Episode 174: A Little Crafty Catch-up | Knitting | Crochet |

[@vickybossom9957]

Hi Helen, do you hear me chatting along with you as you so kindly include me in your videos? I do carry on a dialog with you, I wish you could hear all my encouraging words. I told you I wanted to hear about your camper van trip. And then you said you'd tell me! I told you I wanted to hear all about that storm, and you said you'd tell me!! So you must be able to hear me thru cyberspace and across the waters to Iowa in the US! Keep those videos coming. I look so forward to every one of them! ❤❤

[@ShelleyRooney-kt7zr]

Ha ha, I do that too 😊

[@wendylinsdell3681]

​@@ShelleyRooney-kt7zroh I'm glad I'm not the only one 🤭

[@lindarosendahl2336]

And she hears Massachusetts, too!😅

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Vicky - I am almost certain that I can hear you responding to my chatting! It definitely doesn't feel like I'm doing some kind of monologue - I really do feel as though I'm chatting with friends! I look forward to sharing lots more with you! xx

[@ShelleyRooney-kt7zr]

😂🤗

[@jankitteringham8483]

Wonderful video, Thankyou Helen very much. X🥰🇬🇧

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Jan - you are very welcome! 💕😊

[@joyofthings]

I loved the piano while you made the hand.Its always calming watching you Helen.The clothes look great on Meg.xxx🐝🐝

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you! I have just discovered that beautiful little piano piece, which is called Woodland Birds! xxx

[@megangilchrist4203]

Love all your gorgeous animal friends...such talent !! ☘️

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Megan! 💕

[@GingerCatCrochet]

I like to listen to your chatter; it's never too long. Your cabin doll is more friendly looking than mine! I agree about the boots. If you go with the pattern, she's neither dressed for inside or outside. Florence's pinafore is perfect for a nature-loving girl. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos. 👍🏻😊❤️

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Pamela! I think my cabin girl has a different expression to the one in the pattern partly because I used safety eyes - I'm not so good at embroidering features! And you are quite right - the pattern is confusing about whether she is an indoor or outdoor girl! I wasn't too sure whether I liked Florence's pinafore until I photographed her in the mossy woods - then the colours seemed just right! xx

[@paularoberts2129]

Hi Helen Lovely video lovely makes and a lovely lady Gosh you are so talented I love your makes The tree was beautiful nature is a wonderful thing I’m so looking forward to your piano video I do enjoy listening to you playing Take care Helen See you soon xx❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mousiemakespod]

Aww, thank you Paula - you are very kind! I found it so wonderful to see all of the tree photos merged together and I'm glad you enjoyed it, too! xx

[@paularoberts2129]

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[@gingermolinero8386]

Helen this is a wonderful vlog. I love the little animals and the tree through the seasons is great. Thank you very much

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it! x

[@user-kw9mx8vl5p]

Bonjour Helen, I enjoy your videos Thank you and have a great day ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@mandyhague6363]

Love all the bears.👍🧸🧸🧶

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Mandy! 💕😊

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤ thanks Helen 🎉🎉 You and jeanette make the best animals!!!!and dolls!!!! 💞 Love the tree!!And the english post stand!!!so cute!!! Have a lovely day!!! Elaine ❤️🏠

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Elaine - I'm so glad that you enjoyed everything! x

[@Yvonne.49]

Michigan greetings to say i can't crochet at all like you, but your creations are sweet. Your outfit creativity is a finishing touch. Love ernests sweater and the dolls are cute. Your piano finishes them all. Thank you🕊️🫶

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Yvonne - I do love making outfits for the toys! x

[@IngridConno]

The tree cycle was stunning 🌳 and I love your projects ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Ingrid! x

[@TracyKNixon]

Helen, thank you for another lovely podcast and for sharing your lovely projects x I love to see your bears, mice, and other little characters - they are all so sweet!

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Tracy - as always, it's a pleasure to be able to share these things! x

[@trudymeyer430]

I love the tree montage. I have a crabapple tree near the house and at the moment it is fully in bloom with lovely white blossoms. I take pictures, mostly seasonally. In the fall, it turns to a beautiful orange/yellow. Nature can only make colors like that. The details you add to all your creations are what makes them so special. I look forward to the music video very much and, of course, another adventure in the camper van. ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Trudy! It's so wonderful to observe these special trees through the seasons, isn't it? I hope you will enjoy the piano-only video! xx

[@ramyavanmaele9643]

Thank you so much Helen , I like the idea of the tree

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the tree video! x

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Thank you, Helen, for a lovely video. You have been very busy!! Love Meg - she is so Christmassy!! The tree sequence was beautiful. Hope you have a great week. x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Pamela! You're right - I think Meg will look quite at home amongst the Christmas decorations! I'm glad you enjoyed the tree video too. xx

[@kittykatsknitplace68]

Love seeing all your knitted animal friends, so talented. Love the music, amazing cycle of your mother's tree. Love listening to you talk always, hugs

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you! You are very welcome! x

[@celestegarcia486]

Yes, the tree through the seasons was spectacular! I love trees. Everyday I am so glad that we have many trees here in the part of Oregon where I live. Thank you Helen! I am always glad to see your podcast. I will look forward to the piano music video too! The donkeys and bears are so cute - they make me smile. Best wishes from here to you.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Celeste - I'm so glad to be able to make you smile! xx

[@marionmathews9852]

I thoroughly enjoyed the time lapse video of the maple tree, so beautiful and fascinating to watch. Your makes are adorable as always….I can’t choose a favourite because each one is perfect in its own right.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Marion! I was so pleased with how the tree photos were seamlessly made into a video! x

[@lisamcclure8770]

Love your makes. You do beautiful work

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Lisa! x

[@craftdipper]

Such delicate music for such delicate crochet😍🎶... and it was another Hofman... Really beautiful 🐦🌳 Loved your photo video of the tree, Helen! I rewatched it several times - even the changes in light temperature are fascinating, as are the changing shadows on the gable wall (the wall was almost a little sideshow in its own right!). I'm very excited about the upcoming music video - absolutely can't wait🎶🎹🎵

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Shirley. I was really happy to discover that beautiful little piece of music! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tree sequence - like you, I found it interesting to observe the changes in light and shadows! I hope you will enjoy the piano-only video. xx

[@julieagar4483]

You are a very talented all your projects are fabulous. Love your videos ❤❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Julie - I'm so glad you enjoy my videos! 💕😊

[@rachelknight1064]

Another lovely video, thank you Helen. I enjoyed seeing all your makes and how lovely to see the tree video and that little nest emerging again in the winter! This morning as I watch, we have a fierce hail storm going on outside here in the Midlands UK! I look forward to your piano video.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Rachel! I hope the hailstorm didn't last too long! And I hope you will enjoy the piano-only video... xx

[@margaretrodee3519]

Your new bear is so adorable! And I really loved the video you made of the tree. You always do such a great job with whatever you share with us. Thank you so much!

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Margaret - it's always my pleasure! x

[@janescarisbrick6986]

You make such wonderful bears, dolls etc. It was so interesting to see how the tree changed. And a new to me podcast to go and watch. Enjoy your week x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you Jane! I'm glad you enjoyed watching the tree gradually changing! Have a great week! x

[@magpie195]

Oh Helen, I so enjoyed this podcast! Your little animals and dolls are so lovely and it’s great the way you just add those little personal touches that make them your own. I think Bernard is very handsome - I have made a little Tsutsu bear and he always sits with Mouche as he feels protected with a bigger friend but after seeing Bernard I think I might make him a Mum with a lovely pretty jumper - we shall see. Looking forward to your piano playing video when it comes out as I love hearing you play. The tree lapse video was wonderful. Stay well and happy making 🌸

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much! Oh, I think a Mum for your little Tsutsu bear is a lovely idea! I just love the size of Bernard and he will definitely be keeping an eye on little Benedict! I'm very glad that you enjoy the piano music! xx

[@slowcrochet]

Five go off... Is the rabbit the fifth? Is Columba hiding somewhere, too? 💞 Always such a joy to hear what you've been up to. Your videos are pure joy. I'm so thankful for you!

[@mousiemakespod]

You are very observant! The fifth was meant to be Dean the Dog... but then I found that in the photos I'd taken, Dean seemed to be hiding under the cushion! Thank you for spending your time with me again - I love to imagine that I'm really chatting to you! x💕

[@gjjamieson136]

What a lovely video, thank you Helen! The tree excerpt that marked time passing made me a little wistful 😊 . Looking forward to the piano episode. X

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you - I'm very glad you enjoyed it! I hope you'll enjoy the piano video, too! x 💕

[@margaretgreen9062]

Oh Helen, another fantastic video. I love Bernard’s sweater that’s my favourite. The Bears are wonderful. I’ll be looking out for the piano video. Thank you so much. ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Margaret! I was very happy with Bernard's sweater! I hope you will enjoy the piano-only video! xx

[@tammyintiaras]

Hi Helen, thanks for joining me again today and keeping me company. I’m back in bed today absolutely exhausted from a trip to Melbourne yesterday. We had a lovely day but I’m so exhausted because there was a protest at the trams couldn’t work and we had to walk for 10 blocks back to the train station. They are so big those blocks me very tired however I loved watching this podcast as always and listening to you. I love Meg. Well done. You are so clever you make it look so simple and I know how hard it is. Florence is looking absolutely gorgeous and perfect for her nature walking expeditions. Bernard is just as cute as all your other beautiful little bears how lucky he is to be part of your family. What a wonderful idea about the book and the crochet all the handwork. I will definitely check out this ladies channel and see what it’s all about. Your postbox looked awesome as usual. I love the tree montage. I’ve got a special weakness for trees. I think we all do thank you so much for that. Thank you for another beautiful podcast Helen. I look forward so much to the piano one. I will download and listen to it when I’m on the train as well lots of love darling from beautiful Ballarat as always God bless.💕😘🙏😘💕😘🙏

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Tammy, I'm not surprised that you were rather exhausted by that trip! I am glad to keep you company while you get your strength back. I love having a different kind of creative prompt sometimes and having a crime novel as a prompt was good fun - and it was great to see the things that other people were inspired to make! Enjoy the piano-only video - coming very soon! Sending hugs across the miles! xx 💕😘

[@marybarratt2649]

I’m still binge watching lol 😊

[@mousiemakespod]

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[@lindyfraser6243]

Beautiful video. I especially loved the tree. 🌳❤ What a lovely idea! 😊

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Lindy - you are welcome! x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Morning Helen, Cabin girl is an instant hit and I'm sure has settled straight in to your family life. I wish I had put the rods into my animal makes as their heads too nod and I will remember the tip for the future. Mouche and family don't have that trouble and that's good. Interesting how to see how the different size wool and needles of course make a different size, and Bernard is super. Your photos of tree through the seasons was mesmerising. Thanks. xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Pene! Meg certainly seemed to fit right in with her new friends - and Pearl took her under her wing in the campervan... I hope the neck-stiffener will be a lasting solution! But you're right about the Mouche and Friends animals having no neck problems. I was so pleased with how my son cleverly transformed my tree photos into a continuous progression! xx 💕

[@ElaineP49]

Loved the ‘cabin girl’ doll….she’s really cute!…as is the donkey!….I’m making a bear with fur yarn which is proving tricky, but I’ll persevere!!….loved the Maple tree cycle….thanks again Helen for an enjoyable podcast!! x x x 🥰

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Elaine. I haven't often used fur yarn but it's definitely worth the effort for the finished result! xx 💕

[@stanandgill8580]

This was such a delightful episode. Thank you Helen ❤ I did have some questions about Cinthia’s patterns and your opinion about several of them that I would like to knit, but I’ve emailed you directly. Happy knitting everyone, Gillian

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you Gillian - wishing you some very happy knitting time! 💕😊

[@debbiestuckey6599]

I absolutely love your new animal friends!! I love your letter box (or as we say in the US, a mailbox). You are so clever! That was so cool to see the cycle of the tree throughout the year! And your piano music was so pretty. 🎹

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Debbie! My woolly family just keeps growing... 😂 It was rather fascinating to see the tree photos all merged together! xx

[@joysedgwick812]

Meg is so cute 🥰 and Bernard suits his name to a T! I enjoyed your tree compilation, I tried to do something similar with a pretty village church once, only to realise I couldn’t see it in the Summer once the leaves were on 😅. I look forward to all your videos, thank you for all the work you put in.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Joy! It's lovely to watch the seasons change, especially if you just focus on one tree or a particular scene! xx

[@estherrubin867]

I think the name of the Welch Tenor podcaster is Martin. Your TOFT dolls are adorable. I made my first TOFT animal, the Beagle, which came out very cute. I love the way they look, but don’t enjoy the process too much. Florence is beautiful in her new outfit. So glad she and Dapper Donkey had a little getaway together. 😉 I’m so inspired by you attention to detail, especially the outfits. Thanks for another wonderful episode and looking forward to the piano music 🎶 ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Ah yes, you are right! Sometimes when I'm chatting to my camera my mind just goes blank! I think that making outfits for these lovely characters is so enjoyable. Thank you, Esther. x

[@michellehenderson2773]

Lovely video Helen oh I just love all the knitted animals ❤ and your dolls are beautiful ❤ The changes of the tree was a brilliant idea ❤ Have a lovely week x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Michelle! Wishing you a lovely week, too x

[@bearlyknits]

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[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you! x

[@craftdipper]

The campervan trip with the crew looks like it was fun for you and will be for us too😅

[@mousiemakespod]

We all had a lovely time although I think Phil may started putting a limit on the number of woolly friends that can come with us...!!! 😂😂 xx

[@craftdipper]

@@mousiemakespod 😂😂😂

[@itsanomadslife]

Hi helen loving your collection of toys I especially love seeing the pictures of them in the woodland 😊 was intresting to see the maple tree throughout the seasons 😊

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Nikki - I love taking the toys outside to photograph them. I was very grateful to my son for putting together my photos of the tree to make a little video! 💕😊

[@joangarrett5364]

Love Bernard

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Joan! x

[@lindaapplegate4559]

Hello Hellen! Your camper van chums look like they are ready to hit the road! Bernard is so sweet. His jumper is perfect and fits his warm personality. I loved the music you played while showing us Meg’s hand construction. I wish I could crochet. It always warms my heart when you talk about going to your mom’s to have her help w one of your crafting issues. Take care and have a good week!

[@susanpharoah8996]

Hi Helen, lovely to see you again with all of your wonderful little friends! I adored the tree, they are my absolute favourites, I love to touch them as I walk, so calming. Thanks for the lovely video, look forward to the campervan trip!. X 💗

[@mousiemakespod]

Hello Linda! There's definitely a bit of competition between the woolly friends for a place in the campervan! 😂 I think Bernard may be wanting to come on the next trip... The music for the hand crocheting is a recent discovery that I made - such a pretty and delicate tune! I am very fortunate to be able to call upon my mum for crafting advice! xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Susan - I'm so glad you enjoyed watching the tree sequence - trees are indeed very calming. Thank you! x

[@maureenlehman139]

Your toys are just amazing! I can’t tell you how my I enjoy your videos. The tree video was such a treat. Thank you Helen

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Maureen for you appreciation! I'm glad you enjoyed the tree! x

[@wendylinsdell3681]

Oh Helen what a lovely full video to watch , all your new makes of dolls and animals are beautifully made whit a personal touch to each of them , watching the tree change was wonderful and it was nice to see the flowers and the snow appear through the change , I look forward to your video about your trip away in the campervan , I think your husband is going to put a limit on how many friends you take with you 🤭 , it will be nice to sit and relax for a while and listen to you play the piano so look forward to that , thankyou Helen 😊

[@ShelleyRooney-kt7zr]

Looks like we're a whole crowd that likes a natter! 😅🤗

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Wendy! I think you may be right about there being a limit on the number of woolly friends allowed to go on trips with us 😂 It did feel a little crowded last time! x

[@ic7505]

Hello my friend, another jam packed and interesting video. You are very creative Helen, I love your new friends and think a bigger van may be needed for additional family :). The tree time lapse was very interesting. Did you see the next at the top, in the middle? Well done, that must have taken some thought to pull off. Looking forward to piano music to craft to - you are a lovely ivory tickler 🤗

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Isabel. I wish I had a picture of Phil's expression when he saw all the woolly friends sitting on the back of the campervan before our last trip! 😂 I'm glad you enjoyed the tree - I think it's amazing that the nest remained there through all the seasons! xx

[@EvieO1950]

The tree time lapse was nice. Looking forward to the piano music video. 🎹🎼🎶🎵🎹

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Evelyn! I hope the piano-only video will be enjoyable! x

[@Bearstedbears]

Oh thank you Helen. Another beautiful little sit down and coffee with you and your menagerie. Benedict is just so cute. I wish I lived near you - I’d be knocking on your door for paid lessons on knitting animals! I can just picture you hiding behind the sofa and waiting for me to give up and go 😂. I think I’m going to have to try and knit a bear on magic loop. Thank you also for all the referrals to other channels and makers. I think I’ll head to Toft to take a look at the kits and patterns. The neck idea is genius. I’ve made lots of amigurumi characters in the past and they all had wobbly head syndrome. Looking forward to your piano and campervan episodes. Lesley x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Lesley. I would definitely be up for sitting and knitting with you - I promise I wouldn't hide away! 😂😂 I am very pleased with the solution to wobbly head syndrome... and I'm now wondering how feasible it is to operate on Pearl the doll... xx

[@Bearstedbears]

@@mousiemakespod yes. I could see you thinking about operating on Pearl. Don’t forget to give her a pre-med! Yes. I’d love a day knitting with you too. X.

[@michelleking3073]

Hi Helen I’m not sure but I think you may have discovered a new species of bear. The Icelandic Lopi bear! Bernard is very handsome and I agree with you he does look so fuzzy and cuddly. A very enjoyable video as always.

[@mousiemakespod]

I think you could be right about Bernard being an Icelandic Lopi bear - what a lovely thought! Thank you, Michell! xx

[@KnittingD]

Lovely video, you are so creative!!!! Bernard is adorable and will be great company for Tsutsu. Your photo montage was amazing I love watching the trees change colours, fall is the best time. Happy crafting!

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed spending time with me today! x

[@apronhugsingreeenbay]

What a lovely video of the special tree! I love your little dolls and animals and the music you share. And I’m intrigued by your lovely knitted mitered blanket.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you - I'm so glad you enjoyed the tree! Ah yes, I often use that blanket as a background for my photos - it was knitted from leftover sock yarn! x

[@ShelleyRooney-kt7zr]

Lovely Helen, all of it, simply lovely x 🤗

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much, Shelley! x

[@lornaking1825]

Lovely to see and hear you today. Gorgeous makes as always, thank you for sharing. I have had to stop doing crochet because of trigger finger, so knitting a cardigan as doesnt seem to affect it. I watch a tree near me throughout the year, its ash so gets regular checks to see its healthy At the moment here in the Dales its wet and windy but can hear the lambs which is lovely. Have a good week x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Lorna. What a nuisance that you had to stop crocheting - but good that you are still able to knit. We shall keep hoping for a spell of drier weather! x

[@deborahwhittingham2544]

New to your channel and love it. Thank you for all your useful tips about toy making and the tree montage was incredible xxx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you Deborah and welcome along! I'm so glad you enjoyed today's podcast! xx

[@karenk380]

Helen you always have the nicest videos! Your son did a great job making the tree montage. I loved that. You have been so.busy making! Making clothes for the animals and dolls can really bring out the character of each toy. I love the striped sweater on the new bear. He is the perfect huggable size, I agree. Cabin girl is gorgeous. Her hands look very fiddly but turned out really good. Do they fit in the mittens? Your solution for the floppy neck was a great addition to her structure. I like that you wrapped the sticks in the wool. My mom made a doll for me when I was three (I have a Christmas photo of it so i would suspect she was a gift that year.) I still have her. She is about 18" tall maybe, a sewn doll, not crocheted. Very floppy neck but she does have a dowel running through. I suspect she needed more stuffing and her head is very large. the dowel moves about too much to maintain the best structure for the poor girl. Well, you have sent me on another rabbit hole, following Pam and her literary challenges. I've seen that movie and probably listened to.the audio book of that particular miss marple. But as I was watching your video last night I could not think of what I would have made to enter the challenge. I watched her this morning and the entries were so cute! Your letter box was very creative, making it stiff with glue, brilliant. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to the new adventures of Pearl, Meg and the gang. And your music video.( I like to listen to things when I am crafting as I can't always watch attentively.) See you later🤗

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Karen! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tree sequence! I am very pleased with Bernard the bear - he is definitely rather a nice size and texture - and now he's asking to go on the next campervan trip! The mittens for Cabin girl aren't designed to go on the hands properly (the thumb is just added onto the outside of the mitten) although I could probably squeeze the hand in! I am fairly confident that Meg's neck will remain strong - it's sounds as though your childhood doll probably just needed a thicker insert for her neck. I love having a different kind of prompt to being creative - and having a crime novel as the prompt is good fun - I loved seeing the other entries! I haven't quite decided on what I'll make for The Crow Trap... Thank you Karen - you know how much I enjoy your weekly comments!! xx

[@vickybossom9957]

The Maple tree cycle the seasons was fabulous.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Vicky! xx

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hi Helen, I hope you're well. Glad storm Kathleen didn't blow you away. My mum's a Kathleen, we've been joking with her all weekend about causing a storm. Really love Meg and Bernard. Which way do you prefer to make your toys. Knitting or crochet? I've been trying more crochet lately, upping my skills. My mum in law has bought me the yarn pack for the upcoming sidar cal for my birthday. I treated myself to a crochet magazine from the supermarket this afternoon. It's got a booklet of amigurumi animals. Not sure if my hands will allow me to work a tight gauge. Little practice first, I think. I'm looking forward to the piano video. It's always a pleasure listening to you play. Have a lovely week, take care. Xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Angela. I always think it's funny when we know someone with the same name as one of the storms!!! It's hard to say whether I prefer knitting or crocheting toys... each has its merits! I think that knitting toys is probably easier on my hands than crochet. I hope you get along okay with your Sirdar Cal! Take care and have a lovely week xx

[@DawnsDays]

Lovely to spend a bit of time knitting with you Helen. Full of great tips too 👍 I've just discovered a new to me yarn store in Alkmaar online so I'm hoping to get a visit in soon at I see they have Toft yarn 👍😘

[@mousiemakespod]

Thanks, Dawn - I love to think that we are almost sitting together! A new yarn shop discovery? Sounds excellent! 💕😊

[@carotrike]

Your knitted and crocheted items are perfect!Is Meg going to have a rucksack? Another lovely podcast! Are you planning another camper van travelling podcast? I love those too! Best wishes 😍

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you! Meg would definitely like to have a bag of some sort - she has been eyeing up Pearl's little over-the-shoulder bag... There'll be a new campervan video out soon... just beginning to prepare it now - I'm so glad you enjoy them! xx

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Helen. Your solution to prevent a floppy head was brilliant. She’s beautiful and ready for an adventure. Florence’s pinafore and scarf are so color coordinated. I’m sure she loves wearing them. Thanks for the tree video. I can see why your mum loves the tree. It is majestic in all it’s seasons.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Denise. I was very happy with the solution for preventing Meg from having a floppy neck! I'm glad you enjoyed the tree, too - it's lovely to have a record of how it changed through the seasons. x

[@heathertucker7056]

I think the plan to strengthen the neck of your doll is genius! So many of peoples’ creations are spoilt with a floppy head! I really enjoyed seeing your making, as always, and the tree montage was beautiful and so interesting to watch. I’m a viewer who loves your piano music so your new video will be lovely to listen to as I’m knitting away! Thank you Helen for a lovely video x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Heather! I feel very happy that Meg won't develop a floppy neck! I'm glad you enjoyed the tree. xx

[@liesjedeventer3949]

Thank you for showing us your beautiful creations, Helen. And the photo-collage of the tree through the seasons, accompanied by your lovely pianoplaying, it moved me to tears!

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much - I'm so glad you enjoyed it! x

[@MandyJudge]

Ohh Helen you are a beautiful person and ypu inspire me, I have learned from you about knitting and crocheing. Have you got a postal address please. I also love your piano music. Love Mandy: Lancashire UK xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much, Mandy! I haven't yet looked into acquiring a PO box address so the best thing to do is to email me at [e-mail] xx

[@julied5205]

Meg is lovely. Your home must be full of gorgeous knitted dolls and toys each with unique personalities and bespoke clothing. Thanks for another delightful video

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Julie - you are very welcome! x

[@georginabird9354]

Hello Helen, did you use toft arran weight for the cabin doll , only my friends one is tiny she used dk , thank you for sharing, I could watch you just for Cynthia s patterns they are amazing , and thanks to you I brought the book and have knitted hazel the squirrel and am now making mouche xx 😘 and ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Georgina. It's lovely to hear that you've made Hazel the squirrel and now working on Mouche! Aren't Cinthia's patterns just brilliant? For the Cabin girl doll the yarn was Toft DK. I had another Toft doll kit a while ago which was for a much smaller doll, but Cabin girl is about the same size as the ones in the Toft doll book. xx💕

[@GagaKnits]

I had to do Charlie's hair the same way as you did Meg's. You can say her hairstyle has been undercut rather than you ran out of yarn. When you were showing how you crocheted her fingers I was admiring your mitred square blanket. I'm going to make one in December from my advent minis. Is yours made out of 4ply or dk. Also what pattern did you use. It looks very nice. Loved the tree through the year idea. X

[@mousiemakespod]

I did wonder if Charlie's hair would be made in the same way. Good idea - I shall definitely say that Meg's hair has been undercut! 😂 My mitred-square blanket is made from left-over sock yarn and I used a free pattern - I will try to find which one I used and get back to you! It was fascinating to see all of the tree photos merged together! Thank you Anita xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Found it! I found this to be a very helpful photo tutorial: www.theknittingsquirrel.com/how-to-knit-a-mitred-square-blanket/

[@GagaKnits]

@@mousiemakespod Thank you for going to so much trouble. X

[@mousiemakespod]

@@GagaKnits You are welcome! x

[@helendeacon7637]

Your outfit for dear Florance is so right for her👍 The cabin dolls are lovely and their boots, just the thing! Helen, the tree montage was beautiful to watch closely. Tell your son his work was appreciated. As for the music.... I found your piano pieces first and was thrilled. Advent and Christmas memories came back: What a time that was! Anytime the mood for piano takes you, I'm there! I read with your playing in the background - marvelously relaxing. Thank you.❤💐

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Helen! I will pass on your thanks to my son - I was so pleased with the way he merged all of my tree photos! And I'm glad that you enjoyed the piano music, too. xx💕🎹

[@dorothyburgess7969]

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[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you! 💕