Thank you Jeanette for sharing all of your crafting adventures... my partner and I have been watching you for a year now, I love seeing all the knitting and crochet projects you share xx 😊
As you know, I've never bought a Toft advent but I've always thought they looked fabulous if not very expensive. I totally agree with you on this year's, I wouldn't be happy getting all that extra "fluff" that you don't need! Also, they should have 2 versions for new and returning purchasers because I noticed you got repeats from last year, i.e., the tools. Love Katie's kitchen and, of course, seeing beautiful Betsy ❤
Get well soon Jeanette!! I dont like the ornaments either, and I have plenty of stuffing and needles 😅. My first Toft advent and probably my last. It really doesnt compare with last years at all, at least not so far!
Dear Jeanette please take it easy and look after that chest of yours. Just relax and do whatever makes you happy. That is the third decoration you have had from Toft, it seems like they are running out of ideas. I love the colours you are getting in your other advent gifts. Stay warm and have lots of cuddles with Betsy. Dogs always make you feel better. Take care and see you tomorrow. Goodnight ❤❤
One ornament could be a happy memory item, but three! The Bird of Paradise (Peace?) seemed like it was a better value or assembled better. Instead of ornaments I would have preferred yarn for accessories or a coordinating item of some sort. Happy crafting this weekend. It’s baking for me.
Hi Jeanette. What a shame about the Toft. I would be putting a complaint in I think. When you spend a lot of money, you expect to enjoy it. Take care of yourself and I hope your chest starts to feel better x
Hello dear Jeanette- what a wonderful job you’re doing- being unwell, driving such a distance and helping your lovely daughter- you’re a legend! We spoke to our daughter who’s in England ( you might remember) the other day and she’s doing well ☺️ she said that everyone keeps asking her if she’s bothered by the weather but in typical style she said it’s all good and that she went and bought a new coat at TK Maxx that’s like a sleeping bag 🤣 Bless her Bobby socks 🥰
It’s 3 ornaments now Jeanette.I agree with you. Christmas decorations are a quite a personal choice.Everyone likes different things. It’s a yarn advent, I would be a bit frustrated. Lovely vlogs 👍look after yourself Jeanette.Bit worried about your chest xxxx
Jeanette, I would be very peeved with Toft, expecting wool and crochet things and getting an ornament ☹️. The dandelion and dogwood is beautiful, Bridget R
Hello Jeanette, lovely to see you on your little break. A tip to get rid of the smell of paint, put some saucers of milk around the kitchen, out of reach of Betsy of course. It works for me. It may turn green after a while, but it's never let me down Get some fresh air to help your chest and try to rest❤
I quite agree toft is very expensive but you are doing a brilliant job as always .the kitchen looks fantastic love the colour hope your feeling better soon x
I'm surprised they have opted for 3 decorations in a crochet advent... One i can understand, as it can be a nice surprise, but 3 is a bit disappointing... I remember your excitement when doing the first toft (the green bird) and this one doesn't seem to hold a candle to it, even though it's more expensive. Hopefully you'll like the end product! Enjoy your crafty weekend ❤
I agree with you about the 3 ornaments in 12 days, I almost fainted with the price you said this year. My opinion of those ornaments is that those, are what they put on the tree you could buy in the cheaper shops or Saturday market in Berlin some 50 years ago. (clarifier my mom was born in Berlin Germany, married my dad, I am from the US) If they were going to include ornaments it could have been crochet oriented or directly geared to the dolls display, so multipurpose like sweets for Hansel and Gretel. Now that is what I call a tasteful kitchen done up that is really old, giving it the old world charm (craftsman? William Morris) with hints of modern that fade into the background. Your daughter deserves much praise! Can you tell I love old houses? Awww a sweetie! Deserves all the illegal on the couch that is loved, grandparents rights! Lindsey and Barbie inspired yarn for the win!!! Now if you told me the Barbie inspired yarn cost what the Toft did I would say a bargain!
This is my 1st Toft advent and I haven't been amused to have 3 decorations in a row. I don't think I will get it again. I'm 2 days behind, which I find a bit stressful really.
Jeanette, you bring a whole new meaning to ‘whistle while you work’ 😂 I completely understand how exhausting wheezing is. Sitting and crafting all weekend (oh and some fresh air with your furry companion) seem like the perfect kind of rest for your lungs. Enjoy, and thank you for vlogmas.
Hi jeanette so sorry about your wheezy chest again! Lets hope the new meds will help u.Betsy is a little luv idnt she.pop her in your bag snd bring her homecwith u. Tell Katie her kitchen is going to look like one from a home magazine when its completed.luv the colours.have a restful sleep luv pauline & Brucexxxx
Your Toft dolls' arms look the same length as the 3 mini Toft fairy dolls that I am currently trying to make. The arms are long and the legs are short. I am really struggling with the faces and have taken off the eyes and noses twice now! Hope you get a better night tonight! Thank you Jeanette.
Hi Jeanette, sleep well tonight and I hope the new meds do the trick when you get them. I would be disappointed with the three tree ornaments, let's hope you don't get anymore because they aren't attractive to my eyes. Have a lovely, peaceful and restful weekend, see you tomorrow x
So sorry you are disappointed with Toft this year. I think those decorations look very cheap and not what you expect in a yarn advent for the price. I’ve loved your enthusiasm for your advent making in the past , but it’s definitely not happening this year! Love Katie’s kitchen and I love a sash window! Hope you feel better tomorrow xx
Hi Jeanette, can you look up onion poultice for chest. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I’ve used it many a time to help with very persistent chest coughs. I’ve used it along with any prescribed medication but I always feel it really pushes along the recovery
Jeanette, don't worry about the long arms on the toft's doll. Another vloger that I just watched, said the same thing. She thought the arms were too long also. I agree with you about the ornaments. You paid for a yarn advent, not for an ornament advent. Don't feel bad about not liking the ornaments. I'd be disappointed too, I wish the doctor's could find a medicine for your chest. Several vlogers I watch are dealing with colds and chest infections. Please take care and get lots of rest while you are at Katie's.
Hi Jeanette. As I mentioned to you after yesterday's vlog, I think it's a rip-off not providing yarn in a yarn advent. I hope you get a good restful night and that your wheezing clears up so that you can enjoy your weekend in Frome. I hope Katie gets good weather for her outdoor adventure. x
Your correct about Toft, your not showing it like you did last year. So we can tell you're not enjoying it as much😢and you are right not to.. ornaments and beige,white,black yarn not very exciting. Especially for the price. Have a lovely weekend
Hi Jeanette, it's my first year with Toft and like you I am really Dissapointed to receive 3 tree decorations, as you say it's a crochet advent. Not sure I will do it again. Hope you feel better, do you think the paint fumes are affecting your chest? Hugs
This is the first year I bought Toft’s advent calendar and it will be the last. It is to expensive to just get those cheap ornaments and little stitch markers.
Hi Jeanette, I feel so sorry for you about the Toft advent, I saw that there were 3 day's worth of tree ornaments, 1 day was a darning needle (which crafter doesn't already have these?), and 1 day a box of stuffing. That's 5 days without yarn, quite a high proportion in a crochet advent. It seems a very high price for a very small amount of yarn. So glad I didn't purchase it; after watching your Nutcracker last year I was so excited to see what Toft had in store this year. Alas, you and three other podcasters who I watch are making this same advent and it isn't clear yet just what's being made and it doesn't seem to be bringing much Christmas joy to any of you. Never mind, your other stuff is all great and lots of fun. You made me laugh with your M&S Colin the caterpillar and now of course I fancy one😂😂
I agree this is very disappointing it would be different if the ornaments came with yarn especially for the price sure ❤️ the Barbie I sure wish I could have an illegal cuddle 😊
Wait, the decorators use "smelly" paint? Here in The Netherlands that has been forbidden since the year 2000(!), since the painters can get very sick, using those paints every day. The kitchen will be nice when it is finished! I can understand your disappointment about the Toft advent. I can't imagine you can combine those ornaments with the dolls you are crocheting, so why are they in a craft advent??!! That is not what anybody would expect, paying so much money for this advent. Enjoy the weekend with lovely Betsy. I hope you will get well soon after using the new medicine, waiting for you at home.
I’m with you on the advent,I was undecided on buying it…..and so glad I didn’t.The dolls are cute,the decorations are not me at all and like you said I can’t see the point in them,its meant o be a crochet advent.I also love Toft but get the feeling they ran out of ideas with this one xx
I’m so pleased it’s not just me. I do feel like there running out of ideas. It’s such a shame as this was my one Christmas treat I really looked forward to.
Thank you Jeanette for sharing all of your crafting adventures... my partner and I have been watching you for a year now, I love seeing all the knitting and crochet projects you share xx 😊
I agree that that price for an advent if not lots of yarn is out of order, glad I did not bother (Was tempted) Feel better soon and relax now x
As you know, I've never bought a Toft advent but I've always thought they looked fabulous if not very expensive. I totally agree with you on this year's, I wouldn't be happy getting all that extra "fluff" that you don't need! Also, they should have 2 versions for new and returning purchasers because I noticed you got repeats from last year, i.e., the tools. Love Katie's kitchen and, of course, seeing beautiful Betsy ❤
Jeanette I’m with you on the Toft ornaments three days in row. I would rather have yarn. Hope you feel better soon. Thanks for vlogmas!
Get well soon Jeanette!! I dont like the ornaments either, and I have plenty of stuffing and needles 😅. My first Toft advent and probably my last. It really doesnt compare with last years at all, at least not so far!
Dear Jeanette please take it easy and look after that chest of yours. Just relax and do whatever makes you happy. That is the third decoration you have had from Toft, it seems like they are running out of ideas. I love the colours you are getting in your other advent gifts. Stay warm and have lots of cuddles with Betsy. Dogs always make you feel better. Take care and see you tomorrow. Goodnight ❤❤
Please look after yourself ❤
A cut onion is supposed to absorb paint smell 😊
Jeanette , so sorry you feel bad 😢 Hope you feel better tomorrow , Betsy is such a cutie . See you tomorrow ❤
One ornament could be a happy memory item, but three! The Bird of Paradise (Peace?) seemed like it was a better value or assembled better. Instead of ornaments I would have preferred yarn for accessories or a coordinating item of some sort. Happy crafting this weekend. It’s baking for me.
Hi Jeanette. What a shame about the Toft. I would be putting a complaint in I think. When you spend a lot of money, you expect to enjoy it. Take care of yourself and I hope your chest starts to feel better x
Hello dear Jeanette- what a wonderful job you’re doing- being unwell, driving such a distance and helping your lovely daughter- you’re a legend! We spoke to our daughter who’s in England ( you might remember) the other day and she’s doing well ☺️ she said that everyone keeps asking her if she’s bothered by the weather but in typical style she said it’s all good and that she went and bought a new coat at TK Maxx that’s like a sleeping bag 🤣 Bless her Bobby socks 🥰
It’s 3 ornaments now Jeanette.I agree with you. Christmas decorations are a quite a personal choice.Everyone likes different things. It’s a yarn advent, I would be a bit frustrated. Lovely vlogs 👍look after yourself Jeanette.Bit worried about your chest xxxx
Jeanette, I would be very peeved with Toft, expecting wool and crochet things and getting an ornament ☹️. The dandelion and dogwood is beautiful, Bridget R
Hello Jeanette, lovely to see you on your little break. A tip to get rid of the smell of paint, put some saucers of milk around the kitchen, out of reach of Betsy of course. It works for me. It may turn green after a while, but it's never let me down Get some fresh air to help your chest and try to rest❤
Thanks for the info
I quite agree toft is very expensive but you are doing a brilliant job as always .the kitchen looks fantastic love the colour hope your feeling better soon x
I would agree with the toft conundrum, it did jump in price and I wasn’t Impressed with the decs either!
I'm surprised they have opted for 3 decorations in a crochet advent... One i can understand, as it can be a nice surprise, but 3 is a bit disappointing... I remember your excitement when doing the first toft (the green bird) and this one doesn't seem to hold a candle to it, even though it's more expensive.
Hopefully you'll like the end product!
Enjoy your crafty weekend ❤
I thought the same about the decorations……not only are they “ugly” , everything should be crochet related
I am with you regarding the decorations. I love the dolls though. I am not sure if I will buy the Toft advent next year.
Same here!
I agree with you about the 3 ornaments in 12 days, I almost fainted with the price you said this year. My opinion of those ornaments is that those, are what they put on the tree you could buy in the cheaper shops or Saturday market in Berlin some 50 years ago. (clarifier my mom was born in Berlin Germany, married my dad, I am from the US) If they were going to include ornaments it could have been crochet oriented or directly geared to the dolls display, so multipurpose like sweets for Hansel and Gretel.
Now that is what I call a tasteful kitchen done up that is really old, giving it the old world charm (craftsman? William Morris) with hints of modern that fade into the background. Your daughter deserves much praise! Can you tell I love old houses?
Awww a sweetie! Deserves all the illegal on the couch that is loved, grandparents rights!
Lindsey and Barbie inspired yarn for the win!!! Now if you told me the Barbie inspired yarn cost what the Toft did I would say a bargain!
This is my 1st Toft advent and I haven't been amused to have 3 decorations in a row. I don't think I will get it again. I'm 2 days behind, which I find a bit stressful really.
Jeanette, you bring a whole new meaning to ‘whistle while you work’ 😂 I completely understand how exhausting wheezing is. Sitting and crafting all weekend (oh and some fresh air with your furry companion) seem like the perfect kind of rest for your lungs. Enjoy, and thank you for vlogmas.
Hi jeanette so sorry about your wheezy chest again! Lets hope the new meds will help u.Betsy is a little luv idnt she.pop her in your bag snd bring her homecwith u. Tell Katie her kitchen is going to look like one from a home magazine when its completed.luv the colours.have a restful sleep luv pauline & Brucexxxx
Hopefully your next couple of days are more relaxing and your chest improves. Take care
Hope you sleep well tonite, feel better.
Feel better, hugs!
Enjoy your peaceful crafty weekend😊
Look after yourself while u away
I agree not what you would expect from Toft advent.
Your Toft dolls' arms look the same length as the 3 mini Toft fairy dolls that I am currently trying to make. The arms are long and the legs are short. I am really struggling with the faces and have taken off the eyes and noses twice now! Hope you get a better night tonight! Thank you Jeanette.
I made the hot water bottle cover by Laura Penrose last year. It is quite a fast make so I think you will be ok
Hi Jeanette, sleep well tonight and I hope the new meds do the trick when you get them. I would be disappointed with the three tree ornaments, let's hope you don't get anymore because they aren't attractive to my eyes. Have a lovely, peaceful and restful weekend, see you tomorrow x
So sorry you are disappointed with Toft this year. I think those decorations look very cheap and not what you expect in a yarn advent for the price. I’ve loved your enthusiasm for your advent making in the past , but it’s definitely not happening this year! Love Katie’s kitchen and I love a sash window! Hope you feel better tomorrow xx
Hi Jeanette, can you look up onion poultice for chest. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I’ve used it many a time to help with very persistent chest coughs. I’ve used it along with any prescribed medication but I always feel it really pushes along the recovery
Jeanette, don't worry about the long arms on the toft's doll. Another vloger that I just watched, said the same thing. She thought the arms were too long also. I agree with you about the ornaments. You paid for a yarn advent, not for an ornament advent. Don't feel bad about not liking the ornaments. I'd be disappointed too, I wish the doctor's could find a medicine for your chest. Several vlogers I watch are dealing with colds and chest infections. Please take care and get lots of rest while you are at Katie's.
Hi Jeanette. As I mentioned to you after yesterday's vlog, I think it's a rip-off not providing yarn in a yarn advent. I hope you get a good restful night and that your wheezing clears up so that you can enjoy your weekend in Frome. I hope Katie gets good weather for her outdoor adventure. x
Your correct about Toft, your not showing it like you did last year. So we can tell you're not enjoying it as much😢and you are right not to.. ornaments and beige,white,black yarn not very exciting. Especially for the price. Have a lovely weekend
Hi Jeanette, it's my first year with Toft and like you I am really Dissapointed to receive 3 tree decorations, as you say it's a crochet advent. Not sure I will do it again. Hope you feel better, do you think the paint fumes are affecting your chest? Hugs
This is the first year I bought Toft’s advent calendar and it will be the last. It is to expensive to just get those cheap ornaments and little stitch markers.
I agree with you there regarding toft ❤I’m dissaointed for you xx that’s why I didn’t bother xx
Weather you try it or not, hope you do feel better soon
Enjoy the others.
Hi Jeanette, I feel so sorry for you about the Toft advent, I saw that there were 3 day's worth of tree ornaments, 1 day was a darning needle (which crafter doesn't already have these?), and 1 day a box of stuffing. That's 5 days without yarn, quite a high proportion in a crochet advent. It seems a very high price for a very small amount of yarn. So glad I didn't purchase it; after watching your Nutcracker last year I was so excited to see what Toft had in store this year. Alas, you and three other podcasters who I watch are making this same advent and it isn't clear yet just what's being made and it doesn't seem to be bringing much Christmas joy to any of you. Never mind, your other stuff is all great and lots of fun. You made me laugh with your M&S Colin the caterpillar and now of course I fancy one😂😂
If I'd got decs in a crochet advent I'd complain, it's literally mis-selling xx
I agree this is very disappointing it would be different if the ornaments came with yarn especially for the price sure ❤️ the Barbie I sure wish I could have an illegal cuddle 😊
Wait, the decorators use "smelly" paint? Here in The Netherlands that has been forbidden since the year 2000(!), since the painters can get very sick, using those paints every day. The kitchen will be nice when it is finished! I can understand your disappointment about the Toft advent. I can't imagine you can combine those ornaments with the dolls you are crocheting, so why are they in a craft advent??!! That is not what anybody would expect, paying so much money for this advent. Enjoy the weekend with lovely Betsy. I hope you will get well soon after using the new medicine, waiting for you at home.
I agree with you so glad I didnt get it this year. Dont like the tree ornaments. I want xrochet not metal ornaments. The price too not for me
I’m with you on the advent,I was undecided on buying it…..and so glad I didn’t.The dolls are cute,the decorations are not me at all and like you said I can’t see the point in them,its meant o be a crochet advent.I also love Toft but get the feeling they ran out of ideas with this one xx
Exactly!!
no. I agree. It's my first and I don't like that there is three decorations.
I’m so pleased it’s not just me. I do feel like there running out of ideas.
It’s such a shame as this was my one Christmas treat I really looked forward to.
I'd try for a refund 😢