Woke us this morning to an epiphany: I need a new hobby.
Basically, several of my current hobbies just aren't as interesting/entertaining to me anymore (that was the actual epiphany).
Now I just have to figure out what the new hobby should be.
Also, I need coffee.
Something physical or something to keep your hands busy?
Physical - I can't help you.
Hands busy - yeah.
Counted cross stitch. It's ttansportable so you can take it along with you. Minimal tool investment. There are kits that come complete with Aida fabric, embroidery floss, needle, instructions. Or you could buy a pattern, then the fabric, floss, etc, separately.
It can be somewhat meditative.
Complete a project, frame it, and you have a gift for someone!
About 5x7.
@LnzyHou @GaryPoole I haven't made a cross stitch piece in several years. I keep thinking I want to get back into it. I have a helluva stash still all boxed up from the previous move. But my eyes ...
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Here's a favorite x-stitch.
About 23"x25"
@LnzyHou @GaryPoole This one is counted.
I made one like this for a friend because she said it reminded her of her pony Flame-n-Fury. Show pony, stallion, stud. Her best boy.
He has descendants still doing POA (Pony of the Americas) shows.
@GeezerWench @LnzyHou @GaryPoole Oh my, that is gorgeous!! Did you make your own designs? I did x-stitch years ago from kits like "Baby's First Christmas" etc.
Baking gifts works, too! Food makes wonderful gifts.
Speaking of ... now I gotta feed my Jessie girl 💜 do some chores.
@GaryPoole #hobbies A fishing tackle box is convenient to use to transport your current piece.
#Needlepoint is similar to #CountedCrossStitch.
#StainedGlass. Not so transportable, tools are expensive as well as materials, chemicals involved, you need a worktop area big enough for your project. Area to store materials (glass)
#LeatherCarving. Tools and materials are expensive. Somewhat transportable. There are kits to buy. Makes items more useful/practical than cross stitch or stained glass.
I made the cigarette case back in 1986.
My Mom made the clutch purse back in 1995.
@GeezerWench @GaryPoole
Used to love counted cross stitch. My vision is not as tolerant as it used to be.
I’m baking gifts.
And working a new puzzle.