Episode 97 - Hooked on Quilt As You Go!

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Dear Pene. It is so lovely to see you . Wonderful to hear that Pete is home. There is nothing like the comfort and familiarity of home to help with recovery. I'm glad your stitching has helped to calm and distract. They were all very pretty. I wish you both well. Take care. Xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

It is wonderful, thanks Angela. He is getting stronger every day. The stitching has been easy to put down and pick up again, so yes it has been very absorbing. Take care and hope things are getting easier for you. xx

[@ruth-c7u]

i'm so pleased to hear that Pete is home and doing well. I know how hard it is to try and get them to wait until you are there to make sure that they are safe. i love watching you and am so happy that you are back with your lovely chats. Thank you and stay safe and well xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks, so pleased you enjoy my waffle and crafting.

[@dawnscraftycreations2776]

Thank you for sharing, you are so inspirational 😊 best wishes to you and Pete xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

I'll pass it on, thanks so much. xx

[@EddieMyPuppy]

Hello Penelope, lovely piece's of work again. You are very talented!xxx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Aw thanks for the compliment. xx

[@margaretgodfery7038]

What a lovely podcast. So inspiring. Thank you x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for sharing with me Margaret. Lovely to hear from you.

[@jackie0675]

Glad to hear that Pete is now home and making progress. Loved seeing your quilt as you go projects x

[@penelopeschinwag]

It is so lovely to have him home, he's doing well. Thanks for joining me and getting in touch. xx

[@lesleywright9210]

Cannot tell tell you how pleased to hear Pete is home, so happy for you both. Thank you for finding the time for us, I really appreciate seeing your lovely makes and ideas, especially as you are so busy now. I would like to see how you make the little zipped macarons, but only when your life is calmer. Take care of yourself as well.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Lesley. I'll bear that in mind. Next time I make a macaron I will film it. Days are getting longer now and the sun has been shining here the last couple of days so looking forward to getting some fresh air soon. xx

[@neelieknits382]

So very glad that Pete is home and you are doing better.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much, I'm glad too. He is doing well. xx

[@karolhall699]

Love Emily. Glad Pete is on the mend.

[@penelopeschinwag]

I agree heartily. xx

[@suwood6958]

So happy to see you back again. Love and best wishes to Pete and let’s hope he gets better and stronger every day. My husband’s doctor has told him that if he feels as though his blood pressure is dropping to get down onto the floor as soon as possible and stay down until it passes. Good luck trying to keep an eye on Pete 😊❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much for the love and best wishes, always goes down well. Good advice and yes like you say keeping an eye not easy! See you next time. xx

[@linbourne8731]

Have just discovered your channel via Helen at mousiemakes. Love your 5" squares. 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Oh thank you! I have a playlist if you fancy delving back! Thanks for joining me. xx

[@suzanwild3548]

Hi Pene . A really lovely chinwag and lovely to see your QASG blocks.. The sewing must have been a great comfort during your husband’s spell in hospital. I hope he makes a speedy recovery. Sue x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for the well wishes Sue, You're right the crafting is a great comfort. See you soon. xx

[@helendeacon7637]

May Pete soon enjoy some of his lovely food. Helen's recommendation of your channel led me here. Greetings from Sydney. I first enjoyed the episode in which you shared memories of 1950 with your mum. I am so thrilled and thankful to have found your channel and Helen's. Thank you, Pene.🐔💐

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so very much and welcome. I have all my videos in a playlist should you so desire!!! Lovely to have you along. xx

[@lindashields5939]

So very happy that Pete is home. I had to chuckle at your “caged lion” remark. I can just imagine! Thank you for trusting us with your thoughts, worries, and delight with all the things that are happening for you at the moment. And to end with that sage advice from your great-granddaughter (?) “It’s good to relax!” Salam wa sa’aadah

[@penelopeschinwag]

Priceless wasn't it - just what we all need.

[@paulinegriffiths2999]

Thank you so much Penelope for a luvly video.ive only just come across your channel and thouraly enjoyed the time i spent with you.I do hope your husband gets better quickly.and look forward to seeing you and your luvly work soon.Pauline Essex. Xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for joining me Pauline. There is a playlist if you fancy catching up with my makes and family. Pete is doing so well and thanks for the well wishes. xx

[@lindaapplegate4559]

Hello Pene. I’m so glad that Pete is home! Thanks for sharing the good news and your beautiful quilting project. Can you show us your work basket? I would love to see how you organize your threads and such. Have a wonderful day!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Linda, I will show you my threads next time - hardly organised!

[@bionance]

ok pene - i'm hearing what you are saying...i get that i just have to dive in. i *am* making progress in my decision making - going to order D&G locally. i do have a few more questions - will see you over on email cheers libby ps: aaawwwesome 4" squares!!!!

[@penelopeschinwag]

That made me laugh Libby, of course I had done all the squares before receiving your email so nothing personal!! But it is true, just dive in, don't think, well think a bit! And they are 5" just in case you are ordering. See you. xxx

[@margaretrodee3519]

I'm super happy to have found your podcast. Wishing you all the best and sending good thoughts your way for you and for your Pete. Your support chicken is adorable! I am so inspired to do some hand stitching now. It looks like so much fun. I have lots and lots of fabric I'd like to put to good use! Have a happy day!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Good morning Margaret and thanks for joining me. Should you wish to meet Pete he has told a few stories in past episodes which are in a playlist. So pleased I have inspired you to use your lovely fabric. xx

[@mandymullett1615]

What a lovely wonderful video. You have given me so many wonderful ideas. I have some daisy and Grace templates and am now wanting to get going. Thankyou so very much xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

So pleased you have been inspired. Get them out! xx

[@belindagritter1572]

Beautiful episode, beautiful crafting. I have missed some podcasts because my husband and I have been unwell the entire month of January. Terrible virus but not Covid or influenza. Saw the dr Thursday and finally got put on some meds. Felt better this morning and was so happy to see a video from you waiting for me. Loved your squares and was so touched you used a piece of your mom’s lace on the square. I did enjoy her segments and stories so much. She is missed. So happy Pete is doing better. Please take good care of yourself too. Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup. See you soon.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Belinda, So sorry you have both been poorly during January. It hasn't been a good month for illness. Glad you are finally feeling a bit better. Thanks for watching Chinwag. With Pete in hospital I did so miss Mum, she was a rock. So touched you miss her too. My cup runneth over that Pete is home but I know what you mean, sit down and do some sewing. Fortunately Pete loves everything I do so never minds me having my sewing bits all around. See you soon xx

[@jentextiles]

Just come across your crafting world. All lovely. I follow Marion’s World and so many others. I coincidentally bought more daisy & Grace templates yesterday as she was on create & craft channel yesterday. With Pete’s permission you could have a cheap security. I have an Amazon blink one so when my blind husband is unwell and chooses sleep downstairs by the wood burner I can check on my phone to see if he’s ok. It has motion detection & ability to talk to him if needed, less stressful. Jen x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi and welcome, (I do have a playlist should you wish) Having just come across Daisy and Grace myself I realise that many viewers have her templates. I shall have a peek at create and craft channel. Thanks for recommendation for the security. xx

[@helenogorman9467]

I'm so delighted that Pete is home.i wish him a speedy recovery. I think people get better quicker at home. Thinking of you and keeping you in prayers

[@penelopeschinwag]

You are right Helen, he is coming on in leaps and bounds. Thanks for your prayers. xx

[@kristinvoss9857]

I just light up when I see that you have made a new video! You and Pete have been through the mill the last long while - and on top of losing your dear, lovely mom. I think you are amazing to get a video done with so little sleep and so many nurse duties. I do hope Pete gains his weight back - but with the doctor's guidance of course. The view out your window takes my attention and causes my mind to wander a bit. What a terrific view! Loved all you little 5" pieces - and I admit the one you said you made with your mother in mind brought a tear. She was so lovely and I am sure you are blessed with many happy memories. I want to do slow stitching and will do it soon - and you have encouraged me. I will watch this video again as it is now one of my favorites. And of course, Emily the support chicken must be a great comfort. I love the way you say she is just waiting to tell you a joke. Charming. All the best to you, Pete, darling George and all the rest of your family, and many thanks!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Kristin and thank you for those lovely thoughts. Pete is doing really well and I feel a lot more relaxed about things at the moment. The last few nights I have been able to get some proper sleep and he is able to walk around the house without me worrying! The view is indeed lovely and my mind does just that when I lay on the bed and just stare! There have been a few boats anchored up the last few nights and they are lit up. I am so enjoying doing my QAYGo pieces with Emily taking an interest too! xx

[@lornaking1825]

Good to hear Pete is recovering, you may need to be firm with him😅. I have just discovered both you and your friend who made you Emily. Hope have a good week x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Great Lorna, Thanks for joining, I have a playlist should you be interested. See you soon and have a good week yourself. xx

[@mitzikolody4569]

Hi Penelope loved your blog really interesting as always look forward to your next one an happy to know your Pete is back home with you take care !❤x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so very much, he is doing really well. See you soon. xx

[@94hydenseek]

I'm so sorry that Pete has been ill, but glad that he is now on the mend, I'm sure being at home with you looking after him with help no end. Thank you for sharing your stitching with us, it is always so lovely to see what you have made, you are so clever! How kind of Helen to send you Emily the chicken, she is indeed cute! Take care and best wishes to pete too

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for all your well wishes. Pete is getting stronger everyday and I will pass on your message. It was indeed kind of Helen, Emily is gorgeous. Take care and thank you. xx

[@sandrachilds7229]

Penne, what a study in creating; this was wonderful inspiration. Glad Pete is home all the best and steady recovery Pete. Need to hear some of your stories.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Sandra, I'll tell him!

[@deniseengel1451]

I have enjoyed your creative pieces. Thank you.

[@penelopeschinwag]

I'm so glad!

[@priscillamcgarry5200]

Welcome home , Pete! Take good care. We’ve missed you!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Message passed on, thanks. xx

[@elainepole-evans3439]

Such good news that Pete is back home. Loved this inspiring podcast, your little squares are beautiful look forward to seeing the progress. Take care 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much, and yes it is lovely he is home. See you soon. xx

[@DawnsDays]

Hi Pene I'm so sorry to hear about Pete being sick, what a stressful time you've had 😞 Lovely to spend my Sunday morning with you, I'm so busy at the moment I'm struggling to find time to sit with my KZbin friends 😞😘😘

[@penelopeschinwag]

Ah thats ok Dawn, I watched you this morning with my early early cuppa! You had a sore throat coming, hopefully you are feeling well. It has been a tricky time. He started getting ill the last two weeks of November, sepsis brewing and then seven worrying weeks in hospital. He is slowly regaining his strength. I don't have to tell him to eat as you know he loves his food, but he has a few stones to put back on! Don't work too hard! xx

[@DawnsDays]

Sending you both a big hug ❤️

[@rosemarywinter1840]

Aw hope your husband get well soon xxx

[@penelopeschinwag]

He is doing really really well, I will pass the message on. xx

[@jennylow2598]

So glad Pete is getting better we miss himxx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Lets hope he's back on soon with another one of his memories. He says thanks for your well wishes. xx

[@glendabathgate4036]

Glad Pete is home lovely sewing Penn x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Glenda, Hoping you and yours are well.xx

[@joyofthings]

Sending you lots of love.ive been thinking about you both.Emily was needed big time.I watch mousie makes and what a great lady.xx🐝🐝

[@penelopeschinwag]

Love received. Helen is indeed great! You are too with all your purchases!!

[@joyofthings]

@@penelopeschinwag xxx🐝🐝🐝🕊

[@valeriecarroll6811]

Delighted Pete is home Penny. He’ll recover much quicker in his own environment. I know what you mean about not being a natural nurse 🙄 😊 xxx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Valerie, He is doing well. I understand why nurses want their patients tucked firmly up in bed! xx

[@valeriecarroll6811]

@@penelopeschinwag😂❤

[@carolynlambert6989]

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[@kathrynmaguire8210]

so cute

[@penelopeschinwag]

and so appreciated from a lovely KZbin friend. x

[@strawberrypatches8742]

Hi Pene, Really enjoyed this episode! Thank you for sll the inspiration and sharing all your thought some sad some happy, it was all so heart-warming. Wishing your husband a speedy recovery and hope you continue to find joy and peace in your crafting. Lots of warm thoughts from New Zealand, Marina

[@penelopeschinwag]

So lovely to hear from you Marina. I watched your last video and of course found that inspiring too. Imagining you in summer when it has been icy cold here. Not too bad now, warmed up and no wind! Thanks for the well wishes, I'll pass them on. See you soon xx

[@karenk380]

First, I am so glad Pete is at home recovering. Being home is often the best medicine.💟 Second, your weekly tags are such good therapy. They don't have to "be" anything but an expression of your feelings. I am so glad to see Emily is there with you, too, for emotional support. Helen is so thoughtful and kind.🤗 Thirdly, I really love those quilt as you go squares. (My favorite was the chicken fabric, so me). It is such a good idea to use what you have, and repurposing bits from old linens. It has given me a good idea for some old embroidered pieces I have. As always, thank you so much for sharing. I enjoy your videos very much. Take care.🙂🤗

[@penelopeschinwag]

Well Karen, thanks for the reminder. I wouldn't normally 'explain' my tags, but showing them on Chinwag means I am! However, of course they don't have to "be" anything. I shall let go of that and people can decide for themselves should they wish to! You're right, Helen and I struck a friendship, although we've never met (but one day intend to) and it was such a kind thought sending me Emily. She's a great chick! So happy my crafting has given you ideas for yours. It's great to spark off each other. Thanks for sharing with me. Take care. xx

[@michellehenderson2773]

Hello Pene I'm delighted your husband is home ❤ How kind of Helen to gift you Emily the emotional support chicken she's a lovely lady very talented. I love all your stitching ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Absolutely, so kind to receive Emily and great Pete is home. Have a great week. xx

[@traceybeale1761]

Hi Pene Thanks for such a wonderful video I’ve enjoyed every minute of it ❤ So pleased to hear that Pete is back home with you ,sending you both my very best wishes 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Tracey, Thanks for keeping me company. xx

[@margaretmartin6620]

Hi, Pene. Great to see you again. I'm so glad that Pete is home and is feeling better. It's nice to hear that he's back in the kitchen doing what he loves. Your projects are lovely. You have such a creative mind and can come up with such beautiful designs out of all your bit and bobs. I think you've almost got me convinced that I need to get back to my cross stitch again. I'm going to go to the yarn shop and get more wool for another jumper, as well as finish my cotton top in time for spring and summer. (Sigh) So many plans; so little time. Anyway, have a great week and we'll see you again soon.😀❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi, isn't crafting great, always great ideas and something to plan for and do. Looking forward to spring and summer when you can wear your cotton top! Thanks for the well wishes, Pete is getting stronger every day. See you soon. xx

[@debbiestuckey6599]

I loved this podcast so much, Pene. ❤ I'm sooooo glad that Pete is home now and getting stronger. You take care of yourself too. I loved seeing some of your slow stitching and how you explained it. It was very peaceful and informative, because it's something I've never done. I did cross stitch for over 30 years. It was my first crafty love.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Oh I'm glad you like the podcast. I was worried I have 'gone on' a bit much! Cross stitching is so lovely too, isn't it. Watching the pattern grow spurs you on. See you next time, take care of yourself too. xx

[@patriciahackman3637]

You are such a stalwart & brave person to make this vlog amongst all your stress & concerns with Petes health. Your crafting is superb as always. Sending big hugs to you both. 💕

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much for the hugs. It's lovely to share with you what I have been making.

[@susanleach8639]

I am so pleased that Pete is back at home, and I hope that he has a speedy recovery. Despite everything, your video is again filled with so much inspiration. And you have even convinced me not to get rid of my fabric scraps now! There is nothing like crafting though to help us through difficult times. And what a lovely thoughtful gift from Helen. She also is a very talented lady whose🎉 videos are inspiring. Take care.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Susan, It's amazing how little fabric is needed for the front of the pieces. The backs take more than I thought. A great way to use up small and larger pieces! It was a lovely present from Helen, much appreciated. Take care, see you soon. xx

[@sandrataylor6507]

Oh Pene that has been just the best time. You're such an inspiration and like you say, keeping it small makes it manageable. I just love how you've taken your time and put peices together that have surprised you. What a joy! So glad you have your dear Pete home. What a relief for you both. Thank you so much for taking time to be with us, it really is appreciated. Take good care of each other xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Sandra, lovely you could join me. You're right, these small pieces are just fitting the bill at the moment. I'll tell Pete you want a new recipe from him soon! Take care xx

[@kater9115]

Hi Pene, I'm so pleased that Pete is home with you and he's getting better. I enjoyed spending time listening to you while doing my stitching this evening. Your projects are inspiring me to try new stitching ideas!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much. Its great to try new things isn't it and when they are small its even better! Glad to have kept you company xx

[@jacquelineknox1977]

Such good news Penelope that Pete is now home. I am sure he will continue to improve with your wonderful love and care. I love all your quilt as you go blocks and will look forward to see how they all finally are put together. You are so very creative and do such beautiful work. Take care of yourself and dear Pete xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

He said thanks for the good wishes, and I do to. xx

[@ginamills3155]

What lovely ideas you come up with Pene I’m so enthused by those little 5”squares they are so lovely and say so much about you Let’s hope Pete makes a full recovery soon

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks for joining me Gina, I am so absorbed with the squares as you can tell - lets see how I do with the embroidered ones!

[@deborahsmith2912]

So glad to see you again and to learn that your dear husband is home with you. Quite a relief for you all. In your current role overseeing Pete’s recovery, remember to be kind and carrying to yourself as well. I admire all of your stitching and creating, you certainly have a talent for colour combinations, so pretty. Thank you for opening my eyes to projects that are manageable on a smaller scale. Take good care.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much for the well wishes and reminders. These smaller projects are great for when you feel you can't take on too much. See you soon. xx

[@doreensmith3963]

HiPenny, lovely to see you again and great news about Pete getting home eventually. I love all the needle work you do, your a wonderful lady. Take care Doreen xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much Doreen, lovely to hear from you. It is great news and he is doing just great. thanks for the compliment! See you soon and take care yourself. xx

[@GagaKnits]

Hi Pene. I'm so glad Pete's back home with you now, even if he's not being a model patient. I loved your video on quilting as you go. I'm glad I decluttered my fabric before I watched this video as I would have hung onto every last scrap. I really like hand stitching. Sitting quietly, stitching is very peaceful and calming, just what you needed during these past difficult months. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration. Xxx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks Anita, I watched your video last night and thought, my what a job! My fabric is so different. I don't have yards of fabric so 30 years odd of fabric fits nicely into my three suitcases. I just get it out and rummage. It surprised me that I remember every bit of it, looking for this small bit and that small bit! I think when you make quilts the little bits of fabric become quite personal!! Something like that. You certainly have a great deal of sewing to accomplish to use the fabric you have. Well done for sorting and for gifting. I'm so happy my friend is using the bits and bobs I didn't want to hold on to. Small pieces I had saved but now don't want. Her quilts will be great. I agree for me at the moment it's something I can pick up and put down without forgetting where I am! Pete is doing great every day, a long way to go, but I feel we will get there. See you soon. PS I'm loving that you are sharing more videos. xx

[@GagaKnits]

@@penelopeschinwag Thank you Pene. You are very talented. I look forward to the day Pete's well enough to come back and chat with us too. We are all rooting for him to have a speedy recovery. X

[@bevabberley1524]

Thank you once again crafting is the best form of therapy and hope Pete will soon be able to get back in the kitchen 🥰

[@penelopeschinwag]

He's back in the kitchen already, scaring the life out of me with his big knives and wobbly legs! He's doing really well, his spirit is great. For me the crafting has helped so much, especially doing something that is new and manageable. So pleased to have you along. xx

[@marciastreeter5092]

Welcome home Pete! What a wonderful surprise to hear that you are back together and to find a video tonight. The slow stitching sound perfect for your circumstances and is so pretty. It was fun to hear you suggest practicing a new craft, as I was sitting here struggling with a practice sock. It is quite a sight, but I am learning as I go. May Pete behave himself so you get some rest too. Will continue sending positive thoughts your way. And don't worry about responses. You clearly have your hands full. ❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Marcia and well done with the sock! We have to start somewhere with new crafts don't we and such good advice to practise! Pete says thanks for the welcome and he is getting stronger daily. I'm receiving your thoughts! Take care. xx

[@marciastreeter5092]

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