Episode 117 - Did you send me a wonderful message? If so thank you!

[@sharonwhite6987]

You actually need an empty apartment complex beside you...we all would love to be your neighbor! What a craft group we could have! Love your podcast...each and everyone!

[@penelopeschinwag]

I'll keep my eyes open for one!

[@juliethomson8745]

We all stopped doing what we had planned to come along to meet you again for a good old chinwag Penne!😊Oh, it does us all the world of good!!❤ Then we go about the rest of the day renewed and contented!!Call us all up anytime...we will all jump at the invitation to join you!❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Julie, I'd probably be all shy and coy!

[@suehillman7189]

What an absolute joy. Thanks

[@penelopeschinwag]

deep joy Sue! Thanks

[@lindaeccles1161]

Saved your video until I had a quiet hour or so to do some sock knitting, and you could keep me company. Loved the poem, and I know I'll listen to it a few more times yet. Then the out takes came and Pene the look on your face when Pete came in, absolutely hilarious. Tears in my eyes through laughter and I couldn't see to knit! Looking forward to tutorial for bag when you have time. Thanks Pene and take care.

[@penelopeschinwag]

It did make me laugh and I was so pleased to be reminded of it. See you soon. xx

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Well, that was a nice suprise. I was scrolling, looking for something to watch, and chinwag popped up. I would love to make a quilted bag, a how-to video would be fantastic. It's lovely watching and chatting in the comments. A big circle of friendship. On the birds,we had a Jay in the garden yesterday. Until next time, take care. X

[@penelopeschinwag]

Aren't Jays beautiful. I think I did a chat about the Jay's feathers, I'll have to look that fascinating fact up. Lovely to spend time with you again. xx

[@francesthomas4931]

Today reminds me of London buses…I waited all week and then two together! Love the idea of watching how you make the crafting bag and as for the scarf who knew the ball of wool when knitted would look like that! I ask you who knew? It’s beautiful and joyous ❤ The out takes are hilarious 😂 Every moment of your vlogs brings joy…I will think on being joyous …so uplifting 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Any more fares please!

[@paulinestevens]

Twice in one week! What a treat! Thank you Penny for such a reminder of serenity - a real challenge for me at the moment. Xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thoughts with you Pauline. xx

[@lynnyvonnestwo]

Hello Pen Thank You For A Lovely Video It’s Brightened My Day After All The Rain We Have Had To Day Along With Two Power Cuts, With The Tennis And Pen I’m So Blessed To Have You In My Life, Till Next Time Happy Crafting, I’m Playing Catch Up As We Have Spent A Lot Of Time Away Just Now ❤XX🤗

[@penelopeschinwag]

Lynn I am so pleased to hear from you and have imagined all sorts of things! I'm so pleased you have been away but of course sorry about the rain! It doesn't feel like July does it. However, we still have some chances of good weather. Enjoy the rest of the tennis. xx

[@lynnyvonnestwo]

@@penelopeschinwag I Have A Little Video Up Of One Of The Places We Have Been Only Went Up Yesterday If You Have Five XX

[@mousiemakespod]

I’m so glad you are discovering the deep joy of the Merlin app! Such a remarkable resource! And your podcasts are definitely little pockets of serenity in this busy and sometimes stressful world - so a big thank you from me for being here! ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

and a big thank you from me too for you being there! x

[@carotrike]

I love the way you tell us about what brings you deep joy! I remember Stanley Unwin. You are an inspiration, so many crafts and makes, just lovely! Lovely to see you😍

[@penelopeschinwag]

Oh, so pleased you remember 'deep joy!'

[@kathylemire7802]

Love your podcast. I watch for you everyday and have been watching all of your older podcasts. I love to knit and watching you quilt makes me want to learn to quilt. I would love a tutorial on the bag and shall make that first. I love embroidery also and loved seeing all of your projects. You have given me inspiration in my crafting ❤ you take care and wish Pete well! 🇨🇦

[@penelopeschinwag]

Go for the quilting, Its so enjoyable. I will make the bag and see if you enjoy that. Happy you have been inspired and thanks for the well wishes. xx

[@jeanwhiley6571]

Deep joy finding this bonus video, it made my day, just love listening to you, so interesting, thank you for finding the time x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for watching. xx

[@DebbieSmith-kw5fw]

Thank you for brightening my day and sharing your positivity, every second with you is priceless.

[@penelopeschinwag]

So pleased you day has been brightened, thanks for being there. xx

[@christineroper2592]

Thank you so much Pene I absolutely love your videos and always look forward to the next one it can never come quickly enough, I am being selfish now I know your so busy with life in general and all your beautiful crafting. I just want you to know how much I value seeing you one to one. I just love all you do. Bless you darling Pene. xXx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much Christine, so appreciated.

[@annefry806]

Thank you for your vlogs Penne you bring serenity to me when I watch you. You make such lovely things.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well thank you so much Anne, much appreciated. xx

[@traceybeale1761]

Hi Pene what a lovely surprise to see you again so soon ❤ Thank you 🙏 so very much for all you do it’s brings me so much joy watching your videos it’s like having a chat with a dear friend 😊and I agree with your other viewer about wanting to be your neighbour…I think there would be a queue of people lining up to buy the house 🏠 ❤ Take care xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Tracey! xx

[@christineo4934]

You are pure sunshine for the soul. To see you twice in one week is fabulous. I cannot wait for your bag tutorial and attempt to make one too. Stay well, stay safe, stay wonderful xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

You too Christine, xx

[@sandrataylor6507]

Thank YOU! What a wonderful Sunday surprise for me. It was so good to see you and I did laugh with the outtakes. Pete is so precious and you of course 🥰

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Sandra, they did make me laugh too. My face was a picture, and so long as he's not in a dressing gown he's ok!

[@GagaKnits]

Very nice to catch up with you before heading off to work. Your jumper looks lovely. A tutorial for your quilted bag would be great. I'm already thinking of possible Christmas presents. Enjoyed the outtakes. X

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Anita, Have a good day. xx

[@sheryltisdale]

Thank you Penny, love the poems! Laughed and laughed at the out-takes!

[@penelopeschinwag]

So pleased we shared a laugh together xx

[@raewynmckinley-kb4jg]

LOL LOL Love the look on your face in the 'out takes' No words are required. I know that feeling. Have to say I loved Petes blue jersey, beautiful and the colour suits him. Cant wait for the tutorial on the bag, brilliant idea. We all would miss you so much if you decided to end Chinwag...so much to look forward to..THANK YOU ❤😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Don't intend to end it, I would miss it too. The look on my face made me laugh too. Help!!

[@raewynmckinley-kb4jg]

@@penelopeschinwag glad to hear you are still enjoying doing Chinwag

[@juliewaite3178]

Your knitting is so beautiful , in fact, all that I've seen looks stunning . Love and hugs xxxxxx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Julie much appreciated. xx

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Pene. I loved the outtakes, especially the lunch interruption.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Denise, sometimes the out takes are the best bits!

[@joyofthings]

Tommy just looks like a mini Pete.So good when you see children happy.Our boat is called serenity.xxx🐝🐝🐝

[@penelopeschinwag]

Joy and Serenity are your words. What a lovely name for your boat. xx

[@MsPoodlelove]

You’ve brightened my Saturday evening up brilliantly with those out takes. Thanks for including them. Dianne 😀

[@penelopeschinwag]

So funny - so long as it's not a dressing gown!

[@margaretrodee3519]

I agree with Sharonwhite6987, you’d need a large complex to accommodate those of us who’d love to be your neighbor! 😊 I love your projects and your topics of discussion. Thank you for sharing with us. It’s a delight and pleasure to watch while I knit. Exactly what I needed today! Happy July!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Margaret, see you soon. xx

[@kristinvoss9857]

I made a whole list of notes from episode 116 yesterday and expected to write a comment today and then - surprise! - episode 117 is here! Lovely! And now I have another whole list of notes to make comments. But I would bore you rigid. I did not realize it is Thank You Day but then I looked and that is in the UK. In the USA it is September 15. Oh, well, every day I am thankful for some things and not as thrilled about others. I am always thankful to you for your lovely vlogs. Thank you! I thought about the word serene. My first husband was an alcoholic so I always think of the "God grant me the serenity..." saying. Not sure I should have mentioned this. So glad you are doing the sleeves but I can see where a bright little sleeveless one for spring and summer would be handy. Tommy was adorable at Disneyland. He must be a marvel if he can remain cheerful such long (and for me they would be exhausting) days. All your grands are adorable. I am rambling. Back to work. I am making free gift tags (three to a pack) for my daughter to give with each sale. She has a business called PurplePincushion. It keeps me very busy. My favorite piece of writing is called Desiderata. It is well-known among us old hippies (my bunch) but not sure if it is known in the UK. Written by Max Ehrmann. Looking forward to your next episode. All the best to you and yours.

[@penelopeschinwag]

I did think about the serenity prayer too. Exhausting days for me too, much prefer peaceful days in nature! How lovely that you help your daughter with her business. Thank you for pointing me in the direction of Desiderata, some beautiful words written in 1927. My dad always loved If by Rudyard Kipling which is similar. Take care. btw I love your waffle!

[@kristinvoss9857]

@@penelopeschinwag Just watched the mousie makes parade. Your lovely mousie items in 8 photos! I love all your makes. The little macaron...so adorable! I need to order some of those Acufactum fabrics by Daniela Drescher and also the ones from Sophia Drescher. So cute! Was so sorry you did not win the trip to Istanbul. What a hoot. The fabric on Pete's eyeglasses mat is so adorable. I'll try to find that one also. I know men like the poem "If" and it is a good one. All the best!

[@shewhocraftsandplans7736]

I don’t think you realise how loved you and Pete are by us all! You are so clever so talented but also very humble. Sending Pete get well wishes! Your content is great! I like to go bs k to watch old ones with your darling mum , she was an absolute diamond! Anyone being given one of your makes is VERY lucky! Pete’s sweater in the out takes is beautiful! Take care xxx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Lovely thoughts for me to wake up to. Many thanks. xx

[@bethwhite1317]

Sharon is right! Reserve an apartment for me! My husband and I spent our lunch with you today - it was such a pleasure. I will look forward to your “this is how I make it” video when you make Francis’ bag. The thimble fabric is perfect and it will be fun to see it all come together and hear you talk us through it. Speaking of the Merlin app, we also use it to identify birds who are hidden in the trees while serenading us in the back yard. Thank you for the treat of your episode today! Any day with a Chinwag is a good day!

[@penelopeschinwag]

It's a fantastic app. Say hullo to your husband too! xx

[@mitzikolody4569]

Hi Penelope lovely to see you as always wonderful peoms you read i enjoy writing poems myself when in the right frame of mind anyhow you read them out so beautifuly you really are an insperation i hope you an Pete enjoy the rest of your week-end take care! ❤x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Mitzi xx

[@carolalanliversage6077]

What a nice surprise to see you again. Thank you!! Thoroughly enjoyed the chinwag 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Carol. xx

[@kstahl9281]

This was wonderful. Thank you for sharing your life with us. It’s great to hear your chatting while stitching. Have a beautiful weekend.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Lovely to keep you company. xx

[@lornaking1825]

Thank you for video today, so lovely to hear your memories of Stanley Unwin. I try to gain some calm in this busy world, I have stopped watching the news as I found it too stressful. A fabulous poem and your reading of it really made me smile. I agree with other ladies we all need to be neighbors it would be fun. Have a good weekend. Thank you so much again for your chinwags X

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Lorna, Heather is so good at the poetry! Enjoy your weekend too. xx

[@ruthraven5081]

I have not written before, but I just love your blogs…I knit and quilt as well, your work is just lovely. From s.W. Ontario, can.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well lovely to hear from you Ruth, it makes all the difference for me. Hoping your weather in Ontario is better than here. It's cold and rainy!

[@helenogorman9467]

The out takes are so funny. Thank you for all you do. I love your channel and am thrilled everytime a new one pops up.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Helen, The out takes certainly gave me a laugh, glad they did you too. xx

[@bettysshowtime7400]

Thank you Pene, your videos bring me such joy!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Deep joy!! thanks for joining me. xx

[@Izzyic7505]

Another lovely chinwag. I loved the outtakes from long ago - your face when he interrupted you, priceless. He looked like Michael Cain. So much to say but keeping it short, thoroughly enjoyed hearing your thoughts. Thank you for sharing. The poem was brilliant. 🤗🥰

[@penelopeschinwag]

I'll tell him that about Michael Cain - he'll be interrupting more often!

[@ElaineP49]

Another lovely vlog Pen….and I for one loved Stanley Unwin….such a character. Tommy is growing fast!…nice to see you twice in a week…We too love the ‘Merlin’ app…so informative. So…a big Thank you to you too for all the great vlogs you put out for us….x x x 🥰

[@penelopeschinwag]

Glad you remembered Stanley Unwin. Tommy is growing fast as is Mila and George. Mila starts school in september, such a change. xx

[@margaretgodfery7038]

Love the out takes Your face says it all. x

[@penelopeschinwag]

It did didn't it! What is he going to say......!

[@cocoandflora6542]

What a treat! Thank you Pene xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Just had to say thank you xx

[@emmawalker6585]

Hi a big thank you to you, for wounderful videos which I always enjoy watching and listening to xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

thanks for joining me Emma. xx

[@emmawalker6585]

@@penelopeschinwag your very welcome, love the out takes to xx

[@susanleach8639]

I absolutely loved the outtakes, they made me laugh out loud. My mother used to get cross with me when I was young because she said that people could “read my face like a book” if I didn’t like something, but I am clearly not the only one because your face was a picture 😂. Thank you for another delightful episode.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Aw thanks so much, it's true people know what I am thinking. It was funny to watch!

[@LillyandTheBee]

The outakes made me cry laughing, the expression on your face 😂😂 Pene your videos are very grounding, serenity thank you! ❤❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Lilly xx

[@gillianroberts1568]

Ow yes please. I would love a tutorial. Would be fantastic to hold crochet hooks. I have so many. And the bag opens wide . You are so talented, and such a lovely lady ❤❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

I'll give it a go. xx

[@LyndaPogue]

Chinwag is worth waiting.for so no pressure. Love you! Love chinwag!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Lynda. xx

[@tinmouse1083]

I loved the out takes at the end. You have me smiling all through cooking my own dinner. ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Yes, I will include more!

[@marciastreeter5092]

When I found the notification that there was another post from Penelope already, I scurried for my knitting, all the while thinking how wonderful it would be to live in your vicinity. Now I see you are followed by thousands and your community cannot possibly absorb us all. Love thinking about serenity and laughed heartily at the outtakes, but when Pete called out to you in this episode my heart flew to my mouth and serenity was out the window. It sounded as if your house could be on fire! 🙃 Anyway, thank YOU for the joy and serenity you bring us. ❤❤❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well, not thousands Marcia! but a lovely few now. Serenity is such a beautiful word and I think laughter helps to feel it! Pete is always calling me so I am used to it - how many fish fingers, do you want cheese on your cauliflower!! Take care Marcia. xx

[@marciastreeter5092]

You are now over 2,000 subscribers! And we all think you are talking just to us.

[@caroleemsall9495]

Thank you for for your lovely vlogs they give us deep joy. ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

It's what we all need!

[@tosca584]

So happy to see you again sweet lady

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much. xx

[@kathisavoury9963]

I think that a tutorial of the quilted bag will be wonderful!😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

It will be a coming Kathi!

[@susanleigh6964]

Hi Penny, i was thinking the same..living near you would be lovely. You are so inspiring, and i cant wait for the little bag vlog..it’s the type Ive been wanting to make for ages, i was so excited when you said you’d show us how. Ive been following you all along, even recently started rewatching again from the start. Best wishes to you and Pete, take care, Susan in Oz 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Good morning to you Susan in Oz. I'll start on the bag soon. xx

[@carlarigel252]

I love your videos. I never miss a one. I've only found you in the last 6 months or so. I must go back and see your earlier videos. Do take great care of yourself and Pete. You both are so very dear!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much Carla, so lovely to hear from you and yes watch the old ones too. xx

[@LindaWilde-y6l]

I hope you are doing well, I seam to pick up on you being a little stressed today, we all have those days, I will pray for you to be calm. I love your stories and the best is the outings. Take care and know I am thinking about you. Your friend Linda W. 🥰❤️❤️

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thank you, I will

[@diane.stewart537]

Watched your chinwag twice, great fun. Love the Pete and Pene show, my favorite. So lovely and kind and sweet. Makes me love our girl talk. Thank you so much for the poetry. Laughed so big over the pictures in my mind from the words. You are in my prayers and as always a delight.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much Diane xx

[@carolyncampbell6149]

Deep joy - that’s what your chinwags bring us Pene. And this time a real laugh too. My granddaughter and I are into bag making at the moment, well the first project was a pencil case and she did so well, she’s twelve and a half. I’d love you to teach us how make that lovely bag. Take care Pene, love to you and Pete. Xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Righto, we'll do it together. xx

[@debbiestuckey6599]

What a wonderful poem!! 😅 I forgot to say under yesterday's video that i love your story you read also!! You are wonderful at reading stories and poems!! 😘

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Debbie, that's reassuring. xx

[@Paulabee348]

I’ll be looking forward to your tutorial! Love love the poem also. ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks, I'll give it a go. xx

[@lesleywright9210]

I don’t know what I’m laughing at most, out takes or poem! Of to bed chuckling to myself. We need a book of poems. Thank you x

[@penelopeschinwag]

I keep saying a book of poems would be wonderful!

[@jennylow2598]

Ah! Glad you know how much we all love your podcasts no pressure we will see you when we see yoxxu

[@penelopeschinwag]

I do! So many thank yous

[@juliewaite3178]

❤❤❤

[@eileenmorris645]

Watched the out takes twice and still laughed out loud

[@penelopeschinwag]

My face! I didn't know what he was going to say and then so long as he wasn't in a dressing gown it was alright! Glad you've had a laugh tonight. xx

[@eileenmorris645]

@@penelopeschinwag it was lovely to laugh out loud, haven’t had a giggle for ages.

[@carolynlambert6989]

G’day Penne, you popped on my screen just after 4am South Oz 🇦🇺 time Sunday here and what a surprise. I knew I wasn’t going back to bed until I watched your new episode and I was right, “pure joy” and fun again. Knitting away on my granddaughter Ashleigh Jewel’s scarf wrap she asked for (wear in evening after her wedding) you kept me company. Laughing again at ‘out takes’ 😅 Take good care & always THANK YOU Penne ❣️

[@penelopeschinwag]

Oh my 4am. Its half 8 here Saturday evening. The scarf wrap will be beautiful I'm sure. Go back to sleep now. xx

[@carolynlambert6989]

@@penelopeschinwag will do Penne 😅 but went back and looked at your previous video & wonderful comments from your viewers. Had a little sook at comments how you are so treasured, remember that 💕😴😴😴 back to bed 😅😅

[@carolschobs2621]

It’s Sunday 7th July so I’ve come back to say a big Thank You to you for all that you do and all that you say ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

World thank you day, let's carry it on though, such nice words. Thanks!

[@MB-zy4cm]

Yes...a make the zipper pouch please!!😀

[@penelopeschinwag]

Will do. xx

[@ruthclarke190]

❤❤❤❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Ruth, xx

[@cherienaera3751]

I think you must have been a great counsellor! Watching from nz, which unless you have viewers in antartuca is the southern most place in the world!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Pete and I have always wanted to visit NZ but we're not great travellers! I loved my job as a counsellor. xx

[@jacquelineknox1977]

So lovely to wake up and find you again Penelope. What happened to the two or maybe three weeks? I so agree with Sharon that there should be an empty apartment complex next door to you so we could all meet for craft. I would just love that. We could knit or sew as you told us a story. What a treat that would be. I will so look forward to the bag 'tutorial'. The little bag is just a perfect size. Take care dear. xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

I look forward to making the bag too. xx

[@carolschobs2621]

Stanley Unwin yes I remember his jumbled up vocabulary very funny. I look forward to watching you make the small bag that was quite a feat for a first quilting project so pleased you still have it. Lovely clips of your family ❤Enjoyed the ‘New Carpet’ poem it’s hilarious Heather and ….oh I’ll have cabbage and carrots please Pete … ‘you told me I can’t come in if I’m in my dressing gown. 😅😂😊 bye bye

[@penelopeschinwag]

We are laughing, it was delicious btw. xx

[@MB-zy4cm]

I have synaesthesia...and to me serene is pale green word!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Pale green, how lovely, it will be that for me too.

[@glendabathgate4036]

Hilarious

[@penelopeschinwag]

Glad you had a laugh Glenda. xx

[@nadinestapler3881]

I’d like to get that bunny pattern for socks. But when I looked it up it looked so different.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Bunny Wishes Socks pattern by Sarah L. Kelly on Ravelry. Did you look this up?

[@janetstevenson9867]

Hallo Penny thank you for your lovely videos I listen to them whilst I am knitting and look forward to the next one / I’m hoping to knit a shawl like yours did you order the pattern from Ravelry and what wool would you suggest / I think they look lovely as you wear them like a scarf- thank you

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Janet, You can go to Curious Handmade which is Helen Stewarts site which takes you to Ravelry or go straight to Ravelry. It's the Sunset Skies shawl. I knit mine from 4ply, Sock yarn is fine if that's what you have. You need 90gms of the main colour and then a few oddments to make the stripes. It's a lovely knit as is the Silver River Shawl. I wear both of those more than anything else.

[@janetstevenson9867]

Thank you so much Penny x

[@epiphany8276]

I haven't thought of Stanly Unwin for years! Did he do the one about meeting all these people who told him he looked poorly? Lovely chinwag. Thanks. Jane

[@penelopeschinwag]

I think that was Stanley Holloway 'My Word you do look Queer'. My dad used to sing that. xx

[@nadinestapler3881]

What yarn do you use for the sweater?

[@penelopeschinwag]

Edition 3 Zauerball sport 2299 Adriafil Sierra Andina Hope that helps xx

[@nadinestapler3881]

@@penelopeschinwag Thank you, your sweater looks beautiful.

[@nadinestapler3881]

@@penelopeschinwag Thank you