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Helen's mousiemakes podcast
United Kingdom
Приєднався 23 лис 2019
The mousiemakes podcast is where I chat about the things that I knit, crochet, sew, draw or craft in other ways. It's also a place where I share other things that I enjoy, such as walking, observing nature, playing the piano and going off on camper van adventures!
Episode 193: Crafting, Bagpipes and Vintage Books | Crochet | Knitting
Welcome to this week's podcast which comes from my craft room in Durham in the North East of England - plus a little visit to the Scottish Borders to spend time with my family there. I have three finished projects to show you, then a lovely time I had with my nieces when we painted stones and learnt to knit socks. I finish today by reading you a couple of "schoolroom lectures" from a 1920s children's book, and show you inside a book about dances published in 1921.
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Welcome
01:30 Crocheted Advent tree
04:16 Knitted Festive Gnome
06:02 Knitted sheep
09:31 A chat about my stay with my nieces
15:35 Nell playing bagpipes
16:31 Crafting in the garden
19:08 About a couple of vintage books
22:13 Two schoolroom lectures (1920)
26:28 Photos from Fifty Figure and Character Dances (1921)
Piano today: Intro and Outro: To a Wild Rose by MacDowell
Other music: Bonnie Dundee (Scottish folk tune); 'Laughing Eyes' from 'Happy Jingles' by E Kershaw
Things I mentioned today:
Crocheted tree - free pattern here: www.yarnspirations.com/en-row/products/lily-sugarn-cream-christmas-trees?srsltid=AfmBOor9Pt1ha5bA5P7HwdwQRhzCjo2U8hLU6L__pTlQEpJvH2l3I0cR
Knitted Festive Gnome pattern is in the Nov 2023 Woman's Weekly magazine
Knitted sheep pattern is in the book 'Mouche and Friends' by Cinthia Vallet.
If you’d like to support me you can make a small donation on my Ko-Fi account
ko-fi.com/mousiemakespod
If you’d like to get in touch with me, my email address is:
mousiemakespodcast@gmail.com
Where you can find me:
Full mousiemakes podcast playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLlNpEYRfhFFUa6DcexrTs-HiIxrCiDQtZ.html
Campervan Adventures playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLlNpEYRfhFFWj9OEPtCdtosQrcFQrFPGi.html
'Gentle Words' poetry podcast playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLlNpEYRfhFFUVpM3JUOYK5lkBr1WJrLFt.html
My @mousiemakespod instagram: mousiemakespod
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Welcome
01:30 Crocheted Advent tree
04:16 Knitted Festive Gnome
06:02 Knitted sheep
09:31 A chat about my stay with my nieces
15:35 Nell playing bagpipes
16:31 Crafting in the garden
19:08 About a couple of vintage books
22:13 Two schoolroom lectures (1920)
26:28 Photos from Fifty Figure and Character Dances (1921)
Piano today: Intro and Outro: To a Wild Rose by MacDowell
Other music: Bonnie Dundee (Scottish folk tune); 'Laughing Eyes' from 'Happy Jingles' by E Kershaw
Things I mentioned today:
Crocheted tree - free pattern here: www.yarnspirations.com/en-row/products/lily-sugarn-cream-christmas-trees?srsltid=AfmBOor9Pt1ha5bA5P7HwdwQRhzCjo2U8hLU6L__pTlQEpJvH2l3I0cR
Knitted Festive Gnome pattern is in the Nov 2023 Woman's Weekly magazine
Knitted sheep pattern is in the book 'Mouche and Friends' by Cinthia Vallet.
If you’d like to support me you can make a small donation on my Ko-Fi account
ko-fi.com/mousiemakespod
If you’d like to get in touch with me, my email address is:
mousiemakespodcast@gmail.com
Where you can find me:
Full mousiemakes podcast playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLlNpEYRfhFFUa6DcexrTs-HiIxrCiDQtZ.html
Campervan Adventures playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLlNpEYRfhFFWj9OEPtCdtosQrcFQrFPGi.html
'Gentle Words' poetry podcast playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLlNpEYRfhFFUVpM3JUOYK5lkBr1WJrLFt.html
My @mousiemakespod instagram: mousiemakespod
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Episode 192: Island Hopping in Orkney in the Campervan | Part 4 of our trip to Orkney
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Welcome to the fourth part of Phil and I's campervan trip to Orkney that we made in May and June 2024. We begin from Rousay in this part of the trip, and take ferries firstly to Egilsay and then to Wyre, before returning to Rousay. Join us to find out what it's like on these very small islands and despite their size, their rich history. And if you've missed the first three parts, just go to my ...
Episode 191: Busily Crafting... and a Day Out in the English Countryside | Knitting | Crochet
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Welcome into my craft room for a little update on my progress with a variety of projects - some knitting, and a bit of crochet and tapestry. I'll also take you on a lovely day out into the Northumbrian countryside to a typical English tearoom and a beautiful castle. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Welcome 01:10 Knitted cowl 03:17 Knitted Advent decorations 04:39 A crocheted tree 07:35 Tapestry p...
Episode 190: Exploring Ancient Orkney in the Campervan | Orkney trip part 3
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I'm back in the campervan this week, taking you along on the third part of Phil and I's trip to Orkney in May and June of 2024. There's a heavy archaeological bias to this episode so I hope you're going to enjoy stepping right back in time to visit some amazing places, mostly on the island of Rousay, otherwise known as Egypt of the North! Piano today: Intro and Outro: To a Wild Rose by MacDowel...
Episode 189: Christmas in July (and August!) | Knitting | Sewing | Tapestry | #christmasinjuly
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Welcome into my craft room for a chat about my 'Christmas in July' projects - which I have started so late that I know I will be continuing them into August! The projects are a variety of crafts, from knitting to hand sewing to tapestry. I'll also read you another "schoolroom lecture" from a 100 year-old children's book. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Welcome 01:30 What's in my Christmas in Jul...
Episode 188: An Orcadian Hare and a Christmas Pig | #christmasinjulypiggies | #mousealongmal
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Welcome to a chat from my craft room - another little chat about the mouse makealong, plus some finished knitting projects and some gentle piano to accompany some flowers from Orkney. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Welcome 01:10 Mouse makealong chat 07:17 Rabbitty-hare 14:12 Rognvald in the garden 15:52 Socks 16:45 Christmas chat 19:37 Uncle Sven the pig in a blanket 24:30 Flowers in north Scot...
Episode 187: Across to Hoy in the Campervan | Orkney trip part 2 | #orkney | #scotland
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Welcome to part 2 of our campervan trip to Orkney. In the first part, we spent a couple of days travelling north through Scotland and left you, at the end, at the point when we'd just arrived on the island of South Ronaldsay.
The Grand Parade of Mousie Makes | #mousealongmal
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Here's a special chat-free version of the Grand Parade of mousie makes that over 160 lovely crafters made when they joined in with the makealong that I hosted in May and June 2024 - what a wonderful array of talent! If you'd like to hear me chatting about the wonderful makealong, just go to Episode 186 of Helen's mousiemakespodcast. The music is played by me on the piano - a piece composed by m...
Episode 186: A Multitude of Mice! Grand Finale of the #mousealongmal
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I am so excited to bring you this week's podcast, the grand finale of the mouse makealong that I've been hosting for the past few weeks. I am delighted to share with you all of the mouse projects that have been taking all around the world. Thank you to everyone who's taken part or who has simply enjoyed following along with all of the making - it's been a lot of fun! Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00...
Episode 185: Getting to Orkney in the Campervan | part 1 of our Orkney trip | #campervanadventures
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Welcome along for the start of another campervan trip! This week takes us from our home in Durham, 400 miles to the northern coast of Scotland and embarking the ferry to Orkney - we found all sorts of interesting things to do along the way, and look forward to sharing them with you in this travel vlog. Piano today: Intro and Outro: To a Wild Rose by MacDowell Other music: Things I mentioned tod...
Episode 184a: Last Call for Mouse Makers and a Peek at Prizes | #mousealongmal
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Just a short extra chat this week to give a last reminder that the mousealong makealong closes on 30th June 2024 - and to give you a little look at the prizes that will go to the lucky winners whose names are pulled out of the hat! People that I mentioned today: Jeanette @craftycleggscreations and her Etsy shop is here: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CraftyCleggCreations Attic Spin Dye's Etsy shop: www.e...
Episode 184: Mice, Music and More... | #mousealongmal | Piano music
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Welcome to my craft room and a little chat about three projects I've been working on lately. I also chat about the mouse makealong that I'm currently hosting and I play you a few tunes on the piano! Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Welcome 02:58 Knitting: socks 04:58 Crochet: blanket 08:49 Sewing: felt mouse 18:16 Mouse-making podcasters 25:27 Piano music Piano today: Intro and Outro: To a Wild R...
Episode 183: A Little Tour of Durham, UK | #mousealongmal update
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Welcome everyone - whether this is your first time or if you've been here many times before! Today I'm taking you on a little tour of my current home city of Durham in the north east of England. If you enjoy history, or riverside walks, you will love visiting Durham! Timestamp: 06:07 Tour of Durham Piano today: Intro and Outro: To a Wild Rose by MacDowell Other music: In Church by Tchaikovsky; ...
Episode 182: A Little Chat and a Tiny Tale | #mousealongmal | mouse makealong news
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Welcome, everyone, to this shorter-than-usual chat - a video that I made just before going off on a two-week campervan trip! There's a little update on the mousealong makealong, a story from a vintage children's book and a bit of fascinating nature to enjoy. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Welcome 06:49 Story: Coming to Town 10:51 Tiny friends in nature Piano today: Intro and Outro: To a Wild Ro...
Episode 181: It's Mostly About Bears! | Tutorial: stuffing a knitted bear
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It's lovely that you've come to join me today as I chat to you from my craft room about a finished crocheted blanket and about the latest Tsutsu bear that I knitted - and I include a tutorial on how I stuff these beautiful seamless bears. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Welcome 01:02 Nature's Walk blanket 08:16 Video of blanket 10:51 Tsutsu bears Bernard and Bridie 14:57 Tutorial: stuffing a kni...
Episode 180: Sixpence, a Song and a Special Place | #mousealongmal
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Episode 180: Sixpence, a Song and a Special Place | #mousealongmal
Episode 179: Peter Rabbit Visits the English Lake District | #lakedistrict | #beatrixpotter
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Episode 179: Peter Rabbit Visits the English Lake District | #lakedistrict | #beatrixpotter
Episode 178: Calling all Mouse Makers! I'm hosting a mousealong makealong! #mousealongmal
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Episode 178: Calling all Mouse Makers! I'm hosting a mousealong makealong! #mousealongmal
Episode177: Birdsong and Books in Dumfries and Galloway | Campervan trip part 2 | #scotland
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Episode177: Birdsong and Books in Dumfries and Galloway | Campervan trip part 2 | #scotland
Episode176: To Dumfries and Galloway in the Campervan | #scotland | #dumfriesandgalloway
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Episode176: To Dumfries and Galloway in the Campervan | #scotland | #dumfriesandgalloway
Episode175: A Gallant Pigeon and some Vintage Books | knitting | crochet | vintage books
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Episode175: A Gallant Pigeon and some Vintage Books | knitting | crochet | vintage books
Peaceful Piano Pieces collection 1 | #pianomusic | #mindfulness
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Peaceful Piano Pieces collection 1 | #pianomusic | #mindfulness
Episode 174: A Little Crafty Catch-up | Knitting | Crochet | #ToftDollCAL
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Episode 174: A Little Crafty Catch-up | Knitting | Crochet | #ToftDollCAL
Ep173: A Woolly Weekend in the Fair City of Perth, Scotland | #scotland | Scottish Wool Showcase
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Ep173: A Woolly Weekend in the Fair City of Perth, Scotland | #scotland | Scottish Wool Showcase
Episode 172: Knitted Friends, a Story and an Old Recipe | Knitting | Baking
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Episode 172: Knitted Friends, a Story and an Old Recipe | Knitting | Baking
Episode 171: Still Slowly Stitching | #slowstitching | Hand sewing | Quilt-As-You-Go
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Episode 171: Still Slowly Stitching | #slowstitching | Hand sewing | Quilt-As-You-Go
Episode 170: Mindful vs Mindless Crafting | Crochet | Knitting | Mindful Piano Music
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Episode 169: A Fine Time in Fife in the Campervan
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Episode 169: A Fine Time in Fife in the Campervan
Episode 168: Peter Rabbit, Knitted Friends and another Visit to Beamish Open Air Museum
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Episode 168: Peter Rabbit, Knitted Friends and another Visit to Beamish Open Air Museum
Episode 167: The Benefits of Knitting Mouche and Friends | Knitting Toys
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Episode 167: The Benefits of Knitting Mouche and Friends | Knitting Toys
So pleased to have found your channel...thoroughly enjoying the adventures and crafting and music <3 :)
@@heatherallan9767 You are very welcome - thank you Heather! x
Thank you for putting this together. The archeology is fascinating and all in such a small area. The scenery is beautiful ❤️
@@andreamagill7034 Thank you Andrea - I'm very glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for another joyful and relaxing video. I think Snaefrith needs a kilt and woolly jumper!
@@GillianMcGee-eh9hs Thank you Gillian! I am definitely feeling that some tartan may need to be involved! x
How about a kilt for Snaefrith?
@@anneluepken5369 A kilt would look wonderful!
@@mousiemakespod Glad you like the idea.
Such a lovely video! Every bit of it. The bagpipes were amazing. I love your gentle way of reading out the stories. Very different advice and times.
@@dianneraphael8248 Thank you so much, Dianne! x
Thanks so very much dear Helen for another wonderful episode ❤ I think your Advent tree is a totally brilliant idea ! I think that spending time crafting with others builds a very special relationship- Nell and Libby are very lucky to have you as their aunt and I can tell how much you enjoy yourself with them 😊 I’m hoping to help my little granddaughters with their crafts as they grow up- though I’ve already had Miss 3 year old having fun with playdough, stamping and painting etc. i loved the dance photos- so precious as they tell us so much about the time and my dear Mum and Dad were both born in 1921. Have a very happy week Helen 😊
@@elizabethrutledge8182 Thank you Elizabeth. It certainly feels very special to spend time crafting with the younger generation - time well spent. I'm glad you enjoyed the dance photos too! x
Hi Helen, that was a lovely video. I enjoyed seeing your finished projects. I was impressed by the pebble painting, too; the paint effects were very pretty. 😊❤
@@GingerCatCrochet Thank you, Pamela. We loved painting those pebbles together! x
Dear Helen! What a treat to spend time in your lovely company! I always get excited about your crafty videos anticipating to learn something new from your old books, or relaxing listening to your soothing piano sounds or most exciting - to see a new knitted friend! I watched this video with a smile on my face as it evoked so many fond memories from my childhood - crafting with my babulya (my granny) and thinking about the things we were taught as children. Do keep sharing the book - it's a gem! Also what wonderful phots of dancing girls! Even though they are still I feel like they tell a story and I can almost imagine those cute girls giggling! Thank you so much and you too, take care and have a lovely week! Cheers from New Zealand, from Marina, a fellow toy maker and crafter.
@@strawberrypatches8742 Thank you Marina. It is such a valuable way to spend time when we sit and craft with the younger generation. I'm very happy to have a new rather large sheep... but she says she really would like a nice outfit to wear! I'm glad you enjoyed those old dance photos too. Have a great week! xx
Thank You for sharing Your Fun & Wonderful visit with Family🥰 ❤️👍Hoping You All have A Joyfully Blessed Week 🙏🕊️💐
@@faithfamilyetc9687 Thank you - you are very welcome! x
Another lovely video Helen. I could listen to your niece playing Bagpipes all day, beautiful. I could also listen to your piano playing. I love your makes and the rock painting and sock your niece knitted. Well done to them both and what a treasured memory for you all sitting in the garden crafting together. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌺
@@lenorerhodes8110 Thank you Lenore for joining me again! x
Delightful Ah the days when girls were girls I used to walk half a mile after school to go to country dancing lessons I loved it My claim to fame was dancing in the Albert Hall at aged 9 Thank you Helen 🎉
@@hazzledazzle1952 Thank you for sharing those lovely memories! x
Oh the photos of the dancers are absolutely. Charming! This entire episode was just amazingly engaging. You are a “podcaster extraordinaire” in my book! I could sit and watch and listen to these podcasts all day long. Thank you Helen! Until the next time. Salam wa sa’aadah
@@lindashields5939 Thank you Linda. I'm very glad you enjoyed those dancing photos! x
Another enjoyable video. Such talented nieces, amazing knitting for a first sock. The stones looked great, what a lovely thing to do together. Talented bagpipe playing, and I enjoyed your piano playing as always. Thank you so much Helen.❤❤
@@margaretgreen9062 Thank you Margaret - I'm very happy that you enjoyed everything today! x
Oh my, Helen, you are an amazing tour guide and historian - on top of a musician and artisan! These trip journals are absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing them with us. Now I’m off to watch your go on bagpipes - can’t wait! My best to you and Pete. Salam wa sa’aadah
@@lindashields5939 Thank you so much, Linda! And I'm actually writing this reply in the campervan, away on another Scottish trip! x
Hello Helen, I really enjoyed this lovely video, especially the books and music, looks like you had lots of fun with nell and Libby and Henry, thanks for sharing, take care. ❣️
@@susanpharoah8996 Thank you Susan - I'm glad you enjoyed it! x
Loved your finished projects the advent tree is such a good idea, great to see you crafting with your nieces and the pictures from your book were charming but I don't think I will be having a cold bath any time soon even if it is supposed to set me up for the day ! 😊❤
@@judithstonier9872 Thank you, Judith. I'm looking forward to using the advent tree. I agree with you on the cold bath! 😂 x
Would you mind awfully if I didn't take the advice and have a cold short plunge in the morning?😂. Lovely crafting and glad the worry of the hat is solved. Lovely to hear the bagpipes played by Nell, so accomplished and your sheep is fab u lous, especially the name which escapes me!
@@penelopeschinwag I am rather in agreement with you about the cold bath!! I'm very pleased with my alternative gnome hat.Thanks Pene! x
Fabulous bagpipe playing!
@@lindachadwick2911 Thank you Linda! x
The pictures from your last book remind me of some of the images in a museum in the centre of Perth next to the river. Did you visit it?
@@asmallcountrylivingativyco2943 I don't think I did - so I will add that to my list for next time! x
Another great episode Helen. Loved seeing the time you spent with your nieces, and how clever Nell is on the bagpipes!…the pics in the book are adorable and to think how the little girls must have loved it….my mum was irish and had medals for irish dancing and playing the violin….it’s lovely to visit the past and see how things were done so long ago…thanks again x x x 🥰
@@ElaineP49 Thank you Elaine- I'm glad the dancing photos brought happy memories of your mum! xx
What a delightful podcast. Your nieces are so talented. I loved the photographs of the dancers. My husband's mother was born in 1905 and we have some photos of her practising ballet in a similar costume. I will try to send you one. The girls in the photos must have been from well-to-do families. But the 1920s was also a period of great poverty, my own mother was born in 1911 and had a very deprived childhood. Such a contrast between our 2 mothers.
@@maureen4669 Thank you Maureen - and thank you so much for sharing your lovely memories prompted by the dance photos! x
Hi Helen, thanks again for such a happy and inspiring podcast. The Christmas tree is great, then came the gnome - wow he's perfect, and then....your gorgeous big lamb! I love her, you've made such a kind looking lamb. Thank you for sharing your family time with us too, Libby's stone painting and dotty design was so inspiring that I'm tempted to give it a try myself, so many possibilities with shapes and colours, I also liked your dragon stone too. Nell's bagpipe playing was fantastic (I absolutely hate the bagpipes but she has changed my mind, so melodic I didn't want it to end). And the little dancers at the end, how cute. Such a variety of topics in your podcast, no wonder we all enjoy them so much. I'm already looking forward to your next one, best wishes, Helen x
@@Hellen-pf7ts Thank you Hellen! I'm so happy that you enjoy watching my mixture of things! It's always surprising that knitted animals can have such varying expressions. And Nell will be very touched that you enjoyed her bagpipe playing - I have gradually come round to a more favourable view!!! 😉😂 xx
Hello Helen. It was lovely to spend some time with you. I absolutely love your sheep, such a pretty face. I'm glad you had a great time with your talented nieces. The gift of time is priceless, precious memories made, too. Goodness, the dentist piece made me laugh. I'm having some major and long awaited dental surgery on Friday. It's taken 2 years and many hospital appointments to get to this stage. This is only the halfway point. I'm not sure how I'm feeling, but it has to be done. Have a lovely week. Xx💕💐
@@angelaholcroft4515 Thank you Angela. The gift of time spent with loved ones is definitely the most precious thing. I do hope that all goes well with your dental work. 🤗❤
Hi Helen. I was thinking of dungarees for Snaefrith too! With some knitting needles in her pocket and maybe a drop spindle? Lovely podcast, thank you for sharing.
@@apple369 Thank you! I love your ideas for Snaefrith! x
Thankyou for another lovely video Helen and for showing us all your makes. I loved the pictures of the little girls dancing and your tree but … I’m probably the only person on the planet who doesn’t like gnomes (sorry, I don’t like nutcrackers either!) Snaefrith the Kind just suits her name so well. Well done to both your nieces, lovely for you to spend crafty time with them. Take care till next time Helen. Xx
@@carolyncampbell6149 Thank you Carolyn. I'm so glad you enjoyed the dancing photos! And of course, the world would be a boring place if we all liked exactly the same things!!! It was lovely to share a bit of my crafty time with my nieces with you. x
Hi Helen, I enjoyed seeing your nieces again. Nell plays the pipes beautifully especially for one so young. Libby’s stones were lovely too, she’s quite artistic. Your dragons scales was also beautiful. Loved your Christmas tree and the gnome turned out great. The ewe did turn out a bit bigger than expected - all the more to hug 🤗. Those old books are very entertaining - cold baths brrrrr - it’s funny how that practice is being rediscovered by another generation. I’m a hot bath girl. No bracing for me lol. See you next week 🥰🤗
@@ic7505 Thank you, Isabel - so glad you enjoyed everything! (Short reply: away in van!) x
Thanks Helen. I loved seeing your nieces again. Nell is impressive on the bagpipes. It is nice to spend time with them crafting and learning new skills. I love Snaefrith the Kind. I can’t wait to see what kind of clothing you will create for her.
@@deniseengel1451 Thank you, Denise! I do have a lovely time with my nieces. I have a few ideas now on clothing for Snaefrith! x
Thank you Helen ..loved that...those old books are wonderful...teeth brushing lesson was so funny,..the dancing book with the old photographs was a real treat.all the beautiful costumes.....your sheep is so handsome..think you should make her an old fashioned long smock...Nell and her bagpipe playing was impressive and the painted pebbles looked great ..Advent tree and gnome...what can I say...so much talent ☘️❤️
@@megangilchrist4203 Thank you Megan - I'm glad you enjoyed everything that I shared this week! I love your idea for Snaefrith's clothing! x
It looked so nice to craft with your nieces! The sheep is lovely! The name is used in Norway too, as Snefrid, or Snøfrid. It is from the Viking time and means Snow+beautiful. Nell is really doing well on the bagpipes! Have a nice week!
@@maritjohanne3406 Thank you Marit. I am glad you like the sheep's Viking name - I found it in the Orkneyinga Sagas, which is filled with the exploits of the Norse people!
Hello Helen! What a lovely way to spend time with your nieces! I used to do crafts in the summer holiday with my eldest daughter when she was little and still sometimes we do some crafts together. We loved the tree and particularly the sheep! She does look very kind! We look forward to watching your next video. Love from Barcelona from Teresa, Natalie and Graciela.
@@teresaramosbonilla344 Thank you! Crafting together is very special - I'm glad that you have happy memories too! xxx
I love all your finished objects especially the sheep.👍🧶Looks like you had a lovely time with your nieces.😊
@@mandyhague6363 Thank you Mandy! x
Well done Nell, sounded pretty good to me!! Helen did you ever show your completed pebble haze blanket? Did I miss it? I was wondering how it turned out as I might do one myself. Thanks.😊
@@lostinsomerset6002 I think Nell is making great progress! I am still working on my pebble haze blanket - nearly there now and I will definitely show it when it's finished! x
Snaefrith the Kind 😊 love the name, I think she needs a colour work jumper or shawl and some smart dungarees like the donkey has! Lots of lovely parts to your pot pourri this week, including girls dancing in black leather ballet shoes….. what memories those brought back. ❤️
@@joysedgwick812 Thank you Joy. I do think a colourwork jumper would be rather good! I'm glad you enjoyed the dance photos too. x
A delightful episode and lovely to see your talented young family. Well done on your finishes, intrigued to see what decorations will adorn the tree.
@@suedavies8565 Thank you Sue - you are very welcome! x
Loved seeing you and your Neice’s crafting, beautiful playing the bagpipes,amazing. Thank you for sharing
@@kittykatsknitplace68 Thank you - you're very welcome! x
Lovely episode. My daughter was a dance student all her growing up years. One summer she took a weeklong workshop at University on Character Dance. Character Dance as well as almost all Ballets are stories portrayed through music and movement. Most appealing I think to those of us who love a good story. Your vintage books are amazing finds. Thank you for sharing.
@@deborahcopeland384 Thank you Deborah - and thanks for sharing your own memories prompted by the vintage dance book! x
Hi Helen your nieces enjoying crafting with you keeping are crafts alive for the next generation your niece did brilliant with her sock for first time and your other niece all the different designs you both did where amazing and then the bagpipes i think i would be like you but your niece is brilliant keeping old traditions alive ❤
@@shirleylee3172 Thank you Shirley - it's always a joy spending time with my nieces! x
Lovely lovely video.. bagpipes make me emotional lol..😊
@@MiriamMcDade Thank you Miriam - I think bagpipe music is very stirring! x
Thank you for another lovely episode, Helen. Your nieces are very talented - just like their Auntie. Lovely to be able to spend time with each other doing enjoyable things. Thanks for sharing all your lovely makes. The tree looks really good. I am ripping out what I have done so far on the Simon Shawl - I keep making mistakes so going to do something which requires less concentration!! Hope you have a great week. x
@@pamelageoghegan8859 Thank you Pamela. I live spending time with my nieces, especially when we're crafting. I hope you find a good alternative for the shawl! x
@@mousiemakespod I started another Annaboo's House Granny Wrap. I find them quite addictive!! x
Thank you for starting my morning with another wonderful podcast. I just printed the crochet tree to make for this year. I hope to find some yarn in my stash that will work. The bagpipes clip was wonderful. I hope Nell continues playing, she is very talented. The painted rocks were such a fun project for an afternoon. Such creative stones! Have a wonderful day! Nancy in New York.
@@1sassyspunky Thank you Nancy! I'm so pleased with the tree! I'm glad you enjoyed the time spent with my nieces too. x
Love your advent tree; can't wait to see the ornaments. And the gnome hat is perfect.
@@heatherf833 Thank you Heather! x
A perfect podcast, Helen! So many wonderful, creative ideas to think about. Thanks for sharing your time w the girls. I’m sure you got as much joy from being w them as we got from the video. Your dancing pictures remind me of the hollyhocks in my garden. 💕
@@lindaapplegate4559 Thank you Linda - it's always a joy to spend time with my nieces and lovely that I can share these times with you! x
Lovely video and the images from 1920 dance book are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing x
@@lornaking1825 Thank you Lorna - I'm glad you enjoyed the dance photos! x
What talented nieces you have. And what a fantastic garden they have too. Love your tree and sheep. x
@@janescarisbrick6986 Thank you Jane! The girls are very lucky to live in such a lovely place! x
That was really lovely. Thank you.
@@helenogorman9467 Thank you Helen! x
Snaefrith is gorgeous! Maybe this Scotish girl needs a tartan skirt or cape? Again, another great podcast from you!
@@sharonwhite6987 Thank you Sharon! Something tartan is an excellent idea! x
All your knitting projects turned out great. I prefer your gnome's hat to the original. Snaefrith is simply beautiful and a very very huggable size❤
@@craftdipper Thank you, Shirley - I'm glad you like my gnome hat! And Snaefrith is the perfect size for hugging! xx
Enjoyed your video so much today Helen. I think Snaefrith would suit a shawl (crossed over and pinned at the back) over her dungarees. She does have a very gentle face. Nell is a great wee piper! The teeth and bath lectures were so interesting, although I don’t think I’d be a fan of a cold bath in the morning 🥶 especially in a Scottish winter! The dancers were delightful, and the music was a perfect accompaniment. It did make me wonder if those girls were from well-to-do families though, with all those pretty costumes, or if the dance school provided them. Oh, and I nearly forgot the sock. She did so well, especially on dpns for a first go. I hope she continues to love sock knitting! 🧦🧦🧦 My granddaughter is showing an interest, and I’m so pleased, she has managed a pair of hand warmers, now she just needs to learn about heels and toes. 😅
@@margarethastings3332 Thank you, Margaret - I'm so glad you enjoyed everything today! A shawl is a lovely idea! But definitely not a cold bath... Amd I do hope that your granddaughter enjoys having a go at sock knitting! x
"Celery raw Develops the jaw, But celery stewed Is more quietly chewed. " (Ogden Nash) 😂😂😂
@@craftdipper That is excellent - thank you for reminding me about Ogden Nash! x
@@mousiemakespod I confess, I've known the poem off by heart since I was a teenager - it tickled me - but I had to check who the author was when I came to post it here!
❤❤sweet videos,,,🎉🎉 The bagpipe playing,,wow,,, And knitting a first sock,,,,very talented,,,like you,, ELAINE 🏡💕
@@ericallerton809 Thank you Elaine! x