Episode 115 - More about Agatha Christie and Greenway and what's on my crafting table?

[@kristinvoss9857]

I marked this episode to save since I want to hear all the Agatha Christie / Greenway part over again. 💕

[@diane.stewart537]

I love your videos. Both of you are charming and it is so good to hear Pete and know that he is stronger.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much Diane and thanks for being there! xx

[@bethwhite1317]

Another fun and interesting episode - I’ve watched it twice! Thank you, Pene!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well done you!

[@traceybeale1761]

Hi Pene it’s so lovely catching up and hearing your reminiscing with Pete ❤ Your talk about Agatha Christie is really interesting she was certainly a very talented woman. I’m doing the finishing touches of my mice to enter into Helen’s mouse along…. loving the fabric you bought for your projects . Take care and I’ll see you next episode 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Tracey, I just decided instead of cleaning and sparkling the house in readiness for Francis' visit tomorrow I would sew the macaron, Just finished it. Then I knew some mice fabric in my stash was literally shouting at me and so I am doing a couple more things, just small but will finish tonight and then I will send the photos to Helen. Can't wait to see the parade to the lovely music she has composed. Looking forward to seeing yours. xx

[@linbourne8731]

Thanks for another chinwag. Love both sets of socks and your 'mousiemakes'. The story of how you and Pete met and got together is so sweet.😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Lin, I can't wait to knit the other sock now!

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Pene. I loved hearing the story of how you and Pete met.

[@penelopeschinwag]

So kind! I think they call it sliding doors don't they. One step the other way and everything would have changed. xx

[@cocoandflora6542]

Absolutely beautiful projects, and hearing about Pete singing to you melted my heart❤❤❤ x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Aw, I think it melted mine too! xx

[@paulinestevens]

Lovely visit again, thank you! Pete certainly looks very well - you must be relieved to have him ‘fit and well’ again. Xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Oh, such a relief, he has worked so hard for his recovery. Our short breaks away have done him good and although he still gets very tired quickly he is able to get around now and is more himself. xx

[@lindaeccles1161]

Hello Pene, lovely video and just the inspiration I needed to get some crafting done. You said you get up early, but I think you must go to bed really late to fit in all the things you do. Love the new fabric you bought, its beautiful. Gosh, you churn out those socks ever so quickly. Looking forward to seeing your jumper taking shape, such interesting colours. Pete is looking fit and happy, and that makes you happy too. Tilley says hello, she hasn't got her friend yet, but she's very patient. Take care, enjoy the good weather, and happy crafting.

[@penelopeschinwag]

No, I don't go to bed late, just get up early or if not do a bit of crafting in bed! The shortie socks hardly take any time, I need to persuade Pete he needs shorties! Yes, life seems so much easier as he is getting stronger and we are able to walk in the lovely weather. I'm glad Tilley is patient, such a help! xx

[@mitzikolody4569]

Hi Penelope lovely video really enjoyed it 😊 as I have said before a lovely variety an can't wait for your next video Take care both ❤x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much, see you soon. xx

[@carols_crafting_space]

What a lovely episode. I know Cobham, such a lovely place. I come from Chessington, but moved to the North East when I was 40. I had a shop in Cobham with my first Husband, a Blacksmith, selling Iron beds and furniture. Lots of memories ❤️

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for sharing your memories Carol. One memory triggers another! xx

[@karenk380]

Thanks for sharing your week with us. The bunny socks are just stunning. The color contrast really makes the pattern stand out. I look forward to that forest light jumper. I think the chosen wool is going to work so nicely in that colorwork. I absolutely love those mouse fabrics. So charming. I commented to Helen that I find it so funny we all love mice so much, as long as they are not scurrying about in the house! Although I think my cats would love that😉. Her make along has really stirred up the creativity in the community. I always love your music selections. So nice. I really enjoyed your talk about Agatha Christie. I've always enjoyed her stories. Knowing more about her life makes the stories all the more fascinating. My favorites are the ones set in the middle east. Have a great week. 🤗

[@penelopeschinwag]

You're right about the makealong, who would have thought. I enjoyed learning about Agatha and I'm enjoying her stories so much more. Pete can't wait for his finished pair of socks, but I'm getting stuck in to the Forest Light so he'll have to wait! Have a good week too. xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Like you, I love these long daylight hours! One of the joys of being in Orkney recently was that it never really got dark - I’m not sure that I’d enjoy being in the far north in winter, though! I really love seeing what’s on your crafting table and of course it was extra-special to see the mouse-related projects! I thoroughly enjoyed your talk about Agatha Christie as well as hearing about Pete’s latest desert island disc. Thank you, Pene! x

[@penelopeschinwag]

I couldn't survive in an Orkney winter! Hope to send my entries to you today. xx

[@kristinvoss9857]

You are a riot in your Roller Girl cap! It must be a new one as I don't remember the gray one. So adorable! Gosh, this was a terrific episode! The talk you did about Agatha Christie and see Greenway and the surrounding country...magical! I watch the Agatha Christie films - streaming them and I can just watch them over and over and over. I have to say all the actresses (I know they are all called actors now, but I need to be old-fashioned sometimes) who play Miss Marple are just wonderful but my favorite is Geraldine McEwan. She is just so perfect with her little hats and her knitting and her cardigans. And what would have happened if David Suchet had not been Poirot? I love Miss Lemon and wanted her to be in all the stories. Your daughter is so pretty and has exactly your smile. Lucky her! I found a fabric store a few hours from her that sells the mouse fabrics and others designed by Daniela Drescher and Sophia Drescher as well as all the Tilda fabrics. I love the Tilda called Hometown and then the piece called My Neighborhood. I am going to order a lot of fat quarters just to have. I have to say, I did not know that the thimble goes on the finger to push the needle. I don't quilt - not yet anyway. Had better get a move on if I want to. Pen, finding your channel and enjoying all your episodes has been such a gift to me and I know to many others as well. Stay well, all of you. Best, Kris

[@penelopeschinwag]

Lovely to hear from you Kris, Francis is staying for a couple of days and loved that you didn't know about the thimble either! Enjoy your fabric, makes the heart sing!

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hi Pene. Finally, I got to watch . We got back late yesterday from the Cumbrian yarn fest. Then, the Internet decided to pack in. Loving all the mouse makes. It was lovely to hear your's and Pete's story again. Enjoy time with your friend when she visits. I'm meeting up with mine tomorrow. Looking forward to it as I was poorly last week and had to cancel. Let's hope the sun keeps shining. Xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well the sun is still shining here and I hope you've enjoyed meeting up with your friend. Hope you're feeling brighter. xx

[@sandrachilds7229]

Ah Pene, lovely episode. Pete, I got that Ray Charles album for Christmas and played it so much it started skipping. Love the story about singing Ruby to Pene. Loved seeing your crafting table and all your creations. Thanks for taking us to Dartmoor and the chinwag about Agatha.

[@penelopeschinwag]

How lovely you know the album, I think Pete's is worn a bit thin! Take care xx

[@heatherharris6916]

just a gorgeous chat & crafty stuff to enjoy x

[@daleodberg6714]

Thank you Penelope and Pete. 🌸🌺🤗😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

You're more than welcome. xx

[@julieanderson3915]

Such a lovely episode. So much variety and the wonderful woods and stream to finish. Thank you, Pene.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Just noticed this got mixed with another comment and I didn't answer, so sorry. I love the woods and water too!

[@joyofthings]

I love Pete’s socks, the colours are perfect.The material you got is perfect it reminds me of some my mum made me a dress of when I was little no mice on but blackberries.xxxx🐝🐝🐝🐝🐭🐭🐭

[@penelopeschinwag]

I had some material on with blackberries, I'll have to look it out. xx

[@marciastreeter5092]

Another completely enjoyable episode. It's nearing 10:30 p.m. as I start a pair of shortie socks and listen to what is going on in your life. The tablecloth gets more beautiful every time I see it and I am excited to see your new sweater plan. When I finished the episode I had to go listen to Ray Charles sing "Ruby". My slightly older brother had the album and I recognized it after one line. The ending video was beautiful! Your camera is excellant.

[@penelopeschinwag]

So lovely you recognised Ruby and I'm quite loving shortie socks, so quick to make! I'm excited to start the jumper and always a mystery as to how they will turn out! I use my phone to film, just pull it out of my pocket and hope for the best. Who would have thought that a phone would take such lovely films, my camera is quite heavy and I hardly use it now, except to take the moon from time to time and its good for long distance. See you soon. xx

[@epiphany8276]

Lovely Chinwag! Too many things bring back memories to comment on! Waterloo station has a famous clock that people meet at! Thanks. Jane

[@penelopeschinwag]

That was probably it, Waterloo!

[@strawberrypatches8742]

Dear Pene, Thank you for this delightful video. It was such a joy to see all your crafting projects, and listen to Agatha's story (she's one of my favourite writers so I was very eager to learn about her life). I also loved the chat you had with your husband and was surprised to learn that you've been together for so long! Wow 56 years! You truly are 2 halves

[@penelopeschinwag]

Unfinished projects are accepted too I think. A wee mouse in the house is always a joy! xx

[@strawberrypatches8742]

@@penelopeschinwag yes Helen said it's fine if I don't finish :)

[@nadinestapler3881]

Enjoyed your podcast very much and like listening to your husbands stories. My grandchildren asked me what I was looking at on my phone, I told them I’m visiting with my friend.😊

[@pamelahall282]

Hi penny, enjoyable one again, I knew the ray charles songs too, great music. Interesting things about Agatha Christie, just loved the socks you made, so clever, just looking at the woodlands where you and your family were walking,everything looks so green. I do remember how green the landscape was when I visited england,and that always stuck in my mind, so different here,although you can have green and lovely deciduous trees where we live, you also have to water a lot in summer. Our trees are without leaves at the moment being winter,just have some Daphne flowers out and some early Jonquils and lavender,can’t wait for the bulbs to bloom,we have planted quite a few this season coming. Always love your chats,good health and best wishes to you both, Pamela Hall

[@penelopeschinwag]

Lovely that you knew the song. Yes, everything is very green here after months of rain but lovely sunshine today. I find it hard to get my head round that you are in winter, you have summer to look forward to xx

[@marty9011]

The bird quilting on your new quilt is different & really nice. I love the mouse fabrics you got.

[@penelopeschinwag]

I hope to have some time quilting this week, like you say it's a bit different. Aren't the fabrics great, from Elmhirst Fabrics xx

[@GagaKnits]

A lovely video Pene. I enjoyed the talk about Agatha, very interesting. I haven't watched your hand quilting videos yet. I'm waiting until I'm ready to get started on my own. X

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Anita, hope you're well. I think Agatha led a very interesting life!

[@ruth-c7u]

Thank you once again for a lovely chat Pene. It's so nice to see and hear Pete looking so well.Your mouse quilt is beautiful i wish i could get back to doing so craft work but at the moment i seem to have fallen by the wayside .Stay safe and well sending warm wishes to you both .Ruth x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Ruth thanks for the well wishes. Sometimes sharing in other's craft work is enough, doing it for yourself can seem a bit overwhelming. I only have a few things on my crafting table at the moment and it's enough. Take care and thanks for joining me. xx

[@phylliswilliamstn]

I love your visits. 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

I love having you along too. xx

[@carolschobs2621]

What a lovely video (as always). Lots of content, nice to see you back on form with all of your crafting projects and looking more relaxed after your wonderful time away in Devon which is a beautiful place we love it too. Glad you’re both okay, my favourite project today is Pete’s Bunny socks and at least if one has an extra stripe Pete can identify which is right or left 😁 I don’t know the song ‘Ruby’ but will look it up after writing to you. Bless you both, such a lovely couple/family ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Carol, you're quite right about the socks, he would stand a chance of getting them on the right foot! xx

[@helenogorman9467]

Fabulous video again. You are so talented

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Helen. xx

[@spaknits]

Hi Pene, I'm busy catching up with you today and have really enjoyed the quilting videos. I'm now raring to go and come the weekend I should be putting things together to make a start. I loved how Frances' quilt looked and I've recently bought a layer cake so I'm thinking it might be the easiest option for me and less cutting too. Thank you again for all the work you put into your vidoes. Anne xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

You are more than welcome and hope they help. The first quilt is really about getting the hang of it, then it opens up into another and another! xx

[@whathayleymade5851]

Hello 👋 I'm new here from Helen's channel mousie makes podcast. I've throughly enjoyed watching this video, it's been really lovely.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much, you're more than welcome.

[@jacquelineknox1977]

So lovely to catch up with you again Penelope. It is so lovely to see the sun shining again and you enjoying your beautiful cottage garden. Pete is looking so well now which must be a great relief for you both. I love all your crafts on your table. You are so creative. Lots of love xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

So lovely sitting in the sun, the coastguard was rescuing someone who was airlifted to London hospital, the beaches were packed. Pete is feeling more like his old self which is as you say such a relief. xx

[@debbiestuckey6599]

I love to play Georgia, On My Mind on the piano. 😍 This was a wonderful vlog, Pene. ❤ I love those bunny socks you're knitting for Pete. The information and pictures about Agatha Christie is so interesting. Have a great week!

[@penelopeschinwag]

You Too Debbie, would love to hear you play! xx

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

Hello Pene So nice to visit with you today. The sea is so lovely. I love Pete’s socks and your quilts are very nice. I love hearing about Agatha Such an inspiration. I love the chats you have with Pete reminiscing about favorite songs and your lives together. Thank you for a wonderful visit 🎉

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for joining me. It was such a beautiful day yesterday and is again today. Sadly the coastguard was rescuing someone, the beaches were packed. Reminiscing is good for the soul, don't you think. xx

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

@@penelopeschinwag oh so sorry to hear about the coast guard rescue. I wondered about that when I saw the aircraft. I was visiting with my mum a few weeks ago -she will be 99- and we had a good ole chinwag about her favorite cookie recipes that my grandmother would make every year for Christmas…. Good for the soul!!

[@francesthomas4931]

Chinwag always lifts my mood and this episode did just that , twas awesome. Thank you Pete for another record choice complete with anecdotes. I paused and had to play Ruby and then yes I understood why you sang it, found myself singing along. Now that Ive joined the edge of the crafting world I so appreciate and love seeing the variety of what’s on the table however I dont think you sleep…you must stay up all night as you get so much accomplished. Loved hearing about Agatha Christie, how fascinating. It’s late so I will watch it all again tomorrow Love to Pete xXx Thanks Pen xXx

[@penelopeschinwag]

You're welcome Fran!

[@sheryltisdale]

Love your videos, always look forward to them

[@penelopeschinwag]

Happy to have you along Sheryl. xx

[@juliethomson8745]

Wonderful video again Penne! Isn't it lovely to be able to sit outside and enjoy the summer days?Do you think by laying everything out on your crafting table you achieve /don't get overwhelmed with things and can just concentrate on those things at a time?❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

You've hit the nail on the head Juliet. I like to have a few different things on the go as I have to change things up, a bit of sewing, bit of knitting, keeps the hands from hurting! Having them on the table I can pick and choose what I fancy. The summer days are bliss!

[@juliethomson8745]

@@penelopeschinwag Well,will definitely try this myself Penne!Great advice!Thank you!!💗

[@phyllisbrandon6636]

Just discovered you and subscribed

[@penelopeschinwag]

Welcome along. xx

[@priscillamcgarry5200]

Hi Pene! Another wonderful visit with you and Pete. Love to watch the two of you giggling and reminiscing! What size templates are you using on the hexie quilt? I think I’ll make one as I like the idea of doing the pot holder style. Thx.Priscilla🇺🇸

[@penelopeschinwag]

The hexi in the middle of the Star in a Hexagon is one and three quarter inches, the Jewel shape is one and three quarters too and the diamond is three and a half. Came as a group of three templates from Daisy and Grace. Lovely to hear from you Priscilla. xx

[@priscillamcgarry5200]

Thank you so much Pene. Missouri Star Quilt Co here in U S carry the Daisy and Grace templates and my order is in🥳

[@annsivitter6130]

I love listening to your chin wag and seeing your sewing and knitting makes. Could you tell me where you got the mouse fabrics from as I would like to include some in my hexagon quilt I am making. Many thanks for spending time with us in our homes.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Ann, I bought it from Elmhirst Fabric, very quick delivery from them too. It will look lovely in your hexagon quilt. So cute. xx

[@jentextiles]

Wow Explain the hair situation. Can I fluff my hair up if I crochet the head structure? Jen x

[@penelopeschinwag]

If only! Just a cover up!

[@julieglo4047]

Really enjoyed your chinwag today 🌹

[@penelopeschinwag]

That's kind, thanks xx

[@nadinestapler3881]

Enjoyed your podcast very much and like listening to your husbands stories. My grandchildren asked me what I was looking at on my phone, I told them I’m visiting with my friend.😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

That's lovely Nadine, thanks for joining me. xx