Not Quite a Chateau DIY 168- Curtains and Conversations at The Chateau De Colombe

[@daynight4902]

BEST WISHES TO YOU

[@virginiawestcot3111]

This was wonderful seeing you and Patrick chatting it up while he sews your curtains just two friends having an afternoon. LOVE YOU BOTH ❤️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Love that Virginia, thanks x

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello darling Virginia. We had a blast. We needed that as a little vacation. ❤😊❤

[@PMyers-nn5cz]

This has been so delightful, Patrick and Jane. Just a delight to listen to your conversation and makes me think about what you both chit chat about off camera as you appear to get on so well together. You are both at the ground roots of your journeys, just follow your hearts and you instincts and not of the crowd. Stay well and safexx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks P, we do chit chat a lot x

[@creativecottage6137]

Nice to see you just chit chat x

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

we do chit chat a lot, it was fun

[@janetmccarter9561]

The fabric is Gorgeous! I love history, particularly Medieval era history. The conversation, sewing, and laughter are so engaging. Wish you all the very best.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Wonderful, thank you for your comment Janet x

[@peterwhite9261]

It was so lovely to hear your chat. The amount of respect the You Tubers have for one another is heartwarming. I remember when you got this fabric, Jane. It is beautiful. I love Lily of the Valley. That was a cute story.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Absolutely Peter, thanks for joining us x

[@dorokuzmickisantiago2580]

Jane, your haircut us stunning. Perfect for you. Does Tony like it?

[@stellaevans752]

Hi lovely Jane, lovely to see you with Patrick who I love, he’s such a sweetheart and a great new friend, your curtains are beautiful, I do hope you get your six thousand subscribers Jane, I would love to see you do a premier and then we could talk, love the story of The Lilly of the Valley which happens to be my favourite flower, i carried them in my bouquet when I got married, there not the biggest flower but the scent is divine I have them all over my garden, lovely video Jane, much love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Ohh Stella, Yardley's Lily of the valley soaps!!! it has always been a favourite of mine xx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Love your comment. And you. ❤😊❤

[@holywatermama]

I felt like I was sitting at the table enjoying a little drink and wonderful company. I would certainly watch the premiere and like Patrick, rewatch the vlog to be sure I didn’t miss anything while reading the comments.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you so much June, that was what I was hoping for, that you would feel as if you were there with us x

[@sandywallace218]

Lovely chat, nice and pleasant , Jane would love to see you bake again your recipes look yummy

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Very soon!

[@erikaperry4817]

I think that you and Patrick should do a live together ❤️. I love it when you two do a chat together like this 💖.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Erica, something to think about?

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

We’d get not much done because we love to chat 😂

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Patrick is my absolute favourite of the chateaux owners. He’s the smartest and the most dynamic too. I just adore him. Also, his filter doesn’t work. I find that the most refreshing thing in chateaux land. Regardless of me. I’m really loving your channel too.❤️✊😘

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I love that his filter doesn't work! xx

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

@@notquiteachateaudiy he’s so blonde, and perfect 😂✊❤️😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You are so sweet my dear. Thank you so very much. And my filter is quite defective. 😮😂😂😂. Love you

[@coniwatson9512]

Loved the chat.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

It was such fun

[@reginahinkle7507]

Oh my gosh! Just love the fabric. I love to sew also. Love to you all, the fur babies and your lovely friends! :)

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you so much Regina, a very Regal name x

[@carolynhoover9444]

I truly enjoyed the vlog with Patrick. Your conversations are always interesting and funny. It's like an afternoon chat that includes us, the viewers. I don't always get to watch live, but I watch the vlogs afterward. Curtains look lovely. I do watch Patrick and Stuart as well. Thanks to your introduction. Have a nice weekend.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Glad you enjoyed it Carolyn, thanks for your comment, i try to make it like you are there with us x

[@Sushi2735]

It is wonderful when you can share skills with your neighbors. Just a win win situation. Patrick is so talented in many areas. I know you two had fun 🤩

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

So true Susan we did x

[@deniereynolds6119]

Love spending time with you two cussing and discussing 😂 the Tudor’s. Have a great weekend

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Cussing and Discussing, that would be a great video title, might steal that Denie xx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Love you sweetie

[@diannedutton6127]

I enjoyed this, you two chatting away.☺️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

😊 thank you Dianne x

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I enjoyed this chatting. Very good. I'll have a great day. God-bless all. And keep safe. Jane Please record that Lily at The Valley. How interesting.

[@nancywhite1439]

The Absolute History Chanel is quite amazing to find out various bits of history and conditions of living in various times! Thank to all for showing the sewing….beautiful material!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Our pleasure Nancy, not sure if we can get that channel but will try to have a look, sounds right up my street!!

[@rmil4531]

I just loved this, so naturally interesting. Get the spotty fabric across there soon, I’m sure Patrick will just run one up. Fabulous❤️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

just run me up a spotty frock please Patrick !!

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

Lovely conversation! The curtains are stunning.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks so much L x

[@elisabeth6108]

Love Patrick and love the friendship you all have found. Great fun listening in on your chat. And beautiful curtains!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Glad you enjoyed it Elisabeth x

[@sandraberry842]

Jane beautiful fabric !hope we get see you hanging the the curtains! Isn’t it great you can help each other out ! It’s a blessing you got together & become good friends 🥰 Jane if you decide to put out more videos,I wouldn’t worry if other are on the same day, as there all different anyway! 🥰

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

That's lovely Sandra, thanks x

[@ivysavage5569]

What a wonderful friendship that you could sew Jane’s curtains for her is lovely Patrick. I enjoyed your chitchat and the story about the Lily of the Valley was interesting to name a few topics. Great video so natural ❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks so much Ivy, thanks for your comment x

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

A perfect “snow day”

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yep beautiful snow Tony xx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

💗🥰💗

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Just magnificent that’s all❤❤❤

[@lindalandsberg6094]

Watching Patrick brought back so many memories of my Mom sewing at the dining room table when I was growing up, she also pinned, then ironed and sewed. She was an amazing seamstress, I still have her sewing machine but I never learned to sew. You are Patrick are so great together, it’s like you have been friends forever.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Aawww me too Linda, my mum always sewed at the table, still does sometimes LOL x

[@marilynwade9448]

Always fascinating

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank You Marilyn x

[@annettesharrock1236]

The 1st of MAy is La Fete du Muget Jane. So nice to see my fav Patrick and the nice chat you were having. I do love history the fashion and what they ate how the clothes were made and the materials that was used. Who died and what of etc. Loved watching Jane a bientot xx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks for being consistently supportive Annette, I love to discover how people lived in the buildings we now occupy x

[@annettesharrock1236]

@@notquiteachateaudiy 🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much darling. Jane and I had such a fun time. Love you. ❤😊❤

[@jeniK4282]

Love your vlogs, especially your chats with Patrick and Stuart.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Good to hear Jennifer, thanks for commenting x

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Watching Patrick sew, while having a fun conversation with you makes for a fun video. Things absolutely happen for a reason, you were meant to meet each other. I love hearing about historical stories and facts. Thank you for the video.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Well said Stephanie, it was a fun afternoon x

[@suehall3298]

🤗👍❤ Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

❤

[@mkhuntstreasure3192]

Love the fabric! Very nice of Patrick.

[@gayejani350]

I’ve enjoyed this chit chat!

[@patcardiff2563]

Lilly of the valley is the flower of our lady such a beautiful flower

[@normamurray4450]

So Patrick, just wondering when you plan to make a corset! I absolutely loved the chatting today and that fabric is lovely. Wow, you are a jack of all trades!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Maybe one day he will Norma

[@normamurray4450]

@@notquiteachateaudiy ha ha.....by the way, I love the vlogs you and Tony produce, so natural and heart warming. Thank you!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I’d start with stays. ❤

[@helenfrances4332]

Lovely how you are friends. Xx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Us too!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

❤❤❤

[@staciamartin923]

Really enjoyed the Vlog ! The fabric is beautiful. It’s nice working on projects with a friend . Glad you both had a wonderful day of it.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Stacia, we had fun😊

[@pamkullman8839]

the fabric is beautiful! I think that sewing is so much more fun with someone else being there to talk to you! I hope that you can make it to 6K soon!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks so much for the faith !!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Totally true

[@lisaakinlabi]

AAAww I need move near you guys and hang out to chat! 😁

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

You do Lisa xx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Please do sweetie Lisa😊

[@carolmcreynolds7761]

Beautiful curtains. I really enjoyed the conversation between the two of you ❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Glad you enjoyed it Carol, thanks for watching and commenting x

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

We did had a lot of fun hadn’t we? 😂. Loved our afternoon😊❤😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes we always do have fun, simple but special times xx

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hi Jane, the fabric is absolutely beautiful, I have no talent, in making curtains, it's nice to see Patrick helping out, and the history conversation was a treat, thanks for that. The premiere is a good idea, the only problem is for us in the States, is you are six hours ahead of us, so joining in is hard. I have been able to get in on a few, if not I will rewatch it.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks so much Joni😊. They are just ready made curtains, Patrick kindly turned them up for me x

[@melissahalbert9455]

Jane, I prefer to skip premieres because I can't watch and pay attention to the video, if I am conversing with everyone...lol So I watch later and add a comment after if I feel like it. Another thing is I watch your channel because of you and Tony! I love watching you two together. Tony can fix just about anything and you are always there helping him along. I love seeing what you purchase at the brocantes and visting with your friends and neighbors. Who cares if you have a chateau or not...you are a part of my "Chatea-u-niverse".

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hello Chateau Universe Watcher, I also struggle with premieres, everything goes past so quick!!!!! That's so sweet that even if we don't quite have a "Chateau" we are still part of your Universe LOL xxx what is your name? and I also like crochet x

[@melissahalbert9455]

My name is Melissa and I live in Texas.

[@paulacorreal1675]

Really enjoyed your conversation with Patrick. You two together are a hoot. Watching from PA, USA.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks so much Paula x

[@patcardiff2563]

That curtain material is a dream and the colour is beautiful wow hello Patrick thank you for the lovely comment you sent me xxxxxxxx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks so much 😊

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😘🥰😊

[@karenreeves856]

That was a really good video Jane! You and Patrick have a great camaraderie going on, listening to you chat, with the anecdotes thrown in, is very entertaining. Love those curtains, Jane, they'd suit my bedroom beautifully! And as another poster says, you and Patrick should do a live - bound to be a big success! Good fun too! Much love and big hugs from almost Summer NZ xx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Karen, I will see if Patrick wants to do a "live" xx

[@bettyrush3651]

Enjoyed the talk❤

[@allysonsears]

Excellent video!!

[@rosebudame]

So lovely to see you together having a lovely chat and I love the curtains Jane! BTW Jane we all know that our questions may not be seen because the chat can go by so quickly so some people repeat their question. The live vlogs are a lot of fun! 🙋‍♀️ 💜

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Oh thank you Amy, I may pluck up the courage !!

[@rosebudame]

@@notquiteachateaudiy 💜

[@albertpeckham8708]

i always use bright yellow heads on pins for the same reason......much easier to see when dropped!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Great tip!

[@y.lelivelt2619]

What a lovely chat you had together Jane and Patrick. I follow both( and more) channels and I feel a kind of home to the channels because of these kinds of chatting. About the curtains I see a big difference between the way you make them and in the Dutch way.I can't explain it because my English isn't thát good but Patrick can,in Germany they make them more like the Dutch🇳🇱 way.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you so much Y, these are just ready made curtains which needed shortening x

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊

[@susanfabian1521]

I was fortunate having engaging teachers that taught history. It made me want to learn more. But we never learned specifics of battles in American schools.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Great teachers make it fun don't they x

[@jasondeeley797]

Hi Jane and Patrick, my first job was in a corset factory. Jason, hope you enjoyed your bacon rolls Jane

[@machellep1]

It’s Patrick ,,,just saying.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Patrick is very entertaining don't you think Machelle! he always makes me smile and he even sewed my curtains!!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Wow Jason, we did enjoy the bacon? curious how you know about that ?

[@jasondeeley797]

@@notquiteachateaudiy Claire is one of my best friends and she said you where going to her house for a bacon roll, so when I spoke to Claire after watching you vlog I told her about Patrick altering your curtains and how you got on to corsets and Tudor dresses, both of witch I’ve made in my career, so I sent her a photo to show Patrick and you of a dress I made that ended up on page three of the guardian news paper, I’ve watched your vlogs from the start

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

@@jasondeeley797 Oohh I need to speak to Claire then, I remember we spoke to you on whatsapp when we were all at the Emmaus Brocante, we had an amazing brunch at Claire and John's this weekend, bacon rolls were yummy. I haven't seen your corsets or tudor dresses..yet, but we will. Thanks so much Jason xxxx

[@meri8746]

A hem gauge works better than measuring tape, IMO. Beautiful fabric.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Great tip Meri x

[@meri8746]

@@notquiteachateaudiy Hope you didn’t feel that my comment was critical of your work! Anything that makes my work easier is good for me. 😊

[@cindy6406]

🥰🥰

[@debbierudolph9489]

Enjoyed the chat. How are the new stairs going?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Stairs going well, vlog about that coming soon Debbie, thanks for your comment x

[@lw7240]

Hi Jane, aww lovely chats with Patrick as usual. How’s the apartment stairs coming on for tony? Much love lisa & gord xxx ❤😘

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Stairs are coming along nicely thanks, It's been snowy, so no progress at the moment!

[@lw7240]

@@notquiteachateaudiy ohh that’s great to hear. We had snow week before last. Tony’s so clever and does such impressive work. Love to you both lisa xx ❤️

[@greenb5716]

I think we have May Day here in the states. On May first. As kids we would make cones for flowers and put on all the neighbors doors. I wonder if it is the same celebrated in France. None of my siblings know the origin of it. Great vlog as usual. ❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It sounds very similar Green, May Day is also celebrated in the UK but not with the lily of the valley

[@penihavir1777]

Re-assembled villages: If you ever go to Japan, and have enough time to go to a lesser visited place, I know of another such recreated old village. It’s called Shikoku Mura (Shikoku Village in English). They’ve brought together old buildings from around the island, including an outdoor amphitheater, a suspension rope bridge, etc. It’s on the island of Shikoku, on the outskirts of Takamatsu city, near the foot of Yashima. There are other interesting things to see on the island too, though few foreigners know about them.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It sounds like a wonderful place Peni x

[@lisakilmer2667]

The Living History Museums are a great benefit! The Weald and Downland Museum in the UK is great, and there's one near me in the US, with people dressed in costume and pretending to be in a certain time period. PS - A well-made corset is actually very comfortable. The "tight lacing" practiced by a few people of the Victorian era is the only bad corsetry I know of.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Lisa, one of my favourite history experiences was the recreation of Elizabethan times at Kentwell hall and Long Melford x

[@heathermcrobert9779]

My grandmother died of peritonitis from wearing a corset. The amount of pressure from fashion and the corset were very very bad for the health and caused alot of organ infections. This was designed by the male designers who had no clue about the health of women I mean look at the hoop skirts they wore. So a skinny waist and then huge below that . Its amazing what dedicated followers of fashion will do to be in style. (I studied costume history).

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Ouch Heather, that's awful, just for fashion!! We are so lucky nowadays xx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I know. However, stays are very different and not nearly as restrictive. And history is history. Good thing we don’t wear that anymore

[@suzanneschube5424]

What is the name of there vlog!!! I'd love to see the show ! Thank you Jane!😀😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎bye😁

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Which one?

[@lindamounts2193]

Their vlog is Journey to the chateau Columba. Good channel

[@margaretjacobs4016]

My favorite vlog! Love the conversation! What kind of a sewing machine do you use?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I honestly don't know the machine Margaret x

[@Francis-kw9ui]

Great colors in the fabric... great progress, the rate, on those gites... will you build these for people with disabilities, like the bathrooms.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Where we can, we will make it as accessible as possible.

[@sc0ttishlass]

NO NO No ... please do not fall into the trope of corsets and stays being uncomfortable!!! Yes there are corset wearers that tie their corsets really really tight and it is some sort of fetish for them. However, over centuries women worked in stays and corsets. I have been wearing corsets & stays for days and days on end on living history events (at open air museums etc.) and if they are made to your measurements, they are more comfortable than some of the modern bustiers and bras you can buy today. I usually wear Regency stays in normal life, too, because they are so damn comfortable and are better than any push-up bras. Loved the talk :)

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Una, for the information, I think a properly fitted corset could be amazing, unfortunately most people wouldn't be able to afford to be fitted for one!! I love just having a properly fitting bra!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

So true and don’t forget that men wore stays too. 😊❤

[@maureenivory342]

Well Jane that was an easy vlog for you. I find it hard to believe about your sewing machine not working, especially when Tony can repair anything. You always speak about your arts and crafts but you couldn't even sew those small curtains by hand. I've sewn many curtains with out a machine. NICE to see you Patrick as usual you are very knowledgeable .

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hey Maureen. Jane could have done that in an evening but we wouldn’t have had the chance to chat! 😊. She is such a crafty lady but To y is also very busy with the renovations and I needed a break from my usual work. This was such a fun evening. Love you. ❤😊❤

[@debbierudolph9489]

Perhaps cut your introduction even shorter like all the other channels have done. Maybe ask people what they would like to see in your channel? I enjoy your channel. I love watching Tony work and visits to the brocante. I would love to see more about the decorating of your rooms. What has happened to your friend that bought the small place next door?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Debbie, i cut our intro very recently, you can always skip through it, I don't mind!! Tony Paint is visiting us at the moment but has been helping my Tony to do our projects, so not much to show you about the little house, sorry x

[@suzanneschube5424]

Bernadette Banner has a you tube channel that she recreates old clothes and cords eggs

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

ooohh I'll have a look at that, thanks Suzanne xx

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Thank you for sharing this visit. A project, great conversation and of course, friendship. I'm inspired to work on a few sewing projects. I hope that you have a "premiere", Jane.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Sounds great Bernadette, hope you do xx

[@susanfabian1521]

Henry the XIII's son, Edward, died of tuberculosis I think.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Yes he did . So young. 😮😊

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Ahahahaha I think the idea was, during the Victorian era, a woman's waist was supposed to be small enough for a man to put his two hands around! 😶 I love your friendship. You could ask for questions Jane, before hand and then your Premiere is about the answers. Could be easier and is usually more fluid and less chaotic. Billy Petherick does them that way. Ahahahaha Tony puts everyone to shame. My maternal grandmother used to celebrate May with lilies of the valley; turns out as legend goes King Charles IX was given a small bouquet and was so touched he decided to start the tradition.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

That's a really good idea MaryJane, might make a premiere easier, thanks for the extra info on the Lily of the valley tradition xx