instead of pin basting on the floor, purchase some large mattbaord and cut it to the size of your dining room table, it may take two sheets. Use some dollar store rubber shelf liner under neath to keep it from sliding. This will save your back, save your knees and protect your table top. Highly recommend doing this. It stores easily behind a shelving unit, dresser or china cabinet when not in use. This is what I do to protect my dining room table where I both cut, sew and baste. Hope this helps you or anyone else!! Have a fabulous day and greetings from a rainy day in MN!!!!

Now, go take a good long nap and enjoy your beautiful, soft utility quilt. Even though you were exhausted, your light hearted attitude and smile through all the weary, including technological adversity was an inspiration. Keep on having a lot to say about it!

Kudos to you for producing that gorgeous napping quilt in two days! You and Paul do an amazing job making these videos for us. I started watching this with morning coffee and had to pause halfway through so I could go off to my first ever quilting class. Now it's evening and I watched the end with a whole new appreciation of how tired you must have been at the end of two solid days. My shoulders hurt and my brain is mush after a simple beginner's class about piecing rectangles, half square triangles, and flying geese.

Wow, what a marathon! At certain times you look exhausted. But you're always smiling and persevering. Beautiful!

Wow..I love this! You are brave to do this and film it! lol I did a Sew Can She 3 yard quilt pattern in a week, around regular life. And it about did me in. I was so happy to gift it at a special friend’s party but never again. I realized I really don’t like to sew all day and I was moving from step to step quickly and didn’t have time to savor any of it. If that’s anybody’s jam then go you, but it really helped me see my limits physically and mentally in quilting. Enjoy your nap…you deserve it!

Paul does such a great job with the musical interludes...particularly snoring while breakfast awaits! I hope you are now napping under your lovely quilt.

What a project! It came out beautifully, great colors, and it looks soft :) Yup quilting is slow work, from picking the colors, to deciding a pattern, and on and on, but when we're done it is a fabulous feeling!!! I do not have a long arm either and have really been trying to figure out what kind of a quilt finisher I am. Each quilt in the last year I've experimented with straight stitching and free motion. I always struggled with the free motion, but I discovered a different way to go about it and I just have to share. Its totally set me free to enjoy adding free motion as filler to my straight stitching. I watched an interview with a quilt shop owner that said she free motions with her feed dogs up! My brain just couldn't wrap my head around what she said, I went straight to my machine put my free motion foot on and gave it a try. Oh my gosh, I felt like I won the lottery. You free motion just like you would otherwise, but for me my stitches were so even, which never happened with dog feeds down no matter how much I practiced. Its made finishing my quilts so much fun to mix the straight stitching with free motion. Anyway, long winded, sorry, but I just had to share, and maybe you've already tried this :)

Gorgeous. Your video is a start to many Fri AMs. I was saddened by "a lot to say with no voice" but was thrilled to hear PAUL fixed it prior toy grocery shopping. It'll be a well loved quilt I'm sure. Thanks for all your work you and Paul are the greatest.

Beautiful finished quilt Cathy! You really rose to the challenge on this one. ❤ Whatever the original video sound snaffoo was, it made me giggle to watch you having "lots to say" without hearing any sound. 😂

Great video documenting the quilt process. Enjoy your many naps under this beauty.

I completely understand the reminder to not ‘hunch’ your shoulders. I did that all the time. I have found relief by extending the table surface to the left of my sewing machine to take the weight of the quilt sandwich while I quilt. To do that I put my ironing board at the same height of my sewing table and snuggle them together. The extra surface really helps me to relax my shoulders. Give it a try and see if it works for you. Love the video❤

Well done, Cathy and Paul In completing your Quilt and videoing the whole weekend. I think you demonstrate admirably how fatiguing it is both physically and mentally and that we often underestimate how long a certain process can take. My time limits are set by my muscle groups due to a disability and I normally allow myself a month to complete a quilt for a gift. Anything less than that and I'm congratulating myself. I make mistakes if I rush it and want to enjoy the process. Rest your poor brain and body as you have to return to work now! Have a snack and a nap under your new quilt.

What a "dreamy" quilt. ❤ Now for a well deserved nap. I love the colors that make one think of a watercolor pallet. Your organization really helped the project speed along to completion. Youve learned new skills with this quilt that will be so useful in all your future projects. The linen is sooo lovely. ❤ Congratulations for meeting the challenge...its beautiful!❤❤❤

Yay, Cathy!!! Congratulations! I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you make a Quilt in a Weekend! I have never done this and I won’t or can’t at this point, but I admire people who can! I think the colors you chose are great and very complimentary! Thanks for the tutorial and the entertainment! I hope you took a nice nap under your beautiful quilt! Keep inspiring us! I hope Paul got some rest, too!

Quilting is the slowest way to make a blanket - that's why it's so great! But there is a big sense of satisfaction finishing a quick quilt! Great video.

Love your "sewing scrubs"❤ This was great watching the whole process! Thank you 🎉

Congratulations on this linen quilt ! Fantastic....beautiful...wow great job! Thank you and your Paul for sharing this with us out here. I've heard that the bamboo batting is the best and i can see now that yes will use this for my next personal quilt that i will make with my linen I've been collecting. 😸😸😸😸

Cathy your quilt turned out beautiful looks so soft and snuggly. It was so much fun to watch you through this weekend journey, and yay that you took time for stretching and yoga for you, to make it easier to complete this process. I hope as you are reading this you are snuggled up your quilt! Get some rest this weekend! 🥰🥰🥰

The discussion of the bamboo batting makes me want to take apart my linen duvet cover and quilt it with bamboo batting.

Wow! I hope you had another day to just rest before getting back into the pharmacy! It’s beautiful and you (and Paul) did a fabulous job!

I was hoping the last shot would be you UNDER the quilt! Well done.

I love how the quilt cozies up and brightens up the sofa just perfectly! But it is certainly a beautiful quilt that would brighten up any spot... Thank you for sharing! And thank Paul too!!!!!

Oh my word! I admire the tenacity and the strength it took to do a start to finish quilt in a weekend. I also really enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout the video. You have a new subscriber.

I thought it was my laptop. Went off to shower and now it's fixed. Great quilt. I've just started collecting my linen shirts/pants so it will be a while before I attempt this, but a great pattern to use.

Enjoyed watching! I encourage you to research using pool noodles to help do the pin basting on a table instead of on the floor. I have used that method several times with success. Your quilt is lovely!

Great job! Such a cute quilt! I have days I just cut, some where I just sew (a lot), quilt etc. But I do like taking my time and not having to rush. I have made a whole quilt top in a day but... I found I had put some pieces backwards lol so while I was somewhat fast, I had to unpick so much and re-sew it. So, I just take my time now :)

What fun you’ve had, and now a lovely quilt to satisfy your desire. It was fun to watch and see how long it actually took to make. Thanks for sharing, and now for a good night’s sleep!

Great job 👍 I'm so glad you tried bamboo batting. It's been my go to for many years. Soooo soft😁

Good job! Hope you'll have a lot of cuddly naps under your quilt. ... Love that video. It makes me smile. 😊

🎉🎉🎉wonderful project!! Looking forward to seeing you display it! 😊👍

Thank you for taking us along for this project!!

It looks SOOOOOOO cozy!!!! 🎉 Great job, love your channel! 😊

Beautiful work! You've got me wanting to make a linen quilt now. I hope you immediately took a nap with it when you were finished.

Thank you Kathy, loved the video. Glad the sound kerfuffle was sorted 🙂. 🐨

Whew! Looks like a hectic but fun weekend. Great job, Cathy. Idea: I turn my ironing board with small end to the right andI set my iron and pins there. That way I have more surface area to my left for ironing my quilt blocks.

Beautiful Cathy, congratulations to you both on the filming and step by step encouragement. Love the binding and how it complements the color scheme. I am nearly done with the wedding quilt for our son, home stretch with the binding portion. Thank you as always for your humor and willingness to keep it real and fun!

This quilt is beautiful! It looks so snuggly, just like you wanted. It’s good to know it can be done in two days, but it’s unlikely I will try it. 😅 This pattern though, is definitely on my list now. Finally, thanks Paul for the cool videography.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💚💛💙🩵🏅 beautiful quilt, Cathy!!! Well done! The rolling cart with your fabric pieces was a great idea so, now I need to get a rolling cart. Hopefully, you’ve recovered now after your marathon weekend!😅

Thank you taking us along for the adventure! Your nap quilt turned out beautifully! ❤

This video was worth the wait . The quilt is beautiful - I love the linen and especially the floral binding. It's just so darn sweet. Feel proud of the hard and sometimes tedious work involved in making your nap quilt. Feeling a little guilty, but when the video wasn't ready for viewing, off I went to the thrift shop and scored 2 Flower/Denim shirts for $2.00 each. Have yourself a nice, long nap - sweet dreams :)

You go girl!!! I have made several quilt in a day, from cut to complete top. The next day I do the sandwich, quilting and binding the next. Subway tiles is what I do if I need something in a jiffy. I am so happy to watch your process/progress/journey. Thank you Kathy, Director, and Color theorist 💙💚💙

Great job. I love the binding! I am going to try making a quilt out of shirts. 😊

Thank you for your time and effort. Very pretty quilt. Look forward to another time well spent! ❤

LOVE how the colors came together!!! And the way you showed it draped on the sofa really shows off the linen texture! Just so pretty. I have bamboo batting ready to go for my son’s quilt, who lives in Berkeley, CA, so good to know it’s both breathable and snuggly. Hats off for your filmed marathon - I make mistakes when I do that much at once - and for showing what really goes into a quilt, time and effort-wise. Your beautiful end result is your reward. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Well done Team Catbirds 🎉 Such a lovely quilt and boy, do I feel unproductive 😝. Always a lovely way to start a Saturday here in Oz 🇦🇺 Sending hugs and snuggles with the nap quilt ❤xoxo

I just love your jokes and giggles at your own jokes! You are my kindred spirit!! I love you videos!!!!This was a great experiment! But like you, I work yet and I love quilting enough that I want to enjoy every step of the proccess....yes some more than others... But I still enjoy them. Thank you so much for your time.❤

Oh Cathy its a beautiful quilt! I have never tried bamboo batting but really want to now. And i totally agree with everything you said about making the quilt all in a weekend. I did it once too and I won't do it again. And I was really hoping to see you napping under the quilt at the end! Great job, thanks for letting us watch!

Love your colors and placement! The whole process you both shared with us is real, time consuming, very well done, it's work, it's art, and it is beautiful! Thank You!

My quilting is always slow! When I go on retreats, I accomplish less than anyone, but I enjoy the process & do spend time making choices during the process! Great job!

It turned out great and I love ALL the colors! Now that you’ve completed the “quilt in two days”, I don’t need to. Thanks, Cathy!

I am super excited about the floral binding!

Awww such a sweet & yummy quilt!! So proud of your tenacity & I love the color choices, they all go well together.

I was admiring the quilt behind h you on the wall. When it was a long shot where more quilt was visible i saw the squares and thought what a cool design. Then it was a close shot with just a few of the blocks in view and the stars popped out. WHAT!? I loved how that happened. I think maybe because you choose to use a dark “Background” fabric rather than the usual light. Well done!!❤

Bamboo batting is honestly the best … I love it (I bought a whole roll of it and I’ve never been disappointed with any quilt I’ve made with it). It’s just so pleasant to work with.

I love to sew and sing to Disney movies as well!! I just decided this morning to make a quilt for a bridal shower, that is one June 23rd. I will be doing a lot of singing in the next few weeks! I love the linen quilt, cannot wait to make one myself.

It is a perfect nap quilt! Love that you made it using only shirts.

I used to hate doing the quilt sandwich but I watched a YT video of Rob Appell showing how to use a table or kitchen island . Having bought the clamps that he recommended I gave it a try and now I actually enjoy the process and it takes half the time 👏🏽

As always, colors-perfection. Contrast- stunning. Floral binding-brilliant. So enjoy your videos.

That was so much fun to watch, thank you oh so much for sharing.

The quilt is beautiful and does look cozy. As I watched this video, I'm working on a quilt top for charity. It's for my quilt guild so we have to turn in volunteer hours So I'm trying to keep track as I go. It's amazing how long things take. I keep thinking "man, I'm slow". 🤣

Nice! I've been in finishing mode lately. It's been fun to see the whole process through. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

Looks yummy, comfy & soft! I often do marathon sewing & wear myself out!

You are delightful. I have been quilting for 30 years, and I don't believe I could complete a quilt like yours in one weekend. I am impressed. I am not a fast quilter, but I love to sew and quilt. Thanks for this video.

Beautiful!! Im so glad you kept the acid green and navy, adds more contrast and interest. So simple but so gorgeous!❤

Cathy, it’s a wonderful quilt, I can’t believe how quickly you put it together! I’m a very slow quilt maker because of chronic pain.

Congratulations on completing the quilt in a weekend! Yes, making a quilt takes time and we don't realize how much time it all adds up to!

WOW, that quilt turned out so SQUARE and NICE! 😂💚 Seriously, I am so very very impressed, and the quilt looks like the embodiment of tranquility. Peacefully and simply beautiful. Now I'm gonna go stalk IG to see if I can spy the backing. Hope you got some well-deserved rest for a job well done! ...also, sammich representation ahoy.

You made such a pretty quilt! It looks so comfy and cute! ❤ I am proud of you and I agree…no need to rush the process

Loved, loved,loved watching this! The quilt is wonderful and I also love your choice of binding fabric. ❤❤I hope you were able to snuggle under it for a long rest day next!! I want to make this quilt soon for myself (not in a marathon but casually over a couple of weeks ((a month)) maybe). I wonder… I think I’ll watch again and write out time spent for each step! It would help in planning what to do when. I like to plan. Plans of mine rarely go as planned, lol. But a goal is good - do you know what I mean? Thank you so very much for sharing with us! 😊

What a process! Amazing job! So glad I watched your video

Cross this one off your bucket list as a great success never to be repeated 😁🤗☀️😂🤣💕

Absolutely beautiful! Your voice became very soothing after lunch on the first day! Thank you for sharing!❤

I LOVVVVVVVVE your quilt 😭 I love process videos and this was SO good!! It shows REAL expectations...I always feel like I'm soooooo slow, forgetting all of the smoke and mirrors that goes into editing to make everyone appear to be so fast at quilting. I used Winline bamboo batting in my last quilt, and it's my favorite batting I've used. I haven't tried wool or silk batting yet, but eventually I will.

Wow! Your nap quilt turned out so beautiful. I absolutely love it. These are my favorite cool colors. 🥰 I am sharing the link with my two friends that volunteer at the thrift store where I got the binding shirt from.

Adding my congrats to you for a job well done. It is a lovely, soft, cozy looking quilt. The colors are so calming! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

Beautiful quilt. Colors and feeling of tranquility matched Lake Michigan this morning. Thanks for your videos, Cathy.

This quilt looks soooooo cozy!! 🥰👏🏻 I love the colors and how it turned out. Congrats on getting it done in a weekend ❤️

Another fantastic video and beautiful quilt

Love your color way! So pretty! Thanks for taking us along! Great job!

I love your quilt and find the look very interesting without the second corner square in each block. I admire your color choices. The video was informative and points to the fact that quilting takes a long time. I appreciate you taking on this challenge and documenting it. ; )

Congratulations on a great job!!!!

What a lovely quilt! And I love a good challenge! Now you've planted a little seed in my mind...

Great job!

Thanks for sharing this project.

YAY! You did it! It’s gorgeous and looks so cozy. I love it. Enjoy it! 💕💕💕

Gorgeous!! Nicely done!! I'm very proud of you!!!

I enjoyed your warm and soothing video, a first for for me. I liked that you admitted creating a quilt is a long process and exhausting. All the other videos I have watched gave the impression it was quick and easy. I decide on my pattern,purchase the fabic.laundry it,iron it, lay it out, cut it and then it's time to sew! I make mistakes and start over which I see no others doing. So far, all my quilts are gifts which are created just for the recipients with lots of love.❤ Thank you for your honest well presented video. I feel better about my quilting.

Well done!! It came together beautifully!! 👍🙌

WHAT!! You didn't weigh the thread? Disqualified ! Lol Great job...pleasure to watch and that quilt is in my future plans😊

Well done, great job!

Loved the quilt. Thank you for sharing your process.

Absolutely love it !!!!!

Congratulations on a beautiful finished quilt I believe the floral binding was perfect & gives it a wonderful finish. May you have many years of restful napping underneath this quilt!!

Loved this video- cool that hubby wants/is able to document. Subscribed 👍

Congratulations. It's a gorgeous quilt. I love the simplicity of the design, love that you used linen shirts to make, and got it done in a weekend, lovely colors. I'm inspired to do the same.

Very good color choices, even the out-of-the-box binding looks very nice! I've made a quilt with bamboo once and regretted it: after the first wash my effort in free-hand quilting with distinct patterns was no longer really visible.

Beautiful quilt Cathy love watching you pushing through the process when you were so tired. I have not used bamboo batting befor but will certainly use it in future. Desley🇦🇺

Just amazing - well done! And by the way you made me quite nostalgic. My Dad used to say ‘sammich’ all the time. thank you for the smile💕🇨🇦

What fun! And, it's beautiful!