Episode 86 - Time with family, Sunset Skies Shawl, plans for new makes and a chat!

Please join me for a chinwag about my week. I've finished another shawl, made some purchases to make over the coming autumn and winter months, and I tell you about Pete's experience at the hearing centre. How amazing is the razor clam who is the 'Ferrari of the underwater diggers'. A film telling the story of my week and another day of my holiday in June at Tresco, Isles of Scilly. We have now sold Mum and Dad's house and there are more 'treasures' to show you! If you feel like leaving a message I so value hearing from you. See you next time. xx
#knitting #nature #lifestyle
00:00 A chat about mum's treasures
06:00 Recalling memories
07:34 Sunset Skies Shawl for Lisa
11:42 Wool from Craft House Magic
15:14 John Arbon sock wool
17:53 Fig Tree Yarns
22:54 My daughter starts crafting! Macarons
27:18 Papers for photo memory book
28:44 Mouche and friends
33:57 Introducing the film
42:00 My week's film
46:00 The Razor Clam - Fascinating Fact
48:44 Time for the End!
51:36 Another day on Tresco
I mention
‪@mousiemakespod‬
‪@crafthousemagic‬
‪@strawberrypatches8742‬
‪@JohnArbonTextile‬
Fig Tree Yarns
Yarn Worx
Cinthia Valet - Mouche and friends
Calypso Sweater by Black Cat Knitting Company

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hi Pene. It's especially lovely to see you today. We've had rough 24 hrs. My lovely father in law was rushed into hospital with respiratory problems. He's poorly but stable this evening. Listening to all your crafting plans and family stories has taken me away from everything. How cute, little Tommy helping with the laundry. Hearing aids are marvellous. My son is 27 this year and has been wearing them since he was small. The first time, he went outdoors with them in something I will never forget. He stood in wonder, hearing the wind and the birds. His little face was a picture. Have a lovely week, take care. X

[@penelopeschinwag]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear your news. I know he hasn't been well for a while. Lets hope he's in the best hands and comfortable. Crafting, even someone else's is soothing at times like these. I do so love little Tommy. I wish my knees worked like his rocking him backwards and forwards as he puts the washing in and takes it out. What a lovely memory of your son experiencing sounds he had never heard. A treasure indeed. Pete is thrilled with his for the same reason, being able to locate the birds and he says listening to his music is amazing, so clear. xx

[@epiphany8276]

A lovely chinwag as usual! Just what I needed before making our evening meal. Thanks for more views of the Isles of Scilly. Jane xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Last film next week of Tresco. We'll have to go back to take more footage! xx

[@MsPoodlelove]

Thank you again for brightening our day. We both wear hearing aids from Hidden Hearing & love them. My husband was similar to Pete with comments like “there’s nothing wrong”! However come autumn when robins could be heard making their “ticking” sound he admitted he couldn’t hear them! Love your latest Sunset Skies & all your yarn choices to keep you busy during the dark winter days. Great idea having projects in mind & also the yarn. I was thrilled to see the pic of you handing over your dear mums house to the new owners especially with the grand piano in the background. Your mum will be looking down approvingly with that lovely smile on her face. See you again soon, happy crafting. Dianne 😀

[@penelopeschinwag]

Something to look forward to in those darker evenings, although I'm just about to start the next Silver River Shawl with the honeycomb colour wool. How funny, we don't know what we're missing if we can't hear it. It's only when we hear it and then the aids are turned off we realise. Makes such a difference doesn't it. The piano staying at the house is lovely and they are all so excited. See you soon, xx

[@jenniferwatson6094]

Thank you for the video, it was very inspiring. My husband has two hearing aids and his world is almost silent without them. Deafness is so socially isolating . The macaroons are very beautiful and handy - they could hold hearing aids! Perhaps without the magnet. What a great outcome for your parents home. I’m sure the new family will get much encouragement as they build a life there, that this was a happy home. X

[@penelopeschinwag]

I do keep a macaron handy for the aids. Also one will be used for my needles. There are endless uses for them and they are so enjoyable to make. It is a great outcome for the house and it's a lovely feeling to know the new family are so excited. Thanks for joining me, see you next time.

[@lindashields5939]

Thank you for such a lovely chinwag once again. I, too, am a huge fan of Ellie’s yarn. She really does do a magnificent job of dying her yarn. The yellow shawl will be beautiful. Well done to your daughter with the making of the macaron. Her friends will really enjoy the ones she makes for them. Thank also for the, always lovely week and end films. Until the next time. Salam wa sa’aadah

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi, yes the yellow shawl has been started and I'm really enjoying the change of colour. Thanks for joining me xx

[@mitzikolody4569]

I really enjoyed the chat you have such a calming voice will look forward to your next chat ❤x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for joining me. xx

[@pamelahall282]

Hello penny, thoroughly enjoyed this video, yes i agree Pete is definitely a polar bear, love all the knitting you do, so clever, the place you stayed in overnight, looks so nice, i just love seeing your little tommy, such a funny thing,seeing him put the clothes in and out of the washing machine, you could see his mind working, what to do now, i love watching little ones doing that,like he has seen grown ups do. I think you could be a sparrow or a Robyn, you did tell us you were only 5foot something, and they are quick and curious little creatures.i have been painting wooden trays and boxes,with Annie Sloan paint and decorating with transfers and moulds made with clay, i like that because its quicker than watercolour painting and i get a quick result as well. I also love stamperia papers they are such great colours and design,i have used them in journals i have made, glad to hear about the hearing aids, something that my husband and i need too,you have convinced me to go ahead and get them for sure,my sincere wishes for you and Pete,keep well, pamela hall

[@penelopeschinwag]

You could see his mind working, you're right! What you're making sounds wonderful. I'd love to see the finished article. Go for the aids, if they are a good fit and adjusted well for you they are brilliant. At least have a test, one step at a time. xx

[@susanleach8639]

What a good idea to collect some lovely supplies for winter projects. I don’t cope particularly well with the short dark days of winter, so I might have to borrow your idea. I have purchased the Mouche and Friends book, and have also admired Helen’s work. I think that I am going to start with Billie the raccoon. Thank you so much for your podcasts, they are always so enjoyable.

[@penelopeschinwag]

I'm enjoying making a nest around me full of goodies for the darker months. I love all of the friends in the book and its a hard decision who to start with; they all have such gorgeous characters. Enjoy getting to know Billie as he grows on your needles. Thanks for joining me. xx

[@jacquelineknox1977]

Congratulations on all the work you did to clear Mum's house and the outcome of handing the keys over to the new family. You have so many lovely projects to look forward to doing over the cooler months. What a feast of different items we look forward to seeing. Tresco looks so very lovely and the little birds are delightful to watch. Thank you for sharing your life with us. xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well thank you for joining me Jacqueline. Sharing my projects with you will make them extra special. Tresco is lovely and we hope to go later in the year for another visit! See you next time. xx

[@joyofthings]

What an elegant hotel room.I love the material with the hedgehog.xx🐝🐝🦔

[@penelopeschinwag]

Everything about the place is elegant, like a house from Jane Austin. A lovely word to describe it. My daughter loved Mrs. Tiggywinkle and has loved hedgehogs ever since. xx

[@traceybeale1761]

Thanks for another lovely Chinwag Pene 😊 I love the new wool you have bought for your upcoming projects ❤can’t wait to see them finished it’s lovely to have some winter projects to look forward to.

[@penelopeschinwag]

I feel like a squirrel! Gathering things around me; very comforting. xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Hi Pene, I love your idea of squirreling away lots of little crafting treats for the Autumn and Winter - I always feel a bit sad when the nights start to draw in - I love it being light until late in the evenings in the summer. Phil and I will be extending the lighter evenings by going further north for our next campervan adventure! (It's funny, I always think of them as adventures!) I am delighted that you have bought Cinthia's beautiful book - that's definitely something to look forward to in the coming months! As usual, there was so much for to enjoy in this episode - and I loved both films very much. Thank you! xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Helen, Of course I had a look through the book tonight and saw that the polar bear is actually Mouche himself! I have some wool in stash so when those dark nights come it will be lovely to knit him. Your campervan trips are definitely adventures! You must get such fun planning, going, and then making your memories for all of us to see. See you in the morning!!

[@marciastreeter5092]

That was wonderful! Almost an hour of interesting chat as I stitch away and relax before bedtime. The shawl is so very pretty, the chat about hearing happens in our home on a daily basis, Tommy is so cute and entertaining, and we even got to meet the new homeowners! You helped me pass this special evening before celebrating the wedding of my granddaughter. Family love shines through your episodes so brightly and makes us appreciate our own precious moments a bit more. You know, now, how infectious your enthusiasm for crafting is as you see your family wanting to give it a hand.Thanks for all of it.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Oh, Marcia, I do hope you've had a lovely wedding, such a special day. What a lovely thought that my enthusiasm has made the girls give it a go. Thanks. xx

[@FERRETTI30]

Another fabulous episode Pene, I think it must be so comfortimg to know Mum's house is going to be filled with people who will love it like it was previously 💗. l Iove the macaron, maybe another rabbit hole for me to fall down 🥴. Tresco looks so beautiful and the hotel amazing. Glad Pete has his new hearing aids it will be a game changer for him 🤩. Have a lovely week knitting your new projects and enjoy your little Tommy hes such a cutie xxx

[@penelopeschinwag]

The macaron rabbit hole is certainly worth taking a slide down. The hotel is the most peaceful place, not a clutter of cups, just pure relaxation and great taste. Pete is loving his aids, I'm so pleased, as you say a game changer. xx

[@lynnyvonnestwo]

Just Lovely As Always Penny and My Favourite Place To Be Love Seeing Your Holiday on Tresco, Your Macaron is so cute Happy Crafting Lynn ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

thanks Lynn, you too.

[@raewynmckinley-kb4jg]

As always a lovely Chinwag. Funny that you picked out Mouche and Friends, Ive just ordered this book...they all look adorable. Will be interesting to see if i can knit one. The yarns you have picked out to 'store' are beautiful...love the yellow combination. So pleased your parents house is going to such lovely people, it will have happy family times in it again.

[@raewynmckinley-kb4jg]

Oh!! Here in North Island, New Zealand at the moment we are getting frosty mornings and beautiful blue sunny days...some people have Spring flowers out...quite a mix of temperatures.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Frosty mornings and sunny days feels lovely. In England in the winter the days are damp and dismal a lot of the time. Not easy. Enjoy the book. I agree with you - first let's see if we can knit one! Thanks for listening to my chinwags. See you next time. xx

[@joyofthings]

Shiny happy people is a line from a r. e.m. Song.Goonies is a film from about the nineties.Glad you getting along with your mums.We are still waiting,patience is a virtue that I find difficult.xxxx🐝🐝🐝

[@penelopeschinwag]

Ah thanks for that info re the wool. Yes, mum's is completed now and feels sad and happy all at the same time. I loved the notion of keeping calm whilst waiting for the outcome you want. What helps me keep calm is crafting and chatting and focussing on the outcome. I do hope your probate comes through soon. xx

[@helenogorman9467]

That was lovely. Do.muchnnrws. you live in a lovely place. Great to hear from you and I laughed at little Tommy on the washing machine so funny

[@penelopeschinwag]

It really made me laugh the way he put it in and took it out, moving from his knees. What a brilliant workout! xx

[@ElaineP49]

Another super vlog Pen….I love the latest shawl…colour are stunning. Can’t wait to see the next one. I too have bought the “Mouche ’n friends’ book…ready for those autumn nights, as at the moment I’m making bears for my granddaughters wedding next April. A bride and groom and two pageboys….will try and show a pic when finished. I loved the two ‘old men’ characters displayed in the Hospice shop….thanks again for sharing your family ’n crafts with us. I too have a large family and it’s such a blessing…..take care x x x 🥰

[@penelopeschinwag]

We'll all be knitting a friend from Mouche and friends this winter! How lovely to make the bears for the wedding, I would love to see a photo if you can. The 'old men' just looked right in the shop, as if they had found their new home already. Thanks for joining me. xx

[@spaknits]

Lovely episode as always Penny. Very interesting what you say about hearing loss, particularly short term memory. I know that I've lost some and Tom has industry related hearing loss so we can't hear well between rooms 😂. Love the yarn from Ellie. That yarn is perfect for shawls 🥰

[@penelopeschinwag]

Ooh the yarn is gorgeous, Heather my friend who comes to Tresco with us has just wound the balls. I would like to buy a whirly ball winder but not sure how well they work and we love an hours chat whilst we wind and get in a muddle! Pete is thrilled with his aids and so am I! xx

[@sandrataylor6507]

Ellie's yarn is gorgeous isn't it. I really want to do the Silver River shawl which I've started, but I can't get my head around the pattern for the short rows. I haven't done short rows before. I've given it a break for the minute and will go back to it when maybe my brain is working better!! Yours look gorgeous. Thank you for the inspiration. So good to spend time with you.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Ellie's yarn is superb. Shall I show you 'how to' on my next episode. Hoping to do one at the end of the week if you can wait. It is the simplest, once you have it you won't look back.

[@3plypodcast]

So glad things are wrapping up with your mum’s house. And to hear mention of Eastenders! I haven’t thought of that show before in years. (Irene)

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Irene, we feel like we've turned a big corner. You haven't lived until you've heard it played under the arm!! I shall be reminding him of it! xx

[@gillianroberts1568]

My husband is just the same , he keeps saying there is nothing wrong with my hearing. Still trying to get him to go and get his hearing checked. I am going to show him your recording. Thank you ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Here's hoping!

[@carolynlambert6989]

G’day Penny, loved your episode as always, particularly resonated with me ‘patience’ 😊 I’ve been patiently waiting, (well to be truthful trying) 😂 I’ve been yearning to spend time crafting/ knitting with my daughter Kylie-Marie who resides on little farm with her family high up on top of a mountain on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland 2 hrs north east of Brisbane. Even a couple of mornings crafting I thought would be great. I live in South Australia 1600 klms away and last saw them 1 year ago but I’m flying up next Monday and I’m so excited of course. To my surprise my daughter phoned and said “Mum I’m picking you up from Brisbane airport and I’ve got couple days off work, we are spending them with Ashleigh Jewel (her daughter, my young adult grandaughter she’s recently graduated double degree midwife & registered nurse) and Ashleigh has 2 days off work not rostered on and we 3 are going to spend 2 days crafting. Ashleigh Jewel is a keen, very good crocheter, likes to sew, my daughter is a learner knitter and sews. So my patience has paid off, feeling blessed that my daughter & grandaughter have organised this special time together. Bags not packed yet Pt, minimal clothes, heaps of yarn surprises all packaged for them to enjoy, have a couple knitting WIPS for me. That time of the year it’s starting to come into spring weather Qld Australia 26 degree days and sunshine I’ll be leaving South Oz cold 14 degree days for a few weeks 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 I’m going to show them some of your lovely podcasts Penny, while we craft along, they’ll love it 🍀🍀🍀🇦🇺

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well, what a lovely message Carolyn and how exciting that your patience has paid off. Yearning is such a lovely word, really comes from the heart and its so lovely that all the arrangements have been made. It's going to be a wonderful trip and so lovely I'll be joining you! Thanks for telling me all about it. xx

[@tinakercher8768]

I hope you’ll make a pair of swim trunks for Pete’s polar bear!

[@penelopeschinwag]

What a super idea! Brilliant. He can catch me some fish for supper!