Episode 79 - Bakewell Tart, Knitting & Alterations, Fairy Fingers, memory journal

[@mitzikolody4569]

So lovely to listen to you an so interesting look forward to the next one ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Mitzi, see you soon!

[@heatherharris6916]

Such a great chat & amazing transformations, love it all 💕💕💕💕

[@karenk380]

What a full episode! You left me with a smile. Tommy is so sweet. Your shawl is beautiful and the colors compliment you perfectly. Thanks for showing the cooking and baking. I'm still on the fence about whether we would benefit from having an air fryer. Probably by the time we decide to.get one, there will be some new appliance/gadget must have. We did decide if our current oven dies, we would consider this as an alternative. Growing up I learned to cook by following recipes and to sew by following patterns. Which was fine, but you end up with a hood on a sweater🤔. It took me thirty plus years to start to "wing it". Maybe not on garments, but certainly most other sewn projects are pretty and/or useful. And I haven't starved. I actually enjoy a challenge of taking something and repurposing or redesigning to make something I will actually like. Thanks for sharing! See you next week.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Always good to end with a smile Karen, you're right a sweetie. If you're happy with your oven then stick with it I'd say! I do agree about improvising, we were brought up to follow patterns, follow the music, say your times tables by rote. I'm enjoying selecting my material for the memory book, bit like a scrappy quilt! See you next time. xx

[@lindaapplegate4559]

Oh Pene, you are an adventurous soul! Cutting the sweater and making it better. I had to watch it twice! Thanks for the lovely podcast. And the beautiful scenery. And Tommy playing peek-a- boo! He is so cute.

[@penelopeschinwag]

My friend has a saying 'turned out better than expected!' I said that to myself when I altered the jacket - I wasn't wearing it so nothing to lose! Lovely to hear from you Linda, thanks for joining me. xx

[@ginamills3155]

I could listen to you all day Pene. Love to see your journals coming along with such lovely content.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Gina, so happy to share with you. x

[@lesliedeardorff8586]

The alterations worked excellently! Thank you; it brings confidence when facing a similar circumstance

[@penelopeschinwag]

Morning Leslie, I thought to myself just because it's sewn together it will easily come undone, am so pleased with the fit of the jumper. As for the hood the jacket is at least six years old and the hood was ok then but not for me now. I thought I'm not losing anything because I'm not wearing it. I took the chance and haven't taken it off since! Well worth the time and not half as risky as I thought! Lovely to hear from you, take care.

[@ElaineP49]

What a lovely vlog Pen.....I love the way you altered your two jumpers...you make it look so easy!...Loved the fascinating fact about the horses hooves too....and really enjoyed the film at the end....Tommy is such a cutie, and so happy. Your album is coming along a treat. Thanks for sharing everything...take care x x x 🥰

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well, honestly it wasn't hard. I do think the yarn makes a difference but it was surprisingly easy. We had a lovely time with Tommy. He loved the bakewell tart and cheesecake!. Had his tea, put in his cot and then slept all night. A blessing. Aren't the foal's hooves amazing. I saw it on Country File and looked it up and was fascinated. See you next time, take care. xx

[@ElaineP49]

@@penelopeschinwag x x x

[@joyofthings]

Your little granddaughter is so pretty I love her curls, she looks like a pears advert.xxxx🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@penelopeschinwag]

I'll pass that on, thanks!

[@deborahsmith2912]

Thank you for being my very enjoyable dinner (or tea) companion this evening. Your everyday meal looked like Sunday special to me, what a fabulous cook your husband is. Your altered sweater looked a much better fit, well done. You’re such a skilled knitter and crafter, it seems like you just begin a project and then it’s finished already. How fortunate you are to have so many photos and memorabilia to put in your lovely memory albums. Tommy is a real dear :).

[@penelopeschinwag]

Morning Deborah, I never take my tea for granted, everyday it's lovely, why would I ever want to go out to eat. We don't eat spicy food, enjoying the flavour of whatever we are eating. I will creep in and surprise him another day! I'm happy with my sweater. If something is not quite right, change it! I'm hoping that my photos will eventually be organised into some kind of order! Only thing I don't have is much for my teenage years which is a shame. Thanks for joining me again, see you next time.xx - Hope the weather in Canada is improving now.

[@dawnscraftycreations2776]

Great alterations Pen, you are such a wonderful knitter. I’ve just bought an air fryer so thank you for the inspiration, anymore recipes would be much appreciated. Have a lovely week.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Dawn, I'm going to creep up on Pete and film tea now and then, just ordinary meals. Might be helpful for you. xx

[@thewovenalmanac]

Wow Pene you whipped up that shawl in no time, it's beautiful your colour choices are perfect 👍 Thanks Pete for giving us a nosy in your sauce pans 🤣😘😘

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Dawn, It is a quick knit and one you can't put down as you want to use the next colour. I love it, Stash worked well. You can have a nosy any time!xx

[@christinamarquez9199]

Hello Penny, I so enjoy every video you post. I always learn so much. Your videos are one of my favorites. ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Christina, it makes my day knowing you watch and love it. xx

[@jacquelineknox1977]

So lovely to catch up with you again Penelope. Your scarf is so very pretty and would look lovely and be so wearable in different colours. You are so clever to be able to alter you garments with so much confidence and ease. I will try your bakewell tart recipe but it will be in a conventional oven as I don't own an airfryer. Such a sweet ending with little Tommy. xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Jacqueline, I'm already thinking about colours for the scarf to go with the green altered jacket! Conventional oven will be brilliant; I showed it in the airfryer as people have asked. Great either way. Beautiful Tommy! See you next time. xx

[@carolschobs2621]

I love your jumper and the alteration is spot on. I have purchased the pattern book and when I’ve finally chosen my choice of colour wool I’m going to start knitting the jacket with the hood like yours. I like it without the hood too. Tommy is a sweetheart ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

I love the jacket without the hood, it for me is much better. The garments in the book are great, you won't be disappointed.

[@sheryltisdale]

Love the shawl!

[@penelopeschinwag]

I don't think I've taken it off! I said at the end I shall probably knit some more of those - little did I know then how many I would knit!

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Pene, I have finally had a free afternoon to catch up with my favourite KZbin friends and thoroughly enjoyed your company and your chat! It’s amazing how many different Bakewell tart recipes there are and I’m looking forward to trying the one you showed us today. I always enjoy seeing all of your crafty projects, and it was good to be reminded that altering clothing that we’ve made can give them new life! I loved the relaxing film at the end, too, including the special surprise! Xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Helen, lovely to hear from you. I'm so pleased with the alterations and it looked daunting but wasn't at all. Yes, the bakewell tart is smashing but aren't they all! See you next time. xx

[@helenogorman9467]

O wow that was really great. So many things to comment on that I won't comment on them all. Your knitting is fabulous and Pete is so lovely. It would be great if everyone could have a Pete like him. Tommy so cute and Penny everytime you wear that lovely shawl consider it a hug from me. Thank you for this lovely video.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thank you Helen, I'm tearing up again!

[@tinmouse1083]

Hi Pene. My mouse has a head, body 2 arms and half a leg. Lol. Thank you for another lovely video. 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Won't be long now then and she'll be up and running. xx

[@debbiestuckey6599]

Your shawl is so beautiful. Those are colors I would enjoy mine in! I enjoyed the scenery at the end and of course, seeing Tommy. It's always so cute when they learn to play peek a boo. ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

How marvellous is peek a boo and how we all laughed, did us all good. I'm so pleased with the shawl, it seems to go with everything. Sometimes there's something about using stash that works well. xx

[@pamelahall282]

Hello penny, just another lovely video, very enjoyable seeing the flowers in the film at the end, also the piano playing such great music. Thank you pamela hall ,just saw tommy, at the very end, all little ones like that hiding behind the cloth don’t they.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Pamela, They do! He had us in stitches which was a joy.

[@FERRETTI30]

I thouroughly enjoyed watching this episode, what a very interesting fact, I have also learnt something new too 🤩.Your bakewell tarts looked so scrummy thankyou Pene for always brightening my day with your fabulous Chinwags xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed all my waffling! Have you tried making any memory books yet, your new grandchild will be here before you know it? xx

[@FERRETTI30]

@@penelopeschinwag I haven't yet as I have been busy crocheting and knitting blankets and making my very first quilt for her cot. Whilst sorting through my craft stash, I found I own the Beatrix Potter CD's so I will be able to print some sheets to make a memory book, that will be my Autumn project I think. I love your memory albums such a lovely thing for us to leave our stories for future generations :))))😍

[@roseprairiefarm3506]

I so enjoy your videos. I should comment more often seeing how I’ve been watching pretty much since you started. Very interesting fact about horses hoofs. Great tip on the sweaters. Take care till next time

[@penelopeschinwag]

Lovely to hear from you. I'm so glad I took the plunge with the sweaters, turned out so well and I've been wearing them instead of being in the wardrobe! A revelation to me about the hooves! Take care and see you next time. xx

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hi Pene. for the bumper episode, I really enjoyed it all, as usual. Your cardigans and jumper both look great after their surgery. Beautiful shawl too, gorgeous colours. Our airfryer has been a valuable investment. Bakewell Tart is my dad's favourite. Your's looked delicious. Busy few weeks here. Hubby is vending at a couple of yarn shows. Its also my birthday and our wedding anniversary. Thankfully, my new medication is helping, and I'm starting to feel more like myself . Have a lovely week. Take care x

[@penelopeschinwag]

So pleased your new meds are helping and you are feeling more like yourself. Lots for you to celebrate this week! How lovely to be vending at a yarn show but I would think quite tiring. Helen said she had met you and bought some zebra wool. One day maybe I'll make the trip. I'm pleased with 'the surgery'. It just made sense to do it and I was pleased with the result. I can definitely recommend the bakewell, I'm sure dad will love it. Have a good week. xx

[@rebeccaswanson2736]

Lovely finishes!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Rebecca, xx

[@traceybeale1761]

Hi Pene Thanks for a lovely video,you knitting is fabulous and definitely a great idea to do alterations you’ll get plenty more wear from your cardigans. Funny you should be making Bakewell tart, I made one for the first time at the weekend and my husband and I really enjoyed it and I will be trying out your recipe next time. The air fryer is very versatile and a real money saver I don’t have one yet but might need to get one… Such lovely memories in your photo album..they are works of art ❤ Take care

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Tracey, Such lovely comments. I can definitely recommend the Bakewell Tart. I like the cosori because it has an element at the bottom as well as the top and I think that is why the pastry cooks so well. You don't have to keep turning things over. See you soon and take care. xx

[@MsPoodlelove]

Wonderful podcast with so much content. Loved it. Thanks for doing the cooking & baking videos really liked those. Your meal looked delicious. You can tell Pete was a pro chef with the way he tosses the frying pan/wok. I love my air fryer & haven’t used my oven since getting it. Have a great week. Ooh by the way your shawl was gorgeous & sat so well around your neck, loved the colours. Dianne 😀xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

I know what you mean Dianne, my peas would go all over the place! I love my shawl, especially because I used stash. Its a great pattern for that as the amounts of wool needed are small for each line. Thanks for being there, see you soon. xx

[@jenniferwatson6094]

Wow what a jam packed interesting and inspiring video. So many different skills, crafts and information to help us crafters along. The tweaking of your cardigans was very clever and I can see you enjoy wearing them again. I can’t wait to share the horse’s hooves video with my daughter in law and granddaughter who have horses. We once had a Bakewell tart on holiday from Australia in beautiful Bakewell, they were so delicious . Now you have given me the recipe ! I found the visual making of the tarts and Pete’s air fryer cooking helpful as our air fryer is not used very much . This is a bit of bird randomness ,my husband and I were beside a lake yesterday and a couple of water moorhens and quite young ones were standing at our feet on the path waiting for scraps. The very young ones seemed to have softer wider feet with flappy bits like a grey silicone along the toes. I wondered if it was a bit like the horse’s s hooves? Have you ever noticed such a thing? Thanks again for a great video.😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Jennifer, I can't say I have noticed young moorhen's feet. I looked it up but couldn't see anything about them. Great for you to see it first hand. The bakewell tarts will be super in the oven. Enjoy. I've visited Bakewell, staying nearby and it's such a lovely town. See you soon. xx

[@kater9115]

What a lovely video! KZbin suggested you to me so I'm a new subscriber. You are such a talented crafter and I loved the photo's which reminded me of my own childhood - thank you so much!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Welcome Kate, there are playlists should you wish to have a browse. If not see you next time and thanks for saying hello!

[@patriciahackman3637]

You are so patient Pene. I wouldn't have the confidence to cut the knitting ! I probably would have added more flour to the pastry as it looked too wet, but it turned out beautifully. I'm also of the age when I can remember plastic popper necklaces & I spent my money in Swansea Woolworth for my dear mother on a school trip. Aged 8 or 9. She wore it valiantly though she must have hated it !! 😂

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Patricia, yes, the pastry looked wet which is why I plopped it in by hand but it turned out really well. I've made it again and it was pretty similar, so maybe I'll stick with it. I didn't feel the stitches would run down and I'd lose them as the wool is shetland and a bit sticky so I took the chance, so pleased. Swansea Woolworth is a lovely memory for you. I expect she loved it as you bought it for her. I did love the pop they made. xx

[@glendabathgate4036]

These tarts look yummy you cheered me up am bit miserable at moment awful pain am waiting scan results but thinking it’s my colitis getting worse and my back just awful getting less sleep every night have lots to craft but not even been bothering that’s when we know we re not right

[@penelopeschinwag]

Oh Glenda, you poor thing. So pleased we could have a chat together. My daughter (Tommy's nan) has ulcerative colitis. She is ok at the moment but you never know! I do hope you can find some relief soon. I know what you mean, if you can't craft there is something wrong. Doctor: What's wrong? Patient: I can't craft! Doctor: I don't understand!! But of course crafters do. Sending best wishes and love. xx

[@glendabathgate4036]

@@penelopeschinwag aww thank you Penny for ur genuine concern hope Petes well hubby to go Tom to hosp for urgent scan he’s been falling a lot and weakness in leg over last year in pain at night they’re suspected a tumour on base spine I ve been broken hearted last hubby died aged 33 with brain tumour but will see what tomorrow brings he’s only 54 my tomboy let’s keep positive

[@ronnadelavergne9217]

Another engrossing podcast! The fact regarding horses hooves was rather shocking...yet amazing. Nature is so incredible isn't it? My brother intends to start bee keeping next year; in his research he learned that bees sometimes form a chain while in the hive and one theory as to why is that they are measuring the interior before building their cells. I haven't made it through all your previous podcasts yet so if you already covered that fact, please forgive. If not, maybe it could be of interest to you! Your sweater modification was interesting to watch. I did something similar with a purchased wool sweater but with the cuffs. The sleeves were too long and something had munched on the wool. However my newly picked up stitches were upside down to the old ones! (Don't know why.) Yours turned out beautifully, and the new ribbing looks perfect. Your new sweater is also lovely, and yes, the modifications to the sleeves were needed. You have to be happy with the end result. And that Tommy, oh my! So cute! My husband now joins me when you come on and he had a good chuckle over Pete. Too funny. Loved how you kept right on filming. 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Ronna, I haven't come across that fact before so will look it up, thanks for thinking of Chinwag when you heard it! Well my stitches were the right way up because it was the way the knitting was knitted if you get me. The rib was knitted from the collar up and when I undid my jumper I still was knitting in the same way. However when you undid the cuffs you were knitting in the opposite direction to the original knit. Well done though I still think its worth doing but much harder on a purchased sweater. So pleased husband is joining too. More will come from Pete in the kitchen but impromptu is best I think! Well, I agreed with him by saying I know but then plowed on! See you next time. xx

[@janflaherty4582]

Hi Pene and Pete, I always enjoy your chinwags. Thank you for putting them up, I find them inspiring and fun. It's because of you two that I finally got an air fryer. It's been fabulous. (A bit of rubbed salmon has been a favorite for us) Pete's cooking segment was very helpful and I hope they'll be more "making tea with Pete" in the future. Your Bakewell tarts are on my short list, did you freeze any? I like how you always put some up for later. If I don't do that I tend to eat the lot. My husband just retired, a bit unexpected but it will be fine. I told him he's my new head gardener, Monty Dan. lol. The trees in New England are coming on to full feather, the weather has a bit of a chill in it, but the sun warms things up nicely as the day goes on. The alterations and your knitting are beautiful as always. Same for that darling boy. Grands are the best. Have a lovely week, and thanks again for sharing.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Jan, thanks for joining me and those kind words. I do always freeze my bakes. The bakewell tart froze very well. One left for grandson coming tomorrow to help Pete cut the grass! How lovely your husband has retired. Pete retired at 60 (18 years ago now, where does time go!) unexpectedly but it has been great to share so many things together. Our weather has been the same, chilly in the morning but warms up beautifully with the sun. We went for a walk into town this morning by the sea and we were quite warm. Next time's film I expect! Take care. xx

[@lucyblue1235]

I just love these chinwags and really look forward to them and I learn so much from you. I just wondered if, here on you tube,you follow Davina from “Little workroom crafts”? She also lives in the south east coast of the uk! Anyway,thankyou so much for your videos Pene xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Lucy, I have watched Davina. We live about 250 miles from each other. I'm further south but we are both in the east! Thanks for saying hello, see you next time. xx