Layfamilyyarn diaries: Quilting, cross stitch and a house for a mouse!

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 57

  • @kanderson4808
    @kanderson4808 Місяць тому

    Thank you Kelly, loved all the content, made me very happy x

  • @kathykerr7837
    @kathykerr7837 Місяць тому

    Love that mouse and his house. Very interested in that book too...... Another rabbit hole to fall down. What a way to go. Happy stitching. Regards.

  • @debbiestuckey6599
    @debbiestuckey6599 Місяць тому

    I absolutely love your mouse and it's house!! 😍 So cute!!

  • @heathertucker7056
    @heathertucker7056 Місяць тому

    I just love your mouse house! What an amazing idea to use an old book in that way. I don’t know anything about those collectible mice so I will have a look! Your quilt will be stunning in those beautiful colours and the tree decorations are beautiful! Lovely episode Kelly and thank you for persevering and making it for us xx

  • @cottagekeeper1044
    @cottagekeeper1044 Місяць тому

    I think your quilt is brilliant❣️ it has give me a quilt idea for some scraps I bought on Etsy. I’ve been trying to collect Paris flea market by moda. I have found a few to add to my collection my goal is after we move and get things sorted I will start on my quilt. Thank you for all the inspiration and kind words of encouragement. You always lift me up and I really appreciate you❣️

  • @BrendieR
    @BrendieR Місяць тому

    I love your ornaments and strings quilts. You can use the tiny bits of leftover fabric to make tree decorations by painting PVA glue on to the fabrics and then sticking them to polystyrene or papier- mache baubles, sometimes I use cheapo plastic ones too. Or even decorate another mouse-house!

  • @VictoriaPearson-w1u
    @VictoriaPearson-w1u Місяць тому

    Just love you and your creations! Happy Fall !

  • @pamelageoghegan8859
    @pamelageoghegan8859 Місяць тому

    Hi Kelly. Your makes are all amazing. I particularly like the cross stitch ornaments. I can sympathise with you about lack of sleep as I have had pulsatile tinnitus 24/7 for the last 2 years and it makes sleeping a real challenge. Looking forward to your knitty suggestions next week. x

  • @kozymom1528
    @kozymom1528 Місяць тому

    What an adorable little house💗 And your quilt is going to be gorgeous!

  • @catharinemoreton7940
    @catharinemoreton7940 Місяць тому

    Kelly my heart is full hearing you embracing mice in your bathroom cabinet, love you ❤

  • @pattidownes5832
    @pattidownes5832 Місяць тому +1

    Lovely video Kelly, thank you. You and your daughter are extremely talented, such lovely things! 🥰 xxx

  • @jennydawson1281
    @jennydawson1281 Місяць тому

    Joining you in the crap perimenopause symptoms club although insomnia is not one of my symptoms. When you describe how you felt about going on the craft retreat, that’s how I felt that you are as a host so welcoming. I actually thought you had a bit of a glow about you when I was watching the Instagram live the other day so glad you are generally feeling okay. I’m watching on the treadmill as I’m trying to combat some of my symptoms by improving my exercise and that does seem to working, so onwards and upwards and the mouse house is too cute .lovely to see you as always

  • @kimgrigg4206
    @kimgrigg4206 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Kelly love the idea of your quilt you could always buy a fleece blanket to back your quilt with.

  • @QuietlyCraftyLindaC
    @QuietlyCraftyLindaC Місяць тому

    Hi Kelly! Your stars with teddy bear backing are so so cute..love them! It's so great when we find little projects that give us joy- it was tiny crochet pumpkins for me last week- lol. I share your issue with hormonal insomnia (3-6am for me) and wanted to mention something that has been helping. I started taking magnesium (specifically magnesium glycinate as your body absorbs it better) and much to my surprise, it has really really done some good and I find myself getting up at 6am instead of 3. Those extra hours are a godsend. Hang in there.. you are beautiful, inside and out. Take care!!

    • @layfamilyyarn
      @layfamilyyarn  Місяць тому

      Morning Linda, thank you so much for sharing your experience with magnesium. A few months ago i started on a really good vitamin regime but i stopped it because i was struggling to justify the monthly cost. Since a few of you have mentioned them it got me thinking and i did feel better when taking them, less joint ache too. I have re-ordered them♥️

  • @jackiedrew6084
    @jackiedrew6084 Місяць тому

    Another voice for trying some magnesium Kelly. And it’s been a lovely visit, so nice to see you enjoying your not knitting crafty endeavours this week.

    • @layfamilyyarn
      @layfamilyyarn  Місяць тому

      Morning, i have re-started my vitamins🎉 inc magnesium thanks for the advice. X

    • @jackiedrew6084
      @jackiedrew6084 Місяць тому

      @@layfamilyyarn❤

  • @karenorr6119
    @karenorr6119 Місяць тому +2

    What a lovely, truly inspiring podcast Kelly ❤ love everything you have been up to, thank you so much x

  • @carolyncampbell6149
    @carolyncampbell6149 Місяць тому

    What a lovely surprise Kelly, but so sorry to hear you’ve been unwell and hope you’re feeling much, much better soon. I love the house for a mouse and your quilt but most of all the collaboration between Megan and Kelly. Those Christmas stars will look wonderful on the caravan tree, I hope you’ll show us. Take care Kelly and try not to work too hard. Xx

  • @shirleysherratt5378
    @shirleysherratt5378 Місяць тому

    That was a lovely treat. Covid did finally get me and at day 7 I am still positive. I am starting to feel so much better and I am grateful for all the vaccinations I have had. Even got given antiviral pills which are gross. Hope you soon feel a bit more like yourself. Your quilt will be beautiful. ❤xx

  • @suehillman7189
    @suehillman7189 Місяць тому

    Oh Kelly, how lovely, all things you are working on. And as for your house for your mouse is adorable. It was so lovely to meet you last week at your shop. Oh and by the way I haven’t flown in the glider yet, weather has postponed it everyday.😜

  • @shewhocraftsandplans7736
    @shewhocraftsandplans7736 Місяць тому

    I can knit until I fall asleep but then I look at my work when I am awake and think….. what the hell have I done there? 😂😂😂See you on Saturday at Yarndale xxx

  • @abbywelker-HaciendaHomemade
    @abbywelker-HaciendaHomemade Місяць тому +2

    ❤❤❤ Ahh! What a PERFECT way to start my day! You are absolutely amazing. I'm glad you didn't give up on the podcast, it was so lovely to see you! Sorry about the menopause issues… I desperately need sleep so I can't imagine how hard it must be when you can't sleep.
    Your cross stitch ornaments are so beautiful! And the soft teddy fabric is such a great idea!!! I love the idea of having a Christmas tree with handmade ornaments on it. That book you were showing us looked divine! You are right, I think I need my own copy of that just to look at!!! 🥰
    Your quilt blocks are stunning! I found myself gasping out loud when you were showing us all of the beautiful colors and the quilt patterns. That is going to be such a beautiful quilt!
    Oh my gosh! The mouse! Crafting a mouse house with friends tucked inside a beautiful home sounds like a dream! That turned out SO cute!!! Who knew you needed a mouse in your life?!?! 😆😁
    Lovely podcast! You are a delight and a joy to watch! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @ericallerton809
    @ericallerton809 Місяць тому

    ❤❤lovely visit with you,kelly🎉🎉🎉
    Sorry u were unwell,,,,😢
    Love ur cross stitch,,,quilting,,,,
    Take care
    See u soon,
    ELAINE 🏡💕

  • @christinefiberarts1643
    @christinefiberarts1643 Місяць тому +1

    That's so funny, Kelly, what you said about knitting while you're sleeping. Years and years ago, a friend of mine said that her mother was at the hairdresser, and when she was under the dryer, the woman next to her shook her and said, "Wake up, lady, you're still knitting!"but it makes sense when you think of people knitting rounds and rounds on their socks while they're in a movie theater. Best to you, Nick and, of course, Geoff (I hope he is still sporting a bowtie!) ❤

  • @heidikuijer3612
    @heidikuijer3612 Місяць тому

    Hi Kelly! You have been very busy crafting. Everything is so wonderful. The ornaments are turning out so sweet. I finish my mother's stitching regularly and mother/daughter projects are so special aren't they! I love your quilt. It is going to be so pretty. The teddy fabric as a backing would make it so snuggly. Another idea would be a fleece blanket.
    And now the mouse house...🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎. Oh my, that is sooooo adorable! I am collecting little mice for my Christmas tree. I tuck them into the branches and it makes me smile. What a wonderful idea to have it inside a book.
    Have a happy weekend Kelly! We are off to the woodland cottage after lunch. 🧶🍂

  • @cherylobrien7723
    @cherylobrien7723 Місяць тому +2

    Your sewing is beautiful, love the cross stitch ❤️

  • @darlenewatkins4999
    @darlenewatkins4999 Місяць тому +2

    So glad to see you but sorry you have not been feeling well!!! OH MYYY.......your Mouse House is AMAZING!!!! I have never seen anything like this, so creative!! What a fun way to spend the day with friends!! I also LOVE all your cross stitch ornaments, they will look WONDERFUL on your new tree!! Oh My....your quilt blocks are FANTASTIC!!! Can't wait to see the finished quilt!!

  • @jillfoster6369
    @jillfoster6369 Місяць тому +1

    Missed you Kelly and delighted you are here. Sorry to hear you felt like pants last week. Well that’s how we say “ not feeling great” in our house. Oh my giddy aunt, the X Stitch decorations are wonderful. We have a Christmas tree in our living room and that has all hand made decorations. The tree in the kitchen/family room has other decs but I just love the hand made ones. We will need a piccie of the caravan tree when it is up. Take care lovely lady.❤

  • @traceybeale1761
    @traceybeale1761 Місяць тому +1

    Love all your crafting ❤the mouse house is fabulous as are the Christmas 🎄 decorations it’s always lovely seeing a variety of different crafts and to pick up whatever you’re in the mood for doing is one of the joys of it all 😊

  • @marykendrick825
    @marykendrick825 Місяць тому +1

    Hope u feel better soon. You are on a lovely journey down your rabbit hole with your mouse😊

  • @AnneHarling
    @AnneHarling Місяць тому +1

    Lovely to see you again Kelly. ❤

  • @babzjames2539
    @babzjames2539 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Kelly, I hope you get a chance to rest before your busy time starts. I love the cross stitch decorations. A real mother and daughter project, they'll look stunning on your tree. I also love the mouse house, cuteness overload ❤ and the quilt blocks, well, I'm off to buy fabric, I'm so inspired. What a multi talented lady you are. Take care of you. ❤

  • @bevabberley1524
    @bevabberley1524 Місяць тому

    Hi yes know what you are saying falling asleep knitting I’m the same 😂also if I try to read a book. Think it’s because mind and body is just relaxed and we just need to let it happen 😊.

  • @twosticksandstring
    @twosticksandstring Місяць тому +1

    You could back the quilt with a good quality brushed cotton... Thanks as ever for sharing your makes and thoughts in the most wonderful way.

  • @lorainelockwood9359
    @lorainelockwood9359 Місяць тому

    How gorgeous are all those tree ornaments. Yes a hand crafted tree sounds right. I’m not an embroiderer or quilter but I enjoy seeing others work. I really don’t think I’d have the patience (or the eyesight!). Take care xx

  • @karenegan2640
    @karenegan2640 Місяць тому

    Love all of your projects this week. Hoping to see you at Yarndale on Sunday xx

  • @nathaliebourre3578
    @nathaliebourre3578 Місяць тому +1

    So many times today have I been thinking about you and Nick getting ready, packing and hopefully having restorative cups of tea along the way! I literally cannot wait to see you in Skipton on Sunday and share mama bears’ hugs! Your quilt is stunning and that fabric, how fitting is it for those cute embroideries? Rabbit hole for mice, that had me in stitches! When I went to Ironbridge last year, I had an early morning walk before breakfast and saw a delightful toy shop not far from a lovely flower shop, river side and it had lots of Maileg treasures in the window … hum, that’s a thought, hey? Have the safest of journeys up to Yorkshire! 🐾🍁🍄☕🧶

  • @meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign
    @meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign Місяць тому

    Always enjoy a chat with you!!! I know how you feel with those early morning wake ups. I get up at 3 am and watch podcasts hoping to drop off. We need to start a 3 am tea club 😊

    • @layfamilyyarn
      @layfamilyyarn  Місяць тому

      3am club going string here this morning. How come we always start to fall back to sleep when it’s time to get up for work!🤪

    • @meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign
      @meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign Місяць тому

      @@layfamilyyarn yes !!! A good afternoon nap and a cuddle with my dog Gabe is a luxury ❤️

    • @madab5536
      @madab5536 Місяць тому

      3:48 here. Reading the comments to feel better about not being able to sleep. Like a clockwork woke up at 2 again

    • @meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign
      @meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign Місяць тому +1

      @@madab5536 It makes for such a long day when you wake up so early…. Afternoon naps are always nice!

  • @AmoPawfectPastimes
    @AmoPawfectPastimes Місяць тому +1

    What a fabulous collection of makes! Love them all and the Mouse House is so lovely.
    You may benefit from going to the doctor and asking for a Well Woman or a full spectrum blood test including your vitamins. It’s surprising what we can be lacking at this stage of our life especially things like magnesium, Vit B and Vit D. X

  • @sewknitcreateandrepeat
    @sewknitcreateandrepeat Місяць тому +1

    Kelly you don’t look haggard 😂😂. But I can totally relate 😅.
    I love your house for a mouse! I love miniature things, but don’t have any…hmmm lol ….Noooo!!! I see another rabbit hole looming!
    Just wanted to let you know that I have finally plucked up the courage to walk my dog… and have been doing so for a month now. Part of the inspiration was you and your videos and then the final push was when my partner went on a boys trip to the states for 2 weeks. Our dog, Digger, normally goes to work with him everyday , where he has lots of space to run and goes on adventures with dad. But he was going to have to be at home in the dog run while I was at work, so I knew he would need walks. We have continued since Evan got home and Digger reminds me every morning that it’s time for a walk 😂❤❤
    October is looming and I will be filming vlogtober videos…. Busy times ahead ❤
    I love sitting down and watching you, thanks for keeping me company. Xxx

  • @yarnmugspodcast9123
    @yarnmugspodcast9123 Місяць тому

    Ooh Kelly, I love your stripe quilt. Absolutely beautiful. Could I ask what interfacing you use to attach the fabric too please? 💕 Sarah 😊

  • @pennyspearing2731
    @pennyspearing2731 Місяць тому

    You did so much knitting before the last show so it must be nice to do some sewing instead. The cross stitch decorations are gorgeous and I’m sure it was nice and relaxing being with friends and decorating the cutest mouse house. 😊

  • @kathykerr7837
    @kathykerr7837 Місяць тому

    I love those xstitch patterns. Are you able to tell us where you bought the patterns from. Thanks for sharing your makes, happy stitching. I can so relate to the insomnia, and the feeling of needing an afternoon snooze!! Regards.

  • @giuliapoddie2056
    @giuliapoddie2056 Місяць тому

    Sorry to hear you weren’t well. I hope this change of season will be easier on you going forward

  • @eff237
    @eff237 Місяць тому

    Kelly , I am not sure if it was Dunelm but I think they sold some of that teddy bear fabric bedding , that might be a good way to back your quilt as it would be fabric in a wide piece xxx just love it

    • @layfamilyyarn
      @layfamilyyarn  Місяць тому

      Ooh good idea, i have seen those covers in tesco and all sorts of places. X

  • @sheilaw1273
    @sheilaw1273 Місяць тому +1

    Kelly, thanks for sharing! Would love to know the book you used for the cross stitch. Yours were beautiful!!

  • @triciabasham8317
    @triciabasham8317 Місяць тому

    Lovely to see the quilt work, never tried it, what have you backed those blocks with...looks like iron on interfacing???

    • @layfamilyyarn
      @layfamilyyarn  Місяць тому +1

      Hi Tricia, I used a product called stitch and tear because it’s what I already had. there are specific products available but they are a bit pricey.

  • @SusanDuffield-t1y
    @SusanDuffield-t1y Місяць тому

    If you liked making the book mouse room - have a google of Sam and Julia Mouse Mansion