Dear Pene, I hope you don't stop vlogging, Unless you need the space, Believe me when I tell you We'd miss your cheery face. Your 'makes' are simply awesome, All made right from the heart Your quilts are things of beauty And your knits are works of art. We've got to know both you and Pete, & all your family too, Your vlogs😮 would be so very missed, But you must do whats right for you😊 Xx
Hi my friend I love your stories it’s very relaxing to me to listen while I stitch away on a project. Really love your music it’s so relaxing and whimsical, that’s me very child like. Thank you for spending your time telling us so many things it’s just wonderful. Take care of your self, also your husband is a real dear. Your friend Linda Wilde ❤🥰👍🏻
I hope you never stop doing your chinwags. I have been watching and barracking for you from your first episode, and can truthfully say in many little ways you have enriched my life with your talents and life experiences . This vlog I particularly enjoyed Pete’s and your memory of his good Dad. What a lovely memory. Your fair isle knitting is beautiful and with or without sleeves it will be lovely.😊
Hello Pene! Please please please please PLEASE don't stop Chinwag! If there was just one podcast I could watch, it would be yours. You are talented, artistic, intelligent, interesting, and fun. My life is better for having found you. You've introduced books, knit patterns, quilting fabrics, stitching podcasts and myriad interesting facts into my life. I do a happy dance when your episodes appear (truly!), and my husband and grandson both want to join in watching you, Pete, and the rest of those in your life. I always want to comment after each podcast, but don't want to toss too many "marshmallows" lest you don't believe me!😉 Regarding your question of sleeves/no sleeves, your sweater would be lovely either way. In some ways, it would be more versatile with short sleeves and perhaps wearable through more seasons. Yet the detail on the longer sleeves would be so pretty, and elevate the sweater to a different level. The fabric looks so lovely, soft and drapey! Well done on the colorwork. It looks perfect on screen. Okay. Enough marshmallows, again! Will continue through your earlier episodes as we await your next one. Happy summer to you and yours. Ronna (One more marshmallow....I truly look at the world around me with a different lens because of you. You have shown us the beauty in plants and creatures, nature and people. Thank you.)
OK Ronna, message taken xx. btw Marshamallows are insincere comments in TA and I know your comments are real and genuine so keep them coming, get it all off your chest! Your comment has meant the world to me. xx
Hello Pene, really enjoyed your video. Never be in doubt that people want to watch your blogs, its like a friend popping by for a chat. You never know when they will turn up, but you are so pleased to see them. I love hearing about your childhood and it brought back memories of washday when I was small. Mum had a boiler and all whites had to be boiled, as well as my younger sisters nappies. Dangerous places these wash houses, but we helped when we could. Happy days. Pene, you have taught me such a lot while you were quilting, knitting, sewing and how to make a macaron. I even told Tilley she wouldn't exist if it wasn't for you. I've learnt such wonderful fascinating facts, and marvelled at your garden. Petes disc choices are favourites from the past, and stir delightful memories. A big thank you Pene for all the effort you put in to make these friendly, delightful videos. I really do appreciate it, and I do hope you carry on, even if you take longer between blogs. Take care and happy crafting.
Of course I have to keep going if not for the viewers but for Tilley - she owes her existence to my crowd. So pleased your memories are tweaked as well. xx
Such a lovely catch up Penelope. I do think you should continue with the pretty sleeves on your jumper. Perfect for next winter. I so enjoy your story. You remember such little things that I am sure I have forgotten. Take care xx
Oh Pene, those poems where brilliant. I've been here right from the beginning and remember it so well. Your story brought back lots of memories for me, my uniform was brown and gold too. I went to boarding school in Folkestone but don't have half the memories you do. Thank you so much, and keep going we all love your chinwags 🥰
I enjoyed hearing the poems. Heather knows you so well. And your story was fun to hear. Eight conker trees! That's alot of nuts. The jumper looks beautiful! I knew that colorful skein was really going to be fantastic as the colorwork. I would do the sleeves, but then I live where it gets very cold so I need them. Thanks for sharing! I am always so delighted to listen and watch your videos. Although I have to remember to spend the time watching and not trying to sew at the same time as I sometimes miss what you show🙄. Take care and see you next time🤗
You're right it appears Heather does know me so well! I didn't know what to do with all the nuts! Yes, the sleeves are going to be done, it needs them. Take care and enjoy the warmer weather. I expect all your little chicks are grown now. xx
Hello Penny, this was such a lovely episode I both laughed and cried, because of the funny story of you getting lost from each other ,and Pete telling about his dad singing “you were meant for me”,that was something for me to remember, that song. Pete’s dad must have been a wonderful man, not being embarrassed about singing that song to his little boy. That to me, was just a lovely thing to do. You both have had a lovely childhood, and remember all those great times. Thank you for sharing these stories. Best wishes Pamela Hall
You remember that don't you - the day we lost each other crossing the road! You're right about not being embarrassed. Peter was so surprised he was probably seven or eight. We both did have a lovely early start in life. xx
Oh Penny I can't wait for each episode. I try to stay current on news all the awful news that kills one's heart and then....the sun comes out again cause Penelope's Chinwag is here to show that there is still a lovely world here too. Please keep on if you can.
Love your videos. I’m from America and I like to hear you speak and love the phrases you use. I also wear a Sea Salt dress that is like your’s. I feel very British. You and Pete are charming and remind me of things that should be and often are not. Keep up the Chinwag, it’s very healthy for us Americans to hear.
Oh please don’t give up making your delightful videos, they make my day, it’s like having a cup of tea and chatting to an old friend. As for Pete popping in to tell you about his raspberries and blocked pipe, don’t stop him, it makes it so natural and we all love Pete too x
Oh Pene I always enjoy your videos! I’m so glad I found your channel a few months ago & have gone back and watched most of the old ones! Your sweater is lovely, I can’t wait to see it finished. Take care of yourself!❤
Hi Pene. It always makes my day when chinwag pops up. Love all your mousie makes. Your jumper is beautiful, too. The yarn for your friends' shawl is very pretty. I've got 2 shawls on the go. One is crochet and yak silk. The other is knitted and merino silk. Both are working up beautifully. Hope your both ok. Xx
I must have a look at your merino silk, it is lovely for the hands to work with. shawls are lovely to make I think and thanks for the appreciation. I love it when I see angelaholcroft pop up and marvel at your loyalty!
Lovely episode. Cant wait for the next so will have to watch this one again. The poems and stories are so funny and real. How lovely to hear about Pete’s dad. Thank you for being a wonderful friend.
Dear Pene, I can only speak for myself, but what you consider your everyday life, is in fact super uplifting! To see you living your life to the full, delighting in your crafts and your wonderful family is putting more value into the world than you may ever truly appreciate! I can understand your feelings though as I always wonder what on earth I am doing too. It takes courage to have what can feel like a one way conversation into the ether, unsure if anyone will want to hear it. I’m so glad you do though and here’s to many more chinwags! Xx
I'm sooooo glad that you do podcasts!! ❤ I enjoy listening to you, and Pete, very much!! Your embroidery, quilting, and knitting are exquisite!!! 😍 Just remember that you bring sooooo much joy to so many people just by being you!! I love the poems Heather wrote for you! Take care and happy crafting!!
Hi Peni So nice to see you, you make me smile x I love yr jumper its so pretty and of course your Mousymakes lol. Your story brought back happy memories of my infant school. Sending love to you and Pete xx Mandy
Loved todays vlog Pen….well I love them all but the poems today were just delightful.….Mainly because I love to write poetry too, although havent done any recently. You should never have doubted yourself as your vlogs are always so interesting. Your ‘story’ brought back so many memories for me too….my mum washing and putting the sheets through the mangle…(not sure if that’s the right spelling), but I too, never wanted to go back to school after dinner time…wishing I could stay very close to her. Your new sweater is just gorgeous, the colour work so neat. Thanks again for a really enjoyable vlog…take care x x x 🥰
Hello penny, you are a lovely person to listen too., and I just relax listening to you and Pete, I have learnt some new skills from you too. I like many of us who don’t have a huge circle of friends really appreciate the time you take to do these vlogs. Don’t worry if you can’t post one all the time, it must be difficult, so we will take what we can get and enjoy them when you do. Many thanks
Hurrah! It's Chinwag day!!! If someone were to tell me I could subscribe to only one vlog, it would be yours. I arrived here moaning about my self-inflicted back pain, and immediately felt better. The poems and toilet story had me smiling, memories from your childhood and Pete's warmed my heart, and your gorgeous new sweater had me picking up my latest sock project. Words cannot express how much your work in putting all that together is appreciated!!! ❤
I’m a similar age to you Penelope & absolutely love your videos. Do hope you decide to keep doing them but only if they don’t become a chore. In life we all have enough chores to so not much fun adding another to the list. Your craft work including your photography & videoing is amazing. Also enjoy seeing Pete & glimpses of your friends & family. Take care. Dianne 🧶
Hi Diane, yes just hit a pebble in the road of self confidence and I'm up and running again due to your lovely comments (for three years, no less). Hope all is well with you. xx
We love seeing you Penny your a friend to each one of us please carryon we would miss you, your inspiring and we enjoy Petes appearances too also the fascinating facts thank you.xx
Hi Pene, I hope you can keep going with your vlogs, I very much love watching everything you do. You are an inspiration and bring so much joy! Thank you 😊
“Hooray, it’s Chinwag day!” That is exactly how I feel when I see each episode appear. It reminds me of the feeling of discovering a letter in the mailbox (back when that was done more often) and knowing a friend sat down and took the time to write and catch me up on events and share some thoughts. Don’t worry about the exact day you upload the next episode. I’ll be so happy to see it appear and know that you took the time to catch us up and share more interesting thoughts. Like letters from a friend, your videos are always welcomed and enjoyed every time they appear! Someone asked if you were on Ravelry. If you ever consider it, we could have a “Chinwag” group and share pictures of our projects. Your knitting is beautiful and the sweater (you would say “jumper”) you showed today has such perfectly stitched color work (colour work). It’s also fun to see your socks, scarves and animals - everything you knit! Ravelry is a great source of patterns (to purchase digitally or even free). It is a way to see result pictures of those patterns knitted - how it was knitted by others and what yarns were used. It can be like a journal to keep up with projects and all the details of the yarn and needles and any changes made to the patterns. You can be a very private member and not share information to reveal who you are or even reply to messages. It’s just a personal choice. By the way, I enjoyed knitting the helical socks so much that I made a second pair. Thank you for this episode! Your time, thoughtfulness and talent in putting each episode together has brought much joy and I appreciate each time we hear from our friend, Pene!
You are a remarkable lady, I love watching your vlogs, in fact if the house next door goes up for sale please let me know, I’d love to be your neighbour x
Such precious memories! Our next door neighbour had an outside toilet with a wooden plank to sit on. We were posh & had an outside toilet with a wooden seat ! Dad used to light a paraffin lamp in there to stop the water freezing in winter. It was a terrifying run in the night if needed. Now I have 4 inside toilets in my house, how times change !! Sorry Pene, but you have not pronounced your phonics correctly. Not your intention I know , perhaps it was the way we were taught !
Oh nothing to forgive I just didn't quite understand what it meant. Thinking, was it a, short A and b said with lips and not A B C. Mmh interesting. Thats the way I was taught ABC not abc. If you understand me!
What beautiful poetry, some of it resonated with me, I always doubt myself and never know if anything I make is good enough! Luckily I too have a best friend who supports me alot. Your memories and Petes were so good to hear. I remember helping in the wash house helping put sheets through the huge rollers, we also had our baths there. At the moment I am making a small quilt using scraps and some embroidered images for my grand daughter. Also love the smell of Meadosweet. Those gulls can be determined.😅
Thank you Penny. I hope you will be back in two,not three weeks. I am recovering from my latest cancer treatment and your stories cheer me up very much. All of your crafts are beautiful. I enjoy Pete’s reminiscing too. Please keep making episodes. Thanks again you really help me,I have never missed one.
Well, keep your eye open, I don't think it will be as long as that! I'm so privileged to help you keep your spirits up and well done for making it to 116! Meant so much to me too. xx
So much content Penne I feel like I’m dropping in on family and having a catch up. You and Pete are looking relaxed and enjoying yourselves, love the chats with him on desert island discs. Your friends are fortunate to have you as a much loved friend. Your jumper your knitting is beautiful and I say ‘go with the sleeves’, if you change your mind you can always change them. Loved the poem❤ take care both
Your lovely chinwag today has prompted childhood memories of my own - of my Dad singing to me (“These boots were made for walking…”) and of the large, cold room, in my childhood home, that contained only an old-fashioned toilet and a cupboard under the stone sink that was thick with cobwebs! 😂 Isn’t it funny how these memories pop up when we least expect them?! I thoroughly enjoyed your look back, thank you Pene.
G’day Penne, you’re an absolute soothing joy, you always make me smile & sometimes I burst into laughter when you do. Bless Heather’s poetry gifts just love them. Please don’t stop❣️🇦🇺
I have loved having you to watch, your mother, what a true lady.Petes sense of humour and your true zest for life.I nearly laid an egg when you watched my silly channel.I feel oh no I feel like never putting anything up, but then I love to share.xx🐝🐝🐝
Pene, I haven’t watched it all yet - I had to stop and with love tell you of my warm and happy tears. Heather is a wonderful wordsmith. She made me laugh and cry. You, your words, your wisdom, your heart, you and Pete - make a lie of the world at large, which seems cruel and uncaring and horrid. But the world can’t be all that bad with people such as yourselves, Heather, Helen of Mousiemakes podcast - you are simple lovely Pene ❤️
Nearly laid an egg! Your sense of humour keeps me going. The one about the boyfriends the other day was priceless. Pete and I are still laughing! It's tricky isn't it but hey ho I'm back on track.
I have just found your youtube i love hearing you read it reminded me so much of my mum who used to read to me every day even when i was grown up i hope you do more thank you x
What a lovely memory for you Carol. My dad read to me from when I was quite small. He loved poetry. I shall carry on, I was just feeling like I needed to take a breath, and I have. You may like to catch up as it's a bit of a story. The episodes are in a playlist. xx
I adore watching your videos and would be sad if you stopped. I do feel the same way about recording my videos. I have been doing them for 4 years. I don’t have many followers but I enjoy recording for my mom who will be 99 in November!! The toilet you described is similar to what we call outhouses😂 fun memories!! Thank you for sharing ❤
I was given such good advice from Anita of Gaga Knits. at the beginning she said it's not about subscribers it's about the joy people have in viewing and doing your videos for your mum makes it all worthwhile.
Hi Penny. I’m a relatively new subscriber, having been sent over to your podcast by Helen of Mousie Makes Podcast. I’ve enjoyed each and every episode I’ve watched, still catching up on previous ones, and really appreciate all of your efforts in making these videos. I can’t even begin to imagine how many hours go into it. You and I are the same vintage, and have had similar life paths but I grew up and still live in California. Im always interested in what you’ve been up to and am also thrilled to see that your husband has continued to improve these past months. If you are able to continue with these episodes, I know that I’ll appreciate and enjoy them. However, it’s up to you to decide what you feel you’re up for. Take care and thanks again for so many hours of companionship and shared interests. Take care.
Well, thanks so much for watching and I'm so pleased you enjoy what I do. I will carry on but have decided if I need a break or can't manage an episode then that's ok and so saying 'look out for me' seems to have done the trick for me. See you soon. xx
Having recently found you I want you to carry on vlogging but I do realise that there is a lot of work involved with the filming etc & thinking of content so when the time comes that this has to end, then you should ! The jumper you are knitting, & it should be a full jumper I think, is lovely.
Hello Penny thankyou for your lovely chats. You showed a beautiful shawl that you said you may knit up using the lovely yarn your friend bought. Can you please let us know what the pattern is ,it looks gorgeous and I would love to have a go at it. Thanks Sue. Please keep going, have only recently found you
Dear Pene,
I hope you don't stop vlogging,
Unless you need the space,
Believe me when I tell you
We'd miss your cheery face.
Your 'makes' are simply awesome,
All made right from the heart
Your quilts are things of beauty
And your knits are works of art.
We've got to know both you and Pete,
& all your family too,
Your vlogs😮 would be so very missed,
But you must do whats right for you😊
Xx
Wonderful, keep your eye out for the next video Jane. xx
Hi my friend I love your stories it’s very relaxing to me to listen while I stitch away on a project. Really love your music it’s so relaxing and whimsical, that’s me very child like. Thank you for spending your time telling us so many things it’s just wonderful. Take care of your self, also your husband is a real dear. Your friend Linda Wilde ❤🥰👍🏻
Thank you.
I hope you never stop doing your chinwags. I have been watching and barracking for you from your first episode, and can truthfully say in many little ways you have enriched my life with your talents and life experiences . This vlog I particularly enjoyed Pete’s and your memory of his good Dad. What a lovely memory. Your fair isle knitting is beautiful and with or without sleeves it will be lovely.😊
Barracking! Super! Sleeves it is btw. xx
Hello Pene! Please please please please PLEASE don't stop Chinwag! If there was just one podcast I could watch, it would be yours. You are talented, artistic, intelligent, interesting, and fun. My life is better for having found you. You've introduced books, knit patterns, quilting fabrics, stitching podcasts and myriad interesting facts into my life. I do a happy dance when your episodes appear (truly!), and my husband and grandson both want to join in watching you, Pete, and the rest of those in your life. I always want to comment after each podcast, but don't want to toss too many "marshmallows" lest you don't believe me!😉 Regarding your question of sleeves/no sleeves, your sweater would be lovely either way. In some ways, it would be more versatile with short sleeves and perhaps wearable through more seasons. Yet the detail on the longer sleeves would be so pretty, and elevate the sweater to a different level. The fabric looks so lovely, soft and drapey! Well done on the colorwork. It looks perfect on screen. Okay. Enough marshmallows, again! Will continue through your earlier episodes as we await your next one. Happy summer to you and yours. Ronna (One more marshmallow....I truly look at the world around me with a different lens because of you. You have shown us the beauty in plants and creatures, nature and people. Thank you.)
OK Ronna, message taken xx. btw Marshamallows are insincere comments in TA and I know your comments are real and genuine so keep them coming, get it all off your chest! Your comment has meant the world to me. xx
Hello Pene, really enjoyed your video. Never be in doubt that people want to watch your blogs, its like a friend popping by for a chat. You never know when they will turn up, but you are so pleased to see them. I love hearing about your childhood and it brought back memories of washday when I was small. Mum had a boiler and all whites had to be boiled, as well as my younger sisters nappies. Dangerous places these wash houses, but we helped when we could. Happy days. Pene, you have taught me such a lot while you were quilting, knitting, sewing and how to make a macaron. I even told Tilley she wouldn't exist if it wasn't for you. I've learnt such wonderful fascinating facts, and marvelled at your garden. Petes disc choices are favourites from the past, and stir delightful memories. A big thank you Pene for all the effort you put in to make these friendly, delightful videos. I really do appreciate it, and I do hope you carry on, even if you take longer between blogs. Take care and happy crafting.
Of course I have to keep going if not for the viewers but for Tilley - she owes her existence to my crowd. So pleased your memories are tweaked as well. xx
Such a lovely catch up Penelope. I do think you should continue with the pretty sleeves on your jumper. Perfect for next winter. I so enjoy your story. You remember such little things that I am sure I have forgotten. Take care xx
I am, thanks for the encouragement, I think the sleeves will set it all off. Thanks for enjoying the story, helps me to carry on. xx
‘Oh, lovely, a chinwag’ ! I so love it when one of your chinwags arrives! Thank you! ❤
Thank you Pauline. xx
Oh Pene, those poems where brilliant. I've been here right from the beginning and remember it so well. Your story brought back lots of memories for me, my uniform was brown and gold too. I went to boarding school in Folkestone but don't have half the memories you do. Thank you so much, and keep going we all love your chinwags 🥰
You have been here since the beginning Sandra and much appreciated it is too. xx
I enjoyed hearing the poems. Heather knows you so well. And your story was fun to hear. Eight conker trees! That's alot of nuts.
The jumper looks beautiful! I knew that colorful skein was really going to be fantastic as the colorwork. I would do the sleeves, but then I live where it gets very cold so I need them.
Thanks for sharing! I am always so delighted to listen and watch your videos. Although I have to remember to spend the time watching and not trying to sew at the same time as I sometimes miss what you show🙄.
Take care and see you next time🤗
You're right it appears Heather does know me so well! I didn't know what to do with all the nuts! Yes, the sleeves are going to be done, it needs them. Take care and enjoy the warmer weather. I expect all your little chicks are grown now. xx
Hello Penny, this was such a lovely episode I both laughed and cried, because of the funny story of you getting lost from each other ,and Pete telling about his dad singing “you were meant for me”,that was something for me to remember, that song. Pete’s dad must have been a wonderful man, not being embarrassed about singing that song to his little boy. That to me, was just a lovely thing to do. You both have had a lovely childhood, and remember all those great times. Thank you for sharing these stories. Best wishes Pamela Hall
You remember that don't you - the day we lost each other crossing the road! You're right about not being embarrassed. Peter was so surprised he was probably seven or eight. We both did have a lovely early start in life. xx
Oh Penny I can't wait for each episode. I try to stay current on news all the awful news that kills one's heart and then....the sun comes out again cause Penelope's Chinwag is here to show that there is still a lovely world here too. Please keep on if you can.
I will, thanks and the sun will be out again sooner than you think. xx
Love your videos. I’m from America and I like to hear you speak and love the phrases you use. I also wear a Sea Salt dress that is like your’s. I feel very British. You and Pete are charming and remind me of things that should be and often are not. Keep up the Chinwag, it’s very healthy for us Americans to hear.
Ooh we're twins and didn't know it! I will keep up the Chinwags and thanks for the appreciation. xx
Oh please don’t give up making your delightful videos, they make my day, it’s like having a cup of tea and chatting to an old friend. As for Pete popping in to tell you about his raspberries and blocked pipe, don’t stop him, it makes it so natural and we all love Pete too x
Will do! xx
Oh Pene I always enjoy your videos! I’m so glad I found your channel a few months ago & have gone back and watched most of the old ones! Your sweater is lovely, I can’t wait to see it finished. Take care of yourself!❤
Take care of yourself too and many thanks. xx
Hi Pene. It always makes my day when chinwag pops up. Love all your mousie makes. Your jumper is beautiful, too. The yarn for your friends' shawl is very pretty. I've got 2 shawls on the go. One is crochet and yak silk. The other is knitted and merino silk. Both are working up beautifully.
Hope your both ok. Xx
I must have a look at your merino silk, it is lovely for the hands to work with. shawls are lovely to make I think and thanks for the appreciation. I love it when I see angelaholcroft pop up and marvel at your loyalty!
Lovely episode. Cant wait for the next so will have to watch this one again. The poems and stories are so funny and real. How lovely to hear about Pete’s dad. Thank you for being a wonderful friend.
And you too Frances. xx
Dear Pene, I can only speak for myself, but what you consider your everyday life, is in fact super uplifting! To see you living your life to the full, delighting in your crafts and your wonderful family is putting more value into the world than you may ever truly appreciate! I can understand your feelings though as I always wonder what on earth I am doing too. It takes courage to have what can feel like a one way conversation into the ether, unsure if anyone will want to hear it. I’m so glad you do though and here’s to many more chinwags! Xx
Thanks, wonderful heartfelt words which will keep me going. xx
I'm sooooo glad that you do podcasts!! ❤ I enjoy listening to you, and Pete, very much!! Your embroidery, quilting, and knitting are exquisite!!! 😍 Just remember that you bring sooooo much joy to so many people just by being you!! I love the poems Heather wrote for you! Take care and happy crafting!!
I will remember! Have passed on your love to Heather. xx
Hi Peni So nice to see you, you make me smile x I love yr jumper its so pretty and of course your Mousymakes lol. Your story brought back happy memories of my infant school. Sending love to you and Pete xx Mandy
So pleased your memories were relived, one thought leads to another I find. Love to you too Mandy. xx
Loved todays vlog Pen….well I love them all but the poems today were just delightful.….Mainly because I love to write poetry too, although havent done any recently. You should never have doubted yourself as your vlogs are always so interesting. Your ‘story’ brought back so many memories for me too….my mum washing and putting the sheets through the mangle…(not sure if that’s the right spelling), but I too, never wanted to go back to school after dinner time…wishing I could stay very close to her. Your new sweater is just gorgeous, the colour work so neat. Thanks again for a really enjoyable vlog…take care x x x 🥰
Thanks Elaine, so lovely to share your memories too. xx
Hello penny, you are a lovely person to listen too., and I just relax listening to you and Pete, I have learnt some new skills from you too. I like many of us who don’t have a huge circle of friends really appreciate the time you take to do these vlogs. Don’t worry if you can’t post one all the time, it must be difficult, so we will take what we can get and enjoy them when you do. Many thanks
thanks so much Jackie, I hit a bit of a bump looking back but I'm fine again now and looking forward. xx
Hurrah! It's Chinwag day!!! If someone were to tell me I could subscribe to only one vlog, it would be yours. I arrived here moaning about my self-inflicted back pain, and immediately felt better. The poems and toilet story had me smiling, memories from your childhood and Pete's warmed my heart, and your gorgeous new sweater had me picking up my latest sock project. Words cannot express how much your work in putting all that together is appreciated!!! ❤
You are very generous with your lovely kind words, and happy the socks had some time spent on them. I'm back on track!
I’m a similar age to you Penelope & absolutely love your videos. Do hope you decide to keep doing them but only if they don’t become a chore. In life we all have enough chores to so not much fun adding another to the list. Your craft work including your photography & videoing is amazing. Also enjoy seeing Pete & glimpses of your friends & family. Take care. Dianne 🧶
Hi Diane, yes just hit a pebble in the road of self confidence and I'm up and running again due to your lovely comments (for three years, no less). Hope all is well with you. xx
@@penelopeschinwagyes all is well with us thanks. Glad you’ve only hit a pebble & not descended into a massive pothole!
We love seeing you Penny your a friend to each one of us please carryon we would miss you, your inspiring and we enjoy Petes appearances too also the fascinating facts thank you.xx
thank you Jenny.
Hello Penny, Thank you for another wonderful episode. I enjoyed the reading of the poem. I had a really good laugh. 😆 ❤
Always good to have a laugh.xx
Hi Pene, I hope you can keep going with your vlogs, I very much love watching everything you do. You are an inspiration and bring so much joy! Thank you 😊
Thanks Louisa, yes, I shall carry on, Right from the beginning I've questioned it!
I love everything you post! Thank you! Your chin wags are a wonderful spot of goodness. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! ❤
Thanks Margaret, I do so enjoy chatting to you, it's true. xx
I love the mice they are so sweet. Your show is wonderful I love listening to you and learning from you. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Oh Carol, thanks for joining me on the journey .xx
“Hooray, it’s Chinwag day!” That is exactly how I feel when I see each episode appear. It reminds me of the feeling of discovering a letter in the mailbox (back when that was done more often) and knowing a friend sat down and took the time to write and catch me up on events and share some thoughts. Don’t worry about the exact day you upload the next episode. I’ll be so happy to see it appear and know that you took the time to catch us up and share more interesting thoughts. Like letters from a friend, your videos are always welcomed and enjoyed every time they appear!
Someone asked if you were on Ravelry. If you ever consider it, we could have a “Chinwag” group and share pictures of our projects. Your knitting is beautiful and the sweater (you would say “jumper”) you showed today has such perfectly stitched color work (colour work). It’s also fun to see your socks, scarves and animals - everything you knit! Ravelry is a great source of patterns (to purchase digitally or even free). It is a way to see result pictures of those patterns knitted - how it was knitted by others and what yarns were used. It can be like a journal to keep up with projects and all the details of the yarn and needles and any changes made to the patterns. You can be a very private member and not share information to reveal who you are or even reply to messages. It’s just a personal choice. By the way, I enjoyed knitting the helical socks so much that I made a second pair.
Thank you for this episode! Your time, thoughtfulness and talent in putting each episode together has brought much joy and I appreciate each time we hear from our friend, Pene!
I'm looking forward to the helical socks, I'll get to them soon. Words can't express how much I appreciate your comment. xx
Love the poems and the chinwag!
Thanks so much. xx
Thanks Pene. I enjoy watching and catching up with you.
Thanks Denise. xx
I love your chinwags! Thanks to you and Pete and Heather for the poems
thanks Sheryl, and thanks for the lovely comment. xx
You are a remarkable lady, I love watching your vlogs, in fact if the house next door goes up for sale please let me know, I’d love to be your neighbour x
You'll be the first to know Lorraine, we wouldn't get anything done gassing all the time! xx
Such precious memories! Our next door neighbour had an outside toilet with a wooden plank to sit on. We were posh & had an outside toilet with a wooden seat ! Dad used to light a paraffin lamp in there to stop the water freezing in winter. It was a terrifying run in the night if needed. Now I have 4 inside toilets in my house, how times change !!
Sorry Pene, but you have not pronounced your phonics correctly. Not your intention I know , perhaps it was the way we were taught !
A wooden seat - amazing! Oh the smell of a paraffin lamp! Four inside toilets, how times have changed. Tell me more about the phonics please. xx
Hi Pene, forgive me, as it was not criticism. Many years teaching phonic & language skills. I wish that I had your crafting expertise !
Oh nothing to forgive I just didn't quite understand what it meant. Thinking, was it a, short A and b said with lips and not A B C. Mmh interesting. Thats the way I was taught ABC not abc. If you understand me!
What beautiful poetry, some of it resonated with me, I always doubt myself and never know if anything I make is good enough! Luckily I too have a best friend who supports me alot. Your memories and Petes were so good to hear. I remember helping in the wash house helping put sheets through the huge rollers, we also had our baths there. At the moment I am making a small quilt using scraps and some embroidered images for my grand daughter. Also love the smell of Meadosweet. Those gulls can be determined.😅
How lovely your quilt sounds and will be treasured. Thanks for sharing your memories too. xx
Thank you Penny. I hope you will be back in two,not three weeks. I am recovering from my latest cancer treatment and your stories cheer me up very much. All of your crafts are beautiful. I enjoy Pete’s reminiscing too. Please keep making episodes. Thanks again you really help me,I have never missed one.
Well, keep your eye open, I don't think it will be as long as that! I'm so privileged to help you keep your spirits up and well done for making it to 116! Meant so much to me too. xx
I would miss you very much and your vlogs are very much appreciated. Xx
well thank you. xx
Oh wow, wonderful to see your work and all the fun you have. 🌺
Thanks so much Dale, it was fun!
So much content Penne I feel like I’m dropping in on family and having a catch up. You and Pete are looking relaxed and enjoying yourselves, love the chats with him on desert island discs. Your friends are fortunate to have you as a much loved friend. Your jumper your knitting is beautiful and I say ‘go with the sleeves’, if you change your mind you can always change them. Loved the poem❤ take care both
Yup, sleeves it is Carol!
Your lovely chinwag today has prompted childhood memories of my own - of my Dad singing to me (“These boots were made for walking…”) and of the large, cold room, in my childhood home, that contained only an old-fashioned toilet and a cupboard under the stone sink that was thick with cobwebs! 😂 Isn’t it funny how these memories pop up when we least expect them?! I thoroughly enjoyed your look back, thank you Pene.
Thanks Helen, that cupboard sounds quite scary to a young one!
G’day Penne, you’re an absolute soothing joy, you always make me smile & sometimes I burst into laughter when you do. Bless Heather’s poetry gifts just love them. Please don’t stop❣️🇦🇺
Absolute soothing joy - well, those words of encouragement have done the trick, thanks. xx
I have loved having you to watch, your mother, what a true lady.Petes sense of humour and your true zest for life.I nearly laid an egg when you watched my silly channel.I feel oh no I feel like never putting anything up, but then I love to share.xx🐝🐝🐝
Pene, I haven’t watched it all yet - I had to stop and with love tell you of my warm and happy tears. Heather is a wonderful wordsmith. She made me laugh and cry. You, your words, your wisdom, your heart, you and Pete - make a lie of the world at large, which seems cruel and uncaring and horrid. But the world can’t be all that bad with people such as yourselves, Heather, Helen of Mousiemakes podcast - you are simple lovely Pene ❤️
Nearly laid an egg! Your sense of humour keeps me going. The one about the boyfriends the other day was priceless. Pete and I are still laughing! It's tricky isn't it but hey ho I'm back on track.
Well I'll take that beautiful comment, thanks so very much. xx
Laughter is the best medicine.xxx🐝🐝🐝
well, just marvellous x😍
I have just found your youtube i love hearing you read it reminded me so much of my mum who used to read to me every day even when i was grown up i hope you do more thank you x
What a lovely memory for you Carol. My dad read to me from when I was quite small. He loved poetry. I shall carry on, I was just feeling like I needed to take a breath, and I have. You may like to catch up as it's a bit of a story. The episodes are in a playlist. xx
O Pene the jumper has turned out beautifully and as you said such a pretty pattern ,it would be a pity not to do the sleeves .
Sleeves are being done Gina, you're so right. xx
Hi penny again, had to come on again, and say the vest would look so nice definetly go for that, x
Thanks Pamela, I have decided to knit the sleeves for this one and knit another with the short sleeve. thanks for the suggestion. xx
I adore watching your videos and would be sad if you stopped.
I do feel the same way about recording my videos. I have been doing them for 4 years. I don’t have many followers but I enjoy recording for my mom who will be 99 in November!!
The toilet you described is similar to what we call outhouses😂 fun memories!!
Thank you for sharing ❤
I was given such good advice from Anita of Gaga Knits. at the beginning she said it's not about subscribers it's about the joy people have in viewing and doing your videos for your mum makes it all worthwhile.
@@penelopeschinwag yes my mom is my biggest fan❤️
Your knitting is amazing 🤩
Thanks Paula, much appreciated. xx
Hi Penny. I’m a relatively new subscriber, having been sent over to your podcast by Helen of Mousie Makes Podcast. I’ve enjoyed each and every episode I’ve watched, still catching up on previous ones, and really appreciate all of your efforts in making these videos. I can’t even begin to imagine how many hours go into it. You and I are the same vintage, and have had similar life paths but I grew up and still live in California. Im always interested in what you’ve been up to and am also thrilled to see that your husband has continued to improve these past months. If you are able to continue with these episodes, I know that I’ll appreciate and enjoy them. However, it’s up to you to decide what you feel you’re up for. Take care and thanks again for so many hours of companionship and shared interests. Take care.
Well, thanks so much for watching and I'm so pleased you enjoy what I do. I will carry on but have decided if I need a break or can't manage an episode then that's ok and so saying 'look out for me' seems to have done the trick for me. See you soon. xx
Please carry on as long as you feel you want to. I would miss you very much x
Well, episode 117 is up so its a yes! xx
Please carry on!
Will do, thanks for the encouragement. xx
Having recently found you I want you to carry on vlogging but I do realise that there is a lot of work involved with the filming etc & thinking of content so when the
time comes that this has to end, then you should ! The jumper you are knitting, & it should be a full jumper I think, is lovely.
Yup, full jumper it is and thanks for joining me and the encouragement. xx
Ur jumper is lovely Penny why not do that blond sleeve then do another without sleeves for a change you’re so quick and talented x
Hi Glenda, I totally agree, good idea. Thanks for being there since the beginning. xx
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Thanks Ruth. xx
I'm portuguese, sorry my english! I love your TH-cam channel❤ thank you for your time! Do you have ravelry? I love your sweatter❤
I don't have Ravelry I'm afraid, thanks for joining me. xx
Please Carry on. As long it’s not to much trouble to you. Would hate to cause you a problem
I will, thanks for your well wishes. I seem to get to a point, need reassurance and then I'm off again!
Hello Penny thankyou for your lovely chats. You showed a beautiful shawl that you said you may knit up using the lovely yarn your friend bought. Can you please let us know what the pattern is ,it looks gorgeous and I would love to have a go at it. Thanks Sue. Please keep going, have only recently found you
It is the sunset Skies Shawl by Helen Stewart. It's very simple to knit and looks so effective. I have knitted many for friends and family. xx