Hello Stitchers, I just wanted to pop in and say a HUGE thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments 💜 I’ve been reading them as they come in and I’m feeling so overwhelmed with love and support - I really appreciate your kindness. I’ll be replying to them individually as and when I get a moment but for now I wanted to say thank you - it means such a lot. Jenny xxx
I am a fairly recent online customer of yours. I find you so genuine and an absolute joy to listen to and watch. Your live at 5 is a weekly highlight. You should be very proud of yourself xxx
Wow Jenny, you have poured out your heart. You deserve every success and I've said that to you before. I'm so glad that you are employing staff as it will give you breathing space. Onward and upward...you've earned it because you are building a wonderful business. I started buying from you because I watched a TH-cam video. That was over 3 years ago now. When I look back on my makes probably 80% are made using fabric from your shop, so that's a good recommendation in my book.
Hi Jenny, I’m a fairly new returnee to sewing after many decades and have a lot to learn about modern fabrics and how to deal with them and about all the lovely indi patterns there are out there. I love your Friday fabric chats, your enthusiasm is infectious. I dearly wish I had a business like yours near me especially now you have a studio and I could learn more quickly. Sewing is a lonely hobby. I totally feel your pain having had my own little retail shop which I adored and what you have achieved since last year when I started watching you is amazing. Keep going, nothing worth having comes easy and I wish you every success xx
Hi Maggie, thank you for your lovely comment, it's so appreciated. I'm glad you've got back into sewing, it's such a lovely hobby. Have you any social sewing groups near you? If not there's always TH-cam to connect you to the lovely community isn't there 💜 xxx
Oh Jenny, what a wonderful video. It had me welling up in places. I think you are amazing and so inspiring. Thank you for being so real, honest and true to yourself. I'm sorry you have been having a tough time of it recently, but glad you are through the worst and on the up x
You are among my favourite sewing utube presenters. You have had a busy year, and never showed your struggles. I was amazed at what you took on. Well done. You are doing a great job🙂
You should be very proud! I’m so glad you’ve got some staff starting, that will change your work life balance for the better, and also free you up for all those exciting new business ideas. We’re all cheering you on 🎉
I have literally teared up watching this. Visited your gorgeous shop a couple of weeks ago with three of my sewing buddies (we came round the Bay from Morecambe). You were so welcoming. Your shop is gorgeous and I wish you all the success in the world. You deserve it xxx 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much for your lovely words, it was a pleasure to welcome you all in from Morecambe it was a lovely day! I look forward to seeing you again some time xxx
Wishing you only the best & lovely blessing. You are such a hard working multitasker and you are such a lovely person, it shines through you Jenny ❤️❤️❤️.
Thankyou Jenny for your honesty. I always enjoy watching your TH-cam videos. Congratulations on all that you have achieved and best wishes for the future. You are one remarkable lady. Xx
I would like to add Jenny ,one of the hardest things is keeping yourself motivated especially when you’re on your own. Having the two ladies in to work for you will be such a motivator.☺️x.
Awww Jenny, people buy into you and you are adorable so you'll have success I am sure. Thank you for being to raw and real. Wishing you every success in all you do xxx
Jenny you are an incredible,inspirational woman. So hard to hear that things got so difficult for you earlier this year and so pleased to hear you asked for help as that in itself is not easy to do. We are so fortunate to have you in our lives. Like so many I just wish I lived nearer to you and your shop. I have had to reduce my purchases in the last few months and have avoided watching other businesses showing their fabrics etc but always watch yours as your videos are just so honest and ‘real’. Take care of yourself x
Thank you for being so honest .. so pleased you’re feeling better .. take care of yourself going forward ..it sounds like you have some good support at the moment .. I love your little videos..hopefully your audience and customers will increase.
Amazing video Jenny. Thank you so much for your continued authenticity. I found you during lockdown and loved your quietly inspiring videos then, and your Friday lives now, the work you’ve put in so far has been phenomenal, and your shop and plans for the business are amazing, but please do consider how you can look after yourself in the way you would look after any employee - ie., take regular holidays, and allow yourself days ‘off’ every week - ! I’ve been a sole proprietor, and know that it can be so easy to burn out before you get to your ‘destination’! Good Luck with everything Jenny, Your Sewing Studio is an absolute credit to you both! Susan xx
Hi Susan, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I really do appreciate it. Yes, hoping to get a much better work life balance now that things are settling down (and I'm not spending every waking minute painting!). xxx
So very brave to access therapy- which is not a magic pill and is hard work. Congratulations on coming out the other side of your trauma. I love to see you succeed for all the reasons everyone else has highlighted. Good Luck - you deserve it so much. Keep the faith- your customers are with you - any personal restraint on my part is purely because of my life changes this year ( brilliant in one way in that I have 3 grandchildren in 10 months but devastating as they moved abroad) and how that has affected my finances. People DO like you and your products and when you do alterations your business will be complete😂😂😂🤣. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊 Lynne
Hahaha you were doing great until that last line lynne now permanently barred 🤣 only kidding I really appreciate it. Gosh that must be tough for you being so far apart from family. Sending you so much love xxx
What a lovely video ❤ I ran my own business for a couple of years and it's not always an easy ride. Being on your own and making all the decisions yourself has its ups and downs. I remember hearing a lot of "why don't you do this or that" and thinking how many hours there are in a day...😊
Jenny you are fabulous and I absolutely love your wee shop. You have achieved so much in a short time while juggling home and work life which is really tough. What great plans you have and the business support you have sought shows just how strong and determined you are. Cant wait to see what comes next ❤
Thank you for that Jenny. Deffinitely stronger and I know the future is amazing. Take a break though and take time for yourself - it's probably the hardest thing to do but essential!! It is obvious that you care about your customers and that is, to sewers, very important.
Hi Sally, thank you, I appreciate it. Yes working on getting little snippets of rest where I can! I really do care about my customers you're right, it's just the way I am xxx
Thank you for sharing your insights. It takes bravery and courage which you have in huge volumes. Running a business is so tough, it’s good for us all To share the human nature of being here ❤️ I love watching you and your business x
I just know that you’re going to thrive and succeed. Small steps. Your personality is your business..you’ll be training your new staff and your ethos will be passed onto them. My husband ran his own business for 35 years (until COVID wiped us out overnight) so I know some of the struggles. Tea and a chat definitely helps. ❤
You are a wonders lady inside & out and an amazing business lady. You have commitment & dedication to your dreams that will come true. Looking forward to new purple packages.
Your amazing Jenny. I do know what your going through as I’ve actually been through a very similar journey myself, but you don’t need or want to hear about me. Your doing a fantastic job! Well done, your so engaging as well to listen to. I wish I was nearer, I am in Lancashire. Keep going and pleas accept my love and positivity. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏻💕🥰😘
Hey, thanks so much for taking the time to comment and I'm sorry to hear you've had a struggle too. It's really true that everyone is fighting something isn't it. Sending you lots of love over to Lancs (Mr Stitches is a Lancashire lad!) xxx
Great vlog as always. Love a lady with their heart on their sleeve especially one as amazing as yourself. Just wow what an inspiration you are. I have bought online from you as am too far to attend in person but I am going to make it a mission to visit sometime in the future , in the meantime . I have my weekly fix with live at 5 ❤❤❤❤
Wishing you success with your business, I have only ordered from you recently but will continue to support you in the future and hopefully visit you soon, you are just over an hour away 😀. Sending my best wishes x
Hi Jenny, you are amazing! When you think back to where you started to where you are now, it’s incredible how much you’ve done & continue to do. I am in awe of you & your work ethic. I know you will continue to do well 🫶🏼♥️
Thank you so much 💜 yes I really do try to focus on that, sometimes it feels like everyone else is having some incredible overnight success with their businesses but it's probably not the truth! xxx
I think you have achieved so much. The studio looks fab. wished I lived within travelling distance. You are doing a wonderful job take care and look after yourself x
It may seem great that costa coffee have a team of people to refit a store but I have worked for them for 13 years and I can tell you that the cupboard doors start falling off after a couple of weeks, things are always breaking and we have to wait for ages to get them fixed You and your husband have done a lovely job and I bet it will last a lot longer, good luck with everything ❤
Ohh Jenny I have followed you and always pleased and impressed with the quality of your fabrics. You and your family are lovely and I only wish you continued SUCCESS. Fly high Jenny Stitches XXX ❤
You are a joy to listen to Jenny and I too wish I didn’t have the Irish Sea between you and me! We will all do what we can to support you as your business is so worthy off all it can get. Not one of us can say we don’t get ‘down’ sometimes but the thing is you have got the help you needed and the support and love from Mr Stitches and others (I hope) to help you through. Well done and keep up the fantastic progress especially now you will have help - you won’t believe the difference having someone to bounce ideas off will help! Also I can’t believe the cost of shows and don’t understand how it can pay you to go but it is great to chat and the buzz is always amazing - two sides of the coin 😂 Look forward to your Purple Box and hopefully get a chance to get one 😊 xxx
Hi Alison, thank you for your lovely comment, I really appreciate your ongoing support 💜 yes the shows are a double edged thing! But I look forward to attending again as they are fun. Mr Stitches is indeed an angel, I'm a lucky lady xxx
Aw Jenny! Such an honest and heartfelt vlog. You are amazing! You have worked so hard and you deserve all the success you are going to have!! I am so hoping that I can visit your shop one day but until then I’ll keep buying when I can on line and joining you on live at 5.
Hi Jenny shame you're not at Harrogate Show I would love to have met you. I will just have to arrange (somehow) to come over to your shop. I'm sure I can fit a camping trip in and visit. Hubby will be with me, he loves fabric shopping, might have doggies (greyhounds, they would make great shop dogs)as well but they can wait outside if not allowed in the shop. I love watching your TH-cams. Well done on all you have achieved so far and long may it continue.
Hi Ann, thank you for your kind comment, it would be lovely to see you sometime. Well behaved doggies are welcome to come in! We have a nice little corner where guests can sit down and relax xxx
@@JennyStitchesFabrics excellent. My doggies are very well behaved and we usually find shopkeepers are very accommodating of them (they usually find a spot and lay down, being greyhounds they are very lazy). I can't promise the same for my hubby though. He may go running round the shop picking up fabrics and patterns in an overexcited manner and waving them at me with a "you can make this for me". I have to watch him, he has history.
Oh Jenny, well done for getting through such a challenging year. I have bought from you previously and will definitely do so again. Wishing you all the best for the future ❤
Good luck with all your exciting plans and projects. Hope to come and bring you another bar of chocolate one day but in the meantime will keep an eye on the website for lovely things. 😊 xx
Wow this video was directly from your heart , you are such an honest genuine person who wears her heart on her sleeve. You are right that nothing comes easy in life and you are living proof of that you have put so much of yourself into your business both physically and mentally and you will now fly because of your genuine nature and the hard work that you have put in, whilst keeping true to yourself keep up the good work Jenny you are doing so well. Xxx
Jenny I watched every second of this and you had my total attention (and trust me that’s not usual 😂). Having run a business, sheer determination and building resilience is key, along with a huge passion for the business and you come over as having all those in spades. Best of luck, I’m hundreds of miles away but hopefully one day I’ll manage to visit but will certainly keep looking at your website. Your attitude and perspective is amazing 😊
How inspiring and impressive you are! I would never have known, from following your videos, that the last year or so has been as tough as it so obviously was. Your new space looks lovely from the view we have here online. I know from our own home renos how hard they can be. But I've never taken on anything of the scale you have. Others who may be facing their own struggles right now will no doubt get great encouragement from what you've shared. You often come out the other side stronger and wiser. Having a business coach and some help in the shop will give you a great boost to explore your ideas and see new plans come to fruition. I wish you every success as you move into the next phase of your business. Can't wait to see what comes next!
Hi Maria, thank you so much for your lovely words 💜 yes renovations really do take it out of you don't they! I want to decorate my living room but the thought of more painting makes me feel a bit queasy 🤣 xxx
Hi Miss Stitches 😊 been following your journey, love your business, videos and fabric - you are a lovely genuine lady and look forward to watching your future - I’ve bought fabric from you and love it - keep up the amazing work ❤
You are an inspiration Jenny . Your fabrics are such good quality and I only now order from you😊 . I’m even planning my anniversary holiday next year in the American district so that I can visit your shop 😂❤
Good luck with all your future exciting plans your enthusiasm is infectious. The new studio looks incredible and the sewists of Cumbria are so lucky to have a fabulous shop and studio to access. I wish I lived near by. I will have to plan a trip to Cumbria I would love to visit.
Hi Jenny, thank you so much for this video, you are so positive and deserve all the success. Will always LOVE fabric shopping from your business. Wishing I could visit in real life one day!! ❤ from Lilly xx
Thank you for being real and sharing. Yes, marketing is key, you can have the best product, the best service but your target market needs to know about you. I have no doubt you have the right foundations to build your business but take time to also take care of you x
You've got it in one Mary! I'm excited to see what doing some marketing actually brings, it's the start of a new chapter I hope. Thank you for your kindness xxx
Keep going Jenny! Loved visiting your shop in April, although i havnt used the fabric yet..🙈 I buy more fabric from you than anywhere else! I love your friday night lives...although its not good for my bank account! Your fabrics are beautiful x
You are one talented amazing woman who should be extremely proud of your achievements and the community that you have created. Now you sure you don’t want to move the business to Berkshire????
Stop apologising.. you really don’t need to.. given the power of the internet now maybe that’s a better way to grow your business rather than expensive shows.
Please doubt yourself you appear to me as a strong women and have built up an amazing business. I love watching your content and would love to visit the shop but it’s too far for me. Maybe someday when I’m next up North.
Hello Stitchers, I just wanted to pop in and say a HUGE thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments 💜
I’ve been reading them as they come in and I’m feeling so overwhelmed with love and support - I really appreciate your kindness.
I’ll be replying to them individually as and when I get a moment but for now I wanted to say thank you - it means such a lot.
Jenny xxx
I am a fairly recent online customer of yours. I find you so genuine and an absolute joy to listen to and watch. Your live at 5 is a weekly highlight. You should be very proud of yourself xxx
Thank you Pamela, that's so lovely of you! xxx
Jenny I am full of admiration for you. Xxxx
Thank you Shelley 🥹 xxx
Wow Jenny, you have poured out your heart. You deserve every success and I've said that to you before.
I'm so glad that you are employing staff as it will give you breathing space.
Onward and upward...you've earned it because you are building a wonderful business.
I started buying from you because I watched a TH-cam video. That was over 3 years ago now. When I look back on my makes probably 80% are made using fabric from your shop, so that's a good recommendation in my book.
Hi Annette, thank you for your lovely comment and your continued support, you are brilliant 💜 onwards and upwards as you say xxx
My heart went out to you there. Well done for taking time to address it.
Thank you Carol, onwards and upwards xxx
Hi Jenny, I’m a fairly new returnee to sewing after many decades and have a lot to learn about modern fabrics and how to deal with them and about all the lovely indi patterns there are out there. I love your Friday fabric chats, your enthusiasm is infectious. I dearly wish I had a business like yours near me especially now you have a studio and I could learn more quickly. Sewing is a lonely hobby.
I totally feel your pain having had my own little retail shop which I adored and what you have achieved since last year when I started watching you is amazing. Keep going, nothing worth having comes easy and I wish you every success xx
Hi Maggie, thank you for your lovely comment, it's so appreciated. I'm glad you've got back into sewing, it's such a lovely hobby. Have you any social sewing groups near you? If not there's always TH-cam to connect you to the lovely community isn't there 💜 xxx
Oh Jenny, what a wonderful video. It had me welling up in places. I think you are amazing and so inspiring. Thank you for being so real, honest and true to yourself. I'm sorry you have been having a tough time of it recently, but glad you are through the worst and on the up x
Thank you so much for your kindness Bee, I really appreciate it 💜 xxx
You are among my favourite sewing utube presenters. You have had a busy year, and never showed your struggles. I was amazed at what you took on. Well done. You are doing a great job🙂
Thank you Patricia xxx
You should be very proud! I’m so glad you’ve got some staff starting, that will change your work life balance for the better, and also free you up for all those exciting new business ideas. We’re all cheering you on 🎉
Thank you so much, yes it's about time and they are the loveliest girls, can't wait to see what the future holds xxx
One of my favourite sewing businesses and one of my favourite sewing people! So glad that things are looking up 💫 xx
Thank you, and for your ongoing support 🥰 xxx
I have literally teared up watching this. Visited your gorgeous shop a couple of weeks ago with three of my sewing buddies (we came round the Bay from Morecambe). You were so welcoming. Your shop is gorgeous and I wish you all the success in the world. You deserve it xxx 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much for your lovely words, it was a pleasure to welcome you all in from Morecambe it was a lovely day! I look forward to seeing you again some time xxx
Wishing you only the best & lovely blessing. You are such a hard working multitasker and you are such a lovely person, it shines through you Jenny ❤️❤️❤️.
Gosh, thank you Shakeela, and thank you for your continued support I really do appreciate it xxx
Thankyou Jenny for your honesty. I always enjoy watching your TH-cam videos.
Congratulations on all that you have achieved and best wishes for the future. You are one remarkable lady. Xx
Gosh, thank you Janice that's very kind xxx
I would like to add Jenny ,one of the hardest things is keeping yourself motivated especially when you’re on your own. Having the two ladies in to work for you will be such a motivator.☺️x.
Oh absolutely! They're brilliant, I think I've been quite lonely this last year xxx
Awww Jenny, people buy into you and you are adorable so you'll have success I am sure. Thank you for being to raw and real. Wishing you every success in all you do xxx
Thank you so much 💜 xxx
Jenny you are an inspiration. You are doing amazing, I love shopping with you. 😊 Barbara
Ah Barbara, thank you so much, you're a wonderful customer xxx
Jenny you are an incredible,inspirational woman. So hard to hear that things got so difficult for you earlier this year and so pleased to hear you asked for help as that in itself is not easy to do. We are so fortunate to have you in our lives. Like so many I just wish I lived nearer to you and your shop. I have had to reduce my purchases in the last few months and have avoided watching other businesses showing their fabrics etc but always watch yours as your videos are just so honest and ‘real’. Take care of yourself x
Hi Amanda, thank you for your lovely comment, it's really cheered me up 💜 I appreciate you keeping watching! xxx
Thank you for being so honest .. so pleased you’re feeling better .. take care of yourself going forward ..it sounds like you have some good support at the moment .. I love your little videos..hopefully your audience and customers will increase.
Thank you so much xxx
Amazing video Jenny. Thank you so much for your continued authenticity. I found you during lockdown and loved your quietly inspiring videos then, and your Friday lives now, the work you’ve put in so far has been phenomenal, and your shop and plans for the business are amazing, but please do consider how you can look after yourself in the way you would look after any employee - ie., take regular holidays, and allow yourself days ‘off’ every week - ! I’ve been a sole proprietor, and know that it can be so easy to burn out before you get to your ‘destination’! Good Luck with everything Jenny, Your Sewing Studio is an absolute credit to you both! Susan xx
Hi Susan, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I really do appreciate it. Yes, hoping to get a much better work life balance now that things are settling down (and I'm not spending every waking minute painting!). xxx
You’re an inspiration Jenny and genuinely seem like a wonderful person. I love what you’ve done with the shop ❤
Thank you Kirsty 💜 xxx
So very brave to access therapy- which is not a magic pill and is hard work. Congratulations on coming out the other side of your trauma. I love to see you succeed for all the reasons everyone else has highlighted. Good Luck - you deserve it so much. Keep the faith- your customers are with you - any personal restraint on my part is purely because of my life changes this year ( brilliant in one way in that I have 3 grandchildren in 10 months but devastating as they moved abroad) and how that has affected my finances. People DO like you and your products and when you do alterations your business will be complete😂😂😂🤣. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊 Lynne
Hahaha you were doing great until that last line lynne now permanently barred 🤣 only kidding I really appreciate it. Gosh that must be tough for you being so far apart from family. Sending you so much love xxx
Thank you for your honesty and opening your heart out. keep up the good work
What a lovely video ❤ I ran my own business for a couple of years and it's not always an easy ride. Being on your own and making all the decisions yourself has its ups and downs. I remember hearing a lot of "why don't you do this or that" and thinking how many hours there are in a day...😊
Hi Anna, thank you for your comment - it made me chuckle, I know exactly what you mean!!! Good things come to those who wait hey xxx
Jenny you are fabulous and I absolutely love your wee shop. You have achieved so much in a short time while juggling home and work life which is really tough. What great plans you have and the business support you have sought shows just how strong and determined you are. Cant wait to see what comes next ❤
Thank you Caroline, that's so lovely of you to say - thank you for your support xxx
Thank you for that Jenny. Deffinitely stronger and I know the future is amazing. Take a break though and take time for yourself - it's probably the hardest thing to do but essential!! It is obvious that you care about your customers and that is, to sewers, very important.
Hi Sally, thank you, I appreciate it. Yes working on getting little snippets of rest where I can! I really do care about my customers you're right, it's just the way I am xxx
Thank you for sharing your insights. It takes bravery and courage which you have in huge volumes. Running a business is so tough, it’s good for us all
To share the human nature of being here ❤️ I love watching you and your business x
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say 💜 xxx
I wish you all the luck in the world, Jenny, I have followed you from the start, what an amazing achievement, and you are really lovely person!
Thank you Mary, and thank you for being here all this time - I really appreciate it xxx
From one Jenny to another all the best for the future 🧶🌈🍓💙
Thank you Jenny 💜 xxx
I just know that you’re going to thrive and succeed. Small steps. Your personality is your business..you’ll be training your new staff and your ethos will be passed onto them. My husband ran his own business for 35 years (until COVID wiped us out overnight) so I know some of the struggles. Tea and a chat definitely helps. ❤
Thank you Mel, that's such a lovely thing to say. I'm sorry to hear that Covid took your husbands business 😢 xxx
Hi Jenny
I really wish you every success with your adventure
You deserve it
So pleased you have help now in your shop
Sending lots of love xx❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Paula 💜 xxx
❤❤❤ thank you for being so honest Jenny
Thank you Claire 💜 xxx
U are a new channel to me Jenny-so glad I found this video-looking forward to watch u grow. Will definately go have a look at your online shop-
Thanks so much Libby! Lovely to meet you xxx
Well done for getting through! You are very much appreciated. Helen xx
Thank you Helen 💜 I appreciate you all too xxx
I wish you all the very best both personally and professionally.
Thank you Jo 💜 xxx
You are a wonders lady inside & out and an amazing business lady. You have commitment & dedication to your dreams that will come true. Looking forward to new purple packages.
Thank you Jackie that's so kind xxx
I look forward to Friday live. I watch it as I am cooking dinner
Hi Grace, thank you for your continued support - I always notice you pop up on the lives! xxx
Your amazing Jenny. I do know what your going through as I’ve actually been through a very similar journey myself, but you don’t need or want to hear about me. Your doing a fantastic job! Well done, your so engaging as well to listen to. I wish I was nearer, I am in Lancashire. Keep going and pleas accept my love and positivity. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏻💕🥰😘
Hey, thanks so much for taking the time to comment and I'm sorry to hear you've had a struggle too. It's really true that everyone is fighting something isn't it. Sending you lots of love over to Lancs (Mr Stitches is a Lancashire lad!) xxx
What a fantastic job you've done
Wishing you every success. You truly 👍🌞deserve it
Thank you Anne 💜 xxx
The new studio looks fantastic 🎉🎉🎉
Great vlog as always. Love a lady with their heart on their sleeve especially one as amazing as yourself. Just wow what an inspiration you are. I have bought online from you as am too far to attend in person but I am going to make it a mission to visit sometime in the future , in the meantime . I have my weekly fix with live at 5 ❤❤❤❤
Hi Linda, thank you for your lovely comment and for your continued support 💜 xxx
Wishing you success with your business, I have only ordered from you recently but will continue to support you in the future and hopefully visit you soon, you are just over an hour away 😀. Sending my best wishes x
Thank you so much! Oh yes it would be lovely to see you :) xxx
You are an inspiration Jenny. Keep going. I look forward to seeing all your new plans come to fruition.
Thank you so much! xxx
Hi Jenny, you are amazing! When you think back to where you started to where you are now, it’s incredible how much you’ve done & continue to do. I am in awe of you & your work ethic.
I know you will continue to do well 🫶🏼♥️
Thank you so much 💜 yes I really do try to focus on that, sometimes it feels like everyone else is having some incredible overnight success with their businesses but it's probably not the truth! xxx
I think you have achieved so much. The studio looks fab. wished I lived within travelling distance. You are doing a wonderful job take care and look after yourself x
Thank you Margaret 💜 xxx
It may seem great that costa coffee have a team of people to refit a store but I have worked for them for 13 years and I can tell you that the cupboard doors start falling off after a couple of weeks, things are always breaking and we have to wait for ages to get them fixed
You and your husband have done a lovely job and I bet it will last a lot longer, good luck with everything ❤
Oh really Wendy!!! Smoke and mirrors sometimes hey. Well done on your long service - bet you make a mean flat white xxx
You done good, girl! ❤
Thank you xxx
Ohh Jenny I have followed you and always pleased and impressed with the quality of your fabrics. You and your family are lovely and I only wish you continued SUCCESS. Fly high Jenny Stitches XXX ❤
Thank you Caron, I'm so pleased to have you along for the journey! xxx
You are a joy to listen to Jenny and I too wish I didn’t have the Irish Sea between you and me!
We will all do what we can to support you as your business is so worthy off all it can get. Not one of us can say we don’t get ‘down’ sometimes but the thing is you have got the help you needed and the support and love from Mr Stitches and others (I hope) to help you through.
Well done and keep up the fantastic progress especially now you will have help - you won’t believe the difference having someone to bounce ideas off will help! Also I can’t believe the cost of shows and don’t understand how it can pay you to go but it is great to chat and the buzz is always amazing - two sides of the coin 😂
Look forward to your Purple Box and hopefully get a chance to get one 😊 xxx
Hi Alison, thank you for your lovely comment, I really appreciate your ongoing support 💜 yes the shows are a double edged thing! But I look forward to attending again as they are fun. Mr Stitches is indeed an angel, I'm a lucky lady xxx
Aw Jenny! Such an honest and heartfelt vlog. You are amazing! You have worked so hard and you deserve all the success you are going to have!! I am so hoping that I can visit your shop one day but until then I’ll keep buying when I can on line and joining you on live at 5.
Thank you Elaine, you're really appreciated! xxx
Hi Jenny shame you're not at Harrogate Show I would love to have met you. I will just have to arrange (somehow) to come over to your shop. I'm sure I can fit a camping trip in and visit. Hubby will be with me, he loves fabric shopping, might have doggies (greyhounds, they would make great shop dogs)as well but they can wait outside if not allowed in the shop. I love watching your TH-cams. Well done on all you have achieved so far and long may it continue.
Hi Ann, thank you for your kind comment, it would be lovely to see you sometime. Well behaved doggies are welcome to come in! We have a nice little corner where guests can sit down and relax xxx
@@JennyStitchesFabrics excellent. My doggies are very well behaved and we usually find shopkeepers are very accommodating of them (they usually find a spot and lay down, being greyhounds they are very lazy). I can't promise the same for my hubby though. He may go running round the shop picking up fabrics and patterns in an overexcited manner and waving them at me with a "you can make this for me". I have to watch him, he has history.
Just watched the Gen Z clip. Hilario as Bob Mortimer would say 😂😂😂
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All the best to you and your shop. It was a lovely real video
Thank you Elizabeth 💜
Oh Jenny, well done for getting through such a challenging year. I have bought from you previously and will definitely do so again. Wishing you all the best for the future ❤
Thank you Laura, that's lovely xxx
Good luck with all your exciting plans and projects. Hope to come and bring you another bar of chocolate one day but in the meantime will keep an eye on the website for lovely things. 😊 xx
Aww Debbie that was the kindest little treat, so thoughtful of you! xxx
Wow this video was directly from your heart , you are such an honest genuine person who wears her heart on her sleeve. You are right that nothing comes easy in life and you are living proof of that you have put so much of yourself into your business both physically and mentally and you will now fly because of your genuine nature and the hard work that you have put in, whilst keeping true to yourself keep up the good work Jenny you are doing so well. Xxx
Thank you Anne for such kind words 💜 I'll keep at it! xxx
Jenny I watched every second of this and you had my total attention (and trust me that’s not usual 😂). Having run a business, sheer determination and building resilience is key, along with a huge passion for the business and you come over as having all those in spades. Best of luck, I’m hundreds of miles away but hopefully one day I’ll manage to visit but will certainly keep looking at your website. Your attitude and perspective is amazing 😊
Oh gosh, thank you so much for your lovely words! 💜 xxx
Your studio looks amazing only wish I live closer. Xx
Thank you Lyndsay 💜
How inspiring and impressive you are! I would never have known, from following your videos, that the last year or so has been as tough as it so obviously was. Your new space looks lovely from the view we have here online. I know from our own home renos how hard they can be. But I've never taken on anything of the scale you have. Others who may be facing their own struggles right now will no doubt get great encouragement from what you've shared. You often come out the other side stronger and wiser. Having a business coach and some help in the shop will give you a great boost to explore your ideas and see new plans come to fruition. I wish you every success as you move into the next phase of your business. Can't wait to see what comes next!
Hi Maria, thank you so much for your lovely words 💜 yes renovations really do take it out of you don't they! I want to decorate my living room but the thought of more painting makes me feel a bit queasy 🤣 xxx
Hi Miss Stitches 😊 been following your journey, love your business, videos and fabric - you are a lovely genuine lady and look forward to watching your future - I’ve bought fabric from you and love it - keep up the amazing work ❤
Thank you Sarah, that's so lovely of you 💜 xxx
You are an inspiration Jenny . Your fabrics are such good quality and I only now order from you😊 . I’m even planning my anniversary holiday next year in the American district so that I can visit your shop 😂❤
Aww Debbie thank you that's quite the compliment! 💜 You'll love the lakes, a good fabric shop is a bonus 🤣 xxx
Best wishes for the future, you are doing a great job.
Thanks so much xxx
Well done on all your hard work I enjoy watching all your lives and look forward to what the future presents.
Thank you so much! 💜 xxx
Good luck with all your future exciting plans your enthusiasm is infectious. The new studio looks incredible and the sewists of Cumbria are so lucky to have a fabulous shop and studio to access. I wish I lived near by. I will have to plan a trip to Cumbria I would love to visit.
Thank you Ann 💜 that's lovely of you to say xxx
Wishing you all the sucess with all your excitting plans for your business, the studio looks stunning x
Thank you Paula! 💜
Can’t wait for the purple packages. Couldn’t get hold of any last time they were so successful!
Fingers crossed for you! 🤞🏻
Hi Jenny, thank you so much for this video, you are so positive and deserve all the success. Will always LOVE fabric shopping from your business. Wishing I could visit in real life one day!! ❤ from Lilly xx
Aww thank you Lilly that's so lovely of you 💜 xxx
Thank you for being real and sharing. Yes, marketing is key, you can have the best product, the best service but your target market needs to know about you. I have no doubt you have the right foundations to build your business but take time to also take care of you x
You've got it in one Mary! I'm excited to see what doing some marketing actually brings, it's the start of a new chapter I hope. Thank you for your kindness xxx
Keep going Jenny! Loved visiting your shop in April, although i havnt used the fabric yet..🙈 I buy more fabric from you than anywhere else! I love your friday night lives...although its not good for my bank account! Your fabrics are beautiful x
Thank you Kathleen 💜 for your comment and your continued support, you're amazing! xxx
Good luck with all your plans, I’m sure you will succeed. Wish I lived closer I would love to come to classes and events xx
I need to sort out a teleporter don't I Karen! Thank you xxx
Good luck with everything ❤
Thanks so much! xxx
You're wonderful
As are you Jacqueline! 💜 xxx
You are just amazing ❤
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You are one talented amazing woman who should be extremely proud of your achievements and the community that you have created. Now you sure you don’t want to move the business to Berkshire????
Haha thank you Emma, I don't think I could move it again 🤣 xxx
Is there any chance, Jenny, of shipping overseas yet? I know there are lots of us just chomping at the bit for you to ship to us.
Hi, I'd love to but at the moment it's just not financially feasible. I'll keep an eye on it though!
Make it possible to sell to the US
Stop apologising.. you really don’t need to.. given the power of the internet now maybe that’s a better way to grow your business rather than expensive shows.
Please doubt yourself you appear to me as a strong women and have built up an amazing business. I love watching your content and would love to visit the shop but it’s too far for me. Maybe someday when I’m next up North.
Thank Susan, that's very kind of you to say, I really appreciate it xxx