Thank you for this lovely video Pene. My late Dad listened to Sing something simple Sunday evenings without fail - I was taken right back there with him! The collie wobbles made me smile too, my late Mum used to have them often especially when a nerve wracking doctors/dentists/hospital appointment loomed! I will be giving the air fryer fruit cake a go over the weekend. All the best, Kate x
This was delightful, especially your lovely video at the end. Things are very stressful here in the US now, and your channel is a comfort. Thank you. 🥰🧶🌻
Great to hear your story and I enjoy the way you are able to select cameo pieces to share. The camping made me laugh and remember my own Girl Guide camping in mid 1960’s, which is also something I wouldn’t want to repeat. And I grew up on a dairy farm and was used to the great outdoors. I can’t imagine how lost you felt so far away from your normal. Often I think after these experiences that at least we lived to tell the tale.😊
Oh I could talk for hours about a wonderful German philosopher Martin Buber who I studied in my PHD course work. His philosophy is based on phenomenological theory that people view the world based on their experiences. I loved his gentle approach to educating and understanding how we communicate!! I will try your latest recipe ❤ love seeing you today hugs- Bonnie
Oh Pene, thank you for sharing your story, it the camping trip made me laugh so much! I can imagine how glad you were to get back home. The quilt centre square is absolutely beautiful! Wow, baking a fruit cake in an airfryer, I would never think it was possible but yours looks so good! Thank you also for putting up the sock tutorial, I will definitely be following that for socks for my men folk.
Hi Pene Thanks for the cheerful video. So good to get your thoughts out into the open. I don't have an air fryer (yet, I'm working on it) but I shall make your recipe. Looks yummy. Love the tranquility quilt, its beautiful, and I shall follow your progress. I remember Sing Something Simple every week, and I had completely forgotten it until you said. Brought back memories I can tell you Lovely film at the end. Part way through sock video and will watch remainder later. Thanks Pene take care.
The Cosori air fryer is excellent because it cooks from the bottom and the top. I think the cake will be just as good in the oven. The quilt had two mistakes in the pattern which hasn't left me best pleased but it's coming along. Best wishes Linda. xx
Oh Pene I just love your sweater! I’ve been wearing turtlenecks with sweaters for several weeks as we have had some very cold weather here in East Texas, thankfully we didn’t get snow as south Texas did! Your fruit cake looked yummy, I need to try making that! Your quilt so far is so pretty - I love the background fabric. You and Pete take care of yourselves & stay warm!❤
Thanks Carlene, I thought the jumper was a few months old but I finished it in episode 106 last April - amazing how time goes. Yup, it's been freezing here and very windy so in all day today. See you next time. xx
Hello Pene lovely times and memories, love your quilt it’s going to be lovely, your snow drops are way in front of mine up here in Yorkshire there just turning little white tips coming through, last week there was a few up at church I did take a photo of them but forgot to put it on my instagram, your cake looks lovely glad you and Pete are staying warm and cosy that’s about all we can do till this Whether passes till next time happy crafting ❤
You're right about staying warm and cosy, what a day it's been and tomorrow the same. Freezing, blowy and pouring with rain. I don't know if I'll get any sleep as the noise is a bit much. Oh well, spring will be hear soon. Take care whatever you are doing. xx
Hi nice to hear your chat, the quilt is coming on lovely , I agree it’s nice to sit down and enjoy the sewing on your lap ,the singing was beautiful ,see what you mean about the head movement. Going to watch the sock video next time take care enjoy your days ,January nearly gone already ❤
Hi Pene, it was such a treat to have two of your videos to watch today. I thoroughly enjoyed them both. Thank you so much for taking the time to do them, they are lovely to watch and very entertaining x
Nice to you today Pene and all your interesting crafts and baking. It's lovely to see you in the new jumper you were knitting and I enjoy hearing your story and hope you hope you will continue it. You have an amazing memory of your childhood facts and feelings😊
Well, I was amazed to see it was episode 106 that I showed you the finished jumper and it was 8 months ago. How time flies! I do find my memory of my childhood is very fresh, always has been, it had a big impact on me I think! Thanks for joining me Lorraine. xx
Hi again Penelope another lovely video love listening to your chats an your quilt is beautiful it's going to be stunning when finished an your cake full of lovely fruit just up my street 😀 Little George as cute as ever Your garden view amazing what I wouldn't give to have views out of my windows like that Well till next video take care ❤xx
Dear Penny what can I say your video was just wonderful, I do love to sit hear listening to you I feel being in the same room, your such great company to have around. The quilt is beautiful you get the colours and patterns to match so pretty, and finally Great Grandson George what a delight to have around. Look forward to your next visit with love xXx
Pene, your quilt center looks so pretty. Maybe some time in the future, I could learn how to quilt. I agree that there is a big difference between opinion and opinionated. Opinionated people are usually very close minded, and don’t care to hear what others think or believe. Your cake looks lovely, I’m sure it was very tasty. My love to you and Pete. Tell Heather, hi ❤
The quilt you’re making is going to be beautiful, Penny! I agree with you about our opinions. It’s good to express them, as long as we don’t try to force e them on others. Thanks for an interesting video! 😊
What a lovely start to my Sunday did I spot a You Tube recognition of some sorts behind you. If so well done & extremely well deserved. My next treat after church & making the Sunday lunch will be to watch your sock video. I just love the whole sock knitting process & such a portable project to take out & about. Think also I may re ignite my love of baking cakes after watching your cake making. I think the idea of a slice of cake after your meal is a brilliant one! Take care & thank you for all the joy you bring into my home. Love Dianne 😀
Hi Dianne, No not a UA-cam recognition, my friend Andrew made it and surprised me when I reached 2,000 subscribers. Yes, cake sliced in the freezer and then for afters with cream or custard goes down well here. Thanks for coming into my home too. xx
Pene, your camping experience sounds arduous!! Good thing you had a wonderful home to return to! I would have loved to hear this from your mom’s point of view. Can you image that?😉 Love seeing George sing and your beautiful quilt center.
Hi Penelope. I so enjoyed joining you this afternoon. Your quilt is going to be beautiful as it looks so lovely already. I might try your fruit cake in the oven as I haven't got an air fryer. I should think it would work in the fan forced oven. Thank you for the film. It is such a pretty area where you live, with the sea and farmland around you. I will look forward to watching the sock knitting video as I was one of your followers who was very interested in seeing how it is done. Take care xx
Thank-you Pene, it's a joy to watch you. Loved the story of camping, that's how it was in those days. It made me shudder at the thought ! And those darling donkeys ; adorable. ❤
Thank you so much Pene for keeping me such good company whilst I knit. I will be getting an air fryer soon and have noted down the recipe for the fruit cake. It looks delicious. I always admire your quilts, knits,story telling and photography. You are such a perfectionist and have such good taste. Looking forward to your sock tutorial! 🧶🌸🧶🌸🧶
I do like the Cosori Air Fryer as it heats from the bottom and the top and we get good results from it. You're right, I like to get things right and will undo if I don't like it. I made a typing error on the video saying quiet instead of quite and had to amend and reupload which took another three hours! Can't put it out with a spelling error!
Me again. You're keeping me company in the early hours as my washing machine head churns away. I too have strong opinions and feel the need to be disciplined about when and with whom I share them. It's comforting to hear I am "normal". Don't change a thing Pene. I enjoy everything about you and your episodes. Judy, Nelson Bay, Australia.
Hi Pene, thank you for taking the time to share another episode with us. I enjoy hearing other people’s opinions, it can sometimes make us think about things in a completely new way. I love the quilt you are making. Those fabrics are beautiful, and what a lovely gift for your granddaughter. The cake looks very good, I am going to try that recipe soon (we still have Christmas cake in the tin). I understand what you mean about washing machine head, I wonder whether it is something to do with the time of year. Perhaps with all these storms we are spending too much time sitting in the house and thinking 😂. Take care
Well, it is true it's difficult being in a lot. However... in some ways I do like a washing machine head. With me it's one thought leading to another and then the spin starts. I have to work it out and sometimes that takes a while but the process is interesting. The trouble with me is I think when I'm asleep! xx
What a treat on a wet Sunday afternoon, not 1 but 2 videos! I am a sock knitter but it is always nice to pick up some tips from others, so l am heading over to watch the sock video now ❤🧶
I have my dressing table from when I was little. My mum kept it even when she went from a huge house to a little terrace. It's in storage at the moment with most of her home's contents. It's going to be costly to have it all shipped from the uk to the usa and I keep changing my mind. Washing machine style!! Thanks for sharing your thought. Jane xx
Well.....My dressing table is in my heart and mind. It's more of a feeling that is with me whether it's here in person or not. So individual though. xx
Hello Pene. Hope that you're both well. You always pop up at the right time. Perfect sunday afternoon snuggled on the sofa with my knitting, enjoying a catch up with you. It was a difficult week here. Our son in law had routine surgery, and then got an infection that resulted in more surgery. Thankfully, he's now home and recovering. We've had the little ones here, very quiet today without them. I'm in awe of your hand piecing, it's going to be a beautiful quilt. Have a lovely week. Take care. Xx
So pleased your son in law is home now. Mmh quiet is so lovely but on the other hand.... I find hand piecing to be very simple. The way I was taught was straightforward. I think another video might be coming up! Take care. xx
I literally stumbled across your podcast Pene. How lucky was I! Tonight I'm going back to episode 1 to get better acquainted. I too live by the sea in a small rural township. I'm on the East coast of Australia just north of Sydney. 81 yo, a knitter for 78 years, crocheter, sewer, embroiderer, cross stitcher. Currently knitting a scrappy 8ply lap rug for my local care facility and a 1/12th C2C double bedspread in lace weight. Judy, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
How wonderful we have found each other Judith. I can crochet but my hands don't like it and so I don't! However if you go back to episode one you will see my cross stitching, embroidery, quilting and knitting. We share a lot! Thanks for getting in touch all the way from Nelson Bay xx
Good evening, beautiful cardigan you are wearing. Love the colors. Pete’s doing quite well it seems. Keeping busy helps us so much. Keeping hands and minds busy. The quilt center is stunning.
John Arbon wool and the expensive Spin Cycle. My opinions on the wool will be coming up soon 😂 Pete is doing excellently I'm pleased to say. I too love how the quilt is working up. See you soon. xx
Sat in the warm on a blustery Sunday afternoon watching you…what could be better?!! I met Nellie, from this years ‘Bake-Off’ in Aldi recently! She’s as lovely and bubbly as she was on the programme. We told her we were rooting for her to win!! Xx
How lovely you met Nellie, what fun. It's blowing a 50mph gale here and is freezing and pouring with rain and also forecast for tomorrow. Can't wait for spring. Thanks for joining me again. xx
You are a very welcome breath of fresh air. It seems ages since your last video. Though it has only been a week and a half, things have been rough and embarrassing over here and washing machine head abounds. Your chat does feel as if you are in the room and is delightful. My first camp experience was when I was 9 and was encouraged to attend scout camp. I, too,thought it was awful, but your tale made me realize how very fortunate I was. Mine was 1 week in raised tents with cots and flush toilets a short walk away. Still much too rough for me and I was very homesick. I am sure I would have been deeply traumatized by your experience! The end video was so beautiful. Your corner of the world is just wonderful! Will be watching your sock method as I finally finish my first sweater. I am on the second arm and will then be done. Thank you so much for your warm presence in this world. Marcia
Well that's not camping, raised cots and flush toilets 😂 But I too felt that homesickness so badly. I think it's called a sleeve in the knitting world 😂. Oh sorry Marcia, my way of giving you a hug. xx
Hi, I have just written the ingredients in the description box for the video, sorry it would have been better to do that sooner. Black treacle, do you have that?
I really enjoy your videos, your knitting is gorgeous and so is your quilting. Love your memories and I really laugh when you read your friend’s poems she really have a great sense of humor 😂. I just finished watching your video today and I just love George singing , I was really impressed with the song he chose, it’s funny because that song is one of my favorites too, my granddaughter loves to sing it too. Did you have a chance to see that songs video? I hope you do. Much love from Orchard Park, N.Y. USA
Another lovely visit with you, Pene! Thank you. Going to watch your sock video next as I need inspiration to finish two pair of socks that have been on the go for over a year, sidelined for a handquilting project. Enjoy your day!
The quilt is going to look lovely, the William or May Morris fabrics are such pretty colours. Don't know about collywobbles but things often give me the 'heebie-jebbies' 😂 See you next time xx
My Mom died the same day my daughter gave birth to her son. My Mom was at the hospital for the birth then that afternoon she was watching her afternoon Television programs & past away taking a nape. My granddaughter (3) who I was taking care of as her Mom had given birth, found my Mom passed away in her chair, that was 25 years ago & you never forget that sad & happy day. Enjoy your podcast & have subscribe. Thank you a 83 year old knitter & quilter living in the San Francisco Bay Area CA USA
How lovely we have found each other. My mum was on my early episodes and told her history of living through the war in London and her childhood. You may be interested. I hope you were safe through the recent fires. What memories you have too. xx
What a lovely catch up for a Sunday evening.Oh goodness I also hate camping and couldn’t have stood being away from my family for two weeks.”Air buyer”made me laugh …my five year old grandson thinks Marks and Spencer’s is called Marks and Spensive and of course it will also be called that by the rest of the family from now on 😂 Thankyou so much for your lovely podcast as always.
The William Morris fabric is so pretty! That block is stunning. Hand stitching sounds so daunting to me, I tip my hat to you for doing it. As I am watching, I am sewing my quilt top together and hope to have the top done this week. (Obviously using my sewing machine😏). My neighbor has volunteered to show me how to knit socks, so I will.have to take her up on that. I don't knit so it will he a beginner lesson, starting with knitting a hat in the round and progressing to the sock😉. Thanks for sharing. We used to go camping all the time, me and my hubby and then our son. Until my back protested once too often. Now we live in the woods so we don't need to camp out. See you next time🤗
Well, I was asked how I knit my socks and finally plucked up the courage to film it! Of course now I have been asked how to piece the quilt and I probably will do a short video on it. For me simple, getting all those points to match up on the machine, difficult! Well done on your quilt. I'm musing over the pattern for my panel one as I make this one. I can't believe I said I wasn't going to make any more a few months ago! 😂 Good idea for the hat first, no picking up of the stitches and I do think a 2.25 needle which is a 1 US is essential for a good finish. Start learning on a bigger needle. Probably your experience of camping where you live is different to a blank field in Wales, cold and rainy. And so young to be on my own and being without basics. Anyhow I survived! I can't imagine what it is like living in the woods. Truly amazing. Living in the built up area of the SE of England is completely different. Take care and enjoy your quilting. xx
I love watching how to videos as I can stop and replay bits. I can't tell you how many times I watched Arne and Carlos show me how to purl.I figure if my neighbor can get me going, I can fine tune my skills by watching videos like yours. You never know what tips you might pick up. Thanks for putting out a how to!
Well now there's a washing machine head conversation. If you watch Arne and Carlos and then me you will become confused and if your friend is going to teach you then the question is what method does she use. You see there is the English way of knitting and then there is the continental. Arne and Carlos knit very differently to me. I purl in a different way. First thing then - English or Continental, that is the question!
Oh my gosh! The camping must have scarred you for life! I think I camped one weekend when I was maybe 12 and in Girl Scouts. I never did it again and I am 71! I agree...my own bed or a very clean hotel. I laugh when people around here say they are going camping because they almost all mean they are going in their campers which are as nice as their homes. The first time I heard about a palais was on an episode of Dad's Army (I adore that series!). I had never heard that term before. It's no wonder you did not notice the new decorating in your room in your great relief to be home. The fruitcake looks delicious. I've never made one. And little George is a wonder with his big singing voice. The neighbor's horses and donkeys and all are so cute but oh, the mud! We are still as dry as a desert here. Looking forward to your next episode! All the best.
I couldn't agree with you more about camping. No loo for two weeks. I hate camping too. I was forced to go to camp. Out in a paddock with cow poop and mozzies. Wet grounds and the toilet situation. I still hate the thought of camping, showers in the trees and rain. So nice to see you Pen xx
Hi Penelope - what a wonderful chin-wag . I thoroughly enjoyed all of it. ❤ I’m off to watch your sock video and looking forward to finding some new ideas. Seeing your quilt makes me think I’d like to give that a try 🤔 Take care Kathy
Enjoy your videos very much with your chats, baking, crafts, life stories and your gorgeous great grandchildren. Love your Tranquility quilt. Great choice of fabrics! Who wrote the pattern? I attempted to look for it but did not find the same pattern. I would love to make one. Thanks!
I bought the kit (which is unusual for me) as I wanted the right amount of fabric for the pattern. The kit came from The Cotton Patch, but so far I have two big mistakes in the pattern which I am rectifying. I will let them know as well. Thanks for joining me and sharing your lovely comment. xx
I have a chat with Heather in episode 130 should you want to 'meet' her. She is Bumble Cat Crafts on Instagram. Any problems getting in touch please let me know. xx
Great video thank you. How do you hand sew without the templates kept on the fabric? I find the fabric flimsy and harder to control without hand sewing it around the template first like you would in epp. I hope that makes sense? It may just be easier for you that way but just wondered if you had any tips on how to hand sew without the sturdiness of the templates. Thanks.
I really like that expression.. ...."quicker than you can say Jack Robinson .". This expression originated in the 1700s, but the identity of Jack Robinson has been lost. Grose's Classical Dictionary (1785) said he was a man who paid such brief visits to acquaintances that there was scarcely time to announce his arrival before he had departed. Would love you to do a wee 'how this phrase originated' section 😊!! Moyra x
Oh Thank you Penny. I'm smiling now and I haven't felt like that for much of today, a long day a grey wet and cold day. Sing something simple.....on Sunday evenings ....do you recall Wilfred Pickles, Charlie Chester and perhaps Semprini with his rather flamboyant piano playing? I to went away with a church group at about the same age and have very negative memories, we were lucky enough to stay in a school, but we slept in the classrooms. no curtains at the windows with houses overlooking !!!!!!Awful.... no privacy., and the bathrooms well 6 baths side by side in the same room. I still go cold thinking about it and there was no choice you had to have a bath or be in trouble and I was an obedient girl, not a goody two shoes but you didn't question grown-ups. but taking your clothes off in front of others , no no no. Other girls thought it great fun, had a super time. I thought I must be odd. but I really hated it all. ♥♥♥
I recall them all Ruth! What we went through eh. I'll come to the part in my story where we played tennis in the local park (for school) and had to change into our kit on the courts! Like you I wasn't a goody two shoes but you really had no voice back then. My feelings of being odd were confusing to me but hey ho we both understand it now. xx (would you mind if I referred to your comment in my next video?)
Thank you for this lovely video Pene. My late Dad listened to Sing something simple Sunday evenings without fail - I was taken right back there with him! The collie wobbles made me smile too, my late Mum used to have them often especially when a nerve wracking doctors/dentists/hospital appointment loomed! I will be giving the air fryer fruit cake a go over the weekend. All the best, Kate x
Families eh! Lovely to share memories. xx
So nice to watch you and join in your life. Thank you
Thanks Helen. xx
This was delightful, especially your lovely video at the end. Things are very stressful here in the US now, and your channel is a comfort. Thank you. 🥰🧶🌻
So pleased you enjoy time away when watching me. I am hearing that a lot at the mo from viewers in the US. Take care. xx
Beautiful quilt center.
Thanks, it's coming along, show you more next time. xx
Great to hear your story and I enjoy the way you are able to select cameo pieces to share. The camping made me laugh and remember my own Girl Guide camping in mid 1960’s, which is also something I wouldn’t want to repeat. And I grew up on a dairy farm and was used to the great outdoors. I can’t imagine how lost you felt so far away from your normal. Often I think after these experiences that at least we lived to tell the tale.😊
Well, it helped me appreciate my home and family! It seems many of us had a similar experience! xx
I love your sweater!❤️🇨🇦
It's The Calypso sweater in John Arbon Wool and Spincycle - my first top down. I do talk about it in episode 106 if you're interested. xx
@ Thank you. I’m not a knitter but I enjoy watching crafting channels. ❤️🇨🇦
Oh I could talk for hours about a wonderful German philosopher Martin Buber who I studied in my PHD course work. His philosophy is based on phenomenological theory that people view the world based on their experiences. I loved his gentle approach to educating and understanding how we communicate!! I will try your latest recipe ❤ love seeing you today hugs- Bonnie
Oh Pene, thank you for sharing your story, it the camping trip made me laugh so much! I can imagine how glad you were to get back home. The quilt centre square is absolutely beautiful! Wow, baking a fruit cake in an airfryer, I would never think it was possible but yours looks so good! Thank you also for putting up the sock tutorial, I will definitely be following that for socks for my men folk.
Yup, the cake is cooked so well in the air fryer. Hope the sock episode is helpful. See you next time. xx
Hi Pene
Thanks for the cheerful video. So good to get your thoughts out into the open. I don't have an air fryer (yet, I'm working on it) but I shall make your recipe. Looks yummy. Love the tranquility quilt, its beautiful, and I shall follow your progress. I remember Sing Something Simple every week, and I had completely forgotten it until you said. Brought back memories I can tell you Lovely film at the end. Part way through sock video and will watch remainder later. Thanks Pene take care.
The Cosori air fryer is excellent because it cooks from the bottom and the top. I think the cake will be just as good in the oven. The quilt had two mistakes in the pattern which hasn't left me best pleased but it's coming along. Best wishes Linda. xx
Oh Pene I just love your sweater! I’ve been wearing turtlenecks with sweaters for several weeks as we have had some very cold weather here in East Texas, thankfully we didn’t get snow as south Texas did!
Your fruit cake looked yummy, I need to try making that!
Your quilt so far is so pretty - I love the background fabric.
You and Pete take care of yourselves & stay warm!❤
Thanks Carlene, I thought the jumper was a few months old but I finished it in episode 106 last April - amazing how time goes. Yup, it's been freezing here and very windy so in all day today. See you next time. xx
Hello Pene lovely times and memories, love your quilt it’s going to be lovely, your snow drops are way in front of mine up here in Yorkshire there just turning little white tips coming through, last week there was a few up at church I did take a photo of them but forgot to put it on my instagram, your cake looks lovely glad you and Pete are staying warm and cosy that’s about all we can do till this Whether passes till next time happy crafting ❤
You're right about staying warm and cosy, what a day it's been and tomorrow the same. Freezing, blowy and pouring with rain. I don't know if I'll get any sleep as the noise is a bit much. Oh well, spring will be hear soon. Take care whatever you are doing. xx
Hi nice to hear your chat, the quilt is coming on lovely , I agree it’s nice to sit down and enjoy the sewing on your lap ,the singing was beautiful ,see what you mean about the head movement. Going to watch the sock video next time take care enjoy your days ,January nearly gone already ❤
Boy am I looking forward to some better weather! xx
@ yes we will really appreciate it won’t we x
Always happy to be a listening ear for you, Pene! Thank you for your lovely chat xx
Now that's special, thanks Helen. xx
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful life’s perspective.
Enjoyed your video immensely. Thanks Pene!
Hugs.
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Thanks for this lovely comment Tess. xx
Hi Pene, it was such a treat to have two of your videos to watch today. I thoroughly enjoyed them both. Thank you so much for taking the time to do them, they are lovely to watch and very entertaining x
Thanks Chrissie, so pleased you enjoyed them. xx
I love your videos, your voice is soothing too. Can I just say your sweater is adorable and I wish I could knit with colours. All the best.x
Just knitted with one ball of Spin Cycle and John Arbon. Give it a go!
Oh..what an accurate phrase “washing machine head”. This so often strikes in the middle of the night and keeps sleep away.
Great to talk it out and get the spin cycle to slow down. xx
Love George singing! He looks like Pete.
He's a gift! xx
Nice to you today Pene and all your interesting crafts and baking. It's lovely to see you in the new jumper you were knitting and I enjoy hearing your story and hope you hope you will continue it. You have an amazing memory of your childhood facts and feelings😊
Well, I was amazed to see it was episode 106 that I showed you the finished jumper and it was 8 months ago. How time flies! I do find my memory of my childhood is very fresh, always has been, it had a big impact on me I think! Thanks for joining me Lorraine. xx
I only found your vlogs last month Pene and watched them all x
Amazing - my life in speed up mode!
Hi again Penelope another lovely video love listening to your chats an your quilt is beautiful it's going to be stunning when finished an your cake full of lovely fruit just up my street 😀
Little George as cute as ever
Your garden view amazing what I wouldn't give to have views out of my windows like that
Well till next video take care ❤xx
Hi again, George is so cute isn't he. We bought the bungalow for the view really, it's a blessing it's true. Take care till next time. xx
Looking forward ❤xx
Dear Penny what can I say your video was just wonderful, I do love to sit hear listening to you I feel being in the same room, your such great company to have around. The quilt is beautiful you get the colours and patterns to match so pretty, and finally Great Grandson George what a delight to have around. Look forward to your next visit with love xXx
What a treasured message Christine, take care till next time. xx
The quilt is very pretty. Nice music with vid at the end.
Thanks LuAnn, I am pleased with the quilt so far. I thought the music went with the donkeys. xx
Thank you for the time you take to entertain us much appreciated
My pleasure Delcia, thanks for joining me.
Pene, your quilt center looks so pretty. Maybe some time in the future, I could learn how to quilt. I agree that there is a big difference between opinion and opinionated. Opinionated people are usually very close minded, and don’t care to hear what others think or believe. Your cake looks lovely, I’m sure it was very tasty. My love to you and Pete. Tell Heather, hi ❤
Thanks Sharen, Will say Hi to Heather. xx
The quilt you’re making is going to be beautiful, Penny! I agree with you about our opinions. It’s good to express them, as long as we don’t try to force e them on others. Thanks for an interesting video! 😊
Just had to get that off my chest!
What a lovely start to my Sunday did I spot a You Tube recognition of some sorts behind you. If so well done & extremely well deserved.
My next treat after church & making the Sunday lunch will be to watch your sock video. I just love the whole sock knitting process & such a portable project to take out & about. Think also I may re ignite my love of baking cakes after watching your cake making. I think the idea of a slice of cake after your meal is a brilliant one!
Take care & thank you for all the joy you bring into my home. Love Dianne 😀
Hi Dianne, No not a UA-cam recognition, my friend Andrew made it and surprised me when I reached 2,000 subscribers. Yes, cake sliced in the freezer and then for afters with cream or custard goes down well here. Thanks for coming into my home too. xx
@@penelopeschinwaghow lovely of Andrew & so very well deserved👏 Thanks for the tip re the cake brilliant idea. X
I should move it really in case people get the wrong idea!
@ I can understand your reasoning. You are however worthy of a real You Tube award. 🥇 x
Pene, your camping experience sounds arduous!! Good thing you had a wonderful home to return to! I would have loved to hear this from your mom’s point of view. Can you image that?😉 Love seeing George sing and your beautiful quilt center.
Mum and I did talk about it and she said she quite understood, well she would wouldn't she. xx
I can see her nodding to your story and then her wonderful laugh.
Hi Penelope. I so enjoyed joining you this afternoon. Your quilt is going to be beautiful as it looks so lovely already. I might try your fruit cake in the oven as I haven't got an air fryer. I should think it would work in the fan forced oven. Thank you for the film. It is such a pretty area where you live, with the sea and farmland around you. I will look forward to watching the sock knitting video as I was one of your followers who was very interested in seeing how it is done. Take care xx
In the oven will be great too I am sure Jacqueline. Hope you enjoy the sock video and it is helpful. xx
Thank-you Pene, it's a joy to watch you. Loved the story of camping, that's how it was in those days. It made me shudder at the thought ! And those darling donkeys ; adorable. ❤
Aren't the donkeys lovely, I think they are rescue. Definitely no camping!
Thank you so much Pene for keeping me such good company whilst I knit. I will be getting an air fryer soon and have noted down the recipe for the fruit cake. It looks delicious. I always admire your quilts, knits,story telling and photography. You are such a perfectionist and have such good taste. Looking forward to your sock tutorial! 🧶🌸🧶🌸🧶
I do like the Cosori Air Fryer as it heats from the bottom and the top and we get good results from it. You're right, I like to get things right and will undo if I don't like it. I made a typing error on the video saying quiet instead of quite and had to amend and reupload which took another three hours! Can't put it out with a spelling error!
Thank you for the air fryer tip! Correcting your spelling mistakes. Sounds like something I would do as well 😆
Me again. You're keeping me company in the early hours as my washing machine head churns away. I too have strong opinions and feel the need to be disciplined about when and with whom I share them. It's comforting to hear I am "normal". Don't change a thing Pene. I enjoy everything about you and your episodes. Judy, Nelson Bay, Australia.
Aw thanks Judy. xx
Your stitching by hand AND the center is terrific❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much, I find hand stitching so much easier. xx
Hi Pene, thank you for taking the time to share another episode with us. I enjoy hearing other people’s opinions, it can sometimes make us think about things in a completely new way. I love the quilt you are making. Those fabrics are beautiful, and what a lovely gift for your granddaughter. The cake looks very good, I am going to try that recipe soon (we still have Christmas cake in the tin). I understand what you mean about washing machine head, I wonder whether it is something to do with the time of year. Perhaps with all these storms we are spending too much time sitting in the house and thinking 😂. Take care
Well, it is true it's difficult being in a lot. However... in some ways I do like a washing machine head. With me it's one thought leading to another and then the spin starts. I have to work it out and sometimes that takes a while but the process is interesting. The trouble with me is I think when I'm asleep! xx
Well Penny that was sheer dead brilliant as they say wee George is a hoot ur quilt will be stunning it’s on my bucket list take care dear friend xx
And you dear friend xx
What a treat on a wet Sunday afternoon, not 1 but 2 videos! I am a sock knitter but it is always nice to pick up some tips from others, so l am heading over to watch the sock video now ❤🧶
Aw thanks Julie. xx
Particularly enjoying our chat today! I love "washing machine head"! I certainly have my days in that state! Totally agree about opinions. 😂
Good show you might get more of my opinions, who knows. Great to get things out of the head and slow the spin cycle down. xx
I have my dressing table from when I was little. My mum kept it even when she went from a huge house to a little terrace. It's in storage at the moment with most of her home's contents. It's going to be costly to have it all shipped from the uk to the usa and I keep changing my mind. Washing machine style!! Thanks for sharing your thought. Jane xx
Well.....My dressing table is in my heart and mind. It's more of a feeling that is with me whether it's here in person or not. So individual though. xx
Thank you so much. George made me smile. The quilt is gorgeous, love the colors.
He makes me smile too. xx
Hello Pene. Hope that you're both well. You always pop up at the right time. Perfect sunday afternoon snuggled on the sofa with my knitting, enjoying a catch up with you.
It was a difficult week here. Our son in law had routine surgery, and
then got an infection that resulted in more surgery. Thankfully, he's now home and recovering.
We've had the little ones here, very quiet today without them.
I'm in awe of your hand piecing, it's going to be a beautiful quilt.
Have a lovely week. Take care. Xx
So pleased your son in law is home now. Mmh quiet is so lovely but on the other hand.... I find hand piecing to be very simple. The way I was taught was straightforward. I think another video might be coming up! Take care. xx
I literally stumbled across your podcast Pene. How lucky was I! Tonight I'm going back to episode 1 to get better acquainted. I too live by the sea in a small rural township. I'm on the East coast of Australia just north of Sydney. 81 yo, a knitter for 78 years, crocheter, sewer, embroiderer, cross stitcher. Currently knitting a scrappy 8ply lap rug for my local care facility and a 1/12th C2C double bedspread in lace weight. Judy, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
How wonderful we have found each other Judith. I can crochet but my hands don't like it and so I don't! However if you go back to episode one you will see my cross stitching, embroidery, quilting and knitting. We share a lot! Thanks for getting in touch all the way from Nelson Bay xx
Good evening, beautiful cardigan you are wearing. Love the colors. Pete’s doing quite well it seems. Keeping busy helps us so much. Keeping hands and minds busy. The quilt center is stunning.
John Arbon wool and the expensive Spin Cycle. My opinions on the wool will be coming up soon 😂 Pete is doing excellently I'm pleased to say. I too love how the quilt is working up. See you soon. xx
I can't believe where the time has gone Pene. I often think about your lovely mum ❤ Personally, I like to hear your opinion 😁😘
Thanks Dawn and I've bought the shoes you showed for your mouse. Couldn't resist! xx
Thank you for a new episode of life with Pene. I'm enjoying your story, you write well. I love the centre panel of the new quilt, very pretty fabrics.
I'm loving the quilt too. Thanks for joining me. xx
I’m with you on hand sewing I find it very relaxing. Thanks for another great video 😊
Thanks Carol, we'll relax together! xx
Sat in the warm on a blustery Sunday afternoon watching you…what could be better?!! I met Nellie, from this years ‘Bake-Off’ in Aldi recently! She’s as lovely and bubbly as she was on the programme. We told her we were rooting for her to win!! Xx
How lovely you met Nellie, what fun. It's blowing a 50mph gale here and is freezing and pouring with rain and also forecast for tomorrow. Can't wait for spring. Thanks for joining me again. xx
You are a very welcome breath of fresh air. It seems ages since your last video. Though it has only been a week and a half, things have been rough and embarrassing over here and washing machine head abounds. Your chat does feel as if you are in the room and is delightful. My first camp experience was when I was 9 and was encouraged to attend scout camp. I, too,thought it was awful, but your tale made me realize how very fortunate I was. Mine was 1 week in raised tents with cots and flush toilets a short walk away. Still much too rough for me and I was very homesick. I am sure I would have been deeply traumatized by your experience! The end video was so beautiful. Your corner of the world is just wonderful! Will be watching your sock method as I finally finish my first sweater. I am on the second arm and will then be done. Thank you so much for your warm presence in this world. Marcia
Well that's not camping, raised cots and flush toilets 😂 But I too felt that homesickness so badly. I think it's called a sleeve in the knitting world 😂. Oh sorry Marcia, my way of giving you a hug. xx
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Thank you for your video. Was wondering if can get a list of the ingredients for the fruit cake? What is black Treo?
Hi, I have just written the ingredients in the description box for the video, sorry it would have been better to do that sooner. Black treacle, do you have that?
Thank you so much. Anxious to try it.
I really enjoy your videos, your knitting is gorgeous and so is your quilting. Love your memories and I really laugh when you read your friend’s poems she really have a great sense of humor 😂. I just finished watching your video today and I just love George singing , I was really impressed with the song he chose, it’s funny because that song is one of my favorites too, my granddaughter loves to sing it too. Did you have a chance to see that songs video? I hope you do. Much love from Orchard Park, N.Y. USA
How lovely we are singing in unison!!
Another lovely visit with you, Pene! Thank you. Going to watch your sock video next as I need inspiration to finish two pair of socks that have been on the go for over a year, sidelined for a handquilting project. Enjoy your day!
They won't take long and you will feel so good when they're done! Have a good day too. xx
The quilt is going to look lovely, the William or May Morris fabrics are such pretty colours. Don't know about collywobbles but things often give me the 'heebie-jebbies' 😂 See you next time xx
That's it heebie jebbies, you know how we feel!
@@penelopeschinwag googled them both have similar meanings, probably depends on which part of the country we grew up in 😊x
to be truthful I thought my dad had made it up! Funny to think it's a real saying!
My Mom died the same day my daughter gave birth to her son. My Mom was at the hospital for the birth then that afternoon she was watching her afternoon Television programs & past away taking a nape. My granddaughter (3) who I was taking care of as her Mom had given birth, found my Mom passed away in her chair, that was 25 years ago & you never forget that sad & happy day. Enjoy your podcast & have subscribe. Thank you a 83 year old knitter & quilter living in the San Francisco Bay Area CA USA
How lovely we have found each other. My mum was on my early episodes and told her history of living through the war in London and her childhood. You may be interested. I hope you were safe through the recent fires. What memories you have too. xx
What a lovely catch up for a Sunday evening.Oh goodness I also hate camping and couldn’t have stood being away from my family for two weeks.”Air buyer”made me laugh …my five year old grandson thinks Marks and Spencer’s is called Marks and Spensive and of course it will also be called that by the rest of the family from now on 😂 Thankyou so much for your lovely podcast as always.
Marks and Spensive - great isn't it. xx
The William Morris fabric is so pretty! That block is stunning. Hand stitching sounds so daunting to me, I tip my hat to you for doing it. As I am watching, I am sewing my quilt top together and hope to have the top done this week. (Obviously using my sewing machine😏).
My neighbor has volunteered to show me how to knit socks, so I will.have to take her up on that. I don't knit so it will he a beginner lesson, starting with knitting a hat in the round and progressing to the sock😉.
Thanks for sharing. We used to go camping all the time, me and my hubby and then our son. Until my back protested once too often. Now we live in the woods so we don't need to camp out.
See you next time🤗
Well, I was asked how I knit my socks and finally plucked up the courage to film it! Of course now I have been asked how to piece the quilt and I probably will do a short video on it. For me simple, getting all those points to match up on the machine, difficult! Well done on your quilt. I'm musing over the pattern for my panel one as I make this one. I can't believe I said I wasn't going to make any more a few months ago! 😂
Good idea for the hat first, no picking up of the stitches and I do think a 2.25 needle which is a 1 US is essential for a good finish. Start learning on a bigger needle.
Probably your experience of camping where you live is different to a blank field in Wales, cold and rainy. And so young to be on my own and being without basics. Anyhow I survived! I can't imagine what it is like living in the woods. Truly amazing. Living in the built up area of the SE of England is completely different. Take care and enjoy your quilting. xx
I love watching how to videos as I can stop and replay bits. I can't tell you how many times I watched Arne and Carlos show me how to purl.I figure if my neighbor can get me going, I can fine tune my skills by watching videos like yours. You never know what tips you might pick up. Thanks for putting out a how to!
Well now there's a washing machine head conversation. If you watch Arne and Carlos and then me you will become confused and if your friend is going to teach you then the question is what method does she use. You see there is the English way of knitting and then there is the continental. Arne and Carlos knit very differently to me. I purl in a different way. First thing then - English or Continental, that is the question!
Oh my gosh! The camping must have scarred you for life! I think I camped one weekend when I was maybe 12 and in Girl Scouts. I never did it again and I am 71! I agree...my own bed or a very clean hotel. I laugh when people around here say they are going camping because they almost all mean they are going in their campers which are as nice as their homes. The first time I heard about a palais was on an episode of Dad's Army (I adore that series!). I had never heard that term before. It's no wonder you did not notice the new decorating in your room in your great relief to be home. The fruitcake looks delicious. I've never made one. And little George is a wonder with his big singing voice. The neighbor's horses and donkeys and all are so cute but oh, the mud! We are still as dry as a desert here. Looking forward to your next episode! All the best.
It's still raining here and blowy. Ooh looking forward to the spring. Being dry as a desert can be just as bad though! Take care Kristin, xx
I couldn't agree with you more about camping. No loo for two weeks.
I hate camping too. I was forced to go to camp. Out in a paddock with cow poop and mozzies. Wet grounds and the toilet situation. I still hate the thought of camping, showers in the trees and rain. So nice to see you Pen xx
That sounds dreadful Barbara - cow poop and mozzies. Better at home!
Hi Penelope - what a wonderful chin-wag . I thoroughly enjoyed all of it. ❤ I’m off to watch your sock video and looking forward to finding some new ideas. Seeing your quilt makes me think I’d like to give that a try 🤔 Take care Kathy
Do you mean the kit or just quilting. If it's the kit let me know because I have found two errors so far in the instructions. xx
Greetings from the cold Treasure Coast of Florida. Nice to see you.
You Too Beverly, it's freezing today and blowing a gale. Oh well, by the fire sewing. xx
Love this Penny, enjoyed this so much! I knit socks too!
Thanks Sheryl, so many different ways of knitting socks but so satisfying. xx
Enjoy your videos very much with your chats, baking, crafts, life stories and your gorgeous great grandchildren. Love your Tranquility quilt. Great choice of fabrics! Who wrote the pattern? I attempted to look for it but did not find the same pattern. I would love to make one. Thanks!
I bought the kit (which is unusual for me) as I wanted the right amount of fabric for the pattern. The kit came from The Cotton Patch, but so far I have two big mistakes in the pattern which I am rectifying. I will let them know as well. Thanks for joining me and sharing your lovely comment. xx
@penelopeschinwag thank you so much. I will look it up. I've bought patterns with errors in them. Frustrating!
Penne, who is your friend who makes the elephant in episode 80? I was hoping I could order a couple from her❤️
I have a chat with Heather in episode 130 should you want to 'meet' her. She is Bumble Cat Crafts on Instagram. Any problems getting in touch please let me know. xx
@ Thanks so much Pene. Will get in touch with her❤️
Great video thank you. How do you hand sew without the templates kept on the fabric? I find the fabric flimsy and harder to control without hand sewing it around the template first like you would in epp. I hope that makes sense? It may just be easier for you that way but just wondered if you had any tips on how to hand sew without the sturdiness of the templates. Thanks.
Would you like me to film a short part for next time?
@penelopeschinwag thank you that would be very helpful, but only if you have enough time.
I really like that expression.. ...."quicker than you can say Jack Robinson .". This expression originated in the 1700s, but the identity of Jack Robinson has been lost. Grose's Classical Dictionary (1785) said he was a man who paid such brief visits to acquaintances that there was scarcely time to announce his arrival before he had departed.
Would love you to do a wee 'how this phrase originated' section 😊!!
Moyra x
That's interesting, did I say it? 😂. Another section, I'll see what I can find. xx If you have any suggestions?
Oh Thank you Penny. I'm smiling now and I haven't felt like that for much of today, a long day a grey wet and cold day. Sing something simple.....on Sunday evenings ....do you recall Wilfred Pickles, Charlie Chester and perhaps Semprini with his rather flamboyant piano playing?
I to went away with a church group at about the same age and have very negative memories, we were lucky enough to stay in a school, but we slept in the classrooms. no curtains at the windows with houses overlooking !!!!!!Awful.... no privacy., and the bathrooms well 6 baths side by side in the same room. I still go cold thinking about it and there was no choice you had to have a bath or be in trouble and I was an obedient girl, not a goody two shoes but you didn't question grown-ups. but taking your clothes off in front of others , no no no. Other girls thought it great fun, had a super time. I thought I must be odd. but I really hated it all.
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I recall them all Ruth! What we went through eh. I'll come to the part in my story where we played tennis in the local park (for school) and had to change into our kit on the courts! Like you I wasn't a goody two shoes but you really had no voice back then. My feelings of being odd were confusing to me but hey ho we both understand it now. xx (would you mind if I referred to your comment in my next video?)
Not at all. It is quite simple really it feels as though we are all friends having a chat and remembering, even though we have never met. Xxx