You say “ramble and waffle”, but I say engaging and lovely! I travel with you to places I could not visit otherwise. Sharing in your making and appreciating other’s making, like your mum’s beautiful knitting, is so lovely. My husband was in the room when you showed your Mallard socks and he said, “Those socks look like a pair of mine.” He recognized the Mallard pattern and colors so you have engaged two people at my house! Thank you for sharing your time and all the video prep that goes into each Chinwag. Thank you, also, for sharing your family and your story. It’s so encouraging to have your visits!
I think what I treasure about you Pene are your beautiful crafts but more importantly you speak of ordinary day to day life, your reminiscing, I think we would all like a bit of the ordinary back in our lives, it's so hectic and sometimes sad, so thank you for being just you!
Thanks Pene. I enjoy your stories so much and the wisdom you impart. Thanks for sharing the pictures of when you and Pete got away for a couple of days. Beautiful gardens and home. Your Tommy is precious.
Your chatting and films are the perfect accompaniment to my relaxing Sunday - I’ve had such a busy time in the last fortnight that I definitely need to recharge my batteries, so thank you for helping me to do that! xx
Just as well we put our visit to later in the year. So pleased you enjoyed the chatter. If you're sitting down all day there is another one up already! xx
I love to hear what 's happening in your life. Your home and garden is so beautiful and the great grandson is so adorable. I just love your pictures and keep them coming.
What a treat to see your Mom's jumpers. She certainly was a master knitter. I have had the privilege of watching Tommy grow up. He was a beautiful baby and now an adorable toddler. Pete looks great. It is interesting that you didn't call for help. The ending as always beautiful all around.
Hi Pen. Love your videos so much. Little Tommy is quite the sports buff, isn't he? Your mother's knitting is spectacular and the garden was beautiful. ❤❤❤
Hello Pene, lovely to see all you've been doing. Good on you for taking a little break away to recharge. When showing your craft you're enabling us. 😂😂 Now I want to use some of my fabric stash, if I could just put my knitting down for a minute.
What a lovely place where you spent a few days…just beautiful. Your mums fair isle jumper was just gorgeous. It’s easy to see how you became the knitter you are with such a good teacher…x x x 🥰
It was indeed a beautiful places, restorative. Mum was always knitting, and of course I realise now that I am too! Helps calm the mind and settles things. xx
Oh, what a gorgeous place to rest and rejuvenate! I can see why you’d want to go back again, and I hope you’ll be able to. Thanks for sharing more of your story and the darling clip of Tom as a newborn and now as a very busy boy!! Take care.
@@penelopeschinwag You definitely must see the autumn garden! We all need something to look forward to. We also have a special place that we go back to again and again. it’s the best medicine! Enjoy.
How I envied your stay at the manor. A well deserved break for the both of your. Your photos of the garden & flowers are stunning. Thank-you for sharing.
Thanks Patricia, It was a stunning place and just two nights there have left a mark on me. I relaxed and really felt better when I came home. It would be interesting to see what it looks like in the winter!
Oh Pene, how I love your videos. It warms my heart, your story, your little Tommy, Pete and your crafts. You make laugh with things you say like washing machine head. I can relate to that! Happy Birthday to you this month of August. I too was born in August, 1949, so it’s a big birthday for us both,lol. Thank you Pene for sharing your wonderful talents!💕
Thanks for joining me Betty and so pleased you enjoyed the episode. Yes, I don't think I'm alone with washing machine head! It's a big number 75 isn't it! Take care, see you soon. xx
Good morning! How lovely to see you and all your creative projects. Your grandson is precious!!! The joy on your face seeing him for the first time brought tears to my eyes. I love hearing your story and we all need to be reminded to look after ourselves. I am happy to see you made time for a nice holiday! Much joy and happiness-Bonnie
More wonderful gardens! Natural gardens are being grown more often here, too, as we are encouraged to think about pollinators and leaving them lots of flowers. What an elegant and peaceful place to visit. Our growing season is much shorter than yours, I think, as your plants are so much bigger and more lush. The Bunny Wishes socks are just wonderful as is the knitting in your mother's sweater. We have been distracted by politics recently, but things are moving in a positive direction for our Novermber elections and now I am ready to return to all my projects. Thanks for the inspiration again as well as the adorable video of Tommy!
Discovered your channel about a week ago. Have been binge watching you like a wonderful Acorn series ever since. You are so lovely and engage with your audience as if w are old friends. I am making a quilt has you go hexy quilt for my granddaughter and now I’m going to make the rectangular and square one for my new great grandson. Happy crafting and so glad I bumped into you♥️
So pleased you found me. If you find episode 103 under the playlist right at the end you will see Tommy's reaction when I gave him his quilt. Made me happy, like you say. Enjoy your crafting. xx
When you were reading about going to the beach it reminded me of my beach days & when I was very young, knitted swim suits ! First just pants & later a normal suit but knitted & they got so heavy & took forever to dry. When I went to a cousin's for a summer holiday my posh aunt took one look at that knitted object & said she would buy me a new swim suit which I loved as it was shirred cotton & I had it for years.
Hi Pene, How lovely to spend time in your company! Thank you for sharing your childhood memories, your mum's sweaters and the little videos of your family with us. Gosh, I miss my family so much and I miss those happy times when we were all together laughing, eating and playing games, how happy we were! Absolutely stunning your quilt for your greatgranddaughter! I'm sure it will be treasured! Gorgeous fabric and so well done! Your videos are always an inspiration and joy to watch! Keep up the good work! Greetings from New Zealand, your crafty fan, Marina
Aw Marina, how you must miss your family now, Keep in touch as best you can. xx. I'm just using bits and bobs that I have for the quilt and I'm liking it. Mila loved what I have done so far so that's the main thing. Thanks so much for sharing. See you soon. xx
Good morning from the 🇺🇸, Pene! What an enjoyable and splendid episode this is (as all your videos are)! Here I am at 4 AM, fully awake & well rested but can’t fall back to 😮sleep again. So, I’m embroidering my table napkins while listening to you. You’re a wonderful lady and you surround yourself with such beautiful things, stories,travels. Thank you for bringing us along with you. Tommy is an adorable boy! Glad Pete is feeling much better. You inspired me to make my 1st quilt ever! I love how you put together the little squares & rectangles with beautiful pictures as the focal point on your quilt. Thank you for sharing your entertaining story, useful projects and the travels you take. Love, love, love your channel. Hugs. 🌸tess
Wonderful video. I feel as if lve had a little holiday myself. You are not bragging , your craft endeavours inspire me to be more creative and adventurous. I have enormous respect and admiration of your mum’s knitting skills. That generation seemed to be so well taught. Totally rapt in the folk music, beautiful house and garden ,and sweet little Tommy. I’m off to a country Show tomorrow in Parkes,New South Wales and will be making a beeline for the arts and crafts pavilion, followed by the cookery and wool . Can’t wait to cheer on more crafty ladies, but it won’t be as peaceful or restorative as your lovely holiday.😊
Hi Jennifer, that's it isn't it we encourage each other. It's a shame I didn't keep more woollies from the past, my own hand spun included. Just took it for granted that more would be made! Enjoy the country show - just my cup of tea, arts and crafts, cooking and wool! Glad you had a 'little holiday' with me, now go and be inspired tomorrow. xx
Lovely to see your Mum's beautiful knitting Pene. Extra special to see Gravetye Manor, I never saw it in daylight but had a special meal there at Christmas in 1976 …… and for my birthday in Spring 1977. Thank you for sharing your visit, it’s such a wonderful place. Meanwhile, I love those rabbit socks and I’m sure that showing us your beautiful craft work is definitely not boastful!
Morning Joy, How lovely that you have been to Gravetye Manor. The restaurant you saw in the film was built in 2018 and is beautiful. How special to have celebrations there. Everyone loves the bunny wishes socks, now I have the pattern for light and dark shades I think they may be done a few times! See you soon. xx
Hi Penelope 👋 what lovely knitting your mother has done perfection 👌 an you seem to have inherited this craft without a doubt I love your macaron hope i have spelt that right its so pretty Its nice to hear that you an pete had a couple of lovely days at the manor spendid place an gardens Your Grandson Tommy a adorable little boy ❤ am looking forward to your next video take car! ❤x
Thanks Mitzi, and thanks for the encouragement with my crafting. We did have a lovely couple of days away. Seeing different places is so good for us at the moment. See you soon and take care. xx
I’m catching up again Pene we’ve been away, love your socks the bunny ones are my favourite and lots of your lovely makes I Love to see them, what an amazing place they is and the gardens are just so lovely, bet you felt like you had been away for ages when you left it looks so peaceful, Lovely memories for you both Pete is looking good, happy crafting till next time hugs lynn 🤗🪡🧵✂️❤️
Hi Lynn, Yes, just two nights but so special. Here in the SE we have had practically wall to wall sunshine. 27 degrees this afternoon in the sunshine. I don't want it to end. So pleased you got away this year, will set you up for the winter. See you soon and thanks for joining me. xx
Hi Pene, listening to you ‘ramble’ and ‘waffle’ is called chatting with a friend, and I thoroughly enjoy listening to your chats. So much to say but I’ll try to be brief myself. Tommy - omg gorgeous 🤩. Such a lovely wee boy. Your newest quilt in the making - similarly gorgeous, lucky wee girl. Your mum’s hand knits 😱 wow the stitch work! Must definitely have been very fine needles, a true treasure (a lot like you). The place you stayed - there aren’t enough adjectives for beautiful. I’m so glad the wee break in such a beautiful place restored you somewhat. Sending you virtual hugs from 🇨🇦. You are delightful Pene. - love from Isabel
Hi Isabel, Thanks for all the superlatives! I was thinking maybe the knitting in the past was so neat due to the wool being wool that was what we call 'sticky'. makes it such a neat knit, no cashmere in that, more like the wool from Scotland. The break was a wonderful treat in a wonderful place and did us the power of good. We seem to have been home for so long that it is lovely to be getting out and about a bit now. Hugs back,xx
What a really lovely video this week Pene, I don’t know where to begin! I didn’t know you could stay in Gravetye Manor, I’m so glad it did you both good. I remember those swimming costumes and the knitted trunks, my dad’s were royal blue! No wonder you’re such a talented knitter, your mum was too. I’ve just passed on a jumper, knitted for me by my lovely mother in law nearly fifty years ago, to my goddaughter, her granddaughter. I love it when something like that happens. Take care Pene, love to you and Pete.
How lovely to pass on a jumper knitted all that time ago, so so special, such memories through crafting. Take care, see you soon xx How uncomfortable those trunks must have been!
What a beautiful place to unwind in...all that history, love it. I can see where you get your knitting from, your Mums knitting is just perfect. Lovely that you still have things shes made. ❤
It was the most beautiful place and watching the film back takes me back there. You're right Mum's knitting was gorgeous. She so missed it when she lost her sight. I'm pleased to have kept the jumpers, nothing like holding it in your hands. Have a good week. xx
Dear Penelope. Thank you so much for sharing such an interesting video. I just love the quilt and all your socks., The Morris dancers and folk singing were so moving. Little Tommy is so cute. We are just coming out of winter here in Australia and the days have been so warm and sunny. Apparently there are places in Australia that have broken records for their high winter temperatures. Gravetye Manor is so beautiful and I have added it to my bucket list to visit. Take care xx
It certainly needs to be on your bucket list, a special place. How lovely to be looking forward to the summer for your. I found the folk singing so moving and was so pleased we popped in. See you soon. xx
Hello Pene. I've been waiting all day to settle down and watch. We took Andy's mum out for coffee this morning, then did her odd jobs. Tommy's growing up quickly. He's a good little gymnast. Our granddaughter is in the elite squad at her club. It amazes me watching her. She's almost 10. I can't quite believe it. I always enjoy having a look at your crafting table. Your shawl is going to be very pretty and super soft. Andy has been dyeing up some lovely colours in the silk base. Your mum was a beautiful knitter, so neat. Both pieces look immaculate. Thank you for the therapy chat. It made loads of sense, as usual. I've got a tricky week coming up. I'm going for dental surgery on Friday. It's taken 2 years to get to this point, and this is only halfway. Of course, I'm overthinking everything. It has to be done, and eventually, I should benefit. I've got plenty of projects to work on whilst recovering. I'm glad you had a lovely break, and it hepled you both. Take care. Xx
Hi Angela, so pleased you found time for yourself tonight. When we watch the children and their accomplishments it is wonderful isn't it. I'm longing to buy some wool from Andy, have been for ages, but I just can't until I have used what I have! It is getting a smaller pile now, I'm eating away at it! I will be thinking of you particularly on Friday. Will you be staying in or coming home for recovery? Take it easy and look after yourself, but you know that already. You will need a short break away too when you are ready, it is a healer. xx
Morning Pene, your mum’s jumpers as my age and they are aging better than me 😂. My in laws used to live in Sharpthorne so we used to walk in Gravetye woods. Have always fancied an afternoon tea 🫖 there 😃. The video of your great grandson made me cry.. how special are our grandchildren 😊. Lovely episode 🧶😌👏
Jumpers aging better 😂. How lovely to walk in Gravetye Woods, so special you know the place. Ah crying at Tommy, I will tell his mum and his nan (sounds so strange saying that as it seems a minute ago that my daughter was born!). Take care, see you soon. xx
You make me want to do all the things each time I watch you Pene. The next shawl you make in those colours will be gorgeous. I've got one in the same base and it's like wearing a silky cloud. Your point about taking time for yourself I find particularly relevant as I get older and more reliant on others. Not just for me as I recognise my needs as I get less mobile, but for those caring for me, especially my husband. I wish he would take more time for his own hobbies and interests. I do encourage him but he doesn't seem bothered. Your stay in that beautiful manor house must have been so restful. Best wishes xxx
Same here Anne, I watch your channel and say that's gorgeous, I want to do that! Sounds like your husband is happy just being with you and caring for you maybe. Our two nights away certainly made lovely memories and stretched Pete which is needed now. Making the most of the weather, it's a long old winter here in the uk isn't it. Happy crafting and take care of yourself. xx
Hi penny, what a delightful video, I just loved seeing that beautiful old house and the garden, with all the colour, I wish I could have been there. You both look so well, My husband and I need to do what you and Pete do. And take ouselves away for a couple of days. I loved seeing the jumpers your mum made, she was an amazing knitter ,I watched her from the beginning when you started your youtube,so I do remember her, and how sweet a lady she was. I loved seeing little tommy ,he is such a happy little boy,and would bring a lot of joy to you both. I am still doing my craft things, I love the transfers,I told you about them, also the air dry clay,making molds to put on things I paint.I have recently watched an English lady that does lovely work,and she is on “woodubend”youtube, she uses board and different shapes and paints with posh chalk paints and other supplies, you would be amazed at how her projects turn out. I could t tell you more but won’t, it’s too long, so kind regards pamela hall
Hi Pamela, yes a couple of days seems to work wonders for us, hardly any packing or washing when we get back, not too much to think about and lots of memories to keep us going through the winter. I used to read your comments to mum and she so appreciated them. She was amazed by UA-cam! Your new crafting sounds wonderful and I will certainly give the lady a look to see more about it. Take care and regards to your hubby too. xx
Another lovely episode to enjoy. I love seeing what projects you are working on and what you have completed, I think it is inspiring not boastful. How nice that you and Pete were able to get away for a couple of days, and what a beautiful place to go for a rest. Your Mum’s knitting was so neat and precise, and the things that my mum knit were exactly the same. I wonder if it was the way that they were taught, or perhaps because they were so young when they learned. I remember my mother saying that they had to knit socks in school for the soldiers. And talking about socks, I love the bunny socks! Take care.
Hello Pene! I thought it was so funny when you started talking about seeing Tommy for the first time after he was born on episode 26 - I had just watched that episode last night along with a few others! Thank you for your lovely videos, I enjoy them very much and still going back to watch the old ones as I have not seen them (I made a list so I can keep track!!). Take care.🌻
Hi Linda, (I found out your name is Linda from Lilly as she mentioned you, I thought you were Joy!) I have listened to the singsong over and over, I too love it. Enjoy your day. xx
Thank you penny once again bringing memories back of my childhood and the jumper you have. I have kept a crochet top my Nan made made me probably the last thing she made in crape yarn 😊. She was the person who taught me to knit and crochet. Memories thank you ❤
I too have kept a couple sweaters my mother knitted my father. Gorgeous intricate pattern work I remember her having to use an English/German dictionary to understand the pattern as it was in German and there was no translation available.
Glad to hear you had such a lovely break away. It looked beautiful, such a great place to recharge your batteries. Did you take some knitting along I wonder, or do you just chill? Memories came flooding back of the seaside when you continued with your story. When we settled on the sand, Mum would go and buy a jug of tea, fizzy drinks for us children, and then the castle building competition would begin. Happy days. Your quilt is coming along very quickly and is looking great. Tommy is just gorgeous, doesn't the time fly? I'm just starting a winter sweater which is knit in the round, a first for me, with a patterned yolke. We'll see how it goes. Take care. Thanks Pene
Hi Linda, I took my knitting for the train and QAYG sewing for the hotel. I can never just 'chill'. Jug of tea, that's it, no paper cups, a tray with proper cups and saucers that we would take back and then as you say the cars and trains being built in the sand!. I just can't believe how Tommy changes every week, time does just that, flies. Enjoy your knitting in the round as you know I have done a couple now and really enjoyed knitting them, they are very comfortable too. Good to have challenges. Take care. xx
You both look really well. The break has like you said done you the world of good. I agree re the benefits short breaks. We got a rail card this year & every month go off for a couple of nights away by train & feel better for it. Oh I had one of the swimming costumes you mentioned. Mine was blue, didn’t know they came from Woolworths thanks for mentioning that. Have recommended your channel to a dear friend of mine I think she will like it. Take care both of you. Dianne 😀🧶
Thanks Dianne, we have used the train for quite some years now as the roads are so busy and yes the railcard is great. A couple of days away is doing us great. My cozzy was blue too and I remember feeling so pleased it wasn't red! Thanks for the recommendation. Take care. xx
Aloha from Hawaii 🌴 I really enjoy your storytelling. Such a beautiful voice. You remind me sooooo much of my Dad's sister. We're Hawaiian, English, Irish, Portuguese. You could be her twin. Its storming here in Hawaii. ALOHA!
I love hearing your story and hearing about the things you get up to. In this episode you took Steve (husband) and i back to when we both lived in Cornwall. We would bisit Meva quite often and once we'd had our daughters, would visit Carhaze with Steve's parents. Steve tells a dtory of almost being swept out to sea at Crantock when he was a teenager. You are very sendible to take time out for yourselves. Steve and i, at present anyway, find thst we can be together in a different place for a while, it helps us. We're staying at our daughter's for a few days, using their house while she and the family are on holiday. We visited Wallingford the other day where Agatha Christie lived for a while with her husband and is buried in the churchyard there. There's also a bench with a bronze statue of her sitting.
Caerhays is similar to Crantock I think the same type of bay, How frightening for Steve. We are made much more aware of this type of thing now. Being in a different place seems to settle the mind and helps I think. How interesting to visit Wallingford, thanks for the info. Take care. xx
Hello there Pene - what a lovely episode with so many wonderful highlights!! I loved looking at what’s on your craft table- such pretty projects- but the Bunny Wishes socks were my favourite! I’m reasonably new to sock making so I might get a few more pairs done before I tackle colourwork ones. My gosh- you hit the nail on the head when you talked about asking “What do I need? what’s right for me just now?” especially when it comes to our mental and emotional health! I come from a long line of “martyr type mothers “ who put their own needs last (they were totally wonderful mothers but….) and in my case, being a mother of 3 gorgeous adult children, 2 beautiful little granddaughters and a recently retired teacher- I’ve had a most upsy and downsy start to my retirement- as I sometimes told my students who seemed lost- I was like a sheep 🐑 in a cow 🐄 paddock. But I’m happy to report that 8 months later I seem to be feeling settled and very content 😊 so words like yours just confirm what I’ve been thinking! Apologies for my ramble but your words make such sense! Your trip away looked absolutely delightful and I’m pleased you enjoyed lovely weather- last week we seemed to be emerging from Winter with temperatures up to 20 degrees but this week we’re plunged back into Winter with roaring gales, teeming rain, the temperature is 9 degrees and we have snow on our beautiful kunanyi/ Mt Wellington here in Hobart ❤
Hi Elizabeth, so pleased you enjoyed the episode. Retiring can be tricky! I retired from counselling the first week of lockdown and muscle retention for the days I worked is only just easing. So pleased better weather is in store for you. I don't know if you know but I have done some Transactional Analysis and that is very helpful for understanding where you are. It is under a playlist, you might like to take a look. Take care, and see you soon. xx
Many thanks for your lovely words Pene- no I didn’t realise that your background is in counseling but I can see that you would have excelled at it! I shall investigate the Transactional Analysis and see if it could be useful for me- thanks again Elizabeth 😊
Hello! We are on a little 2 day getaway ourselves, to Maryhill Museum in WA State, and on to Portland, OR. (If you have time, and interest, google the history of the museum as it has direct ties to Queen Victoria and one of her granddaughters. It is rather amazing that such fine artifacts from Europe are here in our state.) We have our 9 yr old grandson with us, and today, the 26th, is our 24th anniversary. I saved watching your podcast til the two "men" were tucked away in bed so I could listen in peace to you! Your mom's knitting is incredible! The batwing sweater is so stylish and looks modern again. It's just lovely. Your rabbit socks are also lovely. I am currently knitting the Dala Kids Sweater by Eleanor Mortenson for my great niece so can relate to satisfying quick colorwork. Glad you solved your reverse pattern issue. So much easier for you now. It looks like your stash on your shelf may be growing?! I just finished the Therapy shawl by Laura Aylor and can highly recommend it. You could possibly use your leftovers from your family shawls for the stripes, varying them throughout. It could be quite lovely. (And it ties in with your career!) You have the most beautiful great grands. Tommy is just adorable. The swim pic is too cute, and the video of him on vacation with his family from a few episodes ago is just priceless! Thank you for sharing so many lovely places to visit in your podcasts. We are considering some for our trip next year. I would welcome any additional suggestions you have as every place you have shared so far looks amazing. We are sailing on the QE2 to England, then plan to spend a few days in different regions of the country, going on day outings here and there. We've been
Opps! Somehow the message sent without me wanting it to! I was going to add we have been to a few cities but want to visit southern England, and northern England specifically. In any case, it is good to hear Pete is better. You both looked happy and healthy in your pics from your trip. Happy for you that you were able to get away for a respite. 😊
Thanks Ronna and how lovely you are celebrating your anniversary at the moment with a break away. Sounds exciting a trip on the QE2! I will look up the suggested patterns and take a look at where you are. Thanks so much. See you soon xx
Hi Penny. I love your videos. They are very inspiring . Your macarons are wonderful, and I want to make some. I have 2 questions. Where do you get your forms or shells for them, and do you have to use a shell? Secondly must you use a metal zipper? I anxious await your reply! I'm over here on the west coast of the USA in Oregon. Happy crafting! Oh tell Jan and your friend to put garlic powder in the mole hills. They will not come back. Works every time!
Hi Carla, I get my supplies from Rose Garden Patchwork. I did an episode - 99 - to show how to make them. I think you can get the same supplies from Amazon but not too sure, you would have to look around. Try Rose Garden Patchwork first. Will tell Jan to try garlic powder thanks. Love to you in Oregon.
Hullo, I do show you how to make it on episode 99. I bought my original pattern from Rose Garden Patchwork but you may find you can do it from my video. You can buy supplies from Rose Garden Patchwork or Amazon (I think!). Message if you need any more help. My episodes are in numberical order under the playlist of Penelope's Chinwag. xx
You say “ramble and waffle”, but I say engaging and lovely! I travel with you to places I could not visit otherwise. Sharing in your making and appreciating other’s making, like your mum’s beautiful knitting, is so lovely. My husband was in the room when you showed your Mallard socks and he said, “Those socks look like a pair of mine.” He recognized the Mallard pattern and colors so you have engaged two people at my house!
Thank you for sharing your time and all the video prep that goes into each Chinwag. Thank you, also, for sharing your family and your story. It’s so encouraging to have your visits!
You are more than welcome Beth, How lovely hubby recognised the mallard socks. Glad you enjoyed our travels . See you soon. xx
I think what I treasure about you Pene are your beautiful crafts but more importantly you speak of ordinary day to day life, your reminiscing, I think we would all like a bit of the ordinary back in our lives, it's so hectic and sometimes sad, so thank you for being just you!
Thank you Julie, I shall treasure that comment.xx
Yet again, what a joy to watch Penne!❤ In a world of consumerism, it shows what really brings us true joy!
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Family, nature and the ordinary things in life I think. xx
@@penelopeschinwag How very true Penne.xx
Thanks Pene. I enjoy your stories so much and the wisdom you impart. Thanks for sharing the pictures of when you and Pete got away for a couple of days. Beautiful gardens and home. Your Tommy is precious.
You're right, he is so precious! Glad you enjoyed the episode. xx
Your chatting and films are the perfect accompaniment to my relaxing Sunday - I’ve had such a busy time in the last fortnight that I definitely need to recharge my batteries, so thank you for helping me to do that! xx
Just as well we put our visit to later in the year. So pleased you enjoyed the chatter. If you're sitting down all day there is another one up already! xx
Lovely episode. Always so interesting. Thanks for sharing your holiday.
You're welcome, thanks for joining me again. xx
I love to hear what 's happening in your life. Your home and garden is so beautiful and the great grandson is so adorable. I just love your pictures and keep them coming.
Thanks Evelyn, will do. xx
Lovely episode Penne, just a joy to hear your voice so calm with little bursts of laughter sprinkled in which I join along with, thank you 🇦🇺
Glad we had a laugh together xx
What a beautiful baby! Love your Chinwags! Your Mom's knitting was outstanding!
It was and looking at it when filming I really came to appreciate that. Tommy is a treasure xx
Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Deborah. Thanks for joining me. xx
It is wonderful that you and Pete had time away.
A couple of days that refreshed. xx
It is always a joy to spend time with you. Again thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤
More than welcome Jean xx
Wow, beautiful work from your mother.
It is and has lasted from the mid sixties!
What a beautiful place you stayed at Pene. The gardens were so perfect with the style of the house. Loved your story too, I can still see your Mum. 🥰
Everything went together so perfectly at Gravetye, a special place. Thanks for sharing mum with me. xx
Looks absolutely wonderful and beautiful gardens. Look forward to seeing you again soon xx
Thank you, it was such a lovely couple of days away. Very special. See you soon, take care. xx
What a treat to see your Mom's jumpers. She certainly was a master knitter. I have had the privilege of watching Tommy grow up. He was a beautiful baby and now an adorable toddler. Pete looks great. It is interesting that you didn't call for help. The ending as always beautiful all around.
How lovely to think of mum as a master knitter. So pleased you enjoyed the episode. xx
Hi Pen. Love your videos so much. Little Tommy is quite the sports buff, isn't he? Your mother's knitting is spectacular and the garden was beautiful. ❤❤❤
So pleased you enjoyed the episode Phyllis, Yes I shall think of him as a sport's buff from now on!
Hello Pene, lovely to see all you've been doing. Good on you for taking a little break away to recharge.
When showing your craft you're enabling us. 😂😂 Now I want to use some of my fabric stash, if I could just put my knitting down for a minute.
😂 Happy to enable. xx
Lovely episode as always. Loved that country house stay, the interior and the gardens looked so gorgeous . Loved the family photos too.
Thanks Caroline, have a lovely week. xx
What a lovely place where you spent a few days…just beautiful. Your mums fair isle jumper was just gorgeous. It’s easy to see how you became the knitter you are with such a good teacher…x x x 🥰
It was indeed a beautiful places, restorative. Mum was always knitting, and of course I realise now that I am too! Helps calm the mind and settles things. xx
Oh, what a gorgeous place to rest and rejuvenate! I can see why you’d want to go back again, and I hope you’ll be able to. Thanks for sharing more of your story and the darling clip of Tom as a newborn and now as a very busy boy!! Take care.
Just between you and me we have booked to go back in October, well we have to see the gardens in the autumn! xx
@@penelopeschinwag You definitely must see the autumn garden! We all need something to look forward to. We also have a special place that we go back to again and again. it’s the best medicine! Enjoy.
How I envied your stay at the manor. A well deserved break for the both of your. Your photos of the garden & flowers are stunning. Thank-you for sharing.
Thanks Patricia, It was a stunning place and just two nights there have left a mark on me. I relaxed and really felt better when I came home. It would be interesting to see what it looks like in the winter!
lovely unravelling washing machine heads with you 🥰😃x
The best!
Oh Pene, how I love your videos. It warms my heart, your story, your little Tommy, Pete and your crafts. You make laugh with things you say like washing machine head. I can relate to that! Happy Birthday to you this month of August. I too was born in August, 1949, so it’s a big birthday for us both,lol. Thank you Pene for sharing your wonderful talents!💕
Thanks for joining me Betty and so pleased you enjoyed the episode. Yes, I don't think I'm alone with washing machine head! It's a big number 75 isn't it! Take care, see you soon. xx
Tommy is a sweetheart! ❤
He is so sweet and kind - full of fun xx
Good morning!
How lovely to see you and all your creative projects. Your grandson is precious!!! The joy on your face seeing him for the first time brought tears to my eyes. I love hearing your story and we all need to be reminded to look after ourselves. I am happy to see you made time for a nice holiday! Much joy and happiness-Bonnie
Thank you Bonnie, lovely to spend time with you. Hoping you are looking after yourself too, xx
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Lovely to sit with you again! Your couple of days away look idyllic- must have been good for you both. Xx
It was Pauline, a real treat that is helping with Pete's recovery. xx
More wonderful gardens! Natural gardens are being grown more often here, too, as we are encouraged to think about pollinators and leaving them lots of flowers. What an elegant and peaceful place to visit. Our growing season is much shorter than yours, I think, as your plants are so much bigger and more lush. The Bunny Wishes socks are just wonderful as is the knitting in your mother's sweater. We have been distracted by politics recently, but things are moving in a positive direction for our Novermber elections and now I am ready to return to all my projects. Thanks for the inspiration again as well as the adorable video of Tommy!
Enjoy getting back to your projects Marcia and that is a good word for Gravetye, elegant. xx
Discovered your channel about a week ago. Have been binge watching you like a wonderful Acorn series ever since. You are so lovely and engage with your audience as if w are old friends. I am making a quilt has you go hexy quilt for my granddaughter and now I’m going to make the rectangular and square one for my new great grandson. Happy crafting and so glad I bumped into you♥️
So pleased you found me. If you find episode 103 under the playlist right at the end you will see Tommy's reaction when I gave him his quilt. Made me happy, like you say. Enjoy your crafting. xx
When you were reading about going to the beach it reminded me of my beach days & when I was very young, knitted swim suits ! First just pants & later a normal suit
but knitted & they got so heavy & took forever to dry. When I went to a cousin's for a summer holiday my posh aunt took one look at that knitted object & said she
would buy me a new swim suit which I loved as it was shirred cotton & I had it for years.
That's it, I had a shirred cotton one too. What memories eh!
Hi Pene,
How lovely to spend time in your company! Thank you for sharing your childhood memories, your mum's sweaters and the little videos of your family with us. Gosh, I miss my family so much and I miss those happy times when we were all together laughing, eating and playing games, how happy we were!
Absolutely stunning your quilt for your greatgranddaughter! I'm sure it will be treasured! Gorgeous fabric and so well done!
Your videos are always an inspiration and joy to watch! Keep up the good work!
Greetings from New Zealand,
your crafty fan, Marina
Aw Marina, how you must miss your family now, Keep in touch as best you can. xx. I'm just using bits and bobs that I have for the quilt and I'm liking it. Mila loved what I have done so far so that's the main thing. Thanks so much for sharing. See you soon. xx
Good morning from the 🇺🇸, Pene! What an enjoyable and splendid episode this is (as all your videos are)! Here I am at 4 AM, fully awake & well rested but can’t fall back to 😮sleep again. So, I’m embroidering my table napkins while listening to you. You’re a wonderful lady and you surround yourself with such beautiful things, stories,travels. Thank you for bringing us along with you. Tommy is an adorable boy!
Glad Pete is feeling much better.
You inspired me to make my 1st quilt ever! I love how you put together the little squares & rectangles with beautiful pictures as the focal point on your quilt. Thank you for sharing your entertaining story, useful projects and the travels you take. Love, love, love your channel.
Hugs.
🌸tess
I did the same last night and uploaded this! How exciting first quilt ever! So happy to share with you Tess. xx
So lovely to watch this to night. Almost spring here in nz!
How marvellous I would like to spend six months here and six months with you. Winter is difficult for me. Good nights sleep. xx
Wonderful video. I feel as if lve had a little holiday myself. You are not bragging , your craft endeavours inspire me to be more creative and adventurous. I have enormous respect and admiration of your mum’s knitting skills. That generation seemed to be so well taught. Totally rapt in the folk music, beautiful house and garden ,and sweet little Tommy. I’m off to a country Show tomorrow in Parkes,New South Wales and will be making a beeline for the arts and crafts pavilion, followed by the cookery and wool . Can’t wait to cheer on more crafty ladies, but it won’t be as peaceful or restorative as your lovely holiday.😊
Hi Jennifer, that's it isn't it we encourage each other. It's a shame I didn't keep more woollies from the past, my own hand spun included. Just took it for granted that more would be made!
Enjoy the country show - just my cup of tea, arts and crafts, cooking and wool!
Glad you had a 'little holiday' with me, now go and be inspired tomorrow. xx
Lovely to see your Mum's beautiful knitting Pene. Extra special to see Gravetye Manor, I never saw it in daylight but had a special meal there at Christmas in 1976 …… and for my birthday in Spring 1977. Thank you for sharing your visit, it’s such a wonderful place. Meanwhile, I love those rabbit socks and I’m sure that showing us your beautiful craft work is definitely not boastful!
Morning Joy, How lovely that you have been to Gravetye Manor. The restaurant you saw in the film was built in 2018 and is beautiful. How special to have celebrations there. Everyone loves the bunny wishes socks, now I have the pattern for light and dark shades I think they may be done a few times! See you soon. xx
Hi Penelope 👋 what lovely knitting your mother has done perfection 👌 an you seem to have inherited this craft without a doubt
I love your macaron hope i have spelt that right its so pretty
Its nice to hear that you an pete had a couple of lovely days at the manor spendid place an gardens
Your Grandson Tommy a adorable little boy ❤
am looking forward to your next video take car! ❤x
Thanks Mitzi, and thanks for the encouragement with my crafting. We did have a lovely couple of days away. Seeing different places is so good for us at the moment. See you soon and take care. xx
I’m catching up again Pene we’ve been away, love your socks the bunny ones are my favourite and lots of your lovely makes I Love to see them, what an amazing place they is and the gardens are just so lovely, bet you felt like you had been away for ages when you left it looks so peaceful, Lovely memories for you both Pete is looking good, happy crafting till next time hugs lynn 🤗🪡🧵✂️❤️
Hi Lynn, Yes, just two nights but so special. Here in the SE we have had practically wall to wall sunshine. 27 degrees this afternoon in the sunshine. I don't want it to end. So pleased you got away this year, will set you up for the winter. See you soon and thanks for joining me. xx
Hi Pene, listening to you ‘ramble’ and ‘waffle’ is called chatting with a friend, and I thoroughly enjoy listening to your chats. So much to say but I’ll try to be brief myself. Tommy - omg gorgeous 🤩. Such a lovely wee boy. Your newest quilt in the making - similarly gorgeous, lucky wee girl. Your mum’s hand knits 😱 wow the stitch work! Must definitely have been very fine needles, a true treasure (a lot like you). The place you stayed - there aren’t enough adjectives for beautiful. I’m so glad the wee break in such a beautiful place restored you somewhat. Sending you virtual hugs from 🇨🇦. You are delightful Pene. - love from Isabel
Hi Isabel, Thanks for all the superlatives! I was thinking maybe the knitting in the past was so neat due to the wool being wool that was what we call 'sticky'. makes it such a neat knit, no cashmere in that, more like the wool from Scotland. The break was a wonderful treat in a wonderful place and did us the power of good. We seem to have been home for so long that it is lovely to be getting out and about a bit now. Hugs back,xx
Lovely once more so enjoyed it all
Thanks Glenda, hope you are well. xx
@@penelopeschinwag am ok hubby v poorly
@@glendabathgate4036 Am so sorry, hugs to you both. xx
What a really lovely video this week Pene, I don’t know where to begin! I didn’t know you could stay in Gravetye Manor, I’m so glad it did you both good. I remember those swimming costumes and the knitted trunks, my dad’s were royal blue! No wonder you’re such a talented knitter, your mum was too. I’ve just passed on a jumper, knitted for me by my lovely mother in law nearly fifty years ago, to my goddaughter, her granddaughter. I love it when something like that happens. Take care Pene, love to you and Pete.
How lovely to pass on a jumper knitted all that time ago, so so special, such memories through crafting. Take care, see you soon xx How uncomfortable those trunks must have been!
Thoroughly enjoyable !
Brilliant!
What a beautiful place to unwind in...all that history, love it. I can see where you get your knitting from, your Mums knitting is just perfect. Lovely that you still have things shes made. ❤
It was the most beautiful place and watching the film back takes me back there. You're right Mum's knitting was gorgeous. She so missed it when she lost her sight. I'm pleased to have kept the jumpers, nothing like holding it in your hands. Have a good week. xx
Thanks Pen for another lovely episode xx❤
So pleased you enjoyed it, thanks Sarah. xx
Dear Penelope. Thank you so much for sharing such an interesting video. I just love the quilt and all your socks., The Morris dancers and folk singing were so moving. Little Tommy is so cute. We are just coming out of winter here in Australia and the days have been so warm and sunny. Apparently there are places in Australia that have broken records for their high winter temperatures. Gravetye Manor is so beautiful and I have added it to my bucket list to visit. Take care xx
It certainly needs to be on your bucket list, a special place. How lovely to be looking forward to the summer for your. I found the folk singing so moving and was so pleased we popped in. See you soon. xx
Hello Pene. I've been waiting all day to settle down and watch. We took Andy's mum out for coffee this morning, then did her odd jobs.
Tommy's growing up quickly. He's a good little gymnast. Our granddaughter is in the elite squad at her club. It amazes me watching her. She's almost 10. I can't quite believe it.
I always enjoy having a look at your crafting table. Your shawl is going to be very pretty and super soft. Andy has been dyeing up some lovely colours in the silk base.
Your mum was a beautiful knitter, so neat. Both pieces look immaculate.
Thank you for the therapy chat. It made loads of sense, as usual.
I've got a tricky week coming up. I'm going for dental surgery on Friday. It's taken 2 years to get to this point, and this is only halfway. Of course, I'm overthinking everything. It has to be done, and eventually, I should benefit. I've got plenty of projects to work on whilst recovering.
I'm glad you had a lovely break, and it hepled you both. Take care. Xx
Hi Angela, so pleased you found time for yourself tonight. When we watch the children and their accomplishments it is wonderful isn't it. I'm longing to buy some wool from Andy, have been for ages, but I just can't until I have used what I have! It is getting a smaller pile now, I'm eating away at it! I will be thinking of you particularly on Friday. Will you be staying in or coming home for recovery? Take it easy and look after yourself, but you know that already. You will need a short break away too when you are ready, it is a healer. xx
Morning Pene, your mum’s jumpers as my age and they are aging better than me 😂. My in laws used to live in Sharpthorne so we used to walk in Gravetye woods. Have always fancied an afternoon tea 🫖 there 😃. The video of your great grandson made me cry.. how special are our grandchildren 😊. Lovely episode 🧶😌👏
Jumpers aging better 😂. How lovely to walk in Gravetye Woods, so special you know the place. Ah crying at Tommy, I will tell his mum and his nan (sounds so strange saying that as it seems a minute ago that my daughter was born!). Take care, see you soon. xx
You make me want to do all the things each time I watch you Pene. The next shawl you make in those colours will be gorgeous. I've got one in the same base and it's like wearing a silky cloud.
Your point about taking time for yourself I find particularly relevant as I get older and more reliant on others. Not just for me as I recognise my needs as I get less mobile, but for those caring for me, especially my husband. I wish he would take more time for his own hobbies and interests. I do encourage him but he doesn't seem bothered.
Your stay in that beautiful manor house must have been so restful.
Best wishes xxx
Same here Anne, I watch your channel and say that's gorgeous, I want to do that!
Sounds like your husband is happy just being with you and caring for you maybe. Our two nights away certainly made lovely memories and stretched Pete which is needed now. Making the most of the weather, it's a long old winter here in the uk isn't it.
Happy crafting and take care of yourself. xx
Hi penny, what a delightful video, I just loved seeing that beautiful old house and the garden, with all the colour, I wish I could have been there. You both look so well, My husband and I need to do what you and Pete do. And take ouselves away for a couple of days. I loved seeing the jumpers your mum made, she was an amazing knitter ,I watched her from the beginning when you started your youtube,so I do remember her, and how sweet a lady she was. I loved seeing little tommy ,he is such a happy little boy,and would bring a lot of joy to you both. I am still doing my craft things, I love the transfers,I told you about them, also the air dry clay,making molds to put on things I paint.I have recently watched an English lady that does lovely work,and she is on “woodubend”youtube, she uses board and different shapes and paints with posh chalk paints and other supplies, you would be amazed at how her projects turn out. I could t tell you more but won’t, it’s too long, so kind regards pamela hall
Hi Pamela, yes a couple of days seems to work wonders for us, hardly any packing or washing when we get back, not too much to think about and lots of memories to keep us going through the winter. I used to read your comments to mum and she so appreciated them. She was amazed by UA-cam! Your new crafting sounds wonderful and I will certainly give the lady a look to see more about it. Take care and regards to your hubby too. xx
Another lovely episode to enjoy. I love seeing what projects you are working on and what you have completed, I think it is inspiring not boastful. How nice that you and Pete were able to get away for a couple of days, and what a beautiful place to go for a rest. Your Mum’s knitting was so neat and precise, and the things that my mum knit were exactly the same. I wonder if it was the way that they were taught, or perhaps because they were so young when they learned. I remember my mother saying that they had to knit socks in school for the soldiers. And talking about socks, I love the bunny socks! Take care.
Hi Susan, I was thinking maybe it was the wool that our mum's used that made it so neat, sticky wool as we call it now. Not cashmere! xx
Hello Pene! I thought it was so funny when you started talking about seeing Tommy for the first time after he was born on episode 26 - I had just watched that episode last night along with a few others! Thank you for your lovely videos, I enjoy them very much and still going back to watch the old ones as I have not seen them (I made a list so I can keep track!!). Take care.🌻
Thanks so much Carlene, I was so pleased they popped in whilst I was filming, a treasured memory for me. xx
I loved the sing song in the pub.i love folk songs and the morris tradition.xxxx🐝🐝🐝🐝
Hi Linda, (I found out your name is Linda from Lilly as she mentioned you, I thought you were Joy!) I have listened to the singsong over and over, I too love it. Enjoy your day. xx
Thank you penny once again bringing memories back of my childhood and the jumper you have. I have kept a crochet top my Nan made made me probably the last thing she made in crape yarn 😊. She was the person who taught me to knit and crochet. Memories thank you ❤
Lovely to share memories with you Bev, how lovely to be taught to knit and crochet by Nan. So pleased you kept the top. xx
I too have kept a couple sweaters my mother knitted my father. Gorgeous intricate pattern work I remember her having to use an English/German dictionary to understand the pattern as it was in German and there was no translation available.
Well that can't have been easy, translating too! Real troopers xx
Glad to hear you had such a lovely break away. It looked beautiful, such a great place to recharge your batteries. Did you take some knitting along I wonder, or do you just chill? Memories came flooding back of the seaside when you continued with your story. When we settled on the sand, Mum would go and buy a jug of tea, fizzy drinks for us children, and then the castle building competition would begin. Happy days. Your quilt is coming along very quickly and is looking great. Tommy is just gorgeous, doesn't the time fly? I'm just starting a winter sweater which is knit in the round, a first for me, with a patterned yolke. We'll see how it goes. Take care. Thanks Pene
Hi Linda, I took my knitting for the train and QAYG sewing for the hotel. I can never just 'chill'. Jug of tea, that's it, no paper cups, a tray with proper cups and saucers that we would take back and then as you say the cars and trains being built in the sand!. I just can't believe how Tommy changes every week, time does just that, flies. Enjoy your knitting in the round as you know I have done a couple now and really enjoyed knitting them, they are very comfortable too. Good to have challenges. Take care. xx
You both look really well. The break has like you said done you the world of good. I agree re the benefits short breaks. We got a rail card this year & every month go off for a couple of nights away by train & feel better for it. Oh I had one of the swimming costumes you mentioned. Mine was blue, didn’t know they came from Woolworths thanks for mentioning that. Have recommended your channel to a dear friend of mine I think she will like it. Take care both of you. Dianne
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Thanks Dianne, we have used the train for quite some years now as the roads are so busy and yes the railcard is great. A couple of days away is doing us great. My cozzy was blue too and I remember feeling so pleased it wasn't red! Thanks for the recommendation. Take care. xx
Aloha from Hawaii 🌴 I really enjoy your storytelling. Such a beautiful voice. You remind me sooooo much of my Dad's sister. We're Hawaiian, English, Irish, Portuguese. You could be her twin. Its storming here in Hawaii. ALOHA!
Ooh I would like to meet your Dad's sister. What a mixture of all the nationalities. Sorry for the storm, take care. Aloha!
I love hearing your story and hearing about the things you get up to. In this episode you took Steve (husband) and i back to when we both lived in Cornwall. We would bisit Meva quite often and once we'd had our daughters, would visit Carhaze with Steve's parents. Steve tells a dtory of almost being swept out to sea at Crantock when he was a teenager.
You are very sendible to take time out for yourselves.
Steve and i, at present anyway, find thst we can be together in a different place for a while, it helps us. We're staying at our daughter's for a few days, using their house while she and the family are on holiday. We visited Wallingford the other day where Agatha Christie lived for a while with her husband and is buried in the churchyard there. There's also a bench with a bronze statue of her sitting.
Caerhays is similar to Crantock I think the same type of bay, How frightening for Steve. We are made much more aware of this type of thing now.
Being in a different place seems to settle the mind and helps I think. How interesting to visit Wallingford, thanks for the info. Take care. xx
Hello there Pene - what a lovely episode with so many wonderful highlights!! I loved looking at what’s on your craft table- such pretty projects- but the Bunny Wishes socks were my favourite! I’m reasonably new to sock making so I might get a few more pairs done before I tackle colourwork ones. My gosh- you hit the nail on the head when you talked about asking “What do I need? what’s right for me just now?” especially when it comes to our mental and emotional health! I come from a long line of “martyr type mothers “ who put their own needs last (they were totally wonderful mothers but….) and in my case, being a mother of 3 gorgeous adult children, 2 beautiful little granddaughters and a recently retired teacher- I’ve had a most upsy and downsy start to my retirement- as I sometimes told my students who seemed lost- I was like a sheep 🐑 in a cow 🐄 paddock. But I’m happy to report that 8 months later I seem to be feeling settled and very content 😊 so words like yours just confirm what I’ve been thinking! Apologies for my ramble but your words make such sense! Your trip away looked absolutely delightful and I’m pleased you enjoyed lovely weather- last week we seemed to be emerging from Winter with temperatures up to 20 degrees but this week we’re plunged back into Winter with roaring gales, teeming rain, the temperature is 9 degrees and we have snow on our beautiful kunanyi/ Mt Wellington here in Hobart ❤
Hi Elizabeth, so pleased you enjoyed the episode. Retiring can be tricky! I retired from counselling the first week of lockdown and muscle retention for the days I worked is only just easing. So pleased better weather is in store for you. I don't know if you know but I have done some Transactional Analysis and that is very helpful for understanding where you are. It is under a playlist, you might like to take a look. Take care, and see you soon. xx
Many thanks for your lovely words Pene- no I didn’t realise that your background is in counseling but I can see that you would have excelled at it! I shall investigate the Transactional Analysis and see if it could be useful for me- thanks again Elizabeth 😊
Hello! We are on a little 2 day getaway ourselves, to Maryhill Museum in WA State, and on to Portland, OR. (If you have time, and interest, google the history of the museum as it has direct ties to Queen Victoria and one of her granddaughters. It is rather amazing that such fine artifacts from Europe are here in our state.) We have our 9 yr old grandson with us, and today, the 26th, is our 24th anniversary. I saved watching your podcast til the two "men" were tucked away in bed so I could listen in peace to you! Your mom's knitting is incredible! The batwing sweater is so stylish and looks modern again. It's just lovely. Your rabbit socks are also lovely. I am currently knitting the Dala Kids Sweater by Eleanor Mortenson for my great niece so can relate to satisfying quick colorwork. Glad you solved your reverse pattern issue. So much easier for you now. It looks like your stash on your shelf may be growing?! I just finished the Therapy shawl by Laura Aylor and can highly recommend it. You could possibly use your leftovers from your family shawls for the stripes, varying them throughout. It could be quite lovely. (And it ties in with your career!) You have the most beautiful great grands. Tommy is just adorable. The swim pic is too cute, and the video of him on vacation with his family from a few episodes ago is just priceless! Thank you for sharing so many lovely places to visit in your podcasts. We are considering some for our trip next year. I would welcome any additional suggestions you have as every place you have shared so far looks amazing. We are sailing on the QE2 to England, then plan to spend a few days in different regions of the country, going on day outings here and there. We've been
Opps! Somehow the message sent without me wanting it to! I was going to add we have been to a few cities but want to visit southern England, and northern England specifically. In any case, it is good to hear Pete is better. You both looked happy and healthy in your pics from your trip. Happy for you that you were able to get away for a respite. 😊
Thanks Ronna and how lovely you are celebrating your anniversary at the moment with a break away. Sounds exciting a trip on the QE2! I will look up the suggested patterns and take a look at where you are. Thanks so much. See you soon xx
Tommy or mini Pete.xx🐝🐝
You've got it!
Blessings from Belfast x 👋
Good morning and blessings from here too to you. xx
Hi Penny. I love your videos. They are very inspiring . Your macarons are wonderful, and I want to make some. I have 2 questions. Where do you get your forms or shells for them, and do you have to use a shell? Secondly must you use a metal zipper? I anxious await your reply! I'm over here on the west coast of the USA in Oregon. Happy crafting! Oh tell Jan and your friend to put garlic powder in the mole hills. They will not come back. Works every time!
Hi Carla, I get my supplies from Rose Garden Patchwork. I did an episode - 99 - to show how to make them. I think you can get the same supplies from Amazon but not too sure, you would have to look around. Try Rose Garden Patchwork first.
Will tell Jan to try garlic powder thanks. Love to you in Oregon.
Hi is there a pattern for the macaron pouch? Many thanks
Hullo, I do show you how to make it on episode 99. I bought my original pattern from Rose Garden Patchwork but you may find you can do it from my video. You can buy supplies from Rose Garden Patchwork or Amazon (I think!). Message if you need any more help. My episodes are in numberical order under the playlist of Penelope's Chinwag. xx